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Down East Conditions
Yesterday, as I cleared the Blyman Bridge in Gloucester Harbor, I noticed a slight wisp of fog over Eastern Point. The weather was sunny and [...]
Close Shave
Sunday was one of the best boating days of this season and it seemed to drive every local boater to the water. Naturally, the seamanship [...]
Squall Lines
I was talking to a boating buddy yesterday about an upcoming TV show and our conversation, unexpectedly landed on the topic of Weather. Recently, I [...]
Low Visibility
Earlier today I enjoyed lunch with an old boating buddy of mine. Naturally, we covered a lot of boating topics, from repowering to fireworks display [...]
Boating Etiquette
It’s common knowledge that the social environment we live in has become more complex in recent years. Texting, oftentimes accomplished with no punctuation and more [...]
Mooring Maneuvers
Boating season has started and there are a multitude of boats operating on the local waters. Oftentimes, in this area, people will take short afternoon [...]
Vessel Safety Check (VSC)
The United States Power Squadrons and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary are partners in delivering Vessel Safety Checks to recreational boaters. The VSC is similar [...]
Seasonal Awareness
Last night I attended a local boat club meeting that featured a panel of fishermen sharing tips on landing more fish on outings. The [...]
Bottom Painting
In this neck of the woods, an integral part of the spring commissioning process is bottom painting. It’s a good revenue source for the yards, [...]
Shifting Sands
Last night I had dinner with a friend at a local brew pub. While we sipped on a couple of cold beverages, we observed the [...]