A single photo really says it all…
Located at the mouth of the North River in Scituate, the Spit is one of the most idyllic destinations – not only on the South Shore, but in all of New England. In all my years of boating, I’ve never seen anything like it — anywhere. Countless square miles of pure, clean sand rises out of the ocean and presents a massive playground complete with tide pools filled with hermit crabs, spider crabs and lots of other fun creatures for the kids to hunt and capture.
Weekends are packed, and the 4th of July is like a scene out of a movie, where boaters from as far off as the North Shore pull up and drop anchor for the day. If you time it right with the tides, you can spend an entire day. But also be aware, it’s not a walk in the park. With the massive tidal swings and the ripping current of the North River, it can be tricky. Everyone seems to have a ‘story’ of that one day at the Spit when anchor lines gave way, sending boats hurtling into each other, or currents that made for one too many close calls for swimmers.
But don’t get me wrong, while you need to be careful, it’s also the most spectacular spot for a day on the water.
I agree, this place is fantastic……I do my boating on the Merrimack river in Newburyport, Ma.
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No problem, I love reading, writing and talking about boating. Keep up the good work on your blog….I have no idea how to add you to my site. I tried to figure it out, but no luck.