A light-air start can be more challenging than a windy one! Despite a slow start, the 2013 Monhegan Race was a big success.

PYC’s Monhegan Race Kicks off New Racing Tradition

7/18/2013 - The Monhegan Race has been run every August for 79 years, so when changing the destination and moving the date to July, we knew we might face a few challenges — and we did. However, Mother Nature was on our side and feedback from race participates was “wow,” “great course,”… SEE MORE
After a complete restoration at Arey's Pond Boat Yard, CONJURER floats once more.

Historic Catboat to Sail Cape Cod Once More

7/13/2013 - Conjurer, the 1909 H. Manley Crosby-built catboat that Arey's Pond Boat Yard has been restoring, floated without any issues at 3:30 p.m. on July 12 after four years out of the water. She seems very happy, taking on some water but not much. We had an intermittent sprinkler system on… SEE MORE
The sprawling aft deck on the new Downeast 37 practically begs for you to pull up a chair and relax.

Launched: Back Cove’s Downeast 37 Is Built for Fun

7/12/2013 - If you're someone who thinks that boats seem like too much work and not enough play, you better take a look at the Downeast 37. Practically every aspect of this, the newest yacht to come off the line at Back Cove Yachts in Rockland, is designed with only one thing… SEE MORE
The OLIVER HAZARD PERRY flies its colors during the dedication ceremonies. When completed, the masts will be triple this size.

Rhode Island’s New Tall Ship Dedicated In Style

7/10/2013 - Rhode Island's new tall ship, Oliver Hazard Perry, was dedicated in grand style over the July 4th Weekend, with a gala at Newport Shipyard starting the festivities off and a public viewing at Fort Adams closing out the weekend. The ship saw a remarkable transformation during its brief stay in… SEE MORE
Burr Brothers Boats will now be offering new Boston Whaler powerboats in Marion, through an affiliation with Nauset Marine.

Perfect Partnership: Burr Bros, Nauset, and Boston Whaler

7/9/2013 - Some partnerships seem like they were just meant to happen. That’s certainly the case with the recent affiliation of three of Massachusetts' best-loved companies: Burr Brothers Boats, Nauset Marine, and Boston Whaler. Now, for the first time, Burr Brothers is joining forces with Nauset to offer new Boston Whaler powerboats… SEE MORE
The Concours d'Elegance Trophy, won by French & Webb at the 22nd Annual WoodenBoat Show.

French & Webb Honored at Mystic Seaport

7/8/2013 - It was an exciting weekend at the 22nd Annual WoodenBoat Show in Mystic Seaport from June 28-30, 2013, as French & Webb won the coveted Judges’ Choice Concours d’Elegance award for our restored Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 30 Wachiwi. Originally built in 1902 by the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company of Bristol, Rhode… SEE MORE
Emirates Team New Zealand, a 72' catamaran, literally flying above the waters off San Francisco.

America’s Cup Challenger Series Begins In Surreal Fashion

7/8/2013 - The Louis Vuitton Cup, the challenger series of races leading up to the 34th America's Cup, began July 7 in San Francisco, and like practically everything else involved in this new, modern version of the Cup, the first race could be summed up in a single word: surreal. Not only… SEE MORE