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Portrait of an Unknown Maine Fisherman
This gent is showing off periwinkle traps used in Biddeford Pool. Though this photo lacks the depth of context we typically like in our posts, we thought it was a striking portrait and couldn't resist sharing it. This image is from the Atlantic Fisherman collection housed at the Penobscot Marine… SEE MORE
Old, Meet New: Rowing in New Bedford with an iPhone
I am new to the hobby of rowing, and to USHarbors. I have been learning a lot since joining Whaling City Rowing this fall. I have enjoyed the exercise, the company, and the exploration of coastal geography. One of my fellow rowers just purchased an app for his iPhone that… SEE MORE
Classic, Contemporary: Sabre 42 Salon Express
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1y1Litl2BE[/embed] The Sabre 42 Salon Express, as you can see from this video by Billy Black, has a traditional exterior profile which is often called a "downeast" style because of its similar lines to a lobster boat. Underway, though, this yacht really shows that she's every bit a contemporary motor… SEE MORE
Wintertime Is a Great Time for New England Beaches
We all know how spectacular a day at the beach can be during the height of a New England summer. And yet while the people disappear when the weather turns chilly, beaches like Hampton Beach are no less wonderful in wintertime. An extra coat and maybe a pair of sturdy… SEE MORE
Historic Oystering Images from South Norwalk
These circa-1950 harbor scenes from South Norwalk depict the small fleet of Captain Fred Lovejoy, an oyster fisherman, and are taken from the Atlantic Fisherman collection at the Penobscot Marine Museum. Atlantic Fisherman was a well-respected fisheries publication originally based in Boston; by the time these photos were taken, the… SEE MORE
After Refit, Stoneface Returns to Penobscot Bay
We've said it before, and we'll say it again: The best part of publishing USHarbors is meeting the creative men and women who make their living on the coast. We get to witness firsthand the unveiling of their hard work, whether it's a new coastal home, a stunning seascape, or… SEE MORE
RI Striper Fishing Turns Spotty, but Hotspots Remain
This is the time of year where you just never know what to expect. Most fishermen have given up on the oceanfront, as there has been almost no one fishing all week. Earlier in the week, my son Ben called me from the oceanfront. He was out fishing and tried… SEE MORE
Building a Grand Manan-style Banks Dory
We just wrapped up our two-week fall dory building course. Congratulations to our four participants on the launch of their 13-foot (bottom length) Banks dory! Now Jay has a Grand Manan-style dory to get to work on — that's one with the modified stern so that the boat can carry… SEE MORE
10 Reasons I Give Thanks for My Piece of the Coast
It's Thanksgiving Day here on the coast of Maine, and while I feel blessed every day to live where I live, here are 10 particular reasons I give thanks: 1) The people of Maine. There are few things better than running into a friend at the grocery store or simply… SEE MORE
Lyman-Morse Celebrates at Newport Shipyard
Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding Co., builder of Kiwi Spirit and the experimental monohull Speed Dream, hosted a party at Newport Shipyard on November 19. The gathering celebrated the successful launch and sea trial of both boats. It also celebrated the opening of Lyman-Morse's new brokerage and sales office at Newport Shipyard. The… SEE MORE
Airing the Canvas at the Close of Camden's Season
Most of our Maine harbors have gone into hibernation for the year, with docks pulled and shrinkwrap applied. And yet even as we're tucking in for a long winter's nap, every so often a sail or two will appear on the horizon and remind us that a few hardy souls… SEE MORE
A Real Daughter of the Sea' in Eastport
“A real daughter of the sea,” Mrs. Myrtle Stuart Mitchell “was brought up on the salt water, handles a fishing boat like a man. She can sail ‘em, run the engine and lay her course with the best of them. And she boxes the compass as fast as she can… SEE MORE