News by Vincent Pica, Commodore

News by Vincent Pica, Commodore on South Shore Press


Dec 6, 2023

We All Get Heavier As We Age – Even Our Boats! Or "Physician, Heal Thyself"; Luke 4:23 *

As we (probably) all make New Year's resolutions to go on a diet, we keep getting reminded that we are getting heavier as we get older. No matter where we turn, someone is telling us that we are getting fat and need to be thinner!

Nov 22, 2023

Rescue, Recovery and Re warm – The Maritime 3 R's

Rescue, Recovery and Re warm – The Maritime 3 R's

Nov 15, 2023

Whither The Weather, Heather?

Whither The Weather, Heather?

Nov 8, 2023

An Act of God – Just What Is That?

An Act of God – Just What Is That?

Nov 1, 2023

Calling for Help – Does the USCG Hear You**?

Calling for Help – Does the USCG Hear You**?

Oct 4, 2023

Winterizing – Now or Later, It Has To Be Done

Winterizing – Now or Later, It Has To Be Done

Sep 27, 2023

Honey, What's Wrong!? OMG! What Do I Do Now!?

Honey, What's Wrong!? OMG! What Do I Do Now!?

Aug 23, 2023

Boat Insurance – Friend or Foe? An Update

Boat Insurance – Friend or Foe? An Update

Aug 16, 2023

If You See Something, Say Something…

If You See Something, Say Something…

Aug 9, 2023

Better Than Uncle Weatherby? Just Look Up!

Better Than Uncle Weatherby? Just Look Up!

Aug 2, 2023

Lightning

Lightning

Jul 26, 2023

Weighing the Anchor – Or is it Waying?

Weighing the Anchor – Or is it Waying?

Jul 19, 2023

Hard Aground! Now What!?

Hard Aground! Now What!?

Jul 12, 2023

Hurricanes May (or May Not) Miss Us – and They Leave Deadly Rip Tides

Hurricanes May (or May Not) Miss Us – and They Leave Deadly Rip Tides

Jul 5, 2023

Hurricane Prep, Part II – The Boat

Hurricane Prep, Part II – The Boat

Jun 21, 2023

Hunkering Down – Hurricanes – First District, Southern Region (D1SR) NOAA Calls for "Near Normal" Season

Hunkering Down – Hurricanes – First District, Southern Region (D1SR) NOAA Calls for "Near Normal" Season

Jun 14, 2023

Ahoy, Skipper, Prepare to be Boarded

Ahoy, Skipper, Prepare to be Boarded

Jun 7, 2023

Bringing it Home Safely – National Safe Boating Week 2023

Bringing it Home Safely – National Safe Boating Week 2023

May 31, 2023

Before Throwing in the (Electrical) Towels, Give it a Go Part II

Before Throwing in the (Electrical) Towels, Give it a Go Part II

May 24, 2023

Before You Throw in the Towel, Give it a Go!

Before You Throw in the Towel, Give it a Go!

Daily Feed

Local

The King is Back in the South Shore Press

The legendary Long Island journalist Karl Grossman’s latest column.


Sports

Don't Expect Bregman to Pay Off

This week, one of the bigger names in the free agency cycle signed with the Chicago Cubs, and fantasy managers everywhere sighed. Usually, anyone heading to Wrigley Field is viewed as a positive, but for Alex Bregman, more information has emerged suggesting this move could spell trouble for his fantasy outlook. Bregman is a right-handed pull hitter who previously played in two of the more favorable home parks for that profile in Houston and Boston. Both parks feature short left-field dimensions that reward pulled fly balls and help inflate power numbers.


Sports

Futures Bettors Will Be Smiling

The College Football Championship is set, and it pits two of the more unlikely teams against each other. Indiana may have the largest living alumni base in the country, with more than 800,000 graduates, but few expected the Hoosiers to reach this stage. They feature zero five-star recruits and have instead relied on depth, discipline, and consistency while dominating all season long.