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The Boating Magazine for Coastal New England Volume 14 Number 3 June 2011

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The quiet corner The moniker is usually hung on the northeast corner of the state of Connecticut, way inland, but it could just as easily apply to the southeast, from Noank to Watch Hill, R.I.

A dinghy for life, Letters.

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The best coast I submit that the Maine coast is unparalleled in what it offers to sailors and powerboaters: natural beauty, access, anchorages, services, widlife and, of course, the wonderful people you meet along the way.

By Phillips Sargent

UNH Sailing Center rebuilds, News.

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Transatlantic Race, Racing Pages.

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The Sakonett 23, Yardwork.

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Time-traveler Along the historic coast of Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine, our J/37 performance cruiser became a 17th-century shallop on a dangerous voyage up the sparsely populated shore.

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David Roper

Behind her Mona Lisa Smile, Part II Would the college co-ed come through?

Marilyn Hanft

Wind, weather and the Andria Doria Five conditions complicate our lives.

W.R. Cheney

Goslin The launch towed us in, then disappeared.

D E PA R T M E N T S Letters..........................................7 The kindness of a sailor to a boy; Frenchboro fire, not Menemsha; Martel story reeked of the sea.

Mystery Harbor...........................10 This one is a family affair; New Mystery Harbor on page 59.

News..........................................22 UNH Sailing Center recovering from fire Dodge Morgan’s Eagle needs a new home; Connecticut boaters face higher taxes.

The Racing Pages ........................60 The Clagett set for Aug. 20-23; Transatlantic Race late June, early July; Buzzards Bay Regatta Aug. 5-7.

Fetching along ............................68 Time passed slowly; they lived quietly.

Media.........................................74 “A Cruising Guide to Nova Scotia” by Peter Loveridge.

Fishing reports............................77 North: A few schoolies caught; South: Scup sea bass, stripers.

Tides ..........................................80 Calendar.....................................82 Crew match.................................90

Yardwork ...................................64 Marshall adds Sakonnet 23 to line; Callinectes 22 runabout a ‘buildin’; Burial at sea for Armchair Sailor?

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The Boating Magazine for Coastal New England Volume 14, Number 3 Publisher Joseph Burke Editor Nim Marsh Marketing director Bernard Wideman Ad representatives Lynn Emerson Whitney Gerry Thompson, David Stewart Ad design Holly St. Onge Art Director Custom Communications/John Gold Contributors David Roper, David Buckman, Randy Randall, Roger Long, Mike Martel Delivery team Christopher Morse, Victoria Boucher, Michael Hopgood, Jeff Redston Points East, a magazine by and for boaters on the coast of New England, is owned by Points East Publishing, Inc, with offices in Portsmouth, N.H. The magazine is published nine times annually. It is available free for the taking. More than 25,000 copies of each issue are distributed through more than 700 outlets from Greenwich, Conn., to Eastport, Maine. The magazine is available at marinas, yacht clubs, chandleries, boatyards, bookstores and maritime museums. If you have difficulty locating a distribution site, call the office for the name of the distributor closest to you. The magazine is also available by subscription, $26 for nine issues by first-class mail. Single issues and back issues (when available) cost $5, which includes first-class postage.

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Biographical notes - unplugged “Unplugged: Minimal amplifiports Sheffield Wednesday FC.” cation (instrument amps only).”

“Paul Constantine is a hasWe’ve had some pretty lively been,” reads the appendage to bio notes in the magazine over that author’s new resource, the years — you know, those lit“Practical Dinghy Cruising.” tle biographies and autobiogra“Originally from West Riding of phies tacked onto the ends of Yorkshire, he has been a teacher stories to give readers a window and has been a magazine editor. into authors’ lives.

He has been a sailing instructor Constant Waterman, a.k.a. . . . Usually, he has been sailing Matthew Goldman (author of from Woodbridge. . . .”

