Archive for the ‘Dockside’ Category
Prevention of Collision At Sea—I Can’t See—Now What!?
Two weeks ago, a tragic accident in Wantagh reminded boaters that, no matter how familiar you think you are with your waters, you need to know how to navigate when visibility is compromised. There are other boats out there. You need to know what to do.
NY Saltwater License Is Here…Or Is It
NY’s Saltwater License (SWL) is set to begin on Oct. 1. It’s been met with harsh criticism by an overwhelming majority of fishermen and those in the industry, but support does exist—provided the license plan is done right.
Fall Surfcasting, Part II: The Surf Bag
By Butcher Jones With the fall run getting underway, there are some key things any surfcaster needs to do. Getting the surf bag is a…
Don’t Go Down With—Or Near—The Ship
Obviously, the most severe danger that all mariners face is drowning. We live, work and play in a marine environment—a hostile marine environment, if one isn’t careful. And, even you are careful, things happen. With fall approaching, and a lot of good fishing ahead, the waters will start to get cool.
Mastering The Inlet
Formed by the New England Hurricane of 1938, the inlets that intersect the barrier island (known to the west of the Moriches Inlet as Fire Island and to the east simply as “the barrier island”) are formidable adversaries, taking a boater or swimmer every few years to grief. This column is about getting to know that adversary better, and in that knowledge is the path to safety and seamanship.
Crying (For) The Blues, Part II
There was a day many years ago when my friend Joey Z and I decided to not go on the boat fluke fishing with my father and uncle, but rather stay at the dock and catch snappers, the voracious baby bluefish that fill our back bays every year at this time. And catch we did. We filled our buckets with more than 100 of them. When we went home, they got fried and eaten by anyone with fingers.
