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USS Constitution Turnaround

I managed to get a “parking spot” just off Castle Island today for the turnaround of the USS Constitution at noon. It was tricky navigating through so many boats. Fortunately, high tide came at around 12:30 so there was no … Continue reading

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Boston harbor picture of the week: Castle Island

A faded morning shot of Castle Island while from the rear deck of a ferry while entering the inner harbor….one of my favorites, and appropriate for 4th of July week.

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Boston skyline sunset….many years ago.

 Here are a few shots that I took many years ago of the downtown Boston skyline near the waterfront. Most of our skyline has stayed the same over the years, but there are definitely a few changes that you may … Continue reading

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Brutal traffic on the way to the Cape

Heading to Cape Cod from Boston this weekend? Watch out for the brutal bumper-to-bumper traffic I got caught in last time:  

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The President is in town

As I was heading home tonight I caught a glimpse of Air Force One parked over at Logan tonight. I remembered that President Obama was in town today. I’m not sure if he attended the opening of our new Museum … Continue reading

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Boston Harbor picture of the week: Sunset at Black Rock Beach in Cohasset

  A solitary boat sits offshore at Cohasset’s Black Rock Beach on a calm, still June night.

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Scituate’s Lawson Tower: A good boating landmark

the Lawson Tower in Scituate, MA: Today I got to climb the Lawson Tower in Scituate, as it was open to the public. I have always wanted to check out the perspective from the top, as it is one of … Continue reading

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Maine Responder in Boston Harbor this week

I saw this vessel, the Maine Responder, in the harbor this week. I had not seen it before, so I looked it up to find that it is an environmental remediation and clean up vessel. It recently returned from the … Continue reading

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June 21st- The longest day of the year

In case you didn’t remember, tonight is June 21st, the Summer Solstice, or longest day of the year. Just a reminder that the days get shorter from here! So, its probably a good time to plan that after work boating … Continue reading

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Boston Tall Ships 2012

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In just a few days, Boston will host the Tall Ships for Harborfest 2012. This year is particularly special given the bicentennial of the War of 1812, when the USS Constitution made her mark.  Some of the visiting tall ships … Continue reading

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