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.
1812 Privateer Replica in Bath, ME this Weekend
The Maine Maritime Museum in Bath, Maine, will host the schooner Fame, an 1812 privateer replica, this Saturday and Sunday, June 23-24. A full-scale replica of the War of 1812 privateer Fame will be available for boarding at the...
Cape Cod Scallop Talk
This month’s “Meet the Fleet” seminar, presented by the Cape Cod Hook Fisherman’s Association, will focus on the day-boat scallop fleet. Sweet New England sea scallops are the crown jewel on seafood menus around the country, yet it is...
Newport America’s Cup World Series Guide
The best viewing spot for the America’s Cup World Series Races (June 26-July 1) in Newport, Rhode Island, is Fort Adams State Park, overlooking the East Passage and the race course. Aside from the sailing, there will be a...
Herring Trawlers May Face Increased Monitoring
On Wednesday, June 20, the New England Fishery Management Council finalized new rules for the Atlantic herring fishery, known as Amendment 5. The Council approved a recommendation to require onboard observers on every trip made by midwater herring-trawl vessels....
Video: 2012 Boston Youth Rowing Championship
In terms of rowing courses, you could do a lot worse than the Fort Point Channel in South Boston. The manmade waterway is long, straight and protected from the wind, while the numerous bridges provide an ideal vantage point...
CT Safe Boating Courses Offered in Stonington
New England Science & Sailing (NESS) in Stonington, Connecticut, has formed a partnership with Boat Coach USA to offer a Connecticut state-approved course in safe boating and personal watercraft use. The course satisfies state requirements allowing individuals to apply...
2012 WoodenBoat Show Coming Up
The largest gathering of wooden boats and enthusiasts in New England will converge at Mystic Seaport for the 21st annual WoodenBoat Show, held June 29 to July 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The 3-day show offers something...
Sea Tow Rhode Island’s Father’s Day Gift
Capt. Kevin Scott of Sea Tow Rhode Island sent this report of an incident that happened in Narragansett Bay over the June 16-17 weekend. He calls it “A Father’s Day Gift.” Report: Here in Rhode Island, the annual Rhode Island...
Dock Dogs Compete in Boston
The Red Dog Pet Resort and Spa’s DockDog aquatic jumping competition was held in Boston this past weekend, June 16-17. The event drew a handful of competitors and hundreds of spectators, according to Boston.com, which posted a gallery of...
Workshops to Gather Information on River Herring
The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration will conduct a series of workshops to gather more information on the status and threats to alewife and blueback herring, collectively known as river herring. NOAA received a petition from the Natural Resources...
