From suit and tie to overalls: Man emigrates to America to make fortune in automobile industry, then, at age 40, leaves fast-track to build and restore classic boats. Sounds like a novel.

  A rich yachting tradition When I first glanced at the photo, I immediately recognized the large Italianate house on the right side of the photo. This is Marblehead Harbor, 16 miles north of Boston as the crow flies. I have sailed out of Marblehead since 1967, first as aRead More

August 2021 By Ali Wisch On July 17, eight people boarded a boat in Boston Harbor, and seven people returned. The body that was recovered wasn’t just a body, but an amazing woman with a huge heart and a beautiful soul that we lost way too young. She used toRead More

Grilled halibut steaks with nectarine and poblano salsa2 ripe but firm nectarines, pitted and chopped 2 medium plum tomatoes, chopped 1 medium shallot, minced 1/2 bell pepper, finely chopped 1/2 poblano pepper, minced Juice of one lime 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 3 tablespoons olive oil,Read More

August 2021 By Randy Randall When Bill Marston (my wife Jean’s father) started our marina in the early ’50s he called it Riverside Anchorage. He was an interesting guy. He was industrious and creative and always wanted a Jaguar car; but three kids, a mortgage, a regular job, and aRead More

Most girls want a pony for Christmas. I wanted a boat.

Amesbury, Mass. Peter was born to George and Elizabeth Gibb. He attended the University of New Hampshire and Middlebury College where he graduated summa cum laude from in ’76 with degrees in Economics and Biology. Peter had a sharp wit, loved music, poetry, animals of all kinds (especially his dogs),Read More

A gathering of the finest fiberglass and wooden custom boat builders on the East Coast. Also exhibiting numerous manufacturers of boating equipment. Sailboats, powerboats, canoes, kayaks, and rowing boats with the builders there to discuss and sell their work. The show opened Friday, July 23 at 100 West Commercial St.,Read More

Classic motor yacht, Marie caught my eye from the second story work spot on the Fox Island Thorofare and I dashed downstairs to grab a photo as she glided through the small boat traffic. The angle of the photo does not do justice to her 41.73m. Always interested in classicRead More

Falmouth, Mass. Henry Rich Keene, passed away peacefully, on a bright sunny morning, July 11th, with family by his side. He was born at home, in Dedham, Mass., and lived his life there except for his service in the Pacific during World War Two. He loved everything about Dedham andRead More