Monthly Archives: October 2012

A Tour of the North Shore: Day trip to Gloucester Harbor, Thacher Island, Rockport and the Annisquam River

This past Sunday’s conditions were ideal, so I made a trip up to Cape Ann. After navigating past the beautiful and secluded twin lighthouses of Thacher Island off Rockport’s coast, I decided to take advantage of the conditions and head … Continue reading

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What to do with the dead whale

I updated this post after checking out the dead whale for myself on Saturday (10/13) as it was washed up on Georges’s Island. It was a sad sight seeing such a magnificent animal just lying there dead. The whale was … Continue reading

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Penobscot Bay in October

If one ventures far enough up the coast of Maine, one comes across Penobscot Bay, which must be one of the most beautiful bodies of water in the world. Although a little chilly for swimming, it is ideal for boating … Continue reading

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Boston Harbor Picture of the Week: Sunset over Boston Harbor Islands & Boston Light from Jerusalem Road in Cohasset

I took this photo of a sunset the other night over the City of Boston, from the Northwest side of Jerusalem Road in Cohasset (i.e. 02025 Paradise), where one can look back almost due East. In addition to a nice … Continue reading

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This day in Nautical History: Cohasset’s most infamous shipwreck

Memorial commemorating the Shipwreck of the Brig St. John in Cohasset, MA: October 7th, 1849 was the date of what is probably the most infamous shipwreck in New England history, that of the Brig St John. The ship was carrying … Continue reading

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Best South Shore Photos from Summer 2012

Below are some of my favorite photos taken around Boston’s south shore: The area consisting primarily of the towns of Scituate, Cohasset, Hingham and Hull. All of these photos were taken this past summer (2012). Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean from … Continue reading

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Boating Season End up in Maine

As the temperature drops and the cold winds blow- boating season starts to wind down up in Northern New England. I spent the day up in Maine yesterday (my second favorite boating spot after Boston Harbor) to close up shop … Continue reading

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Safety, Fire and Rescue Boats in Boston

Sea Tow- one of the most important rescue boats on the harbor for recreational boaters: With the weather turning colder and the seas getting rougher, it gets more dangerous to be out on the water. Fortunately, we have some pretty … Continue reading

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