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Ben Emory

A Stonington Sea Captain’s Legacy

Attic treasures provide a new glimpse into the life of a Stonington sea captain

Experiencing the North Woods and Finding New Love

Hiking, canoeing, fishing: an appreciation for all Maine’s North Woods has to offer

History and Humbleness in the 8-Foot Dinghy Sea Weed

The joy of a humble fiberglass skiff

Boating Simplified: A Sailor takes to Canoes

A long-time sailor discovers the hassle-free joy of canoeing.

Thrilling Sailing on a Flying Fifteen

A fast planing dinghy with a keel, the Flying Fifteen is a daysailing sports car.

Chatto and the Gift of a Treasured Island

Chatto: A treasured Maine island

Express Lane to Heaven

The story behind the first catspaw dinghy.

Delightful Beast

Designed by Starling Burgess for his sons in 1912, Brutal Beasts taught a generation to sail.

Early Spring on the Water

Cast aside the winter blues and go rowing!

Bermuda 40 Nostalgia

There’s a reason why Hinckley Bermuda 40s remain in high demand even after decades of use: they are versatile, capable, and elegant.