On a recent sailing trip that involved passing through Woods Hole, we were again reminded of the important role that tides play in our boating activities.

Greg Coppa Capt. Lou’s loyalty to friends in Wickford, R.I., and beyond, is renowned. Some time ago, his longtime and eccentric buddy, G.I. Joe, passed away. G.I. Joe – who was never called “Joe” but always “G.I. Joe” by the Captain – lived and died on an old wooden ChrisRead More

Michael Camarata’s article, “Dumbest Boating Decision Ever,” about a bridge too narrow, published in the Midwinter issue of Points East, hit very close to home for me. I have also made a dumb boating decision involving a bridge.

Years ago, we decided to try pushing our docks around instead of poling them or pulling them with ropes. For that we needed a boat.

In November 2015, the U.S. Coast Guard announced plans to install MarinerRadio Activated Sound Signal (MRASS) devices at 17 foghorns located at lighthouses across Maine. The MRASS devices will replace the existing foghorns, which are currently activated automatically by sensor according to weather conditions.

Of all the 1,100-plus lakes in New Hampshire, including Lake Winnipesaukee (which is actually more like a mini inland-sea) none is more entrancing than Lake Sunapee. It is 11 miles long. And it recently boasted the world’s largest Star-class fleet of racing sailboats.