Tom Richardson
Tom Richardson is the co-director and host of BoatingLocal. Before that he served as the editor of Northeast Boating from 2005 to 2009, and as managing editor of Salt Water Sportsman magazine from 1995 to 2004. He lives, boats and fishes in southeastern Massachusetts with his wife and three kids.
Maine Boatbuilding Students Launch New Craft
Bangor Daily News: After months of nailing, sanding and varnishing, several boat-building students launched their work into Rockland Harbor (ME) on Friday morning. “It feels good, but weird,” said Seth Walton of Hillsboro, Va., who over the past three...
Scituate, MA, Seeks to Expand Harborwalk
WickedLocal Scituate: Scituate, Mass., Harbormaster Mark Patterson hopes to make Scituate Harbor more pedestrian-friendly by expanding the already existing Harborwalk to Front Street. Patterson and Assistant Harbormaster Jill West said the expansion, which costs $240,000, is funded through the...
Harpswell, Maine, Wharf Protected
KnoxVillage Soup: An important wharf in the Harpswell, Maine, fishing community is the latest project to be protected under the state’s Working Waterfront Access Pilot Program, a Dec. 9 news release said. The wharf had been owned by Bob...
Maine Group Takes Over 3 Dams
Bangor Daily News: The decade-long effort to reopen nearly 1,000 miles of fish habitat in central and northern Maine surpassed a milestone last week when a coalition purchased 3 major dams on the Penobscot River north of Bangor. The...
Visit “Planet Plankton” in Newport, RI
Looking for a fun, educational marine-related activity to share with the kids? Save The Bay’s Exploration Center on Easton’s Beach in Newport, Rhode Island, will conduct visits to the tiny and fascinating world of plankton throughout January. Some of...
Maine Wind Farm Forum Draws 160 People
The Bangor Daily News reported on a mid-December forum in Belfast, Maine, aimed at educating members of the recreational boating community, coastal property owners, commercial fishermen and others about the potential effects of ocean wind farms. An experimental turbine...
“Four Fish” Examines State of Seafood and the Environment
Ever wonder why the same 4 species—cod, tuna, seabass and salmon—seem to dominate the selection of fish in supermarkets and restaurants around the nation? Paul Greenberg has, and his inquisitive mind led him to investigate why today’s seafood consumers...
Morris Yachts M29 a Lovely, Light Daysailor
Voted one of Sail Magazine’s top new boats of 2010, the M29 daysailor from Morris Yachts combines fun, beauty and comfort. Bearing graceful, traditional lines and built using modern materials and cutting-edge construction techniques, the 29 features a high-aspect-ratio...
Nauticomp Genesis MFDs are Rugged, Affordable
Nauticomp’s new waterproof, sunlight-readable multifunction Genesis Series displays offer a cost-effective solution for boaters who need a rugged MFD for exposed areas. The Genesis’s slim design allows for installation in tight spaces, while efficient LED backlighting reduces power draw....
“Rally For the Cup” Scheduled for Wed. Dec. 22
NewportNow.com reports that the Newport and Bristol County Convention and Visitors Bureau, along with the state’s hospitality industry, has announced plans to hold a rally and press conference to bring the America’s Cup back to Newport. The event is...
