MaineBoats Blog
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.
Check Out the Online Videos from Bigelow Laboratory
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences has posted all of its Cafe Sci talks from 2023, just in time for anyone home over the holidays to enjoy.
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.
