Ship’s Log

The TEMO 1000 delivers more power & versatility to the North American market. Portland, ME – TEMO, the French manufacturer of ‘the lightest outboard motor in the world’, today announced the release of the TEMO 1000 in North America.  The new electric outboard is a follow up to the very popular – and famously lightweight – TEMO 450 released in 2018.  The 1000 will be formally introduced to the US market on Friday, April 25t, at the…

SPRINGFIELD, Va., April 17, 2025 — Mother Earth needs a little help from boaters, but what can they do to make the biggest difference this summer on the water? The non-profit BoatUS Foundation has three earth-friendly tips that will go a long way on April 22, Earth Day, and all summer boating season long. 1. What’s your trash plan? This is the basics, folks. Keeping trash out of the water is the No. 1 way boaters can help Mother…

US Sailing today announced Charlie Enright, an accomplished leader in the sailing industry, as the Association’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Enright, a native of Bristol, Rhode Island, will take the helm of US Sailing, the sport’s National Governing Body (NGB), following an extensive national executive search. “We are extremely proud to welcome Charlie to US Sailing,” said Henry Brauer, President of US Sailing. “Charlie offers a wealth of experience as a world-class sailor, a proven leader…

By Ted Corning Photos by Donna Clapp and Mike Barnes On Saturday, April 5, The Corinthians held their annual Frostbite Regatta at the Mystic Seaport Museum’s Sailing Center in Mystic, CT. This year’s event had a great turnout out despite a forecast of strong winds and rain. But just as is the case so often in New England, the actual weather did not agree with the forecast so races were easily completed with windward-leeward courses on the…

The exhibition My solo show in Newport Art Museum’s Ilgenfritz Gallery, KELSY PATNAUDE AT SEA (with cole brauer), depicts the 130-day voyage of my close friend Cole Brauer, the first American woman to complete a non-stop, single-handed race around the world. Central to the show is a 100ft painted panorama which reflects the awe and fear of the ocean. I use the panorama to tell a powerful story, transporting the viewer to a world they may never…

Get competitive, show your smarts, and support Sails Up 4 Cancer’s vital mission, then stay for the show next door at The Knick with live music by Stellar Cellar and Marty & Friends. Who: Sails Up Friends What: Trivial Pursuit Round Seven Where: Knickerbocker Tap Room, 35 Railroad Ave, Westerly, RI  (NOTE: new location and time) Why: Get competitive & support SU4C When: Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 6-8 pm How: Entry: $10/person. (No more than 4 people per team, 10 team capacity)…

The Storm 18 will be one of the most Versatile and Affordable Watercraft Ever Designed Weston, CT – Bill Crane, Karl Ziegler and a group of influential marine industry experts and professionals launched the Storm Marine Group (www.stormmarinegroup.com) last year to take institutional boat building to the next level, and the Storm 18 is their first major product. Their 18-foot keelboat will be formally released this spring to fulfill the need for a new Ideal 18 (https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/ideal-18/),…

Share your love for sailing! Sailing is more than just a sport—it’s an adventure, a passion, and a way of life. Help us inspire more people to set sail! Please share this message with friends and fellow adventurers.  Let’s spread the joy of sailing and welcome more people to the water! Fair winds, Your Friends at Manhattan Sailing School To sign up for sailing lessons, log onto sailmanhattan.com.

Annapolis, MD – To make room for the scheduled construction around Annapolis City Dock, the Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show will be moving further into Ego Alley during the event’s run from April 25th to 27th.  New Digs “We’re very excited about the move into Ego Alley,” says Annapolis Boat Shows President Mary Ewenson, “The stunning backdrop of Annapolis Harbor and the lively atmosphere of Ego Alley make it the perfect place to shop, socialize, and enjoy a fantastic…

Entries are now being accepted for Larchmont Yacht Club’s Edlu Race, a middle-distance race that signals the start of Long Island Sound’s distance racing season. Scheduled for Saturday, May 10, this 70th edition of the Edlu will start off the Larchmont Breakwater with a 32-mile course to Eaton’s Neck and back, plus a 20-mile non-spinnaker course. “The Edlu is a storied contest where yachtsmen vie to etch their names on a permanent trophy with the likes of…