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Newbie -- Cape cod beaches and Boating Question
I live about an hour or so from cape cod. I recently upgraded my 1972
runabout to a 14' jet boat, small for the ocean but decent size for the lake I'm on. I'm intrigued by the thought of being able to cruise around cape cod bay a little bit and find some secluded beaches, marinas to stop at or check out the shore line. Of course we'd be interested in doing some tubing and other water sports also. I'd probably plan my day according to the weather and would only go out on calm days. I've never had my boat in the ocean before but I'll definitely get the proper equipment and training before any attempt at it but just wondering if this is doable or are there restrictions to just pulling up and hanging out on a sand bar or secluded beach? Any good websites? I'd also be interested in maybe checking out Boston harbor or similar places, what type of restrictions are there? Thanks |
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Newbie -- Cape cod beaches and Boating Question
just wondering if this is doable or are there restrictions
to just pulling up and hanging out on a sand bar or secluded beach? Any good websites? I'd also be interested in maybe checking out Boston harbor or similar places, what type of restrictions are there? A 14 foot boat is rather small for the ocean and even quite uncomfortable in the Boston Harbor "chop." All of the inner Boston harbor is a no wake zone, so you can forget about tubing. Restrictions include a security zone around te airport, the cruise ship terminal, the coast guard base, and Old Ironsides. Weather and sea conditions can change suddenly, no matter how nice of a day it was when you departed. As for Cape Cod, unless you stay in a bay (like Provincetown harbor), the water drops off from the shore very fast. I have seen many boats get "swamped" by waves while they are beached. With your lack of ocean experience, I would not be so quick to venture out into the ocean in a 14 foot boat. Surely it can be done if conditions are right, but do not plan to spend a lot of time out there! "Listen to the live broadcast of 'Nautical Talk Radio' with Captain Lou every Sunday afternoon from 4 - 5 (Eastern Standard Time) on the web at www.959watd.com or if you are in Boston or Cape Cod set your radio dial to 95.9FM. |
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Newbie -- Cape cod beaches and Boating Question
Thanks Capt Lou,
Probably wouldn't do any tubing in Boston Harbor but would be cool to sight see or check out the fireworks sometime. I'd most likely stay as close to shore as safely possible. My last boat was probably more suitable but much less reliable then my new one. I came across this website www.newenglandsharks.com that has added some additional apprehension on my part. Don't know how many undie changes I'd need if I ever saw something bigger than my boat next to me. Thanks for the tips.. "Capt Lou" wrote in message ... just wondering if this is doable or are there restrictions to just pulling up and hanging out on a sand bar or secluded beach? Any good websites? I'd also be interested in maybe checking out Boston harbor or similar places, what type of restrictions are there? A 14 foot boat is rather small for the ocean and even quite uncomfortable in the Boston Harbor "chop." All of the inner Boston harbor is a no wake zone, so you can forget about tubing. Restrictions include a security zone around te airport, the cruise ship terminal, the coast guard base, and Old Ironsides. Weather and sea conditions can change suddenly, no matter how nice of a day it was when you departed. As for Cape Cod, unless you stay in a bay (like Provincetown harbor), the water drops off from the shore very fast. I have seen many boats get "swamped" by waves while they are beached. With your lack of ocean experience, I would not be so quick to venture out into the ocean in a 14 foot boat. Surely it can be done if conditions are right, but do not plan to spend a lot of time out there! "Listen to the live broadcast of 'Nautical Talk Radio' with Captain Lou every Sunday afternoon from 4 - 5 (Eastern Standard Time) on the web at www.959watd.com or if you are in Boston or Cape Cod set your radio dial to 95.9FM. |
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Tim wrote: I live about an hour or so from cape cod. I recently upgraded my 1972 runabout to a 14' jet boat, small for the ocean but decent size for the lake I'm on. I'm intrigued by the thought of being able to cruise around cape cod bay a little bit and find some secluded beaches, marinas to stop at or check out the shore line. Of course we'd be interested in doing some tubing and other water sports also. I'd probably plan my day according to the weather and would only go out on calm days. I've never had my boat in the ocean before but I'll definitely get the proper equipment and training before any attempt at it but just wondering if this is doable or are there restrictions to just pulling up and hanging out on a sand bar or secluded beach? Any good websites? I'd also be interested in maybe checking out Boston harbor or similar places, what type of restrictions are there? Thanks Tim, I have been boating on the bay for over 25 years. Half that I owned small 14 foot runabouts. I have skiied, tubed, surfed, fished, watched fireworks, picniced, etc, etc, off them. Yes- you do have to pay attention to the conditions, since a little wind will raise a chop on the bay. It makes travel a little bouncy, even in a heavy 19' four winns "v-hull" As for regulations around water activities, there is probably a distance you must stay off the shore line for skiing, etc. Besides there are many mooring obsticals close to shore. Some towns patrol the shore making sure you have minimum gear like life preservers, fire extinguishers and the likes. They also look for intoxicated drivers! If you are out around the lower cape bay area, there are some jack-asses with beach front property that seem to think they own the beach or even the water directly in front of their erroding property. Although they can go jump in the bay, a confrontation with said jack-asses can be a damper on boating day. There is plenty of beach front on the bay to hang out on, but as for secluded beaches in our area, there isn't much. Meaning there are secluded beaches, but plenty of other boaters enjoy them!(Jeremy point, Great Isl area come to mind, but have some dangerous shallow shoals near) Remember that the weather and conditions can some times be unpredictable. Pay attention to the tides, as most bay harbors/boat ramps are only accessable a couple hours either side of high tide. I have seen boaters get stranded around secluded areas and I have missed the tides once or twice trying to get back into a harbor! We went out last weekend from Orleans on smooth water to Jeremy Pt, but it was quite choppy on the way back. I know that Welfleet Harbor has an ice cream stand, and resturaunts open for lunch/dinner. There are probably other harbors to visit like this, but I have not been to them. I would suggest checking with the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce for more on boating regulations by town. enjoy chris.... |
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Newbie -- Cape cod beaches and Boating Question
Thanks Chris, I somewhat remember something about property owners not
actually owning the beach or land so far from the waterline, is this the way it is on the cape? I'm not much for making waves so would probably stay clear of places that look off limits. The other stuff you wrote about looks just like what we were looking to do, just have some fun and see some sights without the limitation of the lake we are one but be able to do it safely. Tim "Christopher" wrote in message ... Tim wrote: I live about an hour or so from cape cod. I recently upgraded my 1972 runabout to a 14' jet boat, small for the ocean but decent size for the lake I'm on. I'm intrigued by the thought of being able to cruise around cape cod bay a little bit and find some secluded beaches, marinas to stop at or check out the shore line. Of course we'd be interested in doing some tubing and other water sports also. I'd probably plan my day according to the weather and would only go out on calm days. I've never had my boat in the ocean before but I'll definitely get the proper equipment and training before any attempt at it but just wondering if this is doable or are there restrictions to just pulling up and hanging out on a sand bar or secluded beach? Any good websites? I'd also be interested in maybe checking out Boston harbor or similar places, what type of restrictions are there? Thanks Tim, I have been boating on the bay for over 25 years. Half that I owned small 14 foot runabouts. I have skiied, tubed, surfed, fished, watched fireworks, picniced, etc, etc, off them. Yes- you do have to pay attention to the conditions, since a little wind will raise a chop on the bay. It makes travel a little bouncy, even in a heavy 19' four winns "v-hull" As for regulations around water activities, there is probably a distance you must stay off the shore line for skiing, etc. Besides there are many mooring obsticals close to shore. Some towns patrol the shore making sure you have minimum gear like life preservers, fire extinguishers and the likes. They also look for intoxicated drivers! If you are out around the lower cape bay area, there are some jack-asses with beach front property that seem to think they own the beach or even the water directly in front of their erroding property. Although they can go jump in the bay, a confrontation with said jack-asses can be a damper on boating day. There is plenty of beach front on the bay to hang out on, but as for secluded beaches in our area, there isn't much. Meaning there are secluded beaches, but plenty of other boaters enjoy them!(Jeremy point, Great Isl area come to mind, but have some dangerous shallow shoals near) Remember that the weather and conditions can some times be unpredictable. Pay attention to the tides, as most bay harbors/boat ramps are only accessable a couple hours either side of high tide. I have seen boaters get stranded around secluded areas and I have missed the tides once or twice trying to get back into a harbor! We went out last weekend from Orleans on smooth water to Jeremy Pt, but it was quite choppy on the way back. I know that Welfleet Harbor has an ice cream stand, and resturaunts open for lunch/dinner. There are probably other harbors to visit like this, but I have not been to them. I would suggest checking with the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce for more on boating regulations by town. enjoy chris.... |
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Newbie -- Cape cod beaches and Boating Question
Tim wrote: I live about an hour or so from cape cod. I recently upgraded my 1972 runabout to a 14' jet boat, small for the ocean but decent size for the lake I'm on. I'm intrigued by the thought of being able to cruise around cape cod bay a little bit and find some secluded beaches, marinas to stop at or check out the shore line. Of course we'd be interested in doing some tubing and other water sports also. I'd probably plan my day according to the weather and would only go out on calm days. I've never had my boat in the ocean before but I'll definitely get the proper equipment and training before any attempt at it but just wondering if this is doable or are there restrictions to just pulling up and hanging out on a sand bar or secluded beach? Any good websites? I'd also be interested in maybe checking out Boston harbor or similar places, what type of restrictions are there? Thanks Tim, I have been boating on the bay for over 25 years. Half that I owned small 14 foot runabouts. I have skied, tubed, surfed, fished, watched fireworks, picnicked, etc, etc, off them. Yes- you do have to pay attention to the conditions, since a little wind will raise a chop on the bay. It makes travel a little bouncy, even in a heavy 19' four winns "v-hull" As for regulations around water activities, there is probably a distance you must stay off the shore line for skiing, etc. Besides there are many mooring obstacles close to shore. Some towns patrol the shore making sure you have minimum gear like life preservers, fire extinguishers and the likes. They also look for intoxicated drivers! If you are out around the lower cape bay area, there are some jack-asses with beach front property that seem to think they own the beach or even the water directly in front of their eroding property. Although they can go jump in the bay, a confrontation with said jack-asses can be a damper on boating day. There is plenty of beach front on the bay to hang out on, but as for secluded beaches in our area, there isn't much. Meaning there are secluded beaches, but plenty of other boaters enjoy them!(Jeremy point, Great Isl. area come to mind, but have some dangerous shallow shoals near) Remember that the weather and conditions can some times be unpredictable. Pay attention to the tides, as most bay harbors/boat ramps are only accessible a couple hours either side of high tide. I have seen boaters get stranded around secluded areas and I have missed the tides once or twice trying to get back into a harbor! We went out last weekend from Orleans on smooth water to Jeremy Pt, but it was quite choppy on the way back. I know that Welfleet Harbor has an ice cream stand, and restaurants open for lunch/dinner. There are probably other harbors to visit like this, but I have not been to them. I would suggest checking with the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce for more on boating regulations by town. enjoy chris.... ps pardon spelling errors in first post if it propagates! :-) |
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