The first I read about Sir Ernest Shackleton’s daring exploits was in the 1959 book Endurance, a New York Times best-seller, by Alfred Lansing. My mother, an avid reader said, “Greg, you must read this book. It’s a fantastic story,” and she was right.The book…
Long Island Boating World
Not everyone is fortunate enough to own a waterfront home with your boat waiting a few steps across the lawn or deck. Many boaters can afford the waterfront lifestyle but choose not to live on the water because they find it more calming not to…
While we had literal 72-degree water temperatures in early June, the incessant southerly winds dropped early July temperatures into the 55-degree range which cooled off the nearshore waters. However, we should already see a bounce back up into the mid-70-degree range in August. That will…
It’s hard to believe we’re in the homestretch of summer and it’s been a great fishing season so far with more amazing fishing ahead. August is full of opportunities inshore, mid offshore, the canyons and the back bay shallows with a wide array of species…
August in the northeast runs the range of emotion. Some talk of the summer doldrums in the shallows, while others cheer the potential for fantastic blue water action. Bottom fishing for the summertime faves of fluke, black sea bass and porgies take a front seat…
Fun and Easy Summer Desserts It’s always a treat on a hot summer day to have something ice-cold to eat. Ice cream is a favorite, but hard to believe, it raises your body temperature and some people can feel even hotter. In me, it causes my…
It’s a custom now! Give the people what they want! Ahoy! Ahoy! It’s bread and circuses! Memorial Day is here, the time for boating, beaches, and beer! Truth be told it’s the day put aside after the Civil War to honor the 700,000 Union and…
The old schooner sat at the pier forlorn and tired with two soldiers holding M1 rifles at the ready, guarding her. The town of Newport, Rhode Island was all abuzz with rumors, “What’s going on down at the dock? Did you see the soldiers? What…
Humble men who made their living fishing the waters of a tiny lake in the Albion Hills near Rome had been telling tales of sunken ships lurking at the bottom of the lake for centuries. Lake Nemi is only .6 square miles and has no…
So I’m sailing for tomorrow, my dreams are a’dyin’And my love is an anchor tied to you, tied with a silver chain.I have my ship, and all her flags are a-flying!She is all that I have left, and music is her name. Standards. Banners. Gonfalons.…