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Cranberry Island Grilled Lobster for Two.
Rimmed by the 26 majestic peaks of Mount Desert Island, wide open Cranberry Harbor is expansive. Anchored to the South of busy Hadlock Cove on Little Cranberry Island, there is no more spectacular dining spot on the coast of Maine. Grilled Cranberry Island Lobster, for two: 2 - 1 1/4… SEE MORE
250 Main Hotel, a Boutique Hotel in Rockland, gets Ready for the Summer!
Our neighbors here on South Main Street, in Rockland, Maine, were recognized nationally by The Huffington Post as one of the “Dozen Top New and Renewed Hotels in the Northeast for 2016” and they are still delivering on that promise. Craftsmanship and quality are evident! The hotel’s owners, Cabot and… SEE MORE
Hodgdon Yacht Services is now a Fully Authorized Yamaha Dealer
Great news - Hodgdon Yacht Services is now a fully authorized Yamaha outboard dealer! The company - which has been an authorized Yamaha Service Center for the past 29 years - is now certified to sell the full line of engines. Special new dealership pricing will be offered on the… SEE MORE
5:45 AM: Escape to Buckle Island.
If not for the soft hoarse clucks of a few nearby Eider ducks, there would be complete silence on Buckle Harbor. The elements of Buckle Island are shells, tree bark and wood, conifer needles and cones, moss, etc. Trail description: Mossy gates, crusty lichen, delightful dead ends. A faint human… SEE MORE
MAYFLOWER II: The restoration of an historic icon
The MAYFLOWER II was towed by the tug JAGUAR from her berth in Plymouth, MA to the Mystic Seaport Museum earlier this week. The tall ship is a replication of the original MAYFLOWER that carried Pilgrims to the continent in 1620. MAYFLOWER II was built by Upham Shipyard in Devon,… SEE MORE
Fall Sailing on the coast of New England is for the locals.
The summer folk have gone home, their boats hauled. Snowbirds and cruisers - winter on their heels, are fleeing Southward. We have several overnight getaways within a couple hour sail from our moored boat, a few steps from home on the coast of Maine. An hour and a half after… SEE MORE
10/06/16 - Projected Path and Timeline of Hurricane Matthew
Slow-moving and dangerous Hurricane Matthew is expected to make landfall along the middle of the east coast of Florida in the early hours of the morning on Friday, October 7. Matthew, currently a Category 3 hurricane, remains a very dangerous hurricane and is expected to create high storm surges between… SEE MORE
The 28th Annual Pat West Race
I am sure writing this will cause some argument (maybe even inspire a few spirited comments), but the Vineyard Haven fleet of wooden boats rivals those of anywhere in the states, including the harbors of Brooklin, Maine and Mystic, Connecticut. It's not just one or two relics dotting the mooring… SEE MORE
Chasing Sunsets on Cape Cod
There are few better ways to spend a night than chasing sunsets on Buzzards Bay. I have my favorite spots, but the numerous harbors, beaches and bogs offer up some of the best views in New England. The western shore of Cape Cod is not a long stretch; the Bourne… SEE MORE
6:03 AM in Seal Bay.
6:03 AM in Seal Bay. There is always something to see in Seal Bay on the east side of Vinalhaven Island in Penobscot Bay. Sunrises, Eagles and Ospreys and of course seals. Being as beautiful and protected as an anchorage can be, you’re likely to see a few boats as… SEE MORE
Visit the Newport International Boat Show • September 15-18, 2016
Held on September 15-18, 2016, the Newport International Boat Show is the largest boat show in New England and the ‘kick off’ to the fall boat show season. In a few short days, visitors from around the world will be able to see the latest boats and product offerings from… SEE MORE
The Maine Boats, Homes and Harbors Show
Every summer the waterfront of Rockland, Maine gathers with the finest yachts, skilled craftsmen and food from around the Gulf of Maine. The Maine Boats, Homes and Harbors Show ran August 12th through the 14th with exhibitors both in-water and ashore bringing the pages of Maine Boats, Homes and Harbors… SEE MORE
