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Hydros & Cups

This weekend I attended the 2013 Vintage Raceboat Regatta  in Wolfeboro, NH. The event was great, featuring all sorts of vintage race boats from flat bottom and [...]

September 15th, 2013|

Have I got $2,500?

That was the frequent cry from the auctioneer at the NH Boat Museum auction last weekend. The auction is an annual event at the Wolfeboro NH-based boat museum and it featured some great bargains on some really interesting boats, engines, and accessories.

July 24th, 2013|

Body Protection

“Be careful, and keep your hands and fingers clear” was the warning from the captain of a large sailboat to his first mate as they approached the fiberglass mooring mast.

July 11th, 2013|

Crossing Paths

Just last weekend while boating on Cape Ann, a dangerous situation arose between two boats crossing paths. A large sailboat, about 45-50’ long, under power, was exiting a mooring field that was protected from the open ocean by a tall granite breakwater.

July 11th, 2013|

Things Happen Fast

Recently, a friend, was returning from the mooring with three friends in a small dinghy. As they pulled up to the dock, one friend hopped out and tried to hold the boat close to the dock.

June 24th, 2013|

New Products at the Maine Boatbuilders Show

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending annual Maine Boatbuilders Show in Portland, ME. The show, held in its traditional location on the Portland waterfront was packed with marine vendors selling everything from small rowing skiffs to large expensive powerboats.

March 17th, 2013|