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The J Class Sloop, RANGERBEQUIA

The Candy Store Cup: Superyacht Edition

8/3/2016

The waters of Newport, Rhode Island have a long and famed yachting history. From the early days of the America's Cup defenders to modern carbon monsters, Narragansett Bay has served as the venue for some of sailing's biggest moments. Established in 2001, the Newport Bucket existed for more than a… SEE MORE

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2016 Stuart Knockabout Regatta

7/29/2016

Congratulations to POLAR EXPRESS and crew for an impressive win of this Summer's Stuart Knockabout Regatta. With first place finishes in three of the five races, POLAR EXPRESS becomes our first repeat SKR winner. The 6th Annual Stuart Knockabout Regatta was held July 23rd and 24th on Buzzards Bay. A… SEE MORE

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100' Supermaxi Comanche

100-foot Comanche breaks Transatlantic Sailing Record

7/27/2016

Comanche, the 100-foot supermaxi owned by Jim Clark and Kristy Hinze-Clark and built at Hodgdon Yachts in East Boothbay, Maine , has unofficially broken the current West to East transatlantic monohull sailing record. Comanche crossed the finish line at Lizard Point in Cornwall, England at 7:45 a.m. EST Thursday, July… SEE MORE

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Woods Hole: Research and Relaxation

7/16/2016

Thousands upon thousands of travelers will pass through Woods Hole, Massachusetts, seeing nothing more than the steamship terminal and a passing glance at Nobska Lighthouse. Those who choose to spend a little more time in Woods Hole find it less a pit stop and more a stopping point. Woods Hole… SEE MORE

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Dockmaster, Ian McKay pumping fuel for Tim Hodgdon.

Gas and Diesel Fuel Now Available at Hodgdon Marina in Boothbay Harbor, Maine

7/13/2016

Hodgdon Marina (formerly Wotton's Wharf) in Boothbay Harbor, Maine now has diesel and gasoline available for purchase. The 750 feet of dock space and 500 linear feet of face dock allow the facility to accommodate a range of vessels needing to fill their fuel tanks. “Gas and diesel are great… SEE MORE

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Hōkūle‘a | A Legacy of Voyaging

7/10/2016

I have met few people as passionate about their mission as the crew of Hōkūleʻa, a traditional Polynesian sailing canoe crossing the globe promoting environmental responsibility. I was able to catch up with Hōkūleʻa during a stopover in Woods Hole, MA, and step onboard for a quick look at this… SEE MORE

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Boston Whalers gathered at the 2015 Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show

Maine's Largest Whaler Gathering in Rockland

7/1/2016

Organizers of the 14th annual Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show are again hosting a Boston Whaler Rendezvous as part of their boat and home show on the waterfront in Rockland, Maine, August 12-14, 2016. A fleet of more than 40 Whalers and their owners participated in the 2015 rendezvous,… SEE MORE

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The WoodenBoat Show

6/26/2016

The WoodenBoat Show along the Mystic Seaport's waterfront is a yearly pilgrimage for more than 10,000 wooden boat lovers. If you're like me and you spend the long, cold New England Winters dreaming of that “someday” boat, that dream changes with each month's magazine delivery. Every new cover story I… SEE MORE

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The perfect christening smash

Hinckley launches its 1000th jetboat

6/21/2016

By John K. Hanson Jr. Boat launchings and boat christenings are special celebrations that gather the all involved the act of creation: owners, designers, and builders. They also have an eternal and mythic quality — the symbolic transfer of a vessel from land to sea. The June 15, 2016, christening… SEE MORE

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The Newport Bridge

Life along the Oregon Coast: Yaquina Bay and the Newport Bayfront

6/19/2016

We all have that “One Particular Harbor” that will always feel like home - I admit it, I'm a Parrothead and am listening to Jimmy Buffett play as I write this. No matter how old we get or far we travel, there is one place that will remain special. For… SEE MORE

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Last light.

Sunset Paddle On Mosquito Harbor.

6/18/2016

Kayaking is a wonderful and relaxing way to spend some quality time on the water. Add a perfect June sunset, calm seas, and the gorgeous surroundings of the St. George Peninsula, and you have a truly beautiful night. Happy paddling! SEE MORE

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Competitors in the 2015 race

Ida Lewis: The Perfect Mini Distance Race

6/14/2016

Many sailors dream of competing in offshore distance races, but the preparation, logistics and pure stamina required for it can be intimidating. That’s where the Ida Lewis Distance Race can serve as either a stepping stone for those wanting to graduate to longer offshore races or a portfolio enhancer for… SEE MORE

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