Category Archives: Boston Harbor Day Boat Trips

Penobscot Bay in October

Posted on October 10, 2012 by admin

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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Boating Season End up in Maine

Posted on October 6, 2012 by admin

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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Aerial views of Boston Harbor and its surroundings

Posted on September 23, 2012 by admin

I think one of the best ways to view the coastline is from the aerial perspective. Around Boston, most flights in and out of Logan Airport send you right over the coast, so you can get a unique perspective of … Continue reading →

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Boston Harbor to Provincetown Day Trip

Posted on August 30, 2012 by admin

Provincetown, Massachusetts on Cape Cod makes a great day trip or overnight trip from Boston Harbor- provided you have good weather, patience and a large enough boat to handle the open water. The latter consideration is really the captain’s call … Continue reading →

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The Brewsters: Great & Little Brewster Island and Boston Light

Posted on August 29, 2012 by admin

The Brewsters, comprising Great Brewster and Little Brewster Island, are ideally visited in the early spring and late summer/fall months when the massive flocks aggressive gulls are not nesting. Logistically, the islands are challenging to visit due to their limited public … Continue reading →

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Cruising around Salem Sound: Baker’s Island Light & Misery Island

Posted on August 26, 2012 by admin

Baker’s Island Light, visible while entering Salem sound and heading toward Misery Island: This weekend, I made the hour long ride up to Salem Sound. Having passed by the area many times on trips to Gloucester, it was about time I … Continue reading →

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Spending the day on Casco Bay

Posted on August 15, 2012 by BHB

Just to the east of Portland, Maine is a great, bright, blue and calm body of protected water, that is lined with the most jagged outcrops of rocks and islands. The coastline here is quite a contrast to a long smooth … Continue reading →

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A trip to Spectacle Island

Posted on July 29, 2012 by admin

Today made me realize why we all pay up to live in this beautiful but expensive greater Boston area. Our own Boston Harbor Islands National Park is an incredible asset, and a great place to visit.  Spectacle Island is one … Continue reading →

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Crossing Nantucket Sound

Posted on July 27, 2012 by admin

After heading down to Nantucket Sound two Saturdays ago via the Eastern Route, my pal Captain Jack headed over to Madaket, on the West Side of Nantucket yesterday from Yarmouth in fairly rough conditions. The trip took approximately 1 hour … Continue reading →

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New public dock at Atlantic Wharf

Posted on July 24, 2012 by admin

I walked by the new public dock at Atlantic Wharf the other day. This could be interesting for boaters who want to tie up and be close to downtown Boston. Just make sure that your vessel fits under the Northern … Continue reading →

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