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Every other slip appears empty as marinas suffer in the year since Superstorm Sandy.

Where Are the Boats? NJ Slowdown Persists Long After Sandy

11/3/2013 - A beautiful weekend day, and instead of a steady stream of Snowbirds heading south, I've seen just two boats — one of them under tow by my friend Rich at Tow Boat US. Much has changed along the Jersey Shore in the year since Superstorm Sandy paid us a visit, and… SEE MORE

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Georgetown, a Welcoming Stopover on the ICW

10/13/2013 - Snowbirds on the Intracoastal Waterway look forward to several idyllic stopovers on their way south — Beaufort, North Carolina, and St. Augustine, Florida, are just two that spring instantly to mind — but boaters looking for one of the warmest welcomes in the South know to set a course for Georgetown, South… SEE MORE

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Approaching Bath from the south. Doubling Point Light is at right.

Kennebec River Cruise: Around Arrowsic Island

10/4/2013 - Photographer Al Trescot loves the Kennebec River region and its people. Through his books and his articles, he has shared this passion. Last spring, I mentioned that I didn't know that region at all. He said he'd give me a tour. On an incredibly beautiful mid-September morning, we boarded his… SEE MORE

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Home Afloat: The Newest Houseboat in Riggs Cove

Environment

10/1/2013 - Meet the newest member of the Riggs Cove Rentals Houseboat fleet - Nancy Lou, complete with a sun deck! She loves to entertain her guests by sharing the gorgeous view of all that Riggs cove has to offer. For more information about the floating vacation homes offered in Georgetown, click… SEE MORE

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New Energy-Efficient Home on the Medomak River

Coastal News

8/17/2013 - A new home designed by By Design was completed late this Spring in Waldoboro, on a piece of property that borders on the Medomak River. The house, while traditional in appearance, is state-of-the-art in terms of energy efficiency and small carbon footprint. The design intent was to create a net… SEE MORE

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A young man demonstating a soundless electric drive at the 2013 Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show in Rockland.

Rain or Shine, It’s Always a Fine Day at a Boat Show

8/9/2013 - If the 2013 Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show was this much fun in the rain on August 9, in the perfect weather forecast for Saturday and Sunday, it's bound to be over the moon. There's always a nice mix at this boat show in Rockland. This year they've added… SEE MORE

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Dark Harbor days. The schooner STEPHEN TABER passes through Islesboro.

Summer Bliss: Island Hopping Penobscot Bay

7/5/2013 - Summer in Maine is pure bliss. Not much more needs to be said! My travels along the coast are never as sweet as they are on a beautiful day in July, when the blue sky stretches on forever and the balmy southwest wind comes whipping across Penobscot Bay. Happy travels… SEE MORE

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The deck on this vacation retreat invites long afternoons spent curled up on a wicker chair with a good book.

Home on the Coast: Basque In the Sun

Coastal News

6/24/2013 - After spending childhood summers on nearby Capitol Island, a Knickerbocker Group client was looking for a quaint rustic cottage by the sea within one of the Boothbay Harbor area’s summer colonies. As soon as she saw this bright red little cottage, she knew it was the one. When purchased, the… SEE MORE

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If every dog has her day, every boatyard dog like Duff has a shot at winning the Boatyard Dog Trials in Rockland every summer.

A Boatyard Dog’s Dreams Come True in Rockland

6/21/2013 - Here's a challenge: The next time your dog is stretched out for a catnap in a cool spot, take a good, long look at her. You might notice the light whimper, the muzzle twitch, the jerking feet that are indicative of a doggy dream. Think your pup is enjoying a… SEE MORE

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A Hunt 44 powers out of the harbor at Monhegan Island, Maine.

Monhegan, an Island Oasis for Artists and Adventurers

6/5/2013 - With a winter population of just 65 residents, Maine's Monhegan Island in the summertime becomes an artists' colony just a stone's throw (9 miles) from Port Clyde. It is without doubt one of the most picturesque spots in New England. Whether you arrive on the island by your own yacht… SEE MORE

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