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Boston Harbor Picture of the Week: Winthrop

Today’s Boston Harbor Picture of the Week is a view of Boston Harbor from Winthrop on a spring day:  

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Boston Harbor Day Trips: Scituate

The beautiful oceanside town of Scituate, MA makes a great day trip from Boston Harbor.  In addition to the scenic Scituate Harbor, another major boating attraction is “The Spit” which is a beach on the North side of the North … Continue reading

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Graves Lighthouse

Graves Lighthouse is one of the best sights to see in the harbor, and it can only be seen up close via boat. Located on a rock outcrop about four miles NE of the harbor entrance in Winthrop, this lighthouse … Continue reading

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Boating Dangers of Boston Harbor

Boating dangers of Boston Harbor: Updated for the 2013 Season with photos! Boston Harbor can pose many dangers to boaters.  Below I have posted a list of the place that are, in my opinion as an experienced Boston Harbor mariner, … Continue reading

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Boston Harbor Picture of the Week: Foggy Night in Cohasset Harbor

Today’s Boston Harbor Picture of the Week is of a few lobster boats in Cohasset harbor on a recent foggy evening.  Please see this link for other photos in the Boston Harbor Picture of the Week series.

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Moon Causing Wicked Low Tide

You may have noticed the brightness of the moon the past several nights. This is a result of it being the closest it gets to the earth in a cycle. This has the effect of causing extreme high tide and … Continue reading

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Boston Harbor Harbor Picture of the Week: Tall Ships

In July of 2009, Boston Harbor hosted over 40 Tall Ships to its’ waters.  It was a great event for boat owners…we took out guests three or four times over a few days to tour around the harbor and see … Continue reading

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Boston Harbor Picture of the Week: Surf Crashing into Minot Light

This photo was taken last fall during a Nor’easter. Minot light is particularly exposed in these storms given its location- mounted to a ledge one mile northeast off the coast of Scituate. The lighthouse has been hit with waves at … Continue reading

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Boston Tea Party Museum Set to Open Soon

I am very excited for the Tea Party Museum to open, which according to its website is scheduled to occur in 78 days. Having been under construction for quite some time, the structure is coming together quite nicely.  I remember … Continue reading

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Salem Ferry

The Salem Ferry: The vessel itself- Nathaniel Bowditch– is a fast and enjoyable ride. Nathaniel Bowditch, for whom the boat is named, was a Salem native and is known as the founder of modern maritime navigation. I have always had admiration … Continue reading

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