Category Archives: Website of the Week
Sail to Prevail
After years of training and preparation, quadriplegic sailor Paul Callahan has the London 2012 Paralympics Games’ gold medal within his sights. The 55 year-old athlete, who splits his time between Newport, RI and Cape Coral, FL, is a veteran Paralympian … Continue reading
Surfrider Foundation
First Point, pictured below, was the perfect California wave. And it was about to be destroyed. Three surfers organized and worked with the local municipalities until they were satisfied that their efforts to preserve that iconic wave would be successful. This … Continue reading
Cruise for Life
Cruise for Life is a one-of-a-kind sail and power boating event that raises money for the Jimmy Fund and Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Share your passion for boating and being on the water while raising funds to help cure cancer. … Continue reading
LandShark Beer and Ocean Conservancy Team Up
LandShark Lager and Ocean Conservancy have teamed up for the LandShark Fin-tasticVoyage, a beach cleanup and stand-up paddleboarding coastal tour. This series of beach cleanups and events encourages and spreads awareness to keep our coasts clean, clear and trash-free. Beach … Continue reading
Challenged America Aims to Help With Sailing
The Challenged America program is dedicated to introducing sailing as a therapeutic and rehabilitative enhancing activity to individuals with disabilities, their loved ones, and professionals in healthcare and rehabilitation. The organization’s vision is to introduce adaptive sailing and other recreational … Continue reading
OHPRI Hosts Education at Sea Aboard Gazela
The non-profit organization Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island (OHPRI) is hosting its first public education program aboard the 177-foot tall ship Gazela. Six Rhode Island teachers and professors are currently sailing on a five-day education-at-sea voyage to Newport from the … Continue reading
The Pink Boat
The Pink Boat (Darwind) has partnered with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation in the pursuit of preventing and curing breast cancer and saving the lives of hundreds of thousands of women each year through sailing. Thomas Watson is sailing around … Continue reading
Sailors for the Sea: A Voice for Ocean Conservation
Marine life and vital coastal habitats are straining under the increasing pressure of global use. The ocean, which was once considered inexhaustible and resilient, is, in fact, finite and fragile. Sailors for the Sea educates and engages the boating community in the … Continue reading
Annapolis Marine Art Gallery Remembers Willard Bond
Notice to Bond enthusiasts all over the world – Willard passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2012 in Yountville, California. He was close to his daughter, Gretchen de Limur, who cared for him during his last days. We mourn the … Continue reading
Explore Maritime Heritage at the CWB
If you are in the northwest venture down to the Center for Wooden Boats in South Lake Union, Seattle. The CWB offers a variety of hands-on maritime experiences using a fleet of historic wooden boats. Their livery (fleet of boats … Continue reading
IYRS Offers Restored Boats for Sale
The International Yacht Restoration School (IYRS) in Newport, RI has just launched its graduating class of 2012, and when we say launched, we mean they really launched them. Unlike many institutions which restore and then display significant historic vessels, IYRS … Continue reading
It’s a Boat, It’s a Plane, It’s the Flying Yacht!
While we wouldn’t want to have one in our harbor due to its sheer size, we think The Flying Yacht is pretty cool and we’re curious to see if they take off (pun intended). The Flying Yacht appears to be … Continue reading
US Sailing Launches Cruising Council and Wants Your Help
US Sailing has founded the Cruising Sailors Council with several goals in growing the recreational sailing community. The Council wants to bring new people into the sport of sailing and into US Sailing while providing a forum to examine entrance … Continue reading
Maritime Heroes Award Nominations Ballot is Open
This is a great opportunity to nominate someone you know who has made a real difference in the sailing community. Old Pulteney and US Sailing have teamed up to introduce the Old Pulteney Maritime Heroes Award, which recognizes not the … Continue reading
The Friendship Yacht Company Launches New Web Site
The Friendship Yacht Company launched a new web site last week that offers a complete look at the Friendship fleet as well as up and coming projects that are sure to turn a few heads. With stunning photography, detailed information … Continue reading
NOAA Releases New View of Sea Floor Data
NOAA has made sea floor maps and other data on the world’s coasts, continental shelves and deep oceans available for easy viewing online with its new data viewer that compiles sea floor data from the near shore to the depths … Continue reading
Graphic Shows Sea Winds Mimic Van Gogh Paintings
NASA has released a new graphic showing the patterns of the sea winds over a period of several years, and the result bears a striking resemblance to Van Gogh’s famous portrayals of the night sky in his paintings. Watch the … Continue reading
Sea Bags Offers Limited Edition Men’s Board Shorts
Sea Bags, the Portland, ME based company that makes stylish tote bags and home accessories out of used sails, has expanded their collection for Spring/Summer 2012 with many new items, but most notably is their new men’s board shorts. The … Continue reading
Win a Mount Gay Rum Sailor Bag to Help the US Olympic Sailing Team
The US Olympic Sailing Team is gearing up for the summer Olympics and there is no doubt that the cost of all they do is not inexpensive. You can help support them and get something cool for yourself by bidding … Continue reading
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Lemon & Line Offers Chic Nautical Rope Jewelry
With summer just around the corner, it’s time to update your nautical style for both when your on board and ashore. Lemon & Line offers simple but chic nautical rope bracelets with a proper clasp for sailors of all ages … Continue reading