“Journals of Constant WaterThen there’s the candid life man” and “Landmarks You Must story of author E. E. Middleton Visit in Southeast Connection the back cover of “The Cruise cut”), had a good one a few years of the Kate,” published in 1870: back. He placed the following at “Empson Edward Middleton the end of a Last Word entitled was an eccentric. Born in 1838, “Real Men Don’t Leave the the son of the Advocate-General Helm:” “The author will generof Jamaica, he spent six years ously donate his payment for in the army in India before setthis essay to a charity known as ting out to translate Virgil’s Points East file photo The Constant Waterman Sail“Aeneid” afresh. Needing to esing Withdrawal Foundation. The “bio note” for R.T. McMullen in this volume cape from literary work, he deThe solitary member of this told us that he died alone in 1891, in the middle cided to become the first person popular foundation requires of the English Channel, sitting in the cockpit of to sail round England singlefunding to dash to the boatyard the 27-foot yawl-rigged lugger Perseus, “his face handed. Thereafter he became these blustery weekends to con- towards the sun.” increasingly cranky, dying in sole his boat.” Nice try, C.W. 1916.”

But with all due respect for Matthew’s creativity and The bio on the back cover of R.T. McMullen’s 1869 sense of humor, all of our bio notes pale in comparison “Down Channel” reads matter-of-factly: “Richard Turwith some we’ve encountered in some British books rell McMullen was born about 1830 and became a this past year. Take the one for E.F. Knight in his 1901 member of the Stock Exchange in 1863. He was a “Small Craft Sailing.” “In consequence of the severe forceful and energetic character who wrote pamphlets wound received by Mr. Knight at the Battle of Bel- on a great variety of subjects: He was a Conservative, mont, necessitating the amputation of his right arm, a devout Protestant and a firm believer in individual and his subsequent order to accompany the Duke and responsibility. He died appropriately, in mid-channel, Duchess of Cornwall and York on their Colonial voyage sitting in the cockpit of Perseus, his face towards the as correspondent to the “Morning Post,” the author sky.” was unfortunately greatly hindered in giving the final One never knows how Fetching Along columnist touches to this book . . . .” Knight continued voyaging, David Buckman is going to sign off his delicious truly singlehanded, for many more years, designing a monthly serving of prose. This month (see page 68), he boat and a rig conducive to shorthanded sailing. writes: “A starving writer, who has studiously avoided In the 2004 volume, “The Lo-Tech Navigator,” the a real job, David Buckman offers his limited-edition cover copy reads, “Tony Crowley was born in Rich- book, “Bucking the Tide,” for a mere $19 at www.eastmond, Yorkshire, in 1940. As a boy, living by the Suez workspublications.com.” This is an excellent offer, we Canal, he learnt to sail using a converted wartime sea- have to say, for “Bucking the Tide” contains all-new plane float. The Duke of York’s Royal Military School material of the sensitive and poignant nature of his convinced him that the sea was a more suitable career, columns, and the chapters will tell you more, and sevand he worked for several years as deck officer in mer- eral layers deeper, about our coast and its history and chant ships of various countries. He sails for pleasure people than you’ll ever read in a cruising guide. on a battered Westerly 22, plays the banjo, and supAh, the power of the bio note — unplugged!

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Letters was instructed to write the kind man a thank-you letter (those were the days!).

The remarkable thing was the address: It was in Greenport, Long Island. Long journey for a little boat in a hurricane. The fact that she had arrived with less than six inches of water in her was nothing short of a miracle and spoke volumes as to her seaworthiness. I can attest to that aspect, as I have often transported as many as five adults aboard her. She has trailed hundreds, possibly thousands, of miles behind my Evelyn-designed Pointin’ 29, Pamela, and after I completed an exhaustive refit, she is ready for more. I have festooned hundreds of hours of loving labor upon her, and am now a little reluctant to leave her unguarded.

She was built in 1945, the same year I was launched.

Fred Douglass Cataumet Mass./Five Islands, Maine This unexpected gift of the winds and a kindly sailor has trailed thousands of miles behind Fred’s Pointin' 29 Pamela.

At right, the dinghy when found; above, after an extensive refit.

The kindness of a sailor to a boy Re dinghies (“Ink a Dink a . . . er . . . Dink?”, October/November 2010), when I was but a lad of nine, Hurricane Carol deposited a fat little nine-foot dinghy in the eel grass in front of my house in Cataumet, Mass. I was ecstatic, but my Dad told me we had to find its “real owner.”

Assuming that the beamy little windfall had come up Buzzards Bay, he advertised in the local papers for two weeks. He had promised me that it would be mine if nobody responded during that period. He had scrupulously cited the builder and date, off a brass plaque we found, oddly, under the stern seat. Nobody called. Finally, just when I thought I was going to have my first boat, he pulled the ultimate treachery. He called the builder and actually got the name of the owner.

