While Hollywood was enjoying the greatest output of feature films in the 1920s and 30s (averaging about 800 film releases in a year, nowadays it is remarkable when production exceeds 500 films in a year, the magnificent yachts of the Hollywood elite began sailing routinely to Catalina. Joseph Schenck’s schooner Invader, anchored in Avalon …
The overall results of this year’s Climate Change Performance Index. We reflect back as we near the end of the year on 60 of the worlds nations implementation of mitigation targets and their standing on Climate Change. United States Rates 56 out of 60 Countries Under the Trump Administration, the United States has started to …
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Artison Boatworks – Restoration Candidate This sweet little 20′ Friendship Sloop was built in 1962 by Nathaniel D. Clapp from an original Charles Morse half model. She’s currently in the water and sailing, but her iron fastened backbone needs some work. The engine has been removed but could easily be replaced, there are a few …
As preservationist we applaud all who were associated with the restoration of this historic maritime structure. The following film presents a captivating blend of archival and contemporary footage, this documentary is a historical gem. The Amagansett Life-Saving Station has been a unique centerpiece of Long Island history since it was built in 1902. …
Under the auspices of the Classic Yacht Association of Australia and the authority of the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria, The Cup Regatta was raced on the northern waters of Port Phillip early this November. Alex of Alex McKinnon Photography recently captured the spirit and beauty of this race by taking these fine pictures of …