Tag: Food

Oysters at the annual Pemaquid Oyster Festival, held on the last sunday in September.

Maine Oyster Country: Newcastle and Damariscotta

Ocean Science

1/30/2012 - Oyster cultivation on the coast of Maine is on the increase, thanks to our clean, cold, salty, water. This water is full of nutrients, and it's part of what gives our oysters their delightfully distinctive taste. Maine oysters have their moment in the sun, literally, on the last Sunday in… SEE MORE

Happy Holidays from the USHarbors Crew

12/23/2011 - The holidays are a special time to slow down and reflect on what's important. For us, making the most of our lives on the coast and sharing the excitement of our experiences on the water with you is a special treat. We know that sometimes we can all get so… SEE MORE

The "Nantucket Sleighride" across Nantucket Sound is always a wild ride.

A Summer Sleighride to Nantucket Island

11/17/2011 - Nantucket Sound lay between us and Nantucket Island. Not a boring stretch of water in our experience. Cape Cod sailors know their stuff. They deal with tricky, swift currents and incessant winds, five knots more powerful than their actual speed (I swear). Sailing to an island like Nantucket is exciting,… SEE MORE

Late Season Is Perfect for a Trip to Menemsha

11/2/2011 - My call from Buzzards Bay to the Menemsha harbormaster to inquire about renting one of only two moorings inside the tiny basin got a “shouldn't be a problem” reply. No surprise, I suppose — it was after Labor Day. Once through the well marked channel and safely tied to the… SEE MORE

Exploring the Stark Beauty Of Eastport

10/31/2011 - Driving down Route 190, I quickly pulled off to the side and watched in amazement as a large group of ominous looking clouds rolled over the vast expanse of Passamaquoddy Bay. A few silvery rays of sunshine peeked through the clouds, illuminating the distant shores of Deer Island and New… SEE MORE

A Stroll Through Stonington’s Working Waterfront

10/25/2011 - Looking for an authentic fishing village where the old ways of the sea still dominate everyday life? Take a trip down Route 15, over the rolling hills and past the rambling farmhouses of Brooksville and Penobscot. You can't miss Stonington — it's quite literally at the end of the road, at… SEE MORE

Photo by Dave Cleaveland/MaineAerials.com

Tides, Weather, Local Knowledge – Now Nationwide!

9/15/2011 - Newport, Rhode Island, is the place to be this week if you're looking for the latest boats and marine gadgets. USHarbors is at the Newport International Boat Show and showing off some awesome advancements of our own. As of today, our network is up to 1,100 harbors across twenty coastal… SEE MORE

Camden Windjammer Festival, Camden, Maine

Camden’s Windjammer Weekend: Pirates, Adventures, and Stories

9/1/2011 - Pirates. Shackleton. And more schooner bums than you can shake a jib-boom at. The salty silliness goes full-speed ahead Labor Day weekend in Camden Harbor for the Camden Windjammer Festival. This three-day affair brings all the schooner crews (plus, of course, their schooners) together on Friday night for a talent… SEE MORE

Beautiful Boats to be seen at the Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show

8/14/2011 - 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

An aerial look at the show from years past. Check back for updates from 2011

The 2011 Boatshow is underway in Rockland

8/12/2011 - 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