With the arrival of September, fishing across Long Island is about to pivot. Cooler nights, new species, and new regulations for sea bass create an abundance of opportunity for anglers.Our most welcomed species for late summer and early fall is false albacore. They’re fast, they’re…
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OverviewI don’t think I ever would’ve guessed after growing up in New England that September would eventually become my favorite month of the year. More likely would’ve been the early blooms of June or the nostalgic and cool October, which is often punctuated by the…
September’s song is a sweet one. Every angler holds a special place in their heart for the month that shifts fishing into a magical place. Fall is nipping at the heels of summer to exit the area with cooling nights settling in and sparking the…
Marine insurance policies can impose various conditions and restrictions on the use of vessels, based on a boat owner’s needs and budget. These could include the geographic region in which a vessel is used or the time of year during which a vessel is used.…
We’re nearing the tail end of summer and I never look forward to the cold weather that’s just around the corner. Hopefully we’ll have a pleasant fall. And no hurricanes up here. Or anywhere for that matter, but we know better – they’ve already started…
Exploring the beach this past winter, I came upon parts of a mid-19th-century wreck at Jones Beach. While researching the wreck of the Montezuma off Long Island’s famous Jones Beach on May 18th, 1852. I became intrigued by the fact that this ship was built…
In 1873, Captain Sidney Buddington of Groton, Connecticut, took part in America’s first attempt to reach the North Pole. The expedition was led by the explorer Charles Francis Hall. Captain Budington came highly recommended as he was the nephew of Captain James Monroe, who, years…
Boating on the beautiful clear waters of Lake Champlain it is hard to imagine that beneath the often sunlit sparking surface with its majestic background there lurking several invasive species that if left unchecked would devastate the ecosystem of this vast body of water. And…
Ships have traditionally used ballast at the bottom of vessels to maintain their stability. The early forms of ballast included stones, gravel, sand, iron and eventually water. As a ship approached its destination, its hard ballast was unloaded to avoid possible grounding in the harbor’s…
