Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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NORTHSHOREMAG.COM 42 JUNE + JULY 2021 L I V E + P L AY Being near the water is something we see a lot of around here, but it's not something we take for granted. To walk out the front door and have the privilege of knowing that ocean air just feels different is something that many North Shore residents are fortunate enough to regularly experience. It is both peaceful and joyful to be on the water! Locally, there are many options for sails, whale watches, and fishing and boating trips, ensuring that no matter how you prefer to get out on the water this summer, there's a way to do it. Sailing guidelines for the season are subject to change but as we have gotten used to things being in flux, one thing has remained constant. Boating is in and of itself a social-distancing activity, especially where private charters and privately owned boats are concerned. Whether you want to cruise the Merrimack River, head farther north toward Hampton or Portsmouth, visit Sandy Point in Ipswich or drop anchor at any one of the harbors in PHOTOGRAPHS, TOP TO BOTTOM BY SHUTTERSTOCK, BY SEND IT STUDIOS/KRYIN 78 Yankee Clipper gives Harbor Tours in Newburyport Harbor. Above, a great way to get out on the water is to take a whale watching tour on 7 Seas. Newburyport, Rockport, Gloucester, or Salem, each location is sure to provide you with a quintessential New England day at sea. If recognizable landmarks are what you're after, Gloucester is a good place to start. Full of rich history, well-known sites such as Ten Pound Island and the Ten Pound Island lighthouse can be seen from the water. Boaters are also likely to recognize Gloucester's Fisherman at the Wheel statue, which sits near the edge of the harbor. Speaking of Gloucester, the Schooner Thomas E. Lannon calls it home, and Captain Heath Ellis is ready for another busy season