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Plymouth Yacht Club Christens New Launch
Atlantic Boat Company, of Brooklin, Maine, has completed the Plymouth Yacht Club’s new DUFFY-26 Launch. The launch successfully passed the 24+1 stability test and received a temporary Certificate of Inspection from the United States Coast Guard. Located in historic Plymouth and situated on Cape Cod Bay, Plymouth Yacht Club is… SEE MORE
Sailing Season 2013 Kicks Off in Newport
April 25 was a great day for sailing in Newport — and a great day to kick off America's Cup Charters' 2013 season! We couldn't have asked for a better day to get Weatherly, American Eagle, and Intrepid out on Narragansett Bay — fun guests, great crew, beautiful weather, smooth sailing.… SEE MORE
New Concrete Floating Docks Nearing Completion
Construction of our new 128 Floating Concrete Docks will be complete in August, along with new fueling system, tackle shop, and Captain's Lounge. Stay Tuned! And come visit us in Key West . . . SEE MORE
Sailing to Maine: Across the Gulf!
The coast of Maine is a world-class cruising destination. If your boat is in southern New England, this vast cruising ground is your backyard. Boats with ample time can enjoy the interesting coastline of Massachusetts and New Hampshire, exploring harbor to harbor, on their way to Maine (stay tuned for… SEE MORE
Dark Harbor: A Unique Blend on the Coast of Maine
“We’re happy to tow you into the dock,” a well-meaning man in a large inflatable boat said as we rowed our dinghy through Ames Cove. It must have been our perplexed looks which then spurred the man to ask, “Unless… you’re enjoying… rowing?” Ha! In fact, we were. With chuckles… SEE MORE
Ready to Start Cruising? 5 Tips from a Veteran Cruiser
Bob Preston, a two-time Back Cove owner, has been boating for 40 years and has cruised over 11,000 nautical miles in the last three years. Bob retired in 2011 after enjoying a 33-year career in the insurance industry building a large insurance organization. He retired at the young age of… SEE MORE
Classic Trumpy Eagle, Ready to Cruise Once More
The Eagle is a Trumpy motor yacht crafted during my favorite design era, the transformative 60s. She's fresh out of the sheds after a winter of work in Rockport, soon to head back to her homeport in Massachusetts. For some views of other restored Trumpy yachts, click here. SEE MORE
A Tide-Free Harbor? Welcome to Windmill Harbour Basin
Sabre 48 Salon Express owners Graeme and Erica Wheatley visited Windmill Harbour Basin in Hilton Head, South Carolina, earlier this winter. These photos show their lovely boat, Lady Erica, resting peacefully in Windmill Harbour Marina. One of the most remarkable things about this Harbour is that it’s tide free! The… SEE MORE
OkoumeFest 2013 Coming May 17-18
OkoumeFest 2013 is May 17-18! Chesapeake Light Craft will present its 15th annual small boat rendezvous on Friday and Saturday, May 17-18, 2013. "Okoume" is the plantation-grown African hardwood used in tens of thousands of CLC's build-your-own-boat kits. OkoumeFest features an open house with technical seminars on Friday at the… SEE MORE
Spring in Maine: Seabirds and the Beauty of Camouflage
Decorative eggs are often associated with bright or pastel colors, however Mother Nature has provided many bird species with their own naturally beautiful eggs. Just because they are drab and camouflaged does not make them boring, in my view. Plus, those neat little packages will hopefully develop into exquisite, wild… SEE MORE
RIMTA to Launch Marine Apprenticeship Programs
The Rhode Island Marine Trades Association (RIMTA) has received state approval and grant monies from the Governor’s Workforce Board RI to launch a pre-apprenticeship and an apprenticeship program for the state’s marine trades. Both programs are the first of their kind for Rhode Island’s marine industry and a critical core… SEE MORE
A Superstorm Sandy Survivor, Reborn: Colleen Marie
The Colleen Marie, a Robinhood 36 cutter-rigged sloop, sustained damages during Superstorm Sandy last fall. Brought up from New Jersey by her owners, she now shines from repairs done on her at Robinhood Marine Center in Robinhood, where the yacht was built. Colleen Marie's owners plan to spend a month… SEE MORE