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A Perfect Summer Day: Dogs, Kayaks, And Ice Cream
The perfect summer day on the coast of Maine has to include three things: dogs, kayaks, and some sort of treat, whether it be ice cream, blueberry pie, or a late afternoon swim in the bracing cold ocean. I love to swim around in the water next to my dog,… SEE MORE
Newest Back Cove Yacht Heads Into Busy Boating Seasons
Back Cove Yachts is pleased to announce the successful launch of its latest model, the Back Cove Downeast 37. The celebration took place on Thursday, July 11th, attended by over 100 friends, dealers, and members of the media, at DiMillo’s Floating Restaurant in Portland. The Downeast 37 got rave reviews… SEE MORE
PYC's Monhegan Race Kicks off New Racing Tradition
The Monhegan Race has been run every August for 79 years, so when changing the destination and moving the date to July, we knew we might face a few challenges — and we did. However, Mother Nature was on our side and feedback from race participates was “wow,” “great course,”… SEE MORE
Launched: Back Cove’s Downeast 37 Is Built for Fun
If you're someone who thinks that boats seem like too much work and not enough play, you better take a look at the Downeast 37. Practically every aspect of this, the newest yacht to come off the line at Back Cove Yachts in Rockland, is designed with only one thing… 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
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
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
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
New 29' Duffy Outboard Motor Yacht Launched
Atlantic Boat Company in Brooklin is pleased to announce the delivery of Bantram II, Hull No. 1 of the new DUFFY-29H. The foundation of this new design is in direct response to customer interest for a Duffy 26 with outboards. Bantram II is equipped with two 150hp Yamaha outboards, giving… SEE MORE
Home on the Coast: Basque In the Sun
After spending childhood summers on nearby Capitol Island, a Knickerbocker Group client was looking for a quaint rustic cottage by the sea within one of the Boothbay Harbor area’s summer colonies. As soon as she saw this bright red little cottage, she knew it was the one. When purchased, the… SEE MORE