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Tropical Visitor At Home On Seal Island
A rare bird indeed has taken up residence on Maine's outer islands. A red-billed tropicbird, usually a West Coast and Caribbean breeder, has called Seal Island and Matinicus Rock home for the past few summers. The island interns from both seabird restoration islands, part of the Maine Coastal Islands National… SEE MORE
Enjoying a Day Sail, Herreshoff Style
There are few things more fun on a sparkling summer Maine day than getting out on the water. Here a couple sail their Buzzard's Bay 14 in our outer harbor and later sail past Laite Beach in Camden. This classic wooden sloop was designed by L. Francis Herreshoff and is… SEE MORE
Reveling in Wooden Boat Bliss on Opening Day
I've always loved opening day at a boat show. There is a certain energy to the scene, and the WoodenBoat Show is different from any other. Besides the craftsmen setting up, there is the background of the Mystic Seaport Museum itself. There is a balance between the frantic-ness of setup… SEE MORE
Best Seat in the House
Every so often, there's a moment that reminds me why life on the coast of Maine is so special. Here's a shot of the crew of the windjammer Angelique, a 95' steel ketch that takes passengers on week-long trips, returning to their homeport of Camden. Talk about the best seat… SEE MORE
Party's Over: Cape Cod Canal Fishing Turns Inconsistent
The Cape Cod Canal, which has been the hottest striper spot from shore, is turning inconsistent like most of the other places in southern New England. I went down Wednesday evening with my son, Ben, and we saw the usual flash mob of fishermen lined up along the canal waiting… SEE MORE
6 Places to Watch the America's Cup World Series
The world is watching Newport right now, and you should be, too. The America's Cup World Series event is not just the biggest thing happening in yacht racing, it's one of the most significant sporting events happening anywhere on the planet. To make the most of this momentous occasion, we've… SEE MORE
Meet the Next Generation of Volvo Ocean Racer
There will, no doubt, be plenty of criticism about the Volvo Ocean Race's decision to go with Bruce Farr as the sole designer of the next generation of Volvo Ocean Race boat — it's indeed curious that the two boats currently at the top of the standings are both Juan… SEE MORE
For Wooden Boat Lovers, Mystic is the Destination
Don't be surprised if you spot more than the usual number of classic wooden yachts making their way down Block Island Sound or even up I-95 these days. For people who love wooden boats, the pilgrimage to Mystic has become an annual affair, with the WoodenBoat Show drawing the fleet… SEE MORE
Coastal Species Spotlight: Black Guillemots
The predominant object of our daily attention here on Petit Manan is the tern colony, and with just under 2,000 nest sites this year they do keep us busy. But, in honor of the many other avian residents who call Petit Manan their breeding home, today we are very happy… SEE MORE
First Cup Races Deliver Promised Thrills, Spills
Last summer, Sail Newport Executive Director Brad Read described the AC45 catamarans as "weapons" and promised carnage if the breeze blew strong enough on Narragansett Bay during the America's Cup World Series event. On June 28, the first day of official races, the regatta lived up to its billing, delivering… SEE MORE
Enjoying a Summer Morning in Padanaram
Between the America's Cup World Series in Newport, the WoodenBoat Show in Mystic, and the OpSail event in Boston, these days it seems like practically every harbor has a major boating event taking place. Which made it all that much more delightful to visit Padanaram Harbor, in South Dartmouth, recently… SEE MORE
The Megayacht Migration Returns to Camden
So far the summer of 2012 hasn't seen too many large power yachts in Camden Harbor, but that changed in a big way today when the Lady J pulled up to the dock at Wayfarer Marine. A 142' Palmer Johnson aluminum motor yacht built in 1997 and refit in 2011,… SEE MORE