News Notes – Connecticut & New York July 2010
July 1, 2010
Mystic Seaport to host WoodenBoat Show The 19th annual WoodenBoat Show will take place June 25-27 at Mystic (Conn.) Seaport.The show will feature wooden boats
Mystic Seaport to host WoodenBoat Show The 19th annual WoodenBoat Show will take place June 25-27 at Mystic (Conn.) Seaport.The show will feature wooden boats
BMW Oracle wins RC 44 Austria CupRussell Coutts and Larry Ellison’s team just made it against Cameron Appleton’s Team Aqua in the RC 44 Austria
Roger Fenn Duncan, co-author of “The Cruising Guide to the New England Coast” editions five through 11, died May 15 after an extended illness in
HEAVY-WEATHER TOW – The 55-foot fishing vessel Wahoo, home-ported in Kodiak, Alaska, nearly disappears beneath a swell May 3 while in tow by the Coast
Penobscot Marine Museum opened for the season with exhibits of Maine-inspired art including “Inside the Box – the Art of Anne-Emmanuelle Marpeau.” The exhibit features
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
As durable and energy efficient light sources, LEDs are becoming popular with boaters. Now there’s a way to use them without replacing fixtures. Simply exchange
From sailing superstars to committed weekend warriors, marine clothing company Gill solicited a wealth of user input for the Gill Race Collection, a new line
CLINGING TO BOW – The bow of a 31-foot pleasure craft rises from the water May 11 30 miles off Cape Lookout National Seashore, where
This couple says their Grand Banks 46 Classic Good Enough turned out to be everything its name promised, and then some.
Chanticleer, a 108-foot Burger motoryacht, brings a remarkable slice of American yachting history to Watch Hill, Rhode Island.
Maritime artist Michael Keane was known for his use of color and fine detail, which imbued his works with a romantic atmosphere. In Reaching Cats, he captures the serenity of a summer day on the water in New England.
A well-designed solar system ensures your boat’s batteries stay charged and systems run without noisy generators or shore power. But installation can be complicated. Here’s what you need to know.
After his wife had a stroke that made their 50-foot trawler unusable, a husband commissioned a handicapped-accessible power cat. They took delivery in May 2021, and for the rest of the summer, with family and friends, they explored the waters near their house.
Maritime artist Jan Min creates dreamlike watercolor compositions
As boaters continue to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday, there’s no better time for a cruise to Boston, where the nation’s history is just steps from the dock.
When the forecast turns ugly, the Targa 41 inspires confidence, delivering the solid, comfortable ride that has defined the brand for decades.
This express cruiser hit the market in 1979, was an almost instant hit, and stayed in production for a long time.
A 1985 Groverbuilt 28 rocks a new look following a thoughtful restoration.
