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Rhode Island's New Tall Ship Dedicated In Style
Rhode Island's new tall ship, Oliver Hazard Perry, was dedicated in grand style over the July 4th Weekend, with a gala at Newport Shipyard starting the festivities off and a public viewing at Fort Adams closing out the weekend. The ship saw a remarkable transformation during its brief stay in… SEE MORE
Perfect Partnership: Burr Bros, Nauset, and Boston Whaler
Some partnerships seem like they were just meant to happen. That’s certainly the case with the recent affiliation of three of Massachusetts' best-loved companies: Burr Brothers Boats, Nauset Marine, and Boston Whaler. Now, for the first time, Burr Brothers is joining forces with Nauset to offer new Boston Whaler powerboats… SEE MORE
French & Webb Honored at Mystic Seaport
It was an exciting weekend at the 22nd Annual WoodenBoat Show in Mystic Seaport from June 28-30, 2013, as French & Webb won the coveted Judges’ Choice Concours d’Elegance award for our restored Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 30 Wachiwi. Originally built in 1902 by the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company of Bristol, Rhode… SEE MORE
America's Cup Challenger Series Begins In Surreal Fashion
The Louis Vuitton Cup, the challenger series of races leading up to the 34th America's Cup, began July 7 in San Francisco, and like practically everything else involved in this new, modern version of the Cup, the first race could be summed up in a single word: surreal. Not only… SEE MORE
Summer Bliss: Island Hopping Penobscot Bay
Summer in Maine is pure bliss. Not much more needs to be said! My travels along the coast are never as sweet as they are on a beautiful day in July, when the blue sky stretches on forever and the balmy southwest wind comes whipping across Penobscot Bay. Happy travels… SEE MORE
Seal in Rockland Harbor
Fun picture of a seal in Rockland Harbor with the ferry going by. SEE MORE
SailMaine Shakedown Regatta Gets Season Started Right
The 2013 SailMaine Shakedown Regatta was held June 8 under the threat of thunderstorms and gusty winds. The rain stopped before the regatta kicked off and the sun came out, though the wind continued to be shifty and challenging. PRO Ted Smith and Race Committee Boat host Dave Gooch set… SEE MORE
Stuart Knockabout Finds a Home on the Chesapeake
The newest Stuart Knockabout, built on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, has found a new home in Annapolis, Maryland. Thistle, SK 79, was launched in late June and joins two other boats in the area. The design turns 80 years old this year, and Thistle's classic looks are sure to complement the… SEE MORE
Monhegan Regatta Returns With New Course, More Events
The longest and oldest offshore racing event on the Maine coast, the Monhegan Regatta, is returning to the Gulf of Maine regatta scene — but with a whole new vibe! This offshore classic returns in 2013 with a brand new face, some brand new courses, and a brand new format.… SEE MORE
Cleveland Ledge Race: A Classic Race Revival
During the late 1940s and 1950s, the Herreshoff 12 classes of Buzzards Bay wanted to build more competition between the local yacht clubs and began a yearly race near the Cleveland Ledge Light. At that time, the lighthouse was a recent edition to Buzzards Bay and stood equidistant between the… SEE MORE
Dolpin Marina Sunset
Portland Yacht Club's Shakedown Cruise group went to Dolphin Marina in June. We haf a wonderful dinner at the resturant and afterwards I walked to the point and shot this beautiful sunset set photo SEE MORE
Insider's View: Visiting Mystic Seaport By Water
There are few family boating experiences that capture the imagination and engage the body and mind as does an overnight visit to Mystic Seaport. We’ve had the good fortune to cruise with our boys, on our J-40, since they were very young, and the museum has always been a favorite.… SEE MORE
