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The 8 Rules of Spirit-of-Tradition Yacht Design
The 8 Rules of Spirit-of-Tradition Yacht Design The key to a successful SOT design (that is short for Spirit of Tradition) is to set your sights on interpreting a specific vernacular, as they say in traditional architecture. And never take your eye off that design ball. Whether it’s a slavish… SEE MORE
Highlights from the 2019 New England Boat Show
by Dave Getchell The annual New England Boat Show in Boston has remained a big focus of mariners' midwinter dreams for more than 30 years. How big of a focus, you ask? How about "acres of boats," or more precisely, 12 acres of boats. There's almost every type of boat… SEE MORE
All the President's Boats
From George Washington crossing the Delaware to JFK sailing around Hyannis, US presidents have a long history of boating. In honor of Presidents' Day we compiled a gallery of presidents having fun on the water (assuming Washington was enjoying his icy crossing). SEE MORE
Join the 2019 Great Backyard Bird Count
By Deanna Conner for earthsky.org The annual Great Backyard Bird Count, now in its 22nd year, is set to take place February 15-18, 2019. During this popular citizen science event, people from all over the world head outdoors to count birds and the data are used by scientists to track… SEE MORE
Evinrude Donates $2 Million to Combat Industry-Wide Technician Shortage
Miami, Fla., February 14, 2019 - Evinrude, the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) and the National Marine Distributors Association (NMDA) announced today that Evinrude will donate two million dollars’ worth of Evinrude ETEC G2 3.4L V6 outboard engines to the ABYC Foundation supporting next generation marine technician training. The… SEE MORE
Island Packet 349 Named Domestic Boat of the Year
Let’s get this out of the way right off the bat. In a resounding return to national prominence after a change of ownership that resulted in a few seasons of sitting on the sidelines, Island Packet Yachts has returned, and in a big way. Its comeback boat, the 37-foot-10-inch Island… SEE MORE
National Test
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Taking Better Photographs on the Water
Certain environments lend themselves as better photographic subjects than others. The waterfront is one such environment, whether it's the vast oceans, calm bays, lazy rivers or busy harbors. So the next time you find yourself and your camera on the waterfront—at a marina, pier or shoreline, follow a few simple… SEE MORE
Could Rockland ME be the Best Harbor in the US?
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puJtYrEflMw[/embed] John Hanson discusses Rockland Maine for USHarbors.com https://usharbors.com/bestharbor2019 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puJtYrEflMw SEE MORE
Chris Craft is ready for its new owner, RV maker Winnebago, to accelerate its growth
Seven months after the acquisition from the private-equity firm that rescued it, the boatmaker is poised to leave rivals in its wake Sarasota’s Chris-Craft Corp. and its owner, Winnebago Industries Inc., have big plans. The blueprint for increasing the number of boat models Chris-Craft offers, the size of its plant… SEE MORE
Dreaming of summer: New England Boat Show kicks off boating season
The professional football season might have ended with the Super Bowl this weekend, but another season is kicking off just a week later. For boat dealers, the New England Boat Show, held Feb. 9-17 in Boston, represents the start of the year’s sales season. “The Boston Boat Show is kind… SEE MORE
Rising Seas Swallow $403 Million in New England Home Values
Data scientists from First Street Foundation and Columbia University have expanded their peer-reviewed housing market research to include 2.5 million coastal properties in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island and found that increased tidal flooding caused by sea level rise has eroded $403.1 million in relative home values between… SEE MORE