MaineBoats Blog
Solo sailor Kirsten Neuschafer to give talk about her record-setting global race win
Kirsten Neuschäfer, who recently became the first woman to win a solo, nonstop round-the-world sailboat race, will speak at 7 p.m. Friday, September 22, at the Rockport Opera House. This event will be Neuschäfer's first U.S. appearance since her record-setting Golden Globe victory.
Get rid of your old boat flares!
Hamilton Marine and U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Host
Expired Marine Flare Collection Event in Portland
2023 Maine Boat & Home Show to Showcase the State’s Best Boats
As the largest of its kind north of Newport, Rhode Island, the Boat & Home show, which takes place on the Rockland waterfront this Aug. 11-13, presents a wide range of boats, ranging from large and small, luxurious and down-to-earth, power and sail, displayed both on land and in the water; activities for children and adults; and a variety of art, clothing, jewelry, live music, marine gear, and food.
New owners at Shaw & Tenney
Since 2003, Steve Holt and Nancy Forster-Holt led the iconic Orono-based company through a transition to digital commerce and growth. The couple sold Shaw & Tenney on July 7 to Neil and Jennifer Gutekunst.
Calling all volunteers
Join our team and be a part of the fabulous Maine Boat & Home Show on the Rockland Waterfront, Aug. 11-13.
Sea Tow® Portland/Midcoast, Maine Under New Ownership
Local entrepreneur and business owner, Steve Arnold has added Sea Tow® Portland/Midcoast, Maine, to his portfolio of marine businesses.
Brad Betts chosen as artist for Maine Boat & Home Show poster
Produced by Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors magazine, the Maine Boat & Home Show will take place this year from Aug. 11-13 on the waterfront in Rockland, Maine. The annual boat and home show shines a spotlight on boats, marine products, art, furniture, and other fine hand-made crafts.
New campus for Boothbay Sea and Science Center
The organization has acquired the former estate of Mildred Carter on Linekin Bay
Ice boaters finally got onto the ice
Last weekend's cold weather had an upside: ice boat sailors who have been fiddling their thumbs for much of the winter waiting for lakes to freeze finally were able to get out and enjoy some hard-water sailing.
