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People have been spending a lot more time on their boats recently. Many are working remotely on board, and others are looking for the convenience of home WiFi on their boats. Access to the internet is not only important for work and entertainment, but it is also an easy way... Continue reading

About 30 miles south of Red Brook Harbor, well within the cruising range of most Buzzards Bay boaters, is an island that few of us has visited. Noman's Land sits about three miles southwest of Martha's Vineyard. After decades of use by the U.S. Navy as an aerial bombardment and... Continue reading

Autumn is a wonderful time to explore quiet waters and view fall foliage from your kayak or paddleboard. We’ve talked about the importance of wearing a PFD in cooler, unpopulated waters, but another important safety tip involves labeling of your craft with an “If Found” sticker.   Far too often,... Continue reading

You learned the "rules of the road" before you sat behind the wheel of a car, and you should do the same before taking the helm. Just like studying to get your driver’s license, it is very important to have the boating information and certifications you need to be a... Continue reading

COVID-19 has changed the cruising landscape. Some towns and anchorages are restricting visitors. Boaters are being asked practice social distancing on the water and ashore. Some of your favorite spots are still waiting to open. So now's a great time to add some new destinations to your cruising repertoire.  If... Continue reading

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

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

Hats off to the folks at Boats.Com for their excellent review of storm preparation tips: Hurricane Preparation for Boaters Organize your thinking, gather your gear, and have your plan in place. If you have to act, act decisively, and give yourself time to help your neighbors on the water: Their... Continue reading