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End of the Day, and of the New England Boating Season
The end of the day for the schooner Lewis R.French, launched all the way back in 1871, reminds us that we are nearing the end of 2015 — time to get your 2016 Calendar of Wooden Boats! For more info about the history behind the Lewis R. French, a member… SEE MORE
Volvo Ocean Race to Return to Newport in 2018
Newport will host the North American stopover for the 13th edition of the Volvo Ocean Race in 2017-18 following the success of the sailing-mad coastal town’s hosting of the world’s leading offshore event in May. “We’re delighted to be able to confirm that Newport will be staging a second consecutive… SEE MORE
Padebco Adds New Runabout to Its Line of Custom Boats
Padebco Custom Boat Builders & Full Service Boatyard is proud to announce the launch of its newest model, the V25R. The sporty express-style 25' runabout is designed on a solid fiberglass hull and offers a cuddy cabin with v-berth, head, refrigerated wet bar, and many other options. Her classic Downeast… SEE MORE
Classics Take the Line at 2015 Stuart Knockabout Regatta
One of the most fulfilling aspects of boat building is seeing the final product enjoyed by the owner. We consider ourselves more lucky than most, as we have a large and active fleet of Stuart Knockabouts right here on Buzzards Bay. This allows us to develop stronger friendships with our… SEE MORE
Cuttyhunk, an Unspoiled Getaway in Buzzards Bay
One of the most talked about cruising destinations in New England is the island of Cuttyhunk. The last island on the Elizabeth Islands chain, Cuttyhunk is about 22 miles from my homeport of Red Brook Harbor. From the moment I moved to the East Coast, it seems every sailor I… SEE MORE
Sailing Through Boat Show Season: Annapolis 2015
The USHarbors crew doesn't dread the end of sailing season like many boaters do, since for us it means that boat show season is upon us. We enjoyed a few days at the United States Sailboat Show in Annapolis last weekend and once again came away feeling that yachts are… SEE MORE
Two Very Different Cats, Both at Home on the Chesapeake
Two cats, two very different styles of sailing. At Arey's Pond Boat Yard we are always pleased to deliver our boats to the Chesapeake, since the Chesapeake Bay's shallow waters are ideally suited to catboats. On a recent delivery to Easton, we were surprised to see that our customer already… SEE MORE
A Last Cruise Into Fall
As daylight fades to dusk and summer turns to fall, we enjoy some of the most dramatic skies of the year while aboard our favorite wooden boats. Here's Corsair, a classic N.G. Herreshoff launch that's been impressing onlookers since before World War I. And she's still got it! For more… SEE MORE
Downeast-Style Bowrider? Meet the Ellis Bowrider Express
The bow-rider seat. It's not often associated with downeast-style boats, but there is some history there with Bunker and Ellis and other builders. And now Ellis Boat Company has a new model based on the whole premise of having comfortable seating throughout the boat, including a generous seat forward up… SEE MORE
Great September Sailing Aboard A Ketch
September is all about taking advantage of the remaining good sailing days, brisk winds for a lively ride, and of course a great wooden boat like Rosa II. Rosa II is only one of the stunning classic yachts you'll discover through the Calendar of Wooden Boats. Published annually since 1983,… SEE MORE
A Midcoast Paddler's Perspective: Camden To Rockport
Kayaking is passion of mine, and being able to paddle around Penobscot Bay is a true blessing. One of my favorite trips runs from Camden Harbor to Rockport Harbor and back, with a few stops in between. On the way down to Rockport Harbor, I enjoy paddling around Indian Island… SEE MORE
Here Kitty, Kitty! Hauling a Gunboat at Lyman-Morse
Here Kitty Kitty! Team Lyman-Morse hauled the 68-foot, 38,000-pound Moonwave on the afternoon of August 21 at our Thomaston facility. This Gunboat catamaran is here for routine maintenance, composite rigging and appendages upgrades, plus hydraulic system and steering refinements. Click here to see more of the refits and upgrades underway… SEE MORE