I went into transports of justifiable rage, knowing that they would soon be taking her away. Incredibly, when my father discussed the logistics of returning her, and the owner learned of my heart’s yearning for his wandering boat, he said, “Why don’t you give it to the lad, with my blessings.” I nearly did a back flip. I www.pointseast.com

Photo courtesy John Stone

This is the correct photo of the house fire near the center of town on Long Island, just off Swans Island, in the island community of Frenchboro, Maine. Fortunately, the wind was light and the fire was contained.

That’s Menemsha, not Frenchboro Ironically, I was sitting at Stonington (Conn.) Point this afternoon reading the latest issue of Points East.

I was wearing the free hat you sent me last year for correctly identifying Stonington as the Mystery Harbor. I read with interest the article on page 24 by John Stone about the Frenchboro Island fire in January. The aerial image with the article was labeled “Photo courtesy John Stone.” The caption reads: “This house, owned by the Forsgren family that summers in Frenchboro, was totally destroyed due to a lack of manpower and equipment.”

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The image displayed is not the Forsgren house but is a photo of the U.S. Coast Guard boathouse at Menemsha on Martha’s Vineyard from 12 July 2010. The label on the image leaves the impression that John Stone was the photographer when he was not.

The original image was from a series of images I took during the fire at the Menemsha boathouse. I have no problem with Points East using the image but journalistic integrity, common courtesy and personal respect would at a minimum get the caption right and credit the actual photographer, and in this case the superb work by the aircraft pilot, Phil Cox. At any rate, the article was very informative, and I continue to enjoy Points East.

Chuck Stevens Mystic Conn.

Editor’s note: John Stone is innocent. The fault lies wholly in the lap of the editor, who regrets the error.

Above is the photo that should have run with the story.

Getch’s Lund Torngat is an S-18 In the April issue of Points East, you have that great proposal by Dave Getchell Sr. along with a photo of the Lund he is presently using. I am curious as to which model it is, whether he is still into the SSV 18 or a different one. Thanks for the info. I continue to really enjoy Points East.

Jim Keene Seal Cove, Mt. Desert Island, Maine Editor’s note: In an article Dave wrote for the May 2010 issue (“Ode to the Tin Boat”), the Lund is referred to as an S-18. Dave and a pal towed this boat to Labrador and cruised along that coast with it in the ‘80s. He and another friend also ran the boat from Penobscot Bay to the Hudson River to attend an environmental meeting. You can access “Ode to the Tin Boat” by going to www.pointseast.com, and clicking “2010” in the back issues area near the bottom of the home page.

Martel piece put Vin in the cockpit I read “Passage to Paradise” by Michael L. Martel in the April issue, and it reminded me of some of my passages years ago. It was so well described and familiar to me that I could smell the ocean spray and even noticed that my Topsiders and eyeglasses were wet when I finished. Memories like that are like antique toys we take out of storage and play with. Not all are happy, but all are jewels of our past. I really enjoyed “Passage” and hope to find more like it. Thanks.

Vin Dugas Portsmouth, R.I.

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A tough spring at the marina Around this time of year, I often become poetic about our little marina business. Usually the ducks are back, old customers are dropping by, and there’s the smell of diesel in the air and mud on our boots. It’s a time of joy and anticipation, but not this April.

I mean really: We’ve had sun, rain, wind and hail all in the same day. That was April 21. On the 22nd, we caught a break when the sun shone for a few hours.

Then, on Saturday, we worked in freezing rain and wind again. No gloves could repel the cold river water.

Our hands were so cold we kept dropping tools. For sheer misery, it was hard to beat.

The Saco River has been filled to its banks with snowmelt from New Hampshire, and the current has been flowing so hard we’ve not seen low tide. While rolling stain on the docks, the wind blowing across the parking lot must have clocked 40 knots. A tornado of dried leaves inundated our fresh paint. The raging

wind drove us off the river.

We gave up launching docks when whitecaps slopped over the bow of the skiff. On top of all this misery, it’s been unseasonably cold. We all look like Michelin Men as we totter about wearing three and four layers of clothes, our orange foul-weather gear, and all topped off with a life jacket. Like little kids dressed up for winter, we can’t hardly move our arms, let alone swing a hammer or pull on a wrench.

So there’ll be no poetry this month. We’ve got docks in the water, but it’s been a struggle. Certainly, this is a spring to remember or forget, depending on your outlook. But you’ve got to love this business, because, if we didn’t, the cold rain and wicked wind and frigid water and cold feet would just make us cry in our beer.

