Shoot Maine Studios of Rockland Maine announces the launch of The MaineSail Magazine, a premium magazine centered around classic sailing on the coast of Maine. The magazine is published quarterly in an 8.5 x 11 book bound coffee table style with no advertising.
The MaineSail Magazine is the creation of Maine author and photographer Doug Mills to celebrate the traditions and history of classic sailing in Maine. Doug is the grandson and great grandson of Maine lighthouse keepers with a rich history of shipbuilders, owners and captains. Doug is a nautical photographer and author specializing in the historic tall ships that call Maine home. In 2007 Doug started Shoot Maine Studios and has created one of the largest collections of nautical photographs centered around the historic fleet of two and three masted schooners, which sail the Maine waters.
With over 40 years in the arts, Doug brings a wealth of artistic expression to his photography. Doug's photos will transport you to a place where life is simple and the rugged unspoiled beauty will take your breath away.
The MaineSail Magazine features such stories as:
The First Assistant, written by a former lighthouse keeper. This story though fiction opens a window to the past and what it was like to be a lighthouse keeper on the coast of Maine at the turn of the century.
First hand stories from such major sailing events as The Great Schooner Race 2011 and The 1871 Showdown as two 140 year old schooners celebrate their birthdays by racing from Camden to Rockland Maine.
Each issue features “On The Docks” sailing news and events along with “The Maine Gallery” showcasing marine art and artists. All this content and No Ads Ever!
The Winter issue on sale January 2,2012 features:
On The Docks:”The little tug that refused to retire.”
Race The Wind: A preview of Doug Mills’ new book a collection of photographs and verse by depicting the grace and beauty of Maine's historic fleet of tall ships and the waters they call home.
The Victory Chimes A National Historic Landmark: A fascinating history of the Victory Chimes from the public records of the National Park service.
The Ultimate Tall Ship Photo Safari: Travel with Maine photographers Doug and Davis Mills to The Great Schooner Race 2011 aboard the 111 year old schooner Victory Chimes.
The Maine Gallery, Maine Winter: A gallery of Maine’s historic schooner fleet at their winter birth.
For more information go to : www.themainesail.com
or email: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com
“Come sail with us.”
This press release is courtesy of Shoot Maine Studios Publications out of Rockland, Maine.
Rocky Coast News
Rockland, ME 04841
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