Have you heard of Cedar Island Selects and Petites, Ninigret and Charleston Cups, East Beach Blondes, Matunuck and Potter Moon Oysters, Moonstone Oysters, Rome Point Oysters or Wild Goose Oysters? All are farm grown in salt water ponds along the shores of Rhode Island and gathered under one roof at the Ocean State Shellfish Co-op. “Where the Oysters Are” is the quote of the Co-op, and that is no lie. The Ocean State Shellfish Co-op is where the oysters are. Call ahead and order three, four, five or more dozen, and ask for a variety and have an oyster tasting right on board. For while all of the oysters start from the same seedlings, it is the nature of the water in which they are grown which give each variety a different flavor all their own. Watch the video of Master Shucker and co-op organizer, Graham Brawley as filmed by Jose de Guzman of the Fishmonger’s Seafood Guide. Read the rest of this entry »
Nantucket Island Whaling History; A Step Back in Time
A History of Whaling – Video
We think Nantucket is one of the nicest islands in southern New England, with a special history and feel unique to this island. If you stand on the eastern shore of Nantucket and look east, the next bit of land, if you could see it would be Europe, as Nantucket is the Atlantic gateway. In fact, the word Nantucket is a Native American word for “land far out to sea”. This made Nantucket the perfect location for whaling ships to head out into the Atlantic on the hunt for whales. At the height of the whaling industry, Nantucket was the homeport for 88 whaling ships, and the third largest populated community in Massachusetts with 10,000 residents. Read the rest of this entry »
Camden and Rockport, Maine, in the Middle of Down East
Coast of Maine
Smack in the middle of Down East Maine, are two must visit villages, of Camden and Rockport. Camden is the quintessential Maine seaside resort, and south of Camden lays the thriving arts community of Rockport. Both have dockage available or safe harbors for anchoring. Go ashore, visit and explore these two well known Maine towns, for a taste of Down East. Read the rest of this entry »
Have you ever heard of the Bras d’Or Lake? When I arrived, I was told that the Bras d’Or Lake was the warmest body of salt water north of South Carolina, and I have never forgotten. I have also never forgotten how beautiful the area is and how nice the local people are. Located in Nova Scotia, Canada, the Bras d’Or Lake is an excellent cruising location for crewed yacht charter. I loved the time I spent both cruising on the lake and touring the surrounding countryside, in this beautiful area of the world.
Newport, Rhode Island is a well known yachting location worldwide. Mention Newport, and any good sailor has either been to Newport or would like to visit. Newport has the largest deep water port on the eastern coast of the United States. In colonial times, Newport was a very busy trading port, with ships coming in from around the world. As a deep water port, the various sailing ships could come right into the docks to unload, without fear of hitting bottom. Now Newport harbor is full of pleasure yachts, both power and sailing yachts, many available for charter, during the summer New England season. Read the rest of this entry »
Crewed Yacht Charter: Islands of Southern New England, Block Island
Newport, Rhode Island hosts the largest group of private yachts available for charter in New England the summer season. Newport is also home to Northrop and Johnson Yacht Charters. And Newport is only 22 nautical miles from Block Island, which is a great stop on a crewed yacht charter itinerary.
