THE WORLD, a floating condominium, anchored just outside the breakwater in Rockland.

A World Apart

10/17/2012 - It was a beautiful fall afternoon. A bit cold, but not too much wind although we hit hit 7.7 knots reaching in our 34 foot, 1979 sloop WILD RUMPUS last weekend just outside the breakwater in Rockland. It is always interesting to see who else is out, who else is… SEE MORE

Penobscot Bay Silhouette

9/8/2012 - The Fox Island Thorofare is always dependable for being fog-free, even when the rest of Penobscot Bay is socked in. Once you leave the Thorofare, on the other hand, it's another story, as I and this schooner discovered as we crossed paths between North Haven and Camden. SEE MORE
For its hundredth anniversary, the North Haven Casino pulled out all the stops. Even the neighbors joined in the party.

North Haven Casino Turns 100 on the Thorofare

8/20/2012 - On a beautiful, light-air August day, the North Haven Casino celebrated its hundredth anniversary. This yacht club is the social home of the North Haven summer community, the organizer of sailing events, the groomer of the tennis courts, the center of the after-race teas. For generations this has been the… SEE MORE
The Frost Gully Gallery is Maine’s oldest professional, year-round art gallery.

Thomaston Galleries Make Waves in the Art World

7/6/2012 - Thomaston has long been known for its ship and yacht builders, coasting schooners in years past, and the world-class yachts of Lyman-Morse today. Just up from the town landing on the St. George River, the downtown is a vibrant center with great restaurants, bookstore, first-rate grocery store, and extraordinary art.… SEE MORE
Few boats are as at home at the WoodenBoat Show as the Beetle Cat.

Reveling in Wooden Boat Bliss on Opening Day

6/29/2012 - I've always loved opening day at a boat show. There is a certain energy to the scene, and the WoodenBoat Show is different from any other. Besides the craftsmen setting up, there is the background of the Mystic Seaport Museum itself. There is a balance between the frantic-ness of setup… SEE MORE
GRACE EILEEN and UNTIDE, two new Maine classics launched recently in Belfast.

Great Day for a Boat Launching — Times Two

6/22/2012 - For the spring we had, Saturday, June 16, was a beautiful day, only slightly overcast and almost warm. It was a good day for a launching — or two.   Arch Davis, a Kiwi boatbuilder/designer who has been marketing kits and plans for elegant and efficient small rowboats and sailboats… SEE MORE