After experiencing some of the iconic locations for Acadia on Friday, we decided to do a longer hike on Saturday. We chose another iron rung trail since we loved Beehive so much, and combined a couple of ridge hikes to make for a 4 mile total. A lot of the trails in Acadia can be done as short day hikes, but the quantity of trails allows for combined hikes and loops if you want something longer....
While J Class continued in Newport, I had an adventure awaiting in Maine. With three free nights to use at a KOA near Acadia National Park, my friend Christina and I made our first visit to the only National Park in the northeast. We didn't do much planning so we didn't have too many expectations. A little research on the REI National Parks App, AllTrails.com, and a couple of blogs gave us a few...
Last week, Newport was witness to a truly historic gathering of J Class Yachts that hadn't been seen in years. Most of these boats sail in the occasional superyacht or classic event, but they haven't been prevalent in the area since the America's Cup days pre-WWII. The J Class Association, pledged with maintaining the legacy of the J Class yachts that were once competitors in the America's Cup,...
Some days you don't have a plan. Some days you just want to go for a shoot! Last week that's exactly what happened when Steve Cloutier (@BlockIslandSteve) called me up and asked if I wanted to tag along for some droning in Newport Harbor. Who was I to say no! A quick hour charge for the batteries and we were on our way.
Logistics can be one of the hardest things about photographing sailing. You...
It's summer! The season is halfway over, and when I'm not out on the water photographing sailing, I've been taking time to get on the water for some paddle boarding. I've had some adventures with friends, some paddles and yoga by myself, and all the while playing with various cameras. My GoProhas been a handy little companion for quickly attaching to the board and hitting the water, but I've...
