MaineBoats Blog

Many Winners at Annual Maine Boat & Home Show

Fine boats and bespoke furniture were admired (and purchased), live music was enjoyed while delicious Maine-made food was being consumed, and a yellow Lab successfully defended her title as World Champion Boatyard Dog®. All this added zest to an event that featured 60 boats in the water and about 40 more on land: power and sail, young and old, fiberglass and wood. “The vibe on show grounds was wonderful,” said John K. Hanson, Jr., publisher of Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors magazine, which organizes the event. “Where else can you attend a show that ranges from million-dollar yachts to restored canoes, and has a ‘glamping’ tent, a tiny house, and soft pretzels? The array of boats showcased the profound depth of talent that Maine boatbuilders bring to the table, and the other finely crafted wares on hand, fine furniture, jewelry, fiber arts, and painting, photography were equally diverse. I don’t think you can find an event quite like it anywhere.”

Meet the 2018 World Championship Boatyard Dog Competitors - SHERMAN

Be there when the REAL World Champion Boatyard Dog stands up, sits down, rolls over and takes a bow-wow!

Marilee takes Castine Classic Race

The Castine event kicked off three days of classic boat racing, culminating in the Eggemoggin Reach Regatta.

Meet the 2018 World Championship Boatyard Dog Competitors - HOBEY

Be there when the REAL World Champion Boatyard Dog stands up, sits down, rolls over and takes a bow-wow!

Apprenticeshop launches Mackinaw ketch

The boat will be used by the Apprenticeshop as an expedition, sail training, and seamanship vessel.

Front Street wins grant to buy hi-tech cutting machine

The equipment will streamline the construction of custom and production vessels, reducing costs and improving quality of the end-products, the shipyard said in a release.

Artisans in Abundance at Maine Boat & Home Show

Everyone expects to see lots of beautiful boats at the annual Maine Boat & Home Show, and with 100 or so vessels expected on the docks and on land August 10-12, 2018, the event won't disappoint. What makes it "not a typical boat show" is the work on display by other creative talents: makers of bespoke furniture, fine jewelers, woodworkers, art photographers, and purveyors of unique clothing, home goods, kitchen wares, and more.