Hyannis & Osterville
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Hodges Rock. Keep to the east of the rock by about 1,500 yards, and watch to the northeast for a red-and-white bell buoy marked “HH” for—you guessed it—Hyannis Harbor. North of that, you’ll find the breakwater at the mouth of by John Galluzzo the harbor. If you’re coming from the east, stay e can easily make the connection when well clear of Point Gammon and its somebody says, “Wow, we’re walking in the abandoned lighthouse, knowing that the approach can be exceedingly rocky. footsteps of someone famous!” it In fact, you’ll want to stay well south But takes a real boater to truly understand what of Gazelle Rock, and even south of it means to cruise the same waters on which Hallett’s Rock to the south of that, which is, unfortunately, unmarked. John F. Kennedy learned to sail. Refer to your NOAA number 13237 chart for safety. Find that same “HH” You’ll find that the Kennedy legend is cherished here, buoy and the breakwater. visible in museums dedicated to him, an outdoor memorial Hyannis Harbor divides its bountiful waterfront beauty and reflecting pool, and more. This year, the story is with Lewis Bay, which makes up the northeast corner. It’s in particularly pertinent: This November will mark the 50th the northwestern corner of the bay, though, that you’ll have anniversary of his passing. your best chance of finding a place to tie up and step ashore. Hyannis offers much more. It’s the Main Street of Cape Hyannis is, in reality, one of seven villages that make Cod, the link between the Canal and the National Seashore, up the Town of Barnstable. Each has its charm, from the the jumping-off point to Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, Trayser Museum of Coast Guard History near Barnstable both by air and sea. It’s got a growing maritime museum, Harbor to ice cream at the local favorite hotspot in each and and it’s got malls and chain stores, if that’s what you’ve got in every community. Hyannis is the gateway to southeastern mind when you hit the dock. Massachusetts, from Plymouth to Provincetown, from the Speaking of which, let’s get you there. Mayflower II to the Pilgrim Monument. To find Hyannis Harbor from the west, split Horseshoe If it’s the Cape you crave, start here. Shoal buoys #7 and #8 and watch for the red #2 buoy over
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CAPTAIN’S SEASIDE GUIDE 2013
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