Posts published in “October 2024”
Those who know me as an almost truthful teller of “Sea Tales” will accept this story unquestioned, at least to my face. Those who think this tale is mere folly, I detest. I tolerate those who casually question it, I admire those who believe it’s…
Rising from an 85-foot cliff at the eastern end of Long Island, the 110-foot Montauk Point Lighthouse tower is an awesome sight as you head into Gardner’s Bay. After dark, its flashing light can be seen from a distance of 19 nautical miles. Although protected…
If asked who the most successful pirate was, most people would say Black Beard. While Black Beard achieved great fame and fortune, Ching Shih is the name of the most successful pirate in history. What is even more incredible is that Ching Shih was a…
During the age of steam, the steamboats of Long Island Sound, transporting people to and from New York and the cities in New England, had developed into large, elegant vessels. These large and beautiful floating palaces, flags flying, boasted the latest in service and luxury…
Well, it’s that time of year again: cooler shorter days, leaves falling, shrink wrapping, pumpkin spice everything and the marina doors start closing up and the boat show doors start opening. From now right through the end of the year and into the first few…
As a boat owner, you know there is always something to do. Just when you feel caught up another job pops up. Some of them keep you from using the boat, others are just another item on the list that you can put off until…
Adam Lucason powerfully strode through the waters off of South Boston, Massachusetts with one goal in mind – winning. A member of the Worcester Boys’ Club of Worcester, Massachusetts, he was competing in the New England A.A.U. Swimming Championships. Almost as soon as they had…
Frank Mundus, the pioneer for shark fishing, passed away on September 10, 2008. I had always known about Frank but never thought I would get the opportunity to meet him.It was the year 2006. I read in an article that Frank Mundus was selling the…
I love to watch the constant boat design changes year to year to attract new customers. Sometimes the designers come up with a really innovative design that is a real nautical innovation. Sometimes it is just grandly stupid, and sometimes it has the potential of…