The boating season has kicked into high gear. Along with the Tall Ships came the warm summer weather. For a while, it seemed as if the rain was going to keep us at the dock, but that isn't a problem if your dock is at the Hingham Shipyard Marina. Hats off to Mark and Jane Hirsh and the friendly staff at the Hingham Shipyard Marinas. They have created a top notch marine community. Last week I and about 25 other boating families attended one of their "barbeque and author" nights. Author Michael Tougias was that night's speaker. His slide presentation and narration about "an incredible true tale of disaster and survival at sea" was excellent. This is what boating is all about! Camaraderie, sharing stories, and learning - all in a clubhouse next to where your boat is docked. And this wasn't a "one shot deal." This was just one of many in the marina's summer program series that are planned. Spending a night like this makes me want to become a liveaboard - sell the house and live on the boat. Do other boaters share this same dream? Seriously, living on a boat at the Hingham Shipyard Marina offers shopping, restaurants, movie theaters, and public transportation. Everything is at your fingertips. The same is true for all your boating needs. Supplies, service, travel lift, fuel dock, and moorings are right there. And if friends happen to show up, more friends than can comfortably sleep on your boat, the marina has a houseboat for rent. I am told it is like a 2 bedroom "floating hotel" with all the amenities. Boating is definitely a lifestyle and should always be a fun experience. The Hirshes and the Hingham Shipyard Marinas make it happen.
Listen to the live broadcast of "Nautical Talk Radio" with Capt Lou and crew, Sunday mornings from 11 - 12 noon (Boston time) on radio station 95.9FM WATD, Marshfield, and streaming around the world on www.959watd.com. You can also listen to a replay of the most recent show anytime during the week at www.nauticaltalk.com.
* Winner of Mass/Rhode Island Associated Press "BEST TALK SHOW"
* Recipient of Coast Guard's Joshua James Lifesaving Medal for public service
* Recipient of American Lighthouse Foundation's "LEN HADLEY AWARD"
* Winner of Boston's Achievement In Radio "BEST INTERVIEW" AWARD
* Nominated Boston's A.I.R. "BEST PRODUCED PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM"
Monday, July 13, 2009
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