We’re in Oak Bluffs for 3 days. It started as 2, but the lousy weather made it 3! I’ll probably do a full report later, but I wanted to share some Live […]
The Edbury All Stars – Live At The Ritz!
Labor Day Tragedy on Block Island!
Like many of you, I freaking love Block Island! Last night I got an email from Captain Breezy Grenier (Dockmaster at Ballard’s Marina) informing me of a tragedy that occurred over Labor […]
Labor Day Weekend in Newport
For the past few years, we’ve spent Labor Day with Mrs. Horne’s family. Her brother Paul hosts a party and a “Washer’s” Tournament. Rudy and I don’t play Washers, but we do […]
The Royal Furs – Live at The Deck
I’m slowly getting out from under all the great live music videos I shot last weekend in Newport. I have already published videos on ANAMCARA and Justin Pomfret. Last Sunday The Deck was […]
Justin Pomfret – Live at the Landing
I’m catching up on our action packed Labor Day weekend in Newport. Friday night we stopped at The Landing before dinner and caught a great duo. I hope you enjoy them as […]
The Cliff Walk – Newport Rhode Island
We’re in Newport celebrating Labor Day. Rudy suggested we complete The Cliff Walk Saturday morning and since we were planning on eating well, the 5+ mile hike sounded like an excellent idea! […]
ANAMCARA – Live at The Deck
This morning we hiked the entire 5 mile Cliff Walk around the Mansions of Newport (report to follow). We also walked back to downtown for a total of 7-8 miles and when […]
What are you doing this Labor Day weekend?
Pessimists call this weekend the “unofficial end of summer.” I call it the beginning of “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” – Autumn boating! The marinas are suddenly less crowded, rates […]
My Brother Mark’s Birthday Cruise
Someone once said “the only thing better than having a boat is having a friend who has a boat.” I’m not sure that’s really true, but when you consider all the money […]
The Southern New England Island Tour Video
We have some special VIP guests this weekend who would like to remain incognito – so no MBB stories. But since I love all my followers, and I don’t want to leave […]
Understanding Cape Cod Canal Tidal Currents (with Daily Charts)
Dave Kaiser (owner – Mattapoisett Boat Yard) texted me Tuesday and asked me how to estimate the tidal currents in the Cape Cod Canal. I haven’t a clue, so I decided to […]
A Full Buzzards Bay Weekend!
Our winter home is on the PGA WEST Golf Course in La Quinta California. La Quinta is about 25 miles south of Palm Springs and not that easy to get to out […]
Wrapping Up The Vigilant Southern NE Tour
After 4 great days on Block Island, we headed south for Vigilant’s first visit to New York and Montauk on Long Island. We stayed at The Montauk Marine Basin which is just […]
Lynn’s Hula Hut and The Deep C Revival
We’re in Montauk New York and heading to Watch Hill Rhode Island today. Rather than give you a Ships Log report on our trip here, (I’ll roll it into tomorrow), I’ll just […]
Rainy Day in Paradise – SE NE Tour Day Three
Into each life some rain must fall… After two days at the beach, I was ready for a cloudy day. I got that and more. Mrs. Horne and I got our morning […]
Block Island Friday
Day Two of the Southern New England Tour was totally laid back. Mrs. Horne and I took a brisk walk to New Harbor and then we all enjoyed breakfast at a new […]
Southern New England Tour – Day One
As we were plowing through the occasional 10 foot rolling wave several miles off the Rhode Island coast yesterday morning, I said to Rudy… “Back in the Mean Kitty days, I’d ask […]
The Vigilant Southern NE Tour…
Our longest adventure of the season begins tomorrow – Thursday August 2nd. Our plan is as follows: Thursday – Sunday AM: Block Island RI Sunday – Monday: Montauk NY Monday – Tuesday: […]
Rhody Trip – Day Two
Despite the forecast of clouds and occasional rain, we woke up to sun and warmth on Block Island. Peter and I enjoyed our morning coffee al fresco while the ladies slept in. […]
James Grande Live at The Deck in Newport
I’ll have a story about today and probably a review of the West Wind Marina and The Deck Restaurant soon. But we just witnessed a great talent – James Grande, perform live […]
