No real surprise here, knowing our current readership and having just attended the MBBS this past weekend.  It was great to see all our Regatta Promotions friends at the show.  Thank you for all the kind words about our efforts to increase the sport of sailing.

Thousands of people came through the Maine Boatbuilders Show this past weekend from all over the U.S.  The best sailboat on display was the spitfire a boat that was a rehab project by French and Web up in Belfast, Maine.  I received many comments that the boat looked brand new (which it did) and many wanted to see the boat racing asap!  Other sailboats of note were the Alerion by Rumery’s Boatyard and a couple of pretty looking boats by Artisan Boatworks.

The traditional, for MBBS, boats were all there as well.  Hinkley, Back Cove Yachts, Sabre, Lyman Morse, and others all had great examples of pure Maine craftsmanship.  We hope to see you at the show next year.