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Boaters Welcome New Maine Capacity During Hurricane’s Approach
Talk about hitting the ground running. Front Street Shipyard in Belfast, which is still hard at work on its ambitious and exciting project to redevelop a piece of waterfront property at the mouth of the Passagassawakeag River (say that twice!) into a large-scale boatyard and marina, put its 165-ton Travelift… SEE MORE
Irene Arrives in Maine
Hurricane Irene – now known as Tropical Storm Irene – has in the past couple of hours arrived in Maine, packing less of a punch than many feared just a day or two ago. Nonetheless, those boats who did not head to a hurricane hole or get hauled onto dry… SEE MORE
Hurricane Irene Prep: Understanding Storm Surge
Though Hurricane Irene’s winds weakened slightly, to 75 knots, as the storm passed over North Carolina’s Outer Banks, the destructive power of Irene’s storm surge is already coming into full view. For Rhode Islanders, understanding the dynamics of storm surges is of particular interest, as the latest forecasts call for… SEE MORE
Understanding Storm Surge Key to Hurricane Prep
Though Hurricane Irene’s winds weakened slightly, to 75 knots, as the storm passed over North Carolina’s Outer Banks, the destructive power of Irene’s storm surge is already coming into full view. Maine looks like it’ll be spared the huge storm surges that are predicted for southern New England this weekend,… SEE MORE
Herreshoffs, New Classics Dominate
The historic face-offs between three of Nathanael G. Herreshoff’s most famous designs lived up to the hype this August in the waters in and around Penobscot Bay, with the impressive 72’ New York 50 Spartan taking class honors in both the Castine Classic Yacht Race and the Eggemoggin Reach Regatta.… SEE MORE
Hurricane Irene Takes Aim at East Coast
For many East Coast boaters, summer is about to experience an unpleasant interruption. Hurricane Irene, which as of the August 24 mid-afternoon report is up to a Class 3 hurricane with sustained winds of 105 knots, seems hell-bent on hitting the U.S. mainland harder than any storm has in several… SEE MORE
Youth Regattas Spell Summer Fun on the Coast
Perhaps nothing better reminds us why we love the coast than watching kids play at the shore – and race sailboats. Whether hiking out on a new 420 or nervously holding the mainsheet on a borrowed fiberglass-and-plywood pram, the smiles on their faces reassure us that the stresses of the… SEE MORE
Beautiful Boats to be seen at the Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show
Some late afternoon images of the boat docks after-hours at the Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show. Check back for a complete round up of the show. SEE MORE
Newport to Host 2012 America’s Cup World Series Regatta
The America’s Cup Event Authority, Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chaffee, and local sailing officials announced August 12 that Newport will be the host city for an America’s Cup World Series Regatta June 23-July 1, 2012. The regatta, sailed in AC45 catamarans, will feature nine days of racing in Narragansett Bay.… SEE MORE
The 2011 Boatshow is underway in Rockland
Great people, boats, artisans, craftspeople, and a festive atmosphere are what you'll find at the Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show. Come join us this weekend. SEE MORE
Got to be in it to Win it! Sign up for Penobscot Bay Rendezvous Today!
Check out the First Place trophy! Custom-crafted by Lyman-Morse's Dan Mercuro. It's solid mahogany and stika spruce, oiled and then buffed with wax to give it that gorgeous gleam. Every boat will receive the PBR burgee. Come see the trophy and register to enter the Rendezvous at the Wayfarer Marine… SEE MORE
