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Photo View: Sitting On Summer's Glorious Doorstep
The majestic light that swept over the southern end of the St. George peninsula on June 18 was breathtaking! Late June on the mid-coast of Maine is always special, but a double rainbow that held court over the pink waters of Tenants Harbor was something else all together. I truly… SEE MORE
Whaleboat Crew Aims to Row from Maine to Mystic
A team of boatbuilders from the Apprenticeshop in Rockland has embarked on an incredible journey indeed, rowing a 30' open whaleboat from Maine to Mystic, Connecticut. The crew of nine — seven apprentices and two instructors — worked all winter to build the historic whaleboat for the Charles W. Morgan. Six… SEE MORE
Launched: Lyman-Morse 42' Flybridge Motoryacht
An easterly wind and the threat of rain did nothing to dampen the mood at the June 7 launch of the newest motoryacht to emerge from the massive shingled shed at Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding Company in Thomaston. On the contrary, the launch of Peregrine put plenty of good cheer into the… SEE MORE
Front Street Celebrates More Growth on the Waterfront
If you’re looking for signs of growth in Maine’s economy, you need look no further than the Belfast waterfront. Here, on a six-acre property that once housed an abandoned cannery-turned-failed-real-estate-project, Front Street Shipyard is literally transforming the state of Maine’s marine industry. The USHarbors crew stopped by a celebration at… SEE MORE
June's Lasting Light on the Maine Coast
The light that washes over the Maine coast in the month of June is a beautiful thing to behold. Afternoons burn bright when the sun is out and evenings seem to just crawl by. The sun sets around 8:30 and the light of day creeps over the pine trees before… SEE MORE
Superyacht Regatta Sees Belfast-built Boat On Top
We at Stephens Waring Yacht Design are pretty proud to report that our 91' yawl Bequia is excelling at the prestigious Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta in Porto Cervo, Sardinia. With two of the four days of racing completed, Bequia has come out on top both days! The gentle breezes of… SEE MORE
Twins, Reunited: Classic Herreshoff Sloops in Belfast Bay
Our restored 1902 Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 30 Lady M has become Wachiwi at French & Webb this spring. Here are some shots of her back in the water, docked in Belfast Bay aside her sister, Quakeress II. For more information about the Buzzards Bay 30s and their restoration at French… SEE MORE
Monhegan, an Island Oasis for Artists and Adventurers
With a winter population of just 65 residents, Maine's Monhegan Island in the summertime becomes an artists' colony just a stone's throw (9 miles) from Port Clyde. It is without doubt one of the most picturesque spots in New England. Whether you arrive on the island by your own yacht… SEE MORE
Scenes of Summer: Camden Harbor Springs to Life
A chilly spring has pushed more than a few commissioning schedules back a few weeks, but finally Camden Harbor is showing some of the vitality and excitement that makes it such an interesting place to be during the summertime. The docks at Wayfarer Marine have started filling up — I loved… SEE MORE
Green, Luxurious & Fun: Meet a New Hybrid Poweryacht
One of the boats we're really excited to see make its New England debut at the Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show in Rockland this summer is the Greenline Hybrid, being exhibited by Russo Marine of Medford, Massachusetts. This trim 33-foot power cruiser is bristling with innovation — think of… SEE MORE
Lyman-Morse to Launch New Hunt-Designed Motoryacht
Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding Company has teamed up again with one of our most successful design partners - C. Raymond Hunt - to build an able, fast, 42' flybridge twin jet boat. The owners are looking forward to extended cruising along the Maine coast and islands in comfort and safety. With attention… SEE MORE
Brooklin Boat Yard to Build Shorthanded Racer/Cruiser
Brooklin Boat Yard is pleased to announce that in June it will begin construction of 49-foot, cold-molded sailboat designed by Jim Taylor. The yacht is to be a lightweight, performance sloop with a traditional aesthetic above the waterline and a modern underbody below. The yacht is scheduled to launch in… SEE MORE