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. Â 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. Â Some days you just want to go for a shoot! Â 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. Â Who was I to say no! Â 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! Â 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. Â 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...
