MaineBoats Blog
Cole Brauer Back Home, In the Record Books
Solo sailor clinches second place in the Global Solo Challenge, becoming the first American woman to race non-stop round the world.
History Making Sailor Speaking in Portland
Don’t miss an afternoon with Golden Globe winner Kirsten Neuschäfer, sponsored by the Portland Yacht Club.
Freedom Boat Club Adds Kennebunk Location
Vessel sharing group to open its seventh Maine location at DiMillo’s Marina.
American Sailor Rounds Cape Horn
Solo sailor Cole Brauer passes a key race milestone in second place as she heads to the finish of the Global Solo Challenge.
Working Waterfront Support Fund Gets Support
Kudos go to two organizations who have found ways to raise needed funds for the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association’s Working Waterfront Support Fund.
Seacoast Mission Seeks a Ship’s Steward
A Maine islands service provider has an opening for a steward to work and cook aboard the Sunbeam, which serves a number of islands downeast.
Coastal Storm Damage Resources Available
The Island Institute has assembled useful links and a media roundup of coverage detailing the catastrophic damage done to Maine's coast.
Tech Seminars Offered for Mariners
Onboard electrical and equipment problems can turn a pleasant coastal cruise into an offshore nightmare. Tech expert Nigel Calder will present a pair of two-day courses for sailors, power boaters and marine professionals this year in Portland.
A Maine Sailor Recognized for Long Distance Voyaging
The Cruising Club of America gives the 2023 Far Horizons Award to Maxwell Fletcher of Orr's Island.
Free Admission at Maine Maritime Museum
The Maine Maritime Museum in Bath offers free admission on weekends through the end of February, and hosts a changing schedule of exhibits.
