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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
Restoring Easton's Beach, One Generation at a Time
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VKM6jg6f8Y[/embed] A team from Save the Bay was thrilled to join a group of third-graders from the Newport Community School recently to restore dune grass at Easton's Beach in Newport that was damaged during Superstorm Sandy last fall. The efforts of these children goes a long way toward keeping the… SEE MORE
4 Must-Have Lures for Spring Striper Fishing
Early spring striper fishing is right around the corner. Favorable conditions are coming in the next week. As of right now, I know of no stripers that have been taken along the oceanfront, and I know a good number of fishermen who have tried. But a warm-up started on Sunday… SEE MORE
Short Trail Leads to Long Views on Sears Island
The Blue Trail on Sears Island, northeast of Belfast, is a fantastic way to take in the views of northern Penobscot Bay. You can see Islesboro, Castine, Cape Rosier, Blue Hill, and many islands in between. There is a rocky beach and a beautiful assortment of spruce and birch trees.… SEE MORE
Classic Trumpy Eagle, Ready to Cruise Once More
The Eagle is a Trumpy motor yacht crafted during my favorite design era, the transformative 60s. She's fresh out of the sheds after a winter of work in Rockport, soon to head back to her homeport in Massachusetts. For some views of other restored Trumpy yachts, click here. SEE MORE
A Tide-Free Harbor? Welcome to Windmill Harbour Basin
Sabre 48 Salon Express owners Graeme and Erica Wheatley visited Windmill Harbour Basin in Hilton Head, South Carolina, earlier this winter. These photos show their lovely boat, Lady Erica, resting peacefully in Windmill Harbour Marina. One of the most remarkable things about this Harbour is that it’s tide free! The… SEE MORE
From Art to Vernal Pools, Dartmouth Is Alive in April
The Buzzards Bay Coalition has a full calendar of walks, events, and lectures on tap in Dartmouth during the month of April. Whether you're interested in learning more about using the natural environment as an art medium or exploring some of Buzzards Bay's most significant vernal pools, our partners and… SEE MORE
OkoumeFest 2013 Coming May 17-18
OkoumeFest 2013 is May 17-18! Chesapeake Light Craft will present its 15th annual small boat rendezvous on Friday and Saturday, May 17-18, 2013. "Okoume" is the plantation-grown African hardwood used in tens of thousands of CLC's build-your-own-boat kits. OkoumeFest features an open house with technical seminars on Friday at the… SEE MORE
Spring in Maine: Seabirds and the Beauty of Camouflage
Decorative eggs are often associated with bright or pastel colors, however Mother Nature has provided many bird species with their own naturally beautiful eggs. Just because they are drab and camouflaged does not make them boring, in my view. Plus, those neat little packages will hopefully develop into exquisite, wild… SEE MORE
RIMTA to Launch Marine Apprenticeship Programs
The Rhode Island Marine Trades Association (RIMTA) has received state approval and grant monies from the Governor’s Workforce Board RI to launch a pre-apprenticeship and an apprenticeship program for the state’s marine trades. Both programs are the first of their kind for Rhode Island’s marine industry and a critical core… SEE MORE
A Superstorm Sandy Survivor, Reborn: Colleen Marie
The Colleen Marie, a Robinhood 36 cutter-rigged sloop, sustained damages during Superstorm Sandy last fall. Brought up from New Jersey by her owners, she now shines from repairs done on her at Robinhood Marine Center in Robinhood, where the yacht was built. Colleen Marie's owners plan to spend a month… SEE MORE
