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Riptide
An Australian cobberdog and a boat named Hornet
Front Street, Charger, Lobsters and Mud
Marina changes, large-scale 3D printing, and a new weather buoy
Big Jim’s New Lease on Life
Historic Maine fisherman billboard should soon be standing tall again
Ouzel
Maine artisans collaborate on a 95-foot world-girding pilothouse cutter built at Rockport Marine.
Jericho Bay Skiff’s a Class Act
A pair of skiffs built to teach
The Sailboat Race As Obstacle Course
The Mill River Race is one of a handful of non-traditional courses sailed in the Fox Islands
Making It in St. George
Learning at The Grace Innovation Center in St. George
Friendship School
School days long ago
Friendship
The quiet fishing village of Friendship put out a warm welcome to a summer visitor.
Buoys, Boats, and Flying Cleats
News from the coast, Autumn 2025
Articles From Our Sponsors
Magalloway Conservation Project: Land Trusts Rally to Preserve Western Maine Landscape
The collective efforts of four groups working to protect the Magalloway
Maine Briefs
Signs of Summer
Sure it’s still winter, and sure, it’s been cold, but not only are the days getting longer (and hopefully warmer sometime soon), it’s time to start booking your summer plans!
Cruising Club of America Award Goes to a Maine Sailor
The late William Willauer of Falmouth is recognized for his Outward Bound and other marine education efforts.
Whew! The Buoys Stay Put
U.S. Coast Guard suspends plan to “modernize” navigation aids along the northeast coast.
Kennebunkport Marina Buys Service Company
Deal expands the southern Maine marina’s product offerings and capabilities.
Back Cove, Sabre Launch Landing School Scholarship
Three Maine marine industry players team up to support workforce training.
Boat Show News
New Features Added to the 2025 Maine Boat & Home Show
Iconic Boats, Educational Seminars, On-Site Painters, and Art Show
The 2025 Maine Boat & Home Show poster features art by Stephen Florimbi
A plein air painter's perfect summer day sets the scene.
The Daily 5
A saltwater pontoon boat transformed for lobster fishing.
Mackerel and blueberries and rabbits foot clover
Salty Boats of Maine is bringing a powerboat back to life that was last built 25 years ago.
Master printer David Wolfe helps artists and publishers realize their visions.
Maine artisans collaborate on a 95-foot world-girding pilothouse cutter built at Rockport Marine.