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Posts published in “April 2021”

Seamanship – The Good Samaritan – Safety of Life at Sea

Any school child knows, or at least believes, that if you see a person or boat in distress on the water, the “law of the sea” demands that you render assistance. Simple human decency would require no less and, from time immemorial, this has been…

Skipper’s Corner – So You’re Looking for Dock Space?

As I write, winter is in full retreat. Today will top out at 70 degrees and it’s not even mid-March. Boat covers are already coming off and boatyards are active. You just bought your first boat or you’re looking for a different dock this year…

On Living Aboard

We’re still sitting here under house arrest, due to the pandemic, although the outlook is getting better, so we’re told.The Blonde, my wife is still working from ‘home’ or in this case, Patty O’, our forty two foot Huckins sedan cruser. Her work load has…

CT Fishing Report

Every time we have a slow day on the water, maybe even take a sniff of the skunk’s hind end; it’s never our fault for choosing the wrong spot, poor lure choice or some other factor. Simply blame it on the weather. True to a…

NJ Fishing Report

Last April we were in full lockdown with Covid and fishing opportunities were slim to say the least as marinas, public accesses and party boats were suspended. Those in the know were able to sneak around and find some accessible out of the way spots…

LI Fishing Report

The weather has started to warm up and we started to finally see the winter’s snowmelt. Water temps are starting to warm up as the days are getting longer and spring is around the corner. Lakes and shallow ponds have started to see the ice…