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Bad Luck Banana’s
Ever wondered why captain’s and fishermen are terrified of bananas being onboard? I’m not superstitious….. but as a sailor, I’m a little “sticious” and despite understanding the reasons why this superstition came about, there are still things out there we can’t fully explain and thus gives reason for most of us only “slightly-sticious” to still err on the side of caution. I urge you to read on, listen to the history behind this superstition of bringing banana’s onboard and make the decision for yourself.

Peachy Sky at Marker 5
Watch your depth, the tide is low. The sun is dropping, ushering the light away and giving the water an uninviting darkness, but the seas are calm, breeze so fresh and colors are vivid. Traveling on through Dorchester Bay the sky is bright with a hazy peach colour as the last minutes of sunset pass by giving way to vibrant pre-darkness blue tones. In the early days, sailing into Boston Harbor would have looked much different….

4th of July at the Graves
How to party like a pirate at a lighthouse. Fourth of July celebration at Graves Lightstation, Boston. Friends, fresh seafood, firing cannons and Independence Day festivities.