Issue 141 Table of Contents

A Need For Speed
After years of slow travel in fishing trawlers and sailboats, Joe Upton discovers the joy of getting places quickly in a speedboat.

A Sailing Misadventure
A leisurely afternoon sail quickly turned scary when a sudden front brought high winds and waves.

At Home Away From Home
A downeast-style boat proves just perfect for both daytrips and cruising on Lake Superior.

Bruno & Diesel, Maxie Moxie
Boatyard Dogs - Issue 141

Eliot Porter’s Golden Isle
World-famous photographer Eliot Porter honed his eye in Maine on a Penobscot Bay island owned by his family. His book, Summer Island: Penobscot Country, was published 50 years ago, but the essays and images remain incredibly relevant today.

Finding New Niches
Boatbuilder Lyman-Morse has undertaken a number of new initiatives that are helping the company thrive. The projects include buying Wayfarer Marine in Camden, building a new hotel in Rockland, and building two prototype powerboats for Bertram Yachts.

Frequent Fliers
Arctic terns migrate thousands of miles each year between Maine and the Arctic, but the route they travel is far from direct.

Grand, Wild, and Terrific
Naturalist John James Audubon’s epic trip to Labrador in search of the Great Auk began in Maine.

Letters to the Editor 141
Letters to the Editor - Issue 141

Maine, the boatbuilding mecca
A Letter From the Publisher - Issue 141

Moved Not Shaken
An old boathouse in Boothbay is moved and expanded, and finds new life as a home.

Phippsburg
Phippsburg: a scenic peninsula that boasts a magnificent beach, a hidden hurricane hole ringed by a nature preserve, and a resort where mooring rental includes access to golf, dining, and a spa.

Schooner rebirth, lobster TLC, dreamboats, and the Weather Service tones it down
Talk on the Dock - Issue 141

Stella Blue
Designed by Stephens Waring and built by Tumblehome Boatshop, Stella Blue goes fast like a classic wooden Gentleman’s Racer but handles well and has room for the whole family.

The Maine I Love – Dave Cleaveland
The Maine I Love, featuring a selection of images by photographer Dave Cleaveland.

Unearthly Floating Objects
While it’s common to think of jellyfish as a nuisance, they are incredibly fascinating creatures. This according to Oceanographer Dr. Nicolas Record, who has been collecting reports of citizen sightings of jellyfish as part of his research.

Welcome Downeast
Rob McCall reflects on summer berries, jellyfish, welcome rain, and slow-growing trees.

Wild Cards
A late-night card game between sisters leads to unexpected results.

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