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Wood Island Lighthouse Poem by a Keeper's Wife
The following poem penned by Elmenia P. Lurvey, wife of Wood Island lightkeeper W. F. Lurvey (1917-1923) so beautifully describes the life of lighthouse keeping. The poem appeared in the Bar Harbor Times on February 14, 1923. To learn more about the American Lighthouse Foundation's mission and work saving our… SEE MORE
Repowering an Historic Maine-Built Vessel
The oldest Maine-built wooden fishing schooner, still afloat, came home to Maine this spring. Built on the banks of the Kennebec River in 1906, Mary E, a two-masted clipper schooner with a storied past, is now undergoing a complete restoration at Maine Maritime Museum (MMM) - and Great Island Boat… SEE MORE
Nine pre-eminent naval architects share insights at Lyman Morse event
By John K. Hanson Jr. On a stunning fall weekend, I was stuck inside….and having the time of my life! Lyman Morse Boatbuilding and the Cruising Club of America hosted a Yacht Designers Forum at the yard in Thomaston on Saturday, Oct. 21. The morning session was held on the… SEE MORE
A Productive Paint Shop
Great Island Boat Yard is home to a state-of-the-art Paint Booth that can accommodate boats up to 70'. The Bay is never idle. Here are some boats recently painted by the GIBY finishing team. SEE MORE
US Harbors is now serving Hawaii!
Aloha! We here at US Harbors are proud to announce that we are now providing accurate tide, weather, and harbor information to the beautiful islands of Hawaii. Whether you are an avid boater, fisherman, or surfer, or you just love to stroll along the beaches, US Harbors tide and weather… SEE MORE
Why is boating full of drama?
If you have a boat of any size, you know what I’m talking about. You’re Living the Dream, the wind is in your hair as you bask in the shimmering sun dancing on the waves, the smell of sea air fills your nostrils, and suddenly, the sh*t hits the fan… SEE MORE
Hinckley Unveils Dasher, the World's First Fully Electric Luxury Yacht
Hinckley has unveiled the world’s first fully electric luxury yacht – Dasher. Designed from the outset for fully electric propulsion, Dasher achieves a new standard of excellence pairing modern styling with hi-tech composite construction. “Since 1928, Hinckley has pioneered beautiful, timeless, and highly innovative yachts. We have a long tradition… SEE MORE
Hurricane Irma: What you need to know, and how you can help
Hurricane season is truly underway, and looks to be one of the worst on record. Puerto Rico, St Martin and many other Caribbean islands have seen devastation and destruction on an epic scale in the last few days, and the state of Florida looks set to be next. Hurricane Irma… SEE MORE
Connecticut's Steamboat Past
The steamboat was the first form of engine powered travel across water and from about 1820 to 1940, Connecticut’s coastal and riverside residents relied on them as much as we do today on cars and busses for quick transportation. Travel on the Connecticut River was very downstream until the steam… SEE MORE
Top tips for a tip-top eclipse
On August 21st, 2017, the moon will cast a shadow across North America. The eclipse will be partially visible from Canada to Mexico, but for the best view of this unique, celestial event you want to be inside the ‘Path of Totality’. Here is a list of all the harbors… SEE MORE
The Maine Boats Homes & Harbors Boat Show Gets Underway
The 2017 MBH&H Boat Show kicks off in Rockland Maine. SEE MORE
Beware of Fish Traps
There is a new hazard that unfortunately is becoming more commonplace along the south coast; I’m talking about Fish Traps! The first time I saw one of these was off Mattapoisett Neck. They now appear off Sakonnet and south of the entrance to Newport. The traps in Mattapoisett and Sakonnet… SEE MORE