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Kite Sails Take to the Skies Over Martha's Vineyard
There's plenty of debate among diehard sailors about whether or not a kiteboard should qualify as a "boat" and therefore be able to claim the outright speed sailing record. What's not in dispute is how incredibly fast people can go with a tiny board strapped to their feet and a… SEE MORE
C.W. Hood Yachts Returns from Annapolis Boat Show
C.W. Hood Yachts owner Chris Hood returned to Marblehead this week from the Annapolis Boat Show after a successful and unique five days on Dock D. The Annapolis Sailboat Show is one of the high points of the Chesapeake Bay sailing season and is one of the largest boat shows… SEE MORE
Biking Along the 'Shining Sea' in Woods Hole
On a sunny Cape Cod day, nothing beats riding a bike while overlooking long stretches of beaches and cranberry bogs. The “Shining Sea Bikeway,” was named after the song “America the Beautiful” written by Falmouth native Katharine Lee Bates. The name not only signifies a historical importance, but also reflects… SEE MORE
What It Takes to Build a Great Boat: The Nauset 25
For many people, what it takes to put a quality-built boat together can be a mystery. Here's a slideshow of what it takes the crew at Nauset Marine to put a Nauset 25 together, from initial molds to final details. Hopefully this helps explain all the work that goes into… SEE MORE
Record Week of Rescues for Provincetown Team
This week the Marine Animal Entanglement Response team at the Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies successfully freed six individual animals belonging to endangered populations, including two humpback whales and three leatherback turtles, from life-threatening entanglements in the waters between Cape Cod and New Hampshire. On Sunday, a commercial fisherman reported… SEE MORE
Cape Cod Classic: The George Williams Skiff
Mention the term “skiff” to anyone who has lived around Woods Hole and they will immediately picture a George Williams skiff, a total old school classic and great for a multitude of purposes. The typical George Williams skiff is around 17 feet in length and made of painted pine plywood.… SEE MORE
A Visit to the New Bedford Whaling Museum
While visiting the southern New England coast, consider a stop at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. After your visit to the museum, the historic section of New Bedford surrounding the museum has restaurants, galleries, and more. SEE MORE
Woods Hole Center Offers Glimpse Into Ocean Science
A trip to Woods Hole affords you a visit to the incredible discoveries of the world-famous research institution called the Woods Hole Oceanographic (WHOI). In the midst of the many scientific research buildings in Woods Hole sits the Ocean Science Exhibit Center and Gift Shop. The exhibit center informs visitors… SEE MORE
Rare Sighting of Bowhead Whale Off Cape Cod
Researchers at the Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies have observed a bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) off Cape Cod. This is the first time in recorded history that a bowhead has been seen so far south in the North Atlantic. The bowhead was spotted in the waters east of Orleans by… SEE MORE
Rediscovering the Delights of Vineyard Sound
Rediscovering Cape Cod from the water is one of my favorite parts of summer. As the days have started to get shorter recently, and the crispness of autumn snuck into the air, I rushed to take my boat out onto Vineyard Sound. The warmth of the summer water made me… SEE MORE
From Barnstable — A Day Out With the Whales
Last week I had the opportunity to go whale watching in Barnstable with Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises. Before coming to Cape Cod, I had heard about all the fantastic marine life off this unique spit of sand. During my first week here I was lucky enough to see Harbor Seals… SEE MORE
A Tiny Treasure in Woods Hole: Stoney Beach
Less than a mile away from downtown Woods Hole rests the small but beautiful Stoney Beach. Although Stoney Beach may not be as big as Nobska Beach or other beaches in Falmouth, this oasis is a cherished Woods Hole spot. For kids, Stoney beach is exceptional for its lack of… SEE MORE