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Hinckley Announces New Talaria 43 Powerboat
On the eve of the Newport International Boat Show in mid-September, Hinckley president and CEO Jim McManus announced the Talaria 43, the company's third new powerboat model in as many years. And the company chose a unique setting in which to do so: from the cockpit of the full-scale mock-up… SEE MORE
At Last, a Phenomenal Day of Striper Fishing
After a serious striper drought recently, we finally hit an incredible day of striper fishing on September 29 from the boat. I have said all along this fall that the bait and the fish seem to be hanging way out away from surfcasters. It was proven today as we fished… SEE MORE
Save the Bay Welcomes New Vessel to Its Fleet
On a gorgeous fall day Save The Bay was pleased to gather September 25 at Fort Adams in Newport to christen the newest and largest vessel in its fleet, the M/V SEE MORE
Jetboat Power: Newport to Maine in 9.5 hours
It’s the aspect of boat shows that most people never consider: Moving the yachts to and from the venue. On Sept 16, I was able to help deliver a brand-new 42’ flybridge motoryacht from Newport, Rhode Island, to Thomaston, Maine, after the close of the Newport International Boat Show. As… SEE MORE
Maine-Built Center Console Boat Wins Award in Newport
Southport Boats, a division of Maritime Marine Group, LLC, received the “Best Powerboat Under 30’” award for their 29 FE model entered into the Newport for New Products program at the Newport International Boat Show, held Sept. 12-15 in Newport. The Southport 29 FE is a crossover model that offers… SEE MORE
Southport to Debut New 29' Model at Newport Boat Show
Southport Boats, a division of Maritime Marine Group, LLC, is introducing a new 29-foot center console model, the 29 FE. The Southport 29 FE is a crossover model that offers the luxury and amenities of a family cruiser without sacrificing fishability and offshore performance. The Southport 29 FE will make… SEE MORE
Enjoying the Excitement of an August Striper Blitz
My brother Steve and I went out during the evening on August 14 in the boat along the RI oceanfront. Instead of going way offshore in deep water, we fished close to shore in about 20 feet of water. We hit the biggest August blitz of stripers I have ever… SEE MORE
Summer Parade of Big Fish Continues for RI Boat Anglers
It is amazing how many big fish have fallen to boaters this summer. If I had to guess, I would say there may have been over 100 stripers over 50 lbs. landed by boaters in the last month. Most of these big fish have been caught along the oceanfront and… SEE MORE
Great Summer Sailing for Newport's Classic 12 Meters
There's always great sailing in Narragansett Bay, but in August we like to mix it up a bit and head to some other great racing destinations. First, we head to Martha's Vineyard for the Edgartown Yacht Club 12 Meter Regatta (the 2013 event will be held August 10-11). Then, the… SEE MORE
Rhode Island's New Tall Ship Dedicated In Style
Rhode Island's new tall ship, Oliver Hazard Perry, was dedicated in grand style over the July 4th Weekend, with a gala at Newport Shipyard starting the festivities off and a public viewing at Fort Adams closing out the weekend. The ship saw a remarkable transformation during its brief stay in… SEE MORE
Whaleboat Stops in Newport on Way from Maine to Mystic
The whaleboat crew that left Rockland, Maine, on June 16 bound for Mystic, Connecticut, arrived in Newport on June 26, tired but clearly excited to be nearing the end of their remarkable journey. The day's voyage had been more than 27 miles from New Bedford,Massachusetts, and featured a bit of… SEE MORE
For Keeper Stripers, Get a Boat and Head Offshore
Recently I've mentioned how poor shore fishing is right now, especially in the upper and mid-Bay. The oceanfront, too, is not fishing well from shore for larger fish. I got out late last week and landed several small ones, but we are talking very small fish of about 12 inches.… SEE MORE