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Pretty boat!

Tuesday, December 13th, 2011

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Pretty wooden boat.

Love this beautiful boat. Spotted it several times this summer on Penobscot Bay.

Pretty wooden boat.

There’s no question that it’s made of wood. Wow!

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Floating your boat in Maine.

Monday, September 20th, 2010

Powerboat, Penobscot Bay, Maine.

Powerboat, Penobscot Bay, Maine.

Lobster boat, Penobscot Bay, Maine.

Lobster boat, Penobscot Bay, Maine.

Lobster boat, Penobscot Bay, Maine.

Lobster boat, Penobscot Bay, Maine.

Lobster boat, Penobscot Bay, Maine.

Just a few of the beautiful boats floating on Penobscot Bay.

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Race around Islesboro.

Saturday, September 11th, 2010

Race Around Islesboro, Northport Yacht Club.

Blustering wind greeted the sailers entered in the annual Race Around Islesboro Saturday morning.

Race Around Islesboro, Northport Yacht Club.

And it didn’t take long the for race to begin from the Northport Yacht Club in Bayside.

Race Around Islesboro, Northport Yacht Club.

The sails filled immediately and soon they were almost out of site.

Race Around Islesboro, Northport Yacht Club.

Race Around Islesboro, Northport Yacht Club.

Race Around Islesboro, Northport Yacht Club.

Race Around Islesboro, Northport Yacht Club.

Race Around Islesboro, Northport Yacht Club.

The season’s winding down. Soon the moorings will be empty and sailors will only be dreaming about the next race.

Here’s the Northport Yacht Club’s website.

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Pirates attack Camden Harbor.

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

Pirates in Camden, Windjammer Fest, 2010

Last weekend, the raiders snuck into the harbor to the tune of a bagpipe.

Pirates in Camden, Windjammer Fest, 2010

And launched their attack on land.

Pirates in Camden, Windjammer Fest, 2010

But the Red Coats were ready.

Pirates in Camden, Windjammer Fest, 2010

And swiftly shot their cannons, while the onlookers took their own shots.

Pirates in Camden, Windjammer Fest, 2010

But the pirates had local support from various points in the harbor. (As well as support among the crowd.)

Pirates in Camden, Windjammer Fest, 2010

Casualities were few. Even those caught in the crossfire enjoyed the rest of the day.

Pirates in Camden, Windjammer Fest, 2010

The 2010 Camden Windjammer Festival website.

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It’s begun.

Monday, April 26th, 2010

First sailboat, 2010 season.

Spotted the first sailboat on the bay on Saturday, April 24.

First sailboat, 2010 season.

We’re ready.

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