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Station Menemsha’s long, proud history
The U.S. Coast Guard traces its history back to Aug. 4, 1790, when the first Congress authorized the construction of 10 vessels to enforce tariff and trade laws and to prevent smuggling. The fleet was known variously through the 19th and early 20th centuries as the Revenue Marine and the Revenue Cutter Service.
Antique Vineyard catboat finds new life
The much-beloved Martha's Vineyard catboat Vanity was repowered last winter at the Gannon & Benjamin Marine Railway in Vineyard Haven.
Schooner regatta returns to Provincetown
The Great Provincetown Schooner Regatta was first held in 2002, inspired by Provincetown, Mass., resident Capt. John Bennett, who wanted to revive the enthusiasm for schooner races in his home port. He had raced his schooner in the Gloucester Schooner Festival, so he formed a committee to host a local schooner event.
America’s Cup legends once again in Newport
The Newport International Boat Show will celebrate its 40th anniversary show with a special reunion of America's Cup 12 Meter Era legends.
A launch into the future for IYRS grads
The graduation ceremony at the International Yacht Restoration School in Newport, R.I., does not have caps and gowns. In fact, a good majority of the graduates are in flip-flops and the only cap to be seen has a mast and sail atop the mortar board.
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