As we all know, the summer officially begins on the 4th of July Weekend. That is unless you’re on a boat on Buzzards Bay! How many 4th of July boat plans were […]
Happy Buzzards Bay 4th of July!
The Northwest Buzzards Bay Secret Dock and Dine – Onset
Last week I talked about the best bargain Dock and Dine is Buzzards Bay – Wareham. Right around the corner is one of the best kept secret Dock and Dine’s – Onset. […]
Tenacity (2015 Back Cove Downeast 37)
In the immortal words of Roy Scheider in Jaws – “I think we’re gonna need a bigger boat”… By 2014, Mean Kitty was getting a little long in the tooth. She was […]
My Secret Gunkhole – Kittanset Cove
Tuesday was a funny day… I woke up to the third day of pea soup fog with the Point Connett moorings drifting in and out of the 1/4 mile visibility. Our dear […]
Jim Barrett Cabinet Maker
A few weeks ago Mrs, Horne commented that Vigilant is kind of like a Tiny House. I think she’s right. Even though she’s 46′ long, 14′ wide and weighs just under 15 […]
Live Music from The Sail Loft Padanaram
Sunday was Fathers Day. Our big plans to visit Newport with Mrs. Horne’s sister Paula and our dog Daisy got tanked by fog and generally lousy weather. The weekend was salvaged by […]
Wareham – Buzzards Bay’s Bargain Dock and Dine Destination
Our two Back Coves – Tenacity (37) and Vigilant (41) have spoiled us when it comes to selecting a destination. Both can plow through 4-5 foot chop and Vigilant has a hard […]
A Secret Everyone Should Know – The Old Canal
There are a number of great destinations that require a trip up the Cape Cod Canal; Onset, Sandwich, Plymouth, Barnstable, and Provincetown. In fact, I find the canal itself to be a […]
Meg’s Aussie Milk Bar – Newport
As I’ve mentioned a few times, Newport had become my favorite “One Night Cruise” destination from Buzzards Bay. It’s a comfortable 2+ hour cruise and since the majority of the travel occurs […]
The Mean Kitty Hyrdrasports 3300CC – Twin 300 HP ETECs
We moved into our new house in Mattapoisett in June of 2007. We were enjoying the post 9/11 stock market boom and as I said, the Whaler was becoming highly unreliable. I […]
The Inn on Shipyard Park Mattapoisett (508-758-4922)
The Inn at Shipyard Park 13 Water Street Mattapoisett, MA 508 758 4922 There is something very special about dining at the Ole Inn. Not only do I remember going there for […]
Turks Sushi and Seafood – Mattapoisett
Click her for my April 2018 UPDATE Having grown up in Mattapoisett, I admit that I never think of it as a Dock and Dine venue, but it’s actually quite good, especially […]
Does Anyone Know Where The Love Of God Goes When the Waves Turn The Minutes to Hours?
The 26′ Boston Whaler Outrage Twin 200 HP Mercury Optimax (My First Boat) Susan, Kitten, and me at Kingman Marine. 2000 was a very good year for the Horne Family. We were […]
An Interesting Weather Weekend and A Black Dog Tavern Review…
We just concluded a highly enjoyable weekend hosting three of our favorite couples. It was an interesting weekend from the boating perspective. Each day looked like a “Perfect 10” around 9:00 AM […]
The “Island Home” leaving Vineyard Haven
Great day today with Gail and Rudy. Back to The Black Dog Tavern for an outstanding meal (Seaside Eatery Review to follow…)
Entering Edgartown
One of my favorite sights, entering Edgartown, passing the lighthouse, and seeing The Seafood Shanty in the distance!
The Midtown Oyster Bar – Newport
After a half a dozen cruises to Newport, I have developed a short list of four great restaurants and may never try another! The Fluke (our first) The Mooring (best location) Meg’s […]
(The Dawn of) Aquarius – Clyde’s Pearson 35
In 1982, my father Clyde retired and bought his last boat and this time he really got it right. It was a 10 year old Pearson 35. If you know anything about […]
The Newport Yachting Center (401-846-1600 Ch. 9)
As overnight cruising venues go, this spot is clearly my #1 favorite. Since staying her for the first time last June, we’ve returned 3 other times. I’d also say it’s our preferred […]
My Buzzards Bay 