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Graves Yacht Yard Sign

From Yachts to Skis: The Fascinating Story of Graves Skis born in a Marblehead boat shed

In a small seacoast town, north of Boston, the Graves Ski was born. My father, Frank Orne, worked at the Graves Yacht Yard in Marblehead, MA in the 1960’s and helped to develop the ski. I also worked in the ski industry in the 1980’s when almost all skis were manufactured by the “big” names. It’s exciting to see so… Read More »From Yachts to Skis: The Fascinating Story of Graves Skis born in a Marblehead boat shed

Pirate Chart Jupiter to Marsh Harbor

Chased By Pirates in the Bahamas

When they began to chase us we re-identified them as “drug dealers.” Both boats at this point are enduring a painful pounding. They are obviously very motivated to catch us. We’re now convinced that they’re pirates.