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
The plywood Cruis-Along provided a practical platform for middle-class boaters during the post-World War II era.
The Hood 42 LM has classic downeast lines and shimmering varnish, along with modern technology for easier operation.
The history of Yankee and the art of living aboard.
The father and son behind Mag Bay Yachts are on a mission to craft the finest sportfishing boats ever made.
An expert can uncover problems before they turn serious and expensive.
There’s no better time than autumn to visit New York Harbor and then cruise north for leaf peeping
A beloved skiff is back in production, bringing a storied Martha’s Vineyard design and its enduring workboat heritage to a new generation of boaters.
The unassuming flatfish is a remarkable hunter that anglers obsess over.
Brechin Morgan draws inspiration from a lifetime on the water, from working aboard rugged commercial vessels to sailing solo around the world in a 27-foot boat.
A maritime attorney offers advice for buyers who lay down deposits for new builds.
