The birds are chirping, those April Showers mean May Flowers are right around the corner, and if you’re like me, you’re chomping at the bit to launch and get the 2019 boating […]
Planning For My First Trip of The Season…
Dave Horne
My Top Ten Salute to 2017!
Christmas is my favorite holiday of the year. Not only is it the celebration of the coming of Christ and the promise of salvation for all, but I also love that everyone […]
The Final Weekend Tradition…
The time is near to close up the beach house and head to our winter home in the desert of Southern California. We had planned to get in one more cruise over […]
Ernie’s Block Island Breakfast
Today I’ll be continuing my series of reviews on the various attractions on Block Island with my review of Ernie’s restaurant. Like Ballard’s Inn, Ernie’s is a mere 1,000 feet from Ballard’s […]
My Newport Boat Show Report
My father started taking me to the Boston boat show when I was 10 years old. It’s total eye candy for anyone and particularly for those of us who are blessed enough […]
Ballard’s Marina – Block Island
This summer we made our second trip to Block Island. Last year we took Tenacity and based on numerous recommendations, we stayed in New Harbor at the Block Island Boat Basin. We […]
Ballard’s Resort Restaurant – Block Island
As you may recall, Vigilant and her crew spent 6 days at Block Island in early August. I posted a mini “travelogue” each day that mentioned where we ate, but I deferred […]
Why is boating full of drama?
If you have a boat of any size, you know what I’m talking about. You’re Living the Dream, the wind is in your hair as you bask in the shimmering sun dancing […]
A Perfect Song for Buzzards Bay – Solid Ground by Rebecca Correia
I first met Rebecca Correia while performing at Turks in 2011. Even back then I knew she had a special sound that was rare among local performers. I snapped a photo of […]
Sunday at Hadleys
Last Sunday we headed out again with Kay and Steve on their final day visiting Buzzards Bay. For years we vacationed in Maui with the Kings and my plan was to rekindle […]
Start Your Trip with a visit to US Harbors
One of the reason’s I started My Buzzards Bay was provided fellow boaters along the New England coast with the kind of information I was always struggling to find before I headed […]
Destination – Cuttyhunk
After a great early dinner on Friday at The Chartroom and a surprisingly pleasant gray day cruise to Edgartown, we wrapped up our annual weekend with the McGrath family with a visit […]
Menemsha and the Jimmy Buffett State of Mind!
Saturday was an odd day. It was very sunny when I woke up, but quickly grayed to a thin haze. Mrs. Horne was coming home around 11:00 and our dear old friends […]
You Meet The Nicest People in Edgartown at The Harborside Inn and Seafood Shanty
There is an old adage – If you want to make God laugh – Tell him your plans! After decades of boating on Buzzards Bay you’d think I’d learn that you really […]
Brew Fish – Marion
Friday night I took a group of friends to Brew Fish in Marion for my first dinner experience (I have enjoyed several lunches there, but this was my first dinner). Let me […]
Destination – Mattapoisett
I’ve written a few stories about dining in Mattapoisett and The Mattapoisett Boatyard and decided it was time to tie them all together with a Destination Report. Why Mattapoisett? I’ve boated and […]
Rescue at Sea
This is a post from a few years back that I originally reported on my Peases Point website. It reminds us all just how serious boating on Buzzards Bay can be! I […]
Our Dream Boat Comes In; Vigilant (2017 Back Cove 41)
In June of 2016, we were enjoying our first overnight weekend with Gail and Rudy. We were at the Newport Yachting Center (also for the first time), and out to breakfast at […]
The #1 Gunkhole in Buzzards Bay – Bassetts Island Cataumet
I was just trolling The Hull Truth and noticed a guy was looking for a nice beach where he could anchor his boat for his kids to swim. I guess there are […]
The Mattapoisett General Store
NOTE: The following post first appeared in my other Lifestyle Blog – peasespoint.com. A few weeks ago I finally stopped by the General Store on Shipyard Park near the Town Pier. I […]