We can hardly wait for the merry month of May. Randy Randall Marston’s Marina Saco, Maine

MYSTERY HARBOR/an d th e winner is....

All at May Mystery Harbor are part of a close family The Mystery Harbor is Apponaug Harbor in Warwick, R.I. We keep our boat at Ponaug Marina, which is run by a wonderful family.

There is a restaurant across the street called The Crow’s Nest, which is also familyowned, and it has wonderful food. Available nearby is a bait shop, Ray's Bait and Tackle; pump-out; and fuel pumps.

There are many species of coastal birds there, including egrets and herons. While there are no moorings for visiting boats, there are a few dock slips for transients. As far as local characters go, everyone here is a character in his own way. At Ponaug Marina, everyone who docks there is part of a close family. Fun for all ages!

Donald McGill Coventry, R.I.

The name fits nicely with your hint I have no story for your June Mystery Harbor, Apponaug Harbor, other than that its name fits nicely with your hint, “Application + Exclamation of Surprise + Half of Xmas Drink.” I figured it out, and my competitive instincts took it from there.

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and the Sakonnet River frequently, and rarely head over to the West Passage, where your Mystery Harbor is. The only overnights we’ve done over that way have been Point Judith and Dutch Harbor at Jamestown.

Keep up the good work. I really enjoy your magazine.

Bob McDonald Address to come

Folks there were really helpful I think I have identified the Mystery Harbor, and I’m going to say it is Apponaug, R.I. I can’t claim to know the harbor well, but a few years ago while sailing Narragansett Bay, we put into the marina there as we were experiencing a cranky old diesel in our Tartan 34. The folks there couldn’t have been nicer. When I returned to work, I mentioned this to a colleague who exclaimed that she had grown up there just down the street from the marina. Small world! Love your magazine, and kudos for the wonderful tributes to Dodge Morgan, a sailor’s sailor. Keep up the good work.

George Gillis s/v Highlander Cataumet, Mass. editor@pointseast.com

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Perspectives Behind her Mona Lisa smile: Part II In Part I, which appeared in the May issue, we left 17-year-old David and an older woman — a 21-year-old college student — aboard his $2,500 cruising sloop in an isolated cove with a flat sandy beach. It was a good, safe anchorage, and they had it all to themselves. The sun was setting, the air cooling, and it was time for him to make his next move. f I were in Tahiti, like my world-roaming sailing hero Peter Tangvald, there wouldn’t be this problem. Tangvald, I thought, probably had some girl on the beach with him right now. He would have moved faster, saying just the right lines, then had her over the side, swimming ashore. He wouldn’t have to deal with New England weather.

Hell, I thought, the only thing one has to deal with in Paradise is eating too much breadfruit.

She was staring at the stars again. I thought some more about Tangvald, how he’d given up his steady job ashore and kissed it all off and headed where the wind would take him. I thought of his courage, his confidence with women, and of all the places he been.

“Look, I’m sorry too,” she said suddenly. “Tell me more about your world and your dreams.”

“My dream is to follow in the footsteps, or I should say ‘wakes,’ of some of my heroes.”

“What heroes?”

“Guys like Tangvald, Slocum, Moitessier.”

“Who are these people?”

I told her about Joshua Slocum being the first person to sail alone around the world. I told her how independent and resourceful he was, having rebuilt an abandoned oyster sloop by himself in his later years, sailing it through the oceans alone, and even solving his problem of cannibalism in the Pacific.

“How did he do that?”

“He sprinkled tacks on his decks at night; when the cannibals slipped aboard and climbed over the rail, they were sent screaming over the side into the water, their bare feet filled with the sharp tacks.”

She seemed really interested now. “And Moitessier?”

“He just couldn’t get enough of the sea. He signed up for an around-the-world sailboat race with a big cash prize. For seven months, he battled storms, doldrums,

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gear failures, and knockdowns as well as fatigue and loneliness. Then, nearing the finish with victory at hand, he suddenly pulled out of the race and sailed on, relaying word that the prize money meant nothing to him anymore. He’d found something more important at sea.”

“So he stayed at sea?

“For another three months. Ended up in Tahiti.”

“So that’s what you want to do? That’s your dream. To sail around and around at sea?”

“I’d be free as a bird, able to make choices in my own world.”

She thought for a minute, and I watched her. I felt the wind shifting; a light breeze began to drift onto us from the mainland. “Yes, I agree, but you don’t have to be out there, on a sailboat, to make choices. I mean, there can’t be many choices out there, right?”

“I don’t see what you mean.”

“Well, it seems almost like it would be just instinctual out there…survival, day by day. Seems like we’ve evolved past that in our society. Seems as if we all know we’ll survive, from one day to the next anyway, and because of this our existence has taken on another meaning, another raison d’être, so to speak. And going back out there, around and around, would be like reverting back to that primary level, don’t you think?”

I didn’t have the faintest idea what she was talking about, though I rose immediately to my heroes’ defense. “These guys are out there living their dream, doing what millions of people dream about: quitting the rat race, breathing the clean air, creating their own world.” I smiled at her, and looked at my beer. “Grabbing for gusto, as the beer people say.”

She was quiet. I thought maybe she was put off again.

“It seems you have to define ‘gusto’,” she said, finally.

“And I think that is kind of like defining art. Very hard to do. There are so few of these people, these heroes of yours, David, that….”

“There are always too few heroes,” I interjected.

“Look at all the dreamers behind them, the people who wish they could go.”

“Then why don’t they?”

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“Lots of reasons: family, job security, debts.”

She was thinking again, and I became more and more uneasy. I didn’t want to get into an argument. I didn’t want to discuss this. I wanted that swim, or at least what came after that swim.

She continued: “I guess it seems you’ve got to do a lot of defining, so as to at least understand the basics, the basic drive. We should define such words as ‘gusto’ and ‘hero’ and ‘dream’. What are they in today’s world?”

I reached into the cooler and opened a beer. Basic drive, I thought. I’ll define basic drive for you.

“Don’t you think so?” she asked again.

“Yeah, I guess you’re right,” I said, rubbing the peach fuzz on my chin thoughtfully. I had no idea where she was going with this.

“Let’s define ‘dream’,” she said.

I took a pull on my beer. Let’s go swimming. Naked.

I thought.

She scratched her forehead. “Are you saying your heroes’ dreams are manifest in all of us?”

I looked her in the eyes. “I wonder,” I said, not quite sure what “manifest” meant.

“So do I, David. Which leads me on. Can a dream ever be a reality? Can a dream ever be achieved? Doesn’t it lose everything it is, in essence, when it is real-

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ized? Again, I wonder.”

“Hmmmmm” “Really, it follows logically that a dream can’t be achieved.” She sighed. I understood this much: She had just called my life a fantasy.

She continued: “Ever study Freud? His theories state that dreams have a manifest content — the conscious experience during sleep, the dream that we remember — and a latent content. He proposed that the latent dream content is composed of three elements: the sensory impressions during the night, the residues of the previous day, and the id’s instinctive drives.

During sleep, the repression by the super-ego is weakened due to the absence of voluntary motor activity.

This increases the possibility of instinctive impulses reaching consciousness.”

“I see,” I said. (I surely didn’t). Jesus, I thought, she really studied psychology.

“Well, anyway,” she continued, “we have made a premise — at least I did in my head — that a dream is something not yet achieved. It is something that has its greatest power, its greatest drive, in its latent state. It is something that is not tarnished by any of the pitfalls of reality. It is not happening. It is imagined. Therefore, it is not a reality. For a dream to be achieved, it has to become a reality. Right? And since something that is not real isn’t, then a dream cannot be. See?” Between the beer and my limited high-school education, I knew I was in heavy cross seas. And I felt attacked. I wanted to defend my romance, my dream. “I think that if you stop and define things all the time, you get caught up in words and get nowhere. At least I’m headed somewhere. At least I have a goal. You’re saying my life is nothing.” I was poised, ready to give up the naked swimming. I was ready to fight.

She sensed it. “I’m sorry,” she said, and she turned slightly from her position on the cockpit floor and leaned her head on my knee. I melted. My arm came down and I began to smooth her hair with my hand, and then I combed it a little with my fingers.

“Look, this is no fun,” I said. We’ll just talk in circles, and that never gets anywhere. You know, good old Cape Cod’s Gulf Stream water is probably warmer than its air right now. How about that swim?” She said nothing, but seemed relaxed. I continued. “Just a thought. I’ve got a waterproof tube of matches. I could bring them ashore and we’ll burn some driftwood.

Start a fire. It would be nice and we’d be warm in no time.”

She stood up quickly and smiled at me. She put her palm on my cheek. “It better start right up or we’ll freeze to death.”

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She was thinking again, and I became more and more uneasy. I didn’t want to get into an argument. I didn’t want to discuss this.

I wanted that swim, or at least what came after that swim. splash, and when I came on deck she was 30 feet from the boat and swimming toward shore. I flew out of my cut-offs and polo shirt and dove in. The water temperature was nothing to write home about. I swam after her with everything I had.

The water felt numbing on my body, especially on my sunburned forehead. I was catching her. I’d dive under and grab her legs and pull her under and we’d laugh and hug and kind of kick our way to the beach in each other’s arms. That’s what we’d do, I thought.

Then the cramp hit me.

First it came as a nagging pain, deep from within. I slowed down a bit. She was still 30 yards from shore.

I had time to slow down. But soon the nagging became stabbing, so that each stroke made me wince. Finally, I had to stop. I tried treading water, with a slight kick to head me to shore, but the cramp immobilized me.

I was a good swimmer and knew what to do: I rolled over and floated on my back. The swell rolled me towards the beach, like a dead fish coming in with the tide. She was on shore now, shivering, dancing on her toes, her arms clutched around herself. She stared into the darkness, then shouted. “David? David, come on. Bring the matches. I’m freezing.”

The cramp eased a bit, and I rolled over, and did a very slow breast stroke in to shore, still clutching the tube of matches in my right hand.

“There you are. What took you? I was worried. And freezing.”

The cramp was still with me, but I tried not to show it, pretending to be doubled up from the shivering and not the pain. “Kind of cold,” I said “Couldn’t find the matches at first on the boat. Finally did, though.” I held them up in my hand. I wanted to breathe long, deep breaths to relieve the cramp, but was afraid it would appear that I was exhausted from the short swim, and out of shape.

“We need to make that fire. And quickly,” she said.

“I’ll look for wood.” And then she disappeared into the night. Our huddle for warmth would be delayed. I walked up the beach a few steps, breathing deeply now, nursing the cramp. Then I stood still, deciding it best not to move for a while. The pain was back to a nag, but I didn’t want it to flare up again. I waited.

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She appeared, like a ghost emerging from the sand dunes behind her. Her arms were piled with driftwood up to her chin, leaving only her head and torso visible.

The sight of her made me think for the first time of our nakedness. I glanced down. I turned, embarrassed.

“I think I saw a good place for the fire down the way a bit. I’ll check.”

I moved off quickly, leaving her carrying the wood. Her voice followed, irritated, asking me to slow down and help carry some of the wood. I came back and took some of the wood from her arms. We moved briskly together towards a spot between two sand dunes. We were both shivering, but the wood was old and dry, and there was hope for the coming warmth. We knelt down in the sand. She stacked the wood in a pyramid; inside it, she placed small twigs and a clump of cardboard she’d found. I fumbled with the lid to the matches, finally got it off, and scratched the bottom of the tube with one of the waterproof matchsticks. It lit, and then the cardboard lit, and then the twigs and finally the whole pyramid. It all burned beautifully,

lighting up our faces while we watched, still shivering but relieved, while rubbing our hands together.

I viewed her through the flames now; she seemed a somehow distant and untouchable apparition amid the pops and hisses of the burning wood. I didn’t know what to do next; I realized I had no more pages in my script. It ended here. What would Tangvald do right now, I wondered? What would he say to her to make it all happen.

It was just then that an ember shot from the fire and landed on her leg. She jumped up and swore a nasty swear. A sailor’s swear. I stood. “Are you okay? Are you okay?” She swore again and looked back towards the boat.

“Look, this just isn’t working, David. This just isn’t working. I need to go back to the boat right away.” And with that, she headed down the beach.

Naked, with head drooped like an admonished puppy, I followed along through the sand.

Maybe, I thought, you just can’t plan romance.

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The expression “little cat feet” doesn’t cut it by a long shot when you’re enveloped by a New England thick o’ fog and you can’t see your bow or your stern.

Of wind, weather and the Andria Doria s anyone who has spent any time in, on, or around New England waters soon learns, when it comes to weather, five conditions routinely complicate our lives. The first four mostly affect those of us who sail; the fifth affects everyone from kayakers to powerboaters to mega-yachtsmen.

If you haven’t guessed, the first four conditions concern wind — or the lack thereof. Downeast Maine gets its designation from the reputed southwest prevailing winds from Boston to Maine, although, as you will see, I have my doubts. In any case, the early mariners spoke of sailing Downeast because their runs in that direction were mostly downwind. Of course, that suggests that traveling in the opposite direction would be problematic as they tacked into the wind. With that in mind, I come to present-day reality as I have experienced it in cruising New England waters over the last 30 years: The wind will always be: Dead on your nose no matter in what direction you need to head; or Totally nonexistent – aka dead calm; or dead astern and too light to fill even your light-wind sail ade-

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quately, thus said sail keeps trying to wrap itself around your forestay; and last, but by no means least, blowing like stink in whichever direction will cause you the most discomfort no matter whether you brave the storm to reach your next port, or hang on the hook watching those other idiots braving it.

As you can probably deduce, these four winds conditions make getting from point A to point B by sail – without having to hit points C, D, E, F and G – somewhat problematic. The cure for the first three wind conditions, therefore, is that special equipment euphemistically known as the “iron mainsail,” the engine.

This is why, on any given day in New England from May to October, you will see multitudes of lovely sailing craft, with only a mainsail or jib flying, moving suspiciously fast across the waves. We sailors call this motor-sailing because no way are we going to let the powerboat crowd think we can’t go anywhere they can any time under sail. We have some sail up – we’re just giving it a little help is all.

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a favorite reading spot, remain at the dock (or on the mooring or the hook), and offer a prayer to whatever gods may be to watch over those poor fools who are crazy enough to venture out in that weather.

This brings us to that fifth weather condition you are likely to encounter while cruising New England waters, especially in July and August: fog. For most of us who go out in small boats, that one little word conjures up a host of scary moments in “pea-soupers,” times when the world disappears into impenetrable whiteness, leaving you feeling blind and vulnerable.

Rare is the New England boater who doesn’t have a fog story or two.

As a native Mainer, I take a perverse pride in claiming that Maine has the worst fogs, bar none. However, the absolute thickest fog I ever experienced was on an overnight trip in August from Nantucket, up the outer coast of Cape Cod. We were somewhere east of Monomoy Island, heading toward Chatham at about 2 a.m.

At the time, my husband and I sailed a 27-foot Watkins sloop called Williwaw. I had had occasion a few weeks before this to measure the mast-to-stern length of the boat, so I knew it was 11 feet. In the glow from our mast light that night, we could just barely see the mast. Looking astern, I could only see the dinghy painter disappearing into the mist, not the dinghy itself.

Unfortunately, we had no radar at the time, only a depth-sounder and Loran. All we could do was sound our horn every minute or so and pray there weren’t any other poor souls out in this misty, dripping dark.

Finally, about 4 a.m., we beheld a most beautiful sight: Chatham Light’s beam reflecting off the fog. As we came even with the lighthouse, we exited the fog bank as if we had come through a door and breathed a sigh of relief.

Since that long ago trip, we have a larger boat with an array of electronics, including radar, chartplotter GPS (two, actually), forward-looking sonar, laptop computer with navigation software, and, as always, paper charts, VHF radio, and cell phone. Oh yeah, we also have an automatic fog horn so I don’t have to sit with that annoying aerosol can in my hand, pushing the button whenever I think it’s time.

With all that, we worry less about staying on course, avoiding the hard, and arriving safely if we must travel in fog. The thought of who else might be out there unseen in the mist does still bump my anxiety level up to DEFCON 2. I have been involved in too many scary moments in the fog to relax when the weather closes in and the known world disappears into fluffy, wet whiteness.

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to reappear. If you absolutely must go traveling in zero visibility, these suggestions might help get you there safely: Turn on your running lights – yes, it might be daylight, but do it anyway. Go slowly: You may be able to turn quickly, but you sure can’t stop. I still shudder when I remember the 25-foot powerboat that went flying across our bow at about 25 knots in a pea-soup fog off Cape Ann. He only missed us because I saw him coming on radar and immediately altered course. He had no running lights on, had no radar or radar reflector, and was obviously going way too fast.

Turn on your radar. If you don’t have one, stay home.

Blow your horn. If you have an automated one like ours, great. If you don’t, all the marine stores carry the aerosol types. Hopefully, the boat has crew like me to monotonously push the button.

And lastly, if you are afflicted with the “I know what I’m doing” virus, remember the Andria Doria. In case you are too young to remember her, or haven’t been interested in history, this incident, like the sinking of Titanic, has lessons for mariners.

Andria Doria was an Italian ocean liner, the pride of the Italian passenger fleet at a time when crossing oceans was still mainly done by boat. On July 25, 1956, she was off Nantucket on her way to New York in a thick fog when she was rammed by the Swedish liner Stockholm, which was headed out into the Atlantic.

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These were excellent ships with seasoned crews; both had the latest radar and each was aware of the other’s presence. Unfortunately, the watch officer on the Stockholm misread the scale on his radar, thinking it was set at 50 miles when it was actually set for 5 miles.

Thinking they were at least 20 miles apart, Stockholm turned into Andria Doria’s path. Seconds later, she buried her bow in Andria Doria’s side. Andria Doria sank with the loss of 46 lives. Stockholm stayed afloat but had a heavily damaged bow.

So the moral is: Make sure you know how to use your electronics, and, if you can’t see at least half a mile, stay put. If you can’t stay put, use common sense, have the best radar, GPS and VHF radio you can afford, and make sure someone knows your planned route so the Coast Guard can find you if you don’t reappear out of that white pea soup you just disappeared into.

Marilyn is a native Mainer who, with her husband, Sam, has spent the last 30-plus years cruising the Maine and Massachusetts coasts, most recently in their current Nauticat 36, Stella Maris. After retiring in the fall of 2009, they are enjoying the coastal cruising life, having now made three trips up and down the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.

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Goslin I had started off earlier in the day from Swan’s Island bound for the Cranberry Islands, but after passing between Black and Placentia islands and getting to a point near the Bass Harbor Bar, the wind fell light. So, I decided to postpone the open-ocean portion of my route because the possibility of spending the night becalmed off Long Ledge and the Western Way was not inviting.

Thus it was that I steered to port and headed for Bass Harbor, which, somewhat exposed and always uneasy due to heavy lobsterboat traffic, was the only alternative. The breeze, indeed, did cease altogether, and I lay, motionless except for a slight bobble, contemplating the moored boats alongshore and wishing I could join them. As the time passed, I was confident some little evening zephyr would spring up — they almost always do, especially when the tide changes. But I was growing impatient because it is always best to anchor early and cook dinner before the mosquitoes arrive and you have to button up the boat.

Off in the distance I began to hear an unfamiliar noise: poka poka poka, pop pop pop, poka poka — a se-

ries of muffled explosions as though someone was firing off a child’s popgun, rapidly and over and over.

Clearly mechanical, this sound, unlike the whine and roar of modern engines, was not at all unpleasant. It did not overpower or obliterate natural sounds — the lapping of wavelets, the cry of seabirds — but joined them in a companionable way.

Off to the south, a speck emerged from some lowlying mist and grew slowly until it revealed itself as a low, graceful launch approaching at a modest four or five knots. This boat was in the water the manner a sea duck or a seal is, not on it or above it the way the modern mechanical monstrosities that call themselves boats are. Clearly, although this was a powerboat, a man aboard her was still a part of the environment; he could feel the movement of the sea as a smooth, silky surge, not a series of jarring collisions, and like a sailor in an easy breeze, he would have the time and the inclination for philosophy.

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as an indignity. Our sport is to use our wits to fathom the mysteries of wind and tide, and use them to achieve our ends without any outside help. And more, Penelope will not allow herself to be seen being assisted by craft the very existence of which she disapproves.

But this was different. Here was a beautiful, intriguing and unusual boat. Accepting a tow would allow us a chance to get a better look and learn more about her.

Besides, there were those mosquitoes, and dinner.

“I wouldn’t say no,” I said, and tossed a line over to the boat which was named Goslin. Before we got under way, I got a look under her engine hatch at the antique Acadia one-lunger, which bore a striking resemblance to the old piston water pumps we had on our Long Island wells when I was a boy (they, too, were quieter and pleasanter than what came after).

Goslin and Penelope then chugged pleasantly into the harbor. My benefactor dropped me off over a good anchoring spot and departed as he had come: poka poka poka, pop pop, poka poka. I tried to take a picture of Goslin as she departed, but, oddly, when I downloaded the day’s images into my laptop, the frame that should have depicted her showed only an empty expanse of water.

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News UNH Sailing Center recovering from fire

By Brittany Healy ