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Along the Neponset River

Posted on May 4, 2013 by BHB

The Neponset area located south of Boston offers some lovely views from boat or land, as one can see in this city view from the estuary where the river meets Dorchester Bay: When thinking of rivers near Boston, The Charles comes … Continue reading →

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Lunar Low Tide

Posted on April 28, 2013 by BHB

A view of the Hingham Yacht Club during yesterday’s very low tide: Once again it is the time of the month where the full moon is making the tides more extreme. During this month’s full moon, the low tide was … Continue reading →

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Picture of the week: American flag at Rowes Wharf

Posted on April 24, 2013 by BHB

The American Flag hanging in the rotunda of Rowes Wharf today. This was a welcome sign after a tough past week in Boston!

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Hingham Bay from Above!

Posted on April 23, 2013 by BHB

The South Shore from the air! Here is a East-facing photo I took the other day while on approach to Logan Airport. Hull and Cohasset in the background, World’s End and Hingham’s Crow Point in the middle, and Grape and … Continue reading →

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Webb Memorial Park: A Boston Harbor Island feel without being on an island

Posted on April 19, 2013 by BHB

Weymouth’s Webb Memorial Park: In addition to being a former NIKE missile launch sight during the Cold War, and the location of a Revolutionary War battle in 1775, this is a park offers sweeping views of the southwest corner of Boston … Continue reading →

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Picture of the week: Boston Light at dusk

Posted on April 14, 2013 by BHB

Here is a shot we snapped the other night from Point Allerton in Hull. We were able to catch the light as it came our way. For more about Boston Light and the nearby Brewster Islands, click here.

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Bonjour et Enchante, Monge

Posted on April 11, 2013 by BHB

Monge A601, a French radar ship has been docked in the Reserve Channel all week. This is a vessel that won’t be easily confused with a cruise ship (despite being docked near the cruise port) as most cruise ships don’t … Continue reading →

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Boston harbor and skyline as seen from the top of Blue Hill

Posted on April 1, 2013 by BHB

The city of Boston as seen from the summit of Great Blue Hill. Click to Enlarge: Just over ten miles South of downtown Boston lies Blue Hills, a park comprising 7,000 acres of rolling hills. At 635 feet, the tallest … Continue reading →

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Avoiding cable areas and underwater obstructions in Boston Harbor

Posted on March 31, 2013 by BHB

A key safety tip for boating in Boston Harbor is being aware of both natural and man-made structures underneath the water surface. Cable areas, in particular are a less frequently observed obstruction, yet Boston Harbor is full of them. Connecting … Continue reading →

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Weymouth Back River from Bare Cove Park

Posted on March 30, 2013 by BHB

Separating the towns of Weymouth and Hingham on the Southeast corner of Boston Harbor is the lesser known Weymouth Back River. This relatively hidden area provides for some good boating and docking opportunities, as well as some scenic views on … Continue reading →

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