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October Mystery Harbor: Woods Hole, Mass.

October Mystery Harbor: Woods Hole, Mass.

November 21, 2022 at 12:00 am

HOLY MOLY – You guessed it… the not-so-mystery harbor! WOODS HOLE, MASS. A BIG thank you to everyone who responded. Woods Hole was more than the answer to a guessing game. From what’s been shared through so many responses, it is a place made of memories. And the winner is…Read More

Photo by David SharpThe windshield washing system features nozzles installed over the windshields that deliver fresh water from a tank and pump mounted in the console of the flying bridge above the cabin.

Windshield washer installation with a flying bridge

November 21, 2022 at 12:00 am

December 2022 By David Sharp After some trial and error installing them, we now have windshield washers aboard Carry On, our 2001 Cape Classic 30 trawler. My partner, Nancy, and I usually steer Carry On from her flybridge. However, when things get really rolly, it’s nice to be down inRead More

Photo by Jack FarrellOne of the mysterious iron eyebolts found embedded in the bedrock of Star Island. They were possibly used as moorings by the original inhabitants of the Isles of Shoals. They certainly would provide a solid hold on the island.

Replacing hope with certainty

November 21, 2022 at 12:00 am

December 2022 By Jack Farrell With a long winter ahead of us, one of the best ways to keep in touch with a passion for the ocean is to read about it. Ever since I bought my first little sailboat over 45 years ago, I have supplemented the school ofRead More

Photo courtesy Michael L. MartelHerb and grandson Oliver sailing Beetle cat #551.

The true Corinthian

November 21, 2022 at 12:00 am

Herb Browne embodies the true Corinthian spirit.

Just go

Just go

November 21, 2022 at 12:00 am

December 2022 By David Roper From the upcoming book, “The Ghosts of Gadus Island”   August 11, 1967 – Morning, Day 1 A Remote Island Off the Coast of Maine A tall teenaged girl moves close to the cliff’s edge, looks out to sea, runs her hands through her long,Read More

Photo by Ali Wisch FabrePoints East Crew Match party at Handy Boat 2022. It was good to finally meet in person.

We made it!

November 21, 2022 at 12:00 am

December 2022 By Ali Wisch Fabre 2023 is just around the corner. It’s Everyone’s a winnertime to set intentions for the new year, reflect on the year behind us and figure out how to keep busy when going for a putt about in the harbor, a sunset sail or thatRead More

Bill Marston at the helm of Snuggawumps.

Hauling Snuggawumps

November 21, 2022 at 12:00 am

When your plans don’t go according to… the plan

‘ELDRIDGE’ is a gift

‘ELDRIDGE’ is a gift

November 21, 2022 at 12:00 am

Last spring, my brother-in-law purchased a Catalina 22 he moors in Connecticut’s Clinton Harbor. My present for him was the latest edition of the “Eldridge Tide and Pilot Book.” Here’s why.

Photo by Alexandra BurkeDick, Gina and Chris with one red rowboat for each. On the beach in Onset, Mass.

The 2022 Tetra rendezvous: Seeing red

November 21, 2022 at 12:00 am

December 2022 By Christopher Birch Like ketchup, fire engines and Carmine Hose, Tetras are red. Tom Hill built a white one once, but every other hull of this iconic Steve Redmond rowboat design I’ve seen has been painted red. I’m not sure how this tradition started and why it stoodRead More

Commercial and recreational craft share dock space in North Head Harbor on Grand Manan Island. Inset: The four happy travelers (left to right: Thom, Kathy, Robin and Tom) pose for a selfie on Barred Island.Photos by Thom Perkins

The fun starts beyond Schoodic

November 21, 2022 at 12:00 am

To cruise from this Maine peninsula to way-Downeast in Passamaquoddy Bay and the Bay of Fundy is to enter a big-tide world with fierce currents, eddies, and the endless joy of being alone.