My View of Life on the Dock
Some young surfers, including my Finn, were warming up before a surfing lesson with TM Sports Training the other day.
“Sports Training for kids + adults; surfing, hockey, mountain biking, soccer, lacrosse, hiking, tennis, skiing… and adventure.”
I was so impressed watching this boy work upon pulling into the dock on what I imagine is his family’s fishing vessel. Salty kid.
Gloucester Little League would like to remind you that Boudreau Field (front of Stage Fort Park along the end of the boulevard), Rogers, and Wilson Field (two fields at the entrance to O’Malley Middle School) are currently off limits to the public as they are being repaired and maintained for the upcoming Massachusetts State Championship. They ask that between now and the end of July that you kindly keep your children and dogs off the fields. They thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Remember to come on down and enjoy the tournament as well!
In the category, Only in Gloucester….. here is a schooner crossing the street…and, on the crosswalk, of course.
It occurred to me when standing on the boulevard yesterday that there are so many things that scream “Gloucester” in this photo. What can you see? I see the bridge up, the boulevard, the flags, the Paint Factory (barely), a yacht docked at Ocean Alliance, a schooner, lots of fog, the harbor, Ten Pound Island, the Beauport Hotel, a dog going for a walk with its owner, Pavilion Beach…
Don’t forget that Tonight is your chance to enjoy a Splash of Culture from 4:00-8:00 on Rocky Neck. The CATA trolley and the Cape Ann Harbor Tours water shuttle are both offering complimentary rides to and from destinations for your further ease and enjoyment. Also, don’t forget that the awesome Cape Ann Makers Market will be held at Ocean Alliance (the Paint Factory Building) so you can also purchase a wide variety of amazing locally maid goods! What a way to spend the night. Read more about both events below.
“Experience firsthand, the artistic, creative spirit of Gloucester this summer with Culture Splash! From 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday evenings throughout July and August, Rocky Neck Cultural District and Harbortown Cultural District are co-hosting a myriad collection of art demonstrations, live musical performances, and imaginative exhibitions for all to experience and enjoy.
Cape Ann Transportation Authority (CATA) is offering free trolley rides from one cultural district to the other, featuring a hop-on, hop-off loop route. As well, Cape Ann Harbor Tours is providing a complimentary water shuttle to get you from one district to the other — You select your “by land or sea” excursion!
DiscoverGloucester.com features a direct link to the Culture Splash landing page and Google Map to assist you in “making a Splash” with us this summer. We invite you to check out the list of participants, shows and activities, and join us!
Culture Splash is brought to you by Rocky Neck Cultural District and Downtown Cultural District, and the support of the state’s grant supporting this multi-week event.”
Finn had a great time at his first surf lesson with TM Sports and Tadhg Morgan yesterday. He can’t wait for his next session.
TM Sports does really fun Sports Training for kids + adults; surfing, hockey, mountain biking, soccer, lacrosse, hiking, tennis, skiing… and adventure. m.signupgenius.com
Check out their instagram here and see what adventure suits you….or your kids.
https://www.instagram.com/tm_sports_training/
The Massachusetts State Little League Tournament is less than 3 weeks away. Please consider having your business included in the preferred listing of Things to Do while visiting Gloucester! This guide to activities and restaurants will be sent to all incoming families of the players/teams who will be competing during the tournament weekend. Four teams from around the state of Massachusetts will be visiting our city that weekend…and with them come lots of friends and family members who will be looking for meals and activities during their stay!
A huge thank you to all of the businesses that have already chosen to support Gloucester Little League!
How great is this. Gloucester just keeps getting better and better.
The old adage goes “a bad day fishing is better than a good day at work” but our new Gloucester Police Departments’ Kops n Kids fishing program is our work and there are no bad days. That is because our work is so much more than just fishing.
We use fishing as a tool to connect police officers and our youth in Gloucester. Officers work side by side with kids, helping them bait, cast, hook and release fish all while bonding and learning that they are not so different from each other after all. We will also teach kids about fishing conservation and boating safety. Our fishing experience will create opportunities to instill patience, ingenuity, preparation and humility. Fishing is an activity most anyone can do and afford. We will provide all fishing equipment and life jackets. We will be using our police boat, life jackets must be worn, waivers must be signed. One parent per child may attend. We will be fishing from the inner harbor to Ten Pound Island only. Children will also haul one lobster trap and officers will teach the children how the lobster trap works. Everyone is welcome to sign up, but preference will be given to children who have never experienced fishing or boating before. You can sign up by visiting (in person) at the Community Impact Unit inside Browns Mall.
