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Marion, MA on lovely Sippican Harbor in Buzzard's BayHome of the Marion to Bermuda Race and so much more
We had a wonderful time visiting the various shops and talking to people about the history of Marion, but delighted in the new age availability of air conditioning, without which these folks would have surely melted and we would have sweltered in the midday heat. Navigational ApproachesLatitude: 41.70 N, Longitude: 70.76 W It pays to approach Sippican Harbor by passing between Fl R "2" and FL G "3" rather than cutting inside toward Bird Island over Centerboard Shoal (this name should give you a clue - there is a 5 foot rocky area in the Shoal). Once inside, Sippican opens up into a lovely wide body of water where beautiful yachts pass before onlookers from the stately shoreside homes. Be careful when approaching the inner harbor as you near Ram Island, where the channel narrows greatly. Follow the marks carefully. The inner harbor is loaded with moorings on which lie some of the prettiest classic and modern yachts you are ever likely to see. Watch the depths carefully, because there is so much to look at you might not notice the the 5 and 6 foot shallows, which are clearly marked. The inner harbor also has private aids to navigation which are put out seasonally. It pays to observe those. Moorings and dockingMarion is also home to some of the finest yacht yards around, with Burr Brothers at the very head of the harbor offering docking, rental moorings and a full service marina, A&J Boat Corp, and Barden's Boat Yard. Burr Brothers has a great aerial shot of the harbor on their website. Read the delightful poetry exchange between a man awaiting a mooring and the response from the town of Marion, or view the list of services available in town. Things to doAlthough times when Marion is not race central can be quiet indeed, there's a lovely village to relax and enjoy. For a great little brochure about Marion, download this pdf. Here are a few suggestions for things to do:
Places to EatWe had a delightful meal at the Moonfish Restaurant when we visited Marion. It's just a short walk down tree lined streets in a lovely old building with plenty of charm. The food was cooked to perfection and they offered a very unusual and interesting wine list which we enjoyed studying and discussing with the staff. You'd never know it from their website as they are obviously catering to the business community there, but the painted sign below is indicative of the whimsical experience we had there.
Places to stayIf you want to get off the boat for a day or two or need to connect with crew, there is one B&B in Marion. Hideaway Haven is a peaceful retreat near
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