News Notes – New England July 2010
June 30, 2010
Soundings writer speaks on Cuban cruising travels Soundings contributing writer and Cuba expert Peter Swanson will speak June 11 at CubaCon 2010, a Cuban art
Soundings writer speaks on Cuban cruising travels Soundings contributing writer and Cuba expert Peter Swanson will speak June 11 at CubaCon 2010, a Cuban art
At one point during the new Spring Boat Show in Essex, Conn., Jim Eastland wondered if launching a new show in a down economy was
A crowd of more than 350 – including invited guests, staff, crew and members of the boatbuilding and local communities – gathered May 15 for
Captain Richard McKenna Capt. Richard McKenna has been boating and fishing as long as he can remember. “When I was 7, Santa brought us a
The ship’s wheel Bob Fuller shows off is a thing of beauty. Wonderfully curved and shaped pieces of teak, carefully joined and enhanced with inlays
Nine-year-old Jack McCluskey, from Palm Beach, Fla., has become the youngest angler ever to achieve the Billfish Royal Slam. McCluskey gained the title April 16
The early spring appearance of red tide in Maine shows possible danger signs this summer for the shellfish industry. “We’re actually seeing an early start,”
Fourth edition of this north-of-the-border exhibition will feature Maritime styling and local builders Workboats and pleasure boats will once again meet July 23-25 at the
Jane Mansfield, known for years as “the voice” of Block Island Race Week, died March 8 from an extended illness in Punta Gorda, Fla. She
THE CODFATHER– If you doubt the impact Tom Osmers had on the Martha’s Vineyard community, just look to his nickname: The Codfather. Osmers was a
Before trawler-style cruising went mainstream, the Mainship 34 was already doing it right.
From helm to hardware, these innovation award winners reveal smart thinking in every corner.
Design teams are rethinking everything from hull forms to seating plans as anglers demand boats that can run offshore, hit the sandbar and keep the whole family comfortable.
When A PLB was mistakenly activated, it launched a rescue and delivered a humbling lesson.
The builder’s follow-up to its best-selling 37 advances the adventure boat concept.
Want to install or upgrade a marine stereo? This is how the pros do it.
The Maine builder tapped its skilled crew to deliver a custom build on a tight deadline.
A Florida builder revives the classic Vineyard design, blending original molds with modern materials.
The Australian builder’s newest model brings serious offshore chops and surprisingly spacious living areas to the 50-foot class.
The Picnic Boat 45 advances Hinckley’s iconic Downeast series.