Gloucester residents only, three children per fishing trip. Trips will last two hours. Weather permitting first trip Monday July 19th two groups;10am and 12pm noon, pick up and drop off from the Harbormaster’s Office. Mass Division of Marine fisheries will be supplying junior fishing log books and educational materials.Deadline to sign up for our maiden voyage is this Thursday July 15th by noon, we will randomly choose three children for each trip Friday July 16th at noon via random wheel on Facebook live. More trips to follow.
Feel free to call 978-325-5471 or email Lieutenant Jeremiah Nicastro jnicastro@gloucester-ma.gov
Also visit the Kops-n-Kids Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/Kops-n-Kids-180479725833208
This giant seagull photobombed my harbor photo today. I have a tendency to take photos every day…no matter where I’ve been. So, I’m trying to get in the habit of deleted any unwanted photos each night. This giant seagull surprised me tonight. I thought I was just taking a photo of the inner harbor from Capt. Joe & Sons…. I didn’t even see the seagull
I’m still loving the ease of making a half dozen mason jars on overnight oats on Sunday evenings and having them midmorning at work. Super easy…..super yummy….and really filling. Some of you shared great recipes before. I’d love to hear more. My go to is oats, chia seeds, and almond milk overnight…..with shredded coconut, pumpkin seeds, and fresh fruit added on top in the morning…and a little bit of honey drizzled on top.
The harbor and night sky were extra pretty as Monday night’s fireworks approached.
I got a kick out of watching these members of Coast Guard Station Gloucester playing volleyball on the 4th of July. It was nice to see them having a good time and having some much deserved downtime with each other.
Want to be included in a Game Day Program including local business advertising and a things to do list as Gloucester hosts the State Championship? We are always happy when people share stories with us so that we can share them with you. Kristin Michel let us know that these boys have been out and about working hard to solicit donations from local businesses who may want to be included in an awesome Game Day Program of things to do in our City as we are honored to host the Little League State Championship. Thanks to the businesses who have participated…..and it is not too late for others!
“These handsome fellas and their teammates are visiting local businesses to get support for the Gloucester Little League. They are hosting a big deal tourney at the end of July. The State Championships will be held at Boudreau field and 4 teams from across the state will be playing here for 4 days and visiting our amazing island. The kids are soliciting businesses to be included in the program as well as the team packet which will include participating restaurants and activities.”
You absolutely cannot beat the beachfront location of the Cape Ann Motor Inn at the end of Long Beach. Each room directly faces the ocean and the long expanse of beach….as well as Thacher Island and its twin lights. Hotel guests are treated to their private section of beach and the convenience of being able to run back into your room (several with efficiency kitchens) makes for a perfect day! We just treated ourselves to a two-night stay-cation along with several other friends and their families. It was a wonderful way to kick off summer together! Check out Cape Ann Motor Inn here.
While Finn fished happily by the cruise ship dock in Mallory Square I ran to the Salt Life store and then over to the Hogs Breath Saloon where I can’t believe I was able to find the GMG sticker that was placed there by Joey and the gang a few months ago.
Finn and I spied a GMG sticker while at B.O.’s Fish Wagon in Key West. Our trip involves way more fishing and far less bar/restaurant hopping….but we wanted to be sure to find at least one of the “stickas” while on the island.
I love the boulevard for so many reasons and we should all be super appreciative to those who take such good care of it. One of its treasures are the bocce ball courts! Sunday was both Father’s Day and Finn’s birthday. After breakfast at the Mile Marker we played a few games of bocce and then went out for ice cream.
The new deck at Lobsta Land just opened and it’s pretty awesome. We stopped by yesterday afternoon and had some awesome fish tacos on the new deck at a super comfortable table…with a phenomenal view and some live music playing as well. It will definitely be a great spot for the summer!
It was a beautiful evening on the harbor last night and we saw three different families of ducklings swimming along. Good luck, buddies.
