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A Powerful New Classic Yacht Takes Form in Belfast
The latest yacht on the drawing board at Stephens Waring Yacht Design in Belfast is a powerful, fast, and instantly classic sailing vessel for an experienced owner. This 78’ world-cruiser embraces the best of classic design and modern-day innovation -- a true American original reminiscent of the work of great… SEE MORE
Rockland Show to Crown New World Champion Boatyard Dog
Six courageous (or are they crazy?) canines have been chosen to compete in the World Championship Boatyard Dog® Trials in Rockland on Sunday, August 10, at 10:30 a.m. The trials take place during the 12th Annual Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show, a celebration of coastal living, which runs August… SEE MORE
Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show Adds Launch Service
The Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show has partnered with the Rockland Yacht Club to make it easier to attend the three-day August event by sea. An added plus is that launch service usage will help train new members of the sailing community. A portion of the launch fees paid… SEE MORE
Construction of Largest Sabre Yacht Begins in Rockland
Sabre Yachts began building 28-foot sailboats in 1970. Over the past forty-plus years, Sabre followers have watched as the size of the yachts we offer has shifted with the times; and Sabre owners have enjoyed each new model and always asked for more. To date the largest Sabre motor yacht… SEE MORE
Rockland Boat and Home Show Encourages Living Lightly
Sailors have known for years how comfortable and efficient life can be aboard a small boat: all the amenities right at hand, every inch of space put to maximum use, water and power conservation of prime importance. With the growth of land-based movements toward lower-impact living in a small(er) footprint,… SEE MORE
Designer's Pride: A Modern Classic is Rolled Over
At the Stephens Waring Yacht Design office in Belfast, we’re waiting eagerly for the completion of a modern classic runabout, and she just reached a major milestone. Under construction at Tumblehome Boatshop in upstate New York, this 24’ speedster just assumed her natural position — rightside up. Our design blends… SEE MORE
Maine Coast Discoveries: Trust, Integrity, and Family Fun
Military families maintain a strong set of values, and they carry those values with them when they ponder the care of their yachts and even the decision of where to do their boating. Two of those values, trust and integrity, are what drew Air Force veteran Vic Thuotte and his… SEE MORE
Rockland Show Honors the "Genius of Herreshoff"
It’s no secret that Maine’s harbors are filled with lovely boats. Maine’s boatbuilders have always had an eye for a graceful sheerline and even Maine’s fishing fleet has a certain flair. But where did that “look” come from? There have been many influences, of course, but one name comes quickly… SEE MORE
Easing Gently Into July
Our July sailboat, the Buzzards Bay 18 Uncas built by Artisan Boatworks in Rockport, gently welcomes us into the cool summer evenings of coastal Maine. In the words of our nautical scribe, Maynard Bray: “Halyards and a jib downhaul lie within reach, sheets are self-tending, and the running backstays have… SEE MORE
2014 Racing Season Gets Underway for Maine Sailors
Summer racing is well underway on Casco Bay! The Centerboard Regatta kicked off the season on June 14 followed by the Portland Yacht Club Pilot Race on Saturday, June 21. Both races are early GMORA races in Casco Bay and are a great way to get the racing season underway.… SEE MORE
Counting My Summer Blessings On The Maine Coast
As I walked the shoreline of Owls Head State Park last night, I was reminded how easily my senses can surrender to a summer night on the Maine coast. The whipping wind, the sweeping fields, and the bright blue ocean all surrounded me in a lovely portrait of early evening… SEE MORE
Chasing the Sunset Over Monhegan Island
I took a sunset cruise out to Monhegan the other night and was once again reminded how lucky I am to live in coastal Maine. My girlfriend and I left Port Clyde around 6 p.m. and arrived on the island about 7 p.m. My good friend, a local fishermen, ran… SEE MORE