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VA Aquaculture a Bright Spot in Weak Economy
Virginia’s oyster aquaculture industry is growing steadily despite the struggling economy and some setbacks in hatchery production, according to a report from Virginia Institute of Marine Science and Virginia Sea Grant. In 2011, oyster growers sold over 23 million oysters worth more than $6.7 million — up 38% from 2010.… SEE MORE
Celebrate the Sea on World Oceans Day
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsWs6sDxGoY[/embed] If you're like us, you make it a point to appreciate the ocean every single day. But not everyone is able to take a minute or two out of their busy lives to stop and think about how important the sea really is, and so World Oceans Day is… SEE MORE
Paddler Undertakes 281-Mile Trip Around Buzzards Bay
The New England shoreline has some superb areas for kayaking, and an 81-year-old paddler from Wareham, Massachusetts, is nearly halfway through a remarkable expedition in Buzzards Bay that links some of the best. Since May 19, Richard Wheeler, a longtime resident and historian, has been paddling his kayak along the… SEE MORE
An Unexpected Guest on the Brothers Islands
Hello again from the Brothers. Since our last post we have had a very special visitor, an adorable young harbor seal pup. This young pup we found one morning stranded in the cove that connects Eastern to Western Brother’s Island. It is not unusual to see harbor seals from Western… SEE MORE
Watching the Weather Break from Atop the Camden Hills
To watch a week-long, rain-soaked, and downright dreary weather pattern break is one thing. To watch it break from the top of Mount Battie in Camden, with the vast and island-studded expanse of Penobscot Bay below you, is quite another. Giant and puffy clouds, white as the driven snow, race… SEE MORE
Maine's Newest Boatyard Buzzes With Activity
As the new kid on the boatbuilding and yacht-service block in Maine, Front Street Shipyard might be expected to take it easy during its first year of operation. Drop by the brand-new yard at the head of Penobscot Bay, however, and you'll quickly see that already Front Street has become… SEE MORE
RI Governor Names Tall Ship as State Education Vessel
Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee has signed legislation designating the soon-to-be-commissioned 196’ three-masted, square-rigged tall ship SSV Oliver Hazard Perry the state’s official “Sailing Education Vessel.” It was a large step for the smallest state in the Union, which calls itself the “Ocean State” and possesses a rich maritime history… SEE MORE
Rockland Yacht Club Hosts Solstice Race and BBQ
On Saturday, June 23, the Rockland Yacht Club will celebrate the longest day of the year by hosting the annual Solstice Race and Barbecue. All sailors are welcome! There will be three PHRF divisions: Division 1 will group ratings up to 160, Division 2 will group rates from 161 and… SEE MORE
Lyman-Morse Opens Service Yard in Panama
Anyone who knows Cabot Lyman is familiar with his appreciation and love of the San Blas Islands and surrounding area. After all his trips to the area, it’s official: Lyman-Morse’s Maine-based operations now have a southern cousin. Located in Shelter Bay, Panama, Lyman-Morse Panama is strategically located near the Caribbean… SEE MORE
Finding the Balance During Spring Commissioning
June's longer days are ideal for getting work done on the boat, whether yours is in the boatyard, on a trailer in the driveway, or already tied up at the dock. Sometimes, though, it can be all too easy to get so engrossed in our sanding and polishing that we… SEE MORE
An Evening at Lyman-Morse to Benefit Land Trust
Please join the Georges River Land Trust to celebrate twenty-five years of conservation along the St. George River! Georges River Land Trust is hosting a series of events this summer that both highlight the beauties of the St. George River watershed and offer some great entertainment in mid-coast Maine. One… SEE MORE
First Sabre 38 Salon Express Approaches Launch Date
Construction of the first hull of Sabre Yachts' new 38 Salon Express motoryacht continues on schedule at Sabre’s yard in Raymond, Maine. This new design from Kevin Burns and the Sabre Design Team uses several key technologies to provide boaters with a quiet, smooth and fuel efficient ride. Her hull… SEE MORE
