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Boat Show Season Begins Early for C.W. Hood Yachts
C.W. Hood Yachts will be attending two boat shows during the month of February, one a relatively small show on Cape Cod and the other the New England Boat Show in Boston. The Cape Cod Boatbuilders Show, held at the Resort and Conference Center in Hyannis from Feb. 8-10, is… SEE MORE
Buzzards Bay Coalition Offers Family Nature Walks
Want to get the family outside during February vacation? Join the Buzzards Bay Coalition for a nature walk. During each of our walks, our Commonwealth Corps environmental educators will help families explore and learn about the local environment. We are offering three walks during the February break: - East Beach… SEE MORE
Historic Portraits of New Bedford's Fishing Fleet
New Bedford was one of the most famed whaling cities in the world during the 19th century. To this day, it is a bustling port, receiving considerable cargo and numerous cruise ships. As a fishery, it still thrives despite declines; the cash value of its combined annual catch has been… SEE MORE
The Long, Salty Heritage of Gloucester
Few cities have played as important a role in America's commercial fisheries as Gloucester. These historic images, from the archives of Atlantic Fisherman and housed at the Penobscot Marine Museum, give a taste of this important harbor. SEE MORE
High School Sailing Season Ends with Photo Finish
The Marblehead High School Sailing Team received a rare post-season opportunity to practice race aboard four “new” CW Hood 32 Daysailers. The sailing team seemed right at home aboard these beautiful vessels, designed by Chris Hood and built in Marblehead by C.W. Hood Yachts, off Marblehead harbor earlier this month.… SEE MORE
Nauset Launches 25' Walk-Around Pilot House Yacht
Nauset Marine has unveiled the new “Nauset 25 walk-around pilot house.” Initially created to the requirements of a customer in Bermuda, this new yacht was designed for commuting from the smaller islands in Hamilton Harbor to the mainland and for inter-island weekend cruising. The Nauset 25 Walk-Around Pilot House can… SEE MORE
Views of a Classic: Old Ironsides
The USS Constitution, known informally as "Old Ironsides" on account of her being a critical vessel in several American victories in the War of 1812, is the oldest wooden vessel afloat today. Still owned by the Navy, she's a three-masted heavy frigate, 165' LOA, of 2,200 tons. She was built… SEE MORE
Storm Scenes: Hurricane Sandy Washes Onto Cape Cod
Hurricane Sandy brought some high winds and a whole lot of water to Cape Cod on October 29. Here are some scenes of the high tide at Nauset Marine's marina just off Pleasant Bay. We're glad to say that since these photos were taken, the water has already receded and… SEE MORE
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