New England

Many boaters haul out as soon after Labor Day as practical. But for the hearty and adventurous, the autumn cruising gamble can be rewarding.

The federal government has approved the first large-scale offshore wind farm in the United States.

Maine's first fatal shark attack in recorded history appears to be a case of mistaken identity.

Sometimes, the best part of adventures isn’t living them. It’s sharing the stories.

As with life, cruising doesn’t always work to schedule.

Craig LeBlanc is facing a challenge he never before fathomed: running a marine retail operation amid a global pandemic. Here's his COVID-19 story.

Prime Cruising Season Is July to Late September; Use It All

Catch up with John & Amy aboard Sequel in the present day. "Yes indeed, there is life after the ICW. As almost a full year has passed since our 25 day voyage, I can attest to that fact first-hand. And I’ve been itching to share them with whomever I can."

Technically, the bitter end is the part of a rope that’s tied off. And from that definition has sprung more dire meanings. But for Amy and I, its meaning is something else altogether.

I’m a former resident of Newport and will always have a tight bond with the town ... err, well, except during the summer when the streets overflow with steroid-fueled meatheads, every decent restaurant is packed shoulder to shoulder, and 120 decibels is the normal level of conversation. Great for commerce; bad for folks looking for less confrontation and more peace. Solution: Head north to Portland, Maine until the summer crowds subside.