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3D Renderings Bring a Boat to Life
While the prototype of our new daysailer design takes shape on the West Coast, we want to share these images of what she will look like in the flesh. As we do with all our designs, we have brought the Signature 24 to life with the magic of 3D computer… SEE MORE
In Motion: Oceangoing Yacht Kiwi Spirit Unleashed
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sE_O2nGwQQ8[/embed] In this short video, Dr. Stanley Paris discusses Kiwi Spirit, a custom-designed 63-foot yacht, with the ultimate goal of sailing solo, non-stop and unassisted, around the world. He will take on this incredible challenge at the age of 76, aiming to be the oldest person to ever accomplish such… SEE MORE
Sea Grant Gains Perspective to Breed a Better Oyster
Three oyster researchers took a road trip into the minds of seafood buyers, visiting high-end restaurants to find out what makes a half-shell oyster worth purchasing. The Virginia Sea Grant-funded research team wants to breed a better, more profitable oyster for Virginia’s aquaculture industry. So far, they have concentrated on… SEE MORE
VA Coastal Policy Clinic Partners with Virginia Sea Grant
Virginia Sea Grant is proud to have entered a partnership with William & Mary Law School’s new Virginia Coastal Policy Clinic (VCPC). The VCPC (http://bit.ly/11p2x6m) offers law students the opportunity to work with leading Virginia scientists and develop solutions for some of the most challenging environmental questions facing policymakers today.… SEE MORE
Adaptation and Flooding Forum Promotes Sharing Among Hampton Roads Communities
By Margaret Pizer, Virginia Sea Grant (http://vaseagrant.vims.edu) As Superstorm Sandy barreled up the East Coast at the end of October, a group of planners, administrators, engineers, emergency managers, and scientists in Hampton Roads found themselves in the strange position of postponing a meeting about flooding due to the threat of… SEE MORE
Symposium Explores Colonial Roots of Virginia's Climate Change Response
By Margaret Pizer, Virginia Sea Grant (http://vaseagrant.vims.edu) What do kings’ grants, imperialism, and British common law have to do with climate change? A group of lawyers, legal scholars, historians, and scientists came together to discuss them all at “History, Property, and Climate Change in the Former Colonies,” a symposium held… SEE MORE
From the Mold: Fiberglass Tech Behind Sabre Yachts
Sabre Yachts has an unequaled reputation for building strong, durable boat hulls and we have our lamination department to thank for that. When Sabre Yachts started building fiberglass parts or components using the VIP (Vacuum Infusion Process) system in 2007, the company also reduced their VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) output… SEE MORE
The Photographer's Eye: Captivated by Coastal Light
As a photographer, and a self-taught one at that, I know many fine images are held captive by the ever-changing light on the coast of Maine. One minute you swear it's perfect, the next minute a thick band of fog or clouds move over. Just as fast though, the landscape… SEE MORE
Surprising Pair Spotted in Robinhood
Look what we spotted in the osprey nest atop the day marker at Robinhood Marine Center this month — two bald eagles! Though we see plenty of bald eagles throughout the year near Riggs Cove Rentals' floating vacation rental fleet, the sight of two bald eagles is a rare one… SEE MORE
Winter Escape: A Visit to the Maine Boatbuilders Show
Today feels like winter has returned, so it's a perfect day to go inside the old rambling building at Portland Yacht Services and enjoy the Maine Boatbuilders Show. I took my camera with me, and I hope you enjoy the scene I captured. But tomorrow is supposed to be even… SEE MORE
At Back Cove Yachts, Every Pound Counts
Every pound counts, so we count every pound! It’s true. At Back Cove Yachts in Rockland we weigh all of the parts that go into our boats — especially the hull. The weight is important in determining the performance of each model. Product Engineer Glenn Campbell had fun last week… SEE MORE
The Glass Half-Full Approach To March
As a bookend to my previous post, I would like to offer the visual pleasures of March, when the sun actually hangs around for a couple of days and the cold winds back off a bit. It is the promise of summer that makes spring so sweet. Last weekend in… SEE MORE