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Marine Companies Come Together to Build Pocket Cruiser
Four east coast marine companies well known for innovation and quality have recently formed a joint venture. Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding Company, NorseBoat Limited, Hallett Canvas & Sails, and Fawcett Designs are now collaborating to market, build and outfit the NorseBoat line of small craft. The NorseBoat line includes the NorseBoat 12.5… SEE MORE
Striper Season Begins: First Keeper of 2013
I was into a glut of fish along the south shore on April 29. I was catching mostly schoolies in the 10-24-inch size range. Most were falling for Cocahoes and teasers. I decided to try a swimmer, hoping for something bigger. The swimmer I used was a small 4-inch Bomber… SEE MORE
Springtime Is Boat Show Time in Hingham
There's nothing like a stretch of gorgeous weather to get people thinking about boating season — and there's nothing like a boat show to get them thinking about which boat to enjoy the season in. The USHarbors crew spent a beautiful late April day in Hingham at the fifth annual South… SEE MORE
Belfast: A Waterfront That Really Works
Once dominated by poultry and fish processing, then targeted for condominiums and corporate offices, Belfast’s working waterfront could easily not exist. But there it is! Front Street Shipyard sits on the former site of a Stinson sardine cannery; in 2007, the site was slated for the $20 million Wakeag Landing… SEE MORE
C.W. Hood Yacht "Baby J" Heads to the Netherlands
Our first white-hulled C.W. Hood 32 was shipped from Marblehead to the Netherlands on April 20. Baby J will be sailed along the Dutch coast, lakes, and rivers. Her owner operates Classic Daysailer. Classic Daysailer of Holland is quoted as saying the C.W. Hood 32 is a "stand out from… SEE MORE
Save the Bay Opens South Coast Center in Westerly
On April 27 Save the Bay was delighted to hold the grand opening of its South Coast Center in Westerly. The event was a huge success, with over 250 visitors touring our new location at 8 Broad Street. Many thanks go out to all of the Save The Bay volunteers,… SEE MORE
Plymouth Yacht Club Christens New Launch
Atlantic Boat Company, of Brooklin, Maine, has completed the Plymouth Yacht Club’s new DUFFY-26 Launch. The launch successfully passed the 24+1 stability test and received a temporary Certificate of Inspection from the United States Coast Guard. Located in historic Plymouth and situated on Cape Cod Bay, Plymouth Yacht Club is… SEE MORE
Sailing Season 2013 Kicks Off in Newport
April 25 was a great day for sailing in Newport — and a great day to kick off America's Cup Charters' 2013 season! We couldn't have asked for a better day to get Weatherly, American Eagle, and Intrepid out on Narragansett Bay — fun guests, great crew, beautiful weather, smooth sailing.… SEE MORE
New Concrete Floating Docks Nearing Completion
Construction of our new 128 Floating Concrete Docks will be complete in August, along with new fueling system, tackle shop, and Captain's Lounge. Stay Tuned! And come visit us in Key West . . . SEE MORE
Sailing to Maine: Across the Gulf!
The coast of Maine is a world-class cruising destination. If your boat is in southern New England, this vast cruising ground is your backyard. Boats with ample time can enjoy the interesting coastline of Massachusetts and New Hampshire, exploring harbor to harbor, on their way to Maine (stay tuned for… SEE MORE
Dark Harbor: A Unique Blend on the Coast of Maine
“We’re happy to tow you into the dock,” a well-meaning man in a large inflatable boat said as we rowed our dinghy through Ames Cove. It must have been our perplexed looks which then spurred the man to ask, “Unless… you’re enjoying… rowing?” Ha! In fact, we were. With chuckles… SEE MORE
Ready to Start Cruising? 5 Tips from a Veteran Cruiser
Bob Preston, a two-time Back Cove owner, has been boating for 40 years and has cruised over 11,000 nautical miles in the last three years. Bob retired in 2011 after enjoying a 33-year career in the insurance industry building a large insurance organization. He retired at the young age of… SEE MORE