June 29-July 3 Boston Massachusetts

At 5:30 AM, we were awakened by a tremendous storm with rolling thunder and flashing lightening.  This continued for more than twenty minutes before it abated to mere rain.  Knowing we would be cruising later, we were comforted the storm had come early and were hopeful it would subside before we planned to leave.  As we pulled away from the gas dock at 9:15 AM, the wind was mild and the sky was clearing.  We look forward to returning to Sandwich Marina in August on our way “down south.”

Except for one brief period when we encountered heavy fog, our journey was uneventful with little rain and pleasantly rolling seas.  Once again, the apprehension spawned by frightening weather reports had been unnecessary.  We reached Boston Harbor in  sunshine and blue skies.

Boston Waterboat Marina is a jewel in the marina world.  Located on the harbor and benefitting from  significant improvements in the area resulting from completion of “The Big Dig,” which buried an ugly freeway beneath a long expanse of green space, the marina offers accessibility to historical sites, shops, restaurants, and transportation.  It is expensive but it is worth it! We were fortunate to arrive before the July 4^th crowd and were assigned the most desirable docking position in the marina.  We had an unobstructed view of the harbor from the bow and a similar view of the city from the stern.  A great place for people and boat watching!