Woods Hole is a very special place. It can also be absolutely terrifying for the boater traveling through it for the first time. In town, it’s truly unique. Although it does have […]
Woods Hole Pilings
Dave Horne
The Sunfish – How I Learned to Sail…
Having been born in Nova Scotia, my father Clyde always loved sailing. In the 60’s, he rented a Bullseye for a few weeks and also a Corinthian. Both were classic sloops capable […]
Sandwich Marina (508) 833-0808 (Ch. 8)
Eventually, you and your guests are going to want to branch out from Buzzard Bay’s Dock and Dine 101 Venue – The Chartroom and when you do, I recommend Sandwich Marina. I […]
Kingman Marine – Dock and Dine 101 (Ch. 71)
Kingman and it’s in-yard restaurant – The Chartroom has been the first Dock and Dine venue for virtually everyone I know in Buzzards Bay. Don’t get me wrong, The Chartroom is a such […]
Our Thunderbird – The Ute was a hoot!
In the mid 1960’s I convinced Clyde to buy a bigger boat. I remember driving around with him looking at used Thompsons, but I think he knew they were lake boats that […]
Mattapoisett Boat Yard (508-758-4791 – Ch. 68)
Click here for my April 2018 UPDATE Mattapoisett Boatyard Dave and Ned Kaiser I was 13 the first time I set foot on MBY. I was with my father Clyde and he […]
The Humarock Husky (AKA The Dory)
This was my first boat. My father Clyde bought it in 1960 or so. We didn’t even own a place in Mattapoisett yet, but hey, we had a boat. I assume it […]
Back Cove Yachts
Back Cove Yachts Lindsey Braun, Guy Seiders, Jason Constatine, and Bentley Collins I dreamt of owning a nice boat ever since I was 6 years old. At ten I started cutting lawns […]
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The Pilot House – Sandwich MA
Sandwich is becoming a very appealing Dock and Dine venue. Although Sandwich Marina is a little flaky and if you can’t dock, you’re pretty much screwed, I have never been turned away. […]
Anejo Mexican Bistro and Tequila Bar – Falmouth MA
Falmouth is a great Dock and Dine venue, especially for midweeks or early arrivals on Weekends. It’s also a good place to go if you want a little exercise before and after […]
Garmin Autoroute
I never had an autopilot before Tenacity. In fact, I almost didn’t spend the $5,000 or so bucks it cost, but man am I happy I did. As autopilots go, I guess […]
SK Electronics
SK Electronics Scott Kreutzberg As a musician and music lover, the sound system on my boat has always been a priority. When I bought my 26′ Boston Whaler from Larry Russo, I […]
Boston Yacht Sales
Boston Yacht Sales Joyce Richards and Mike Myers I think I first encountered BYS in 2008 when I was shopping for The Mean Kitty. I had exchanged a few emails with some […]
Hadley Harbor
This is probably the most popular gunkhole around the outer edges of Buzzards Bay and Martha’s Vineyard. To me, there are two different sections with totally different vibes. Hadley Inner Harbor Most […]
Black Dog Wharf
As captain, I never drink and drive although I may occasionally have an adult beverage at lunch while cruising. My go drink is a Captains and Diet Coke in a tall beer glass […]
Block Island Boat Basin
I hate to admit it, but despite boating in Buzzards Bay for decades, my first visit to Block Island didn’t occur until August of 2016. We sailed Aquarius to Nantucket back in […]
The Chartroom
UPDATE AUGUST 2017 The Chartroom Mudslide I first visited the Chartroom in the late 1970’s in my father’s Pearson 35. As sailing day trips go, this was about the right distance for […]