Getting There: Charts: NOAA 13270 & 13267 To reach Hull from Massachusetts Bay, enter Nantasket Roads and turn to port after rounding buoy G “11”. Head through Hull Gut, between Windmill Point and Peddocks Island, to enter Hull Bay....

Getting There: Chart: NOAA 12374  When approaching the Patchogue River inlet from the south or southeast, be mindful of RN “6”, as it marks a line of shallow rocks extending from Duck Island. The channel is well marked, but...

Getting There: Charts: NOAA 13218, 13233 The approaches to Menemsha Harbor are straightforward from the north or west, with deep, obstruction-free water. However, be aware that currents are quite strong in Vineyard Sound. If approaching from the east or...

Getting There Note: Boaters new to Red Brook Harbor are best off passing around the southern end of Bassetts Island, as there are less rocks, turns and current to contend with. MLW in the channel is 7’. From the...

Navigation Notes: Damariscotta Lake is very well marked by seasonal buoys. Moreover, the clarity of the water generally keeps folks from drifting or sailing into foul ground. At reasonable speeds, you can see problems before they develop. A no-wake...

Getting There Charts: NOAA 13253, 13246 Duxbury Bay is approximately 32 nautical miles south of Boston, 26 nautical miles west of Provincetown and 4 nautical miles north of Plymouth, Massachusetts. To enter Duxbury Bay from Cape Cod and Plymouth...

The Atlantic has an interesting article on the potential growth and environmental benefits of small-scale aquaculture farms. Author Brendan Smith points out that the farming of shellfish and aquatic vegetation could be a solution to destructive industrial overfishing and...

Getting There: Chart: NOAA 12377 Deep River sits on the west bank of the Connecticut River, approximately 10 miles from Long Island Sound. To reach the Deep River town landing (Steamboat Landing) from the south, take the channel south...

Getting There: Chart: NOAA 13214 While Napatree is an ideal anchorage, getting there is a bit tricky. Boaters arriving from the east must negotiate a dangerous reef that runs from Watch Hill Light to the east shore of Fishers...