I have really enjoyed the times we've anchored on one side of a shelter island and then walked across to the Atlantic beach on the other side. This morning the water was calm and it was low tide so there was plenty of beach for the dogs to play on and for me to meander along. There are no hotels on this beach and no rules prohibiting dogs. Now they are all tired out and resting on the boat. I've got to do a huge load of dishes and then we may tour the Carnegie mansion ruins before heading off to Florida.