Summer is the perfect
time to let your sense of adventure lead the way, and there’s no shortage of
places to explore here in Danvers. With
miles of rugged, rocky New England coastline at our doorstep, one of the best
ways to discover new sights and sounds is out on the water—which is exactly
where we’re taking you today! On this
episode of Keeping It Real: Living North of Boston, join me and Brian Mahoney
of Guaranteed Rate Mortgage as we launch our vessel from the Danversport Yacht Club and into the blue ocean beyond.
Starting from the Danvers River, we’ll make our way through Northshore
waters to the Atlantic Ocean as we find awesome beaches, coves, harbors—and
maybe a fish or two—along the way.
Since my daughters
were busy with schoolwork, I recruited fellow real estate champion Brian
Mahoney (and his boat) to join me on a scenic North Shore adventure to discover
more of what makes Danvers such an amazing place to live. Danversport Marina, our port of origin,
features 304 slips and is located just 20 minutes from the open ocean. Besides providing a place to moor their
boats, members have access to a variety of additional amenities, including a
swimming pool, bathhouses, and picnic areas.
This scenic marina is the perfect spot to begin your adventure as you
tour a section of classic, scenic New England coastline.
Gliding through deep
blue waters as you make your way from Danvers River and through Beverly Harbor,
it’s hard to believe the vast Atlantic Ocean is right at your proverbial
doorstep. Many points of interest can be
seen along the way, from Manchester Harbor and West Beach to small islands in
between. Fishermen often visit House
Island, a rocky uninhabited spot of land where you can catch anything from striped
bass to the sought after bluefin tuna. Great
Misery Island, once home to a turn-of-the-century country club and golf course,
is a popular destination for explorers or those who just want to sink their
anchors at Cocktail Cove for a good time.
Not to be missed is the gorgeous New England coastline, where four
cities can be seen simultaneously in one spot!
With so many amazing
places to explore by boat, it’s easy to see the appeal of captaining your own
watercraft. Brian keeps it real for us,
pointing out that there are some challenges involved in owning any type of
vessel. While you can have a lot of fun,
vigilance is always required to stay safe: keeping an eye on the weather, water
conditions and your passengers is essential for everyone involved. Maintenance and housing can also be costly,
but in the end, the adventures you’ll enjoy are well worth any expense.
Whether you want to
go for a short cruise or a day-long fishing trip, the Danvers Yacht Club is the
North Shore’s best spot to launch your adventure. Stay tuned to my next episode to see where I
go next, and you can be assured that I’ll always keep it real.