Scott Zeien, Author at Kingman Yacht Center

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Hidden Cape Cod: The Story of Amrita Island

Cape Cod hides many fascinating, little known hideaways, especially for a place that is only 1,306 square miles in size. Amrita Island takes up a mere .03 of those square miles, but its story and history belie its rather diminutive size. Dominating Megansett Harbor with its impressive stone walls and majestic mansions,... Continue reading

March

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Favorite Destinations

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A (Somewhat) Brief History of Bassetts Island

Boaters on upper Buzzards Bay have enjoyed afternoon stops on Bassetts Island as summer traditions for generations. But how much do you really know about Bassetts? We came across a rather exhaustive article by Ellen J. O'Flaherty in the Fall 2014 edition of Post Scripts and thought we'd share some... Continue reading

February

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The End of Paper Navigation Charts

From BoatUS.com As long as there have been electronic charts, mariners have been advised to keep a set of backup paper charts just in case the electronics fail. Back in the day, a trip to a store that sold genuine NOAA charts was how you got them — browsing through... Continue reading

January

Scott Zeien

Favorite Destinations

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Going to the Boat Show? Here are Some Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Visit.

Boat show season is here, and the New England Boat Show moves into the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center next week. If you plan to go to the show, or to the Miami show the following week, here are some tips to make the most of your visit .... DO... Continue reading

January

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Tips on Boating Etiquette for New Boaters

You may have been in boating for quite some time, but can you remember what it was like your first season? So much to think about! If you're new to boating, we thought you might appreciate some tips on boating etiquette to help ease you into your first season. Our... Continue reading

December

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Christmas at Sea

by Robert Louis Stevenson The sheets were frozen hard, and they cut the naked hand; The decks were like a slide, where a seamen scarce could stand; The wind was a nor’wester, blowing squally off the sea; And cliffs and spouting breakers were the only things a-lee. They heard the... Continue reading

December

Scott Zeien

Favorite Destinations

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5 Tips for Winter Seal Watching on Buzzards Bay

Borrowed from our friends at the Buzzards Bay Coalition .... During the colder months of the year, Buzzards Bay hosts some beautiful and wild guests from the north – seals. These playful mammals are delightful to see lounging on rocks and beaches along the Bay’s shoreline in winter. The most... Continue reading

December

Scott Zeien

Product Spotlight

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Inflatable SUP’s are a Great Choice for Boaters

Every year we see more and more boats with paddleboards strapped to their decks. They’re fun to use at your favorite anchorage, but they take up lots of space when not in use. If you’re a boater who’s caught the SUP bug, you should consider purchasing an inflatable paddleboard. Inflatable... Continue reading

November

Scott Zeien

Marine Electronics, Product Spotlight

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Product Spotlight: Siren Marine’s Boat Monitoring System

Every boater knows that small problems become big problems when no one is around. Siren Marine products allow you to protect your asset, track boat movements, and switch on/off accessories from your cell phone, tablet or computer. Born at sea, Siren Marine monitors are simply the best, most well thought... Continue reading

October

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An October Ghost Story: Mary Celeste

We love a good ghost story, and sometimes real stories are the most frightening of all .... In 1872, Captain Benjamin Briggs (a native of Marion, MA)—along with his wife, two-year-old daughter, and crew of seven—set sail across the Atlantic on the brigantine merchant ship Mary Celeste to deliver a... Continue reading

Scott Zeien

Hidden Cape Cod: The Story of Amrita Island

A (Somewhat) Brief History of Bassetts Island

The End of Paper Navigation Charts

Going to the Boat Show? Here are Some Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Visit.

Tips on Boating Etiquette for New Boaters

Christmas at Sea

5 Tips for Winter Seal Watching on Buzzards Bay

Inflatable SUP’s are a Great Choice for Boaters

Product Spotlight: Siren Marine’s Boat Monitoring System

An October Ghost Story: Mary Celeste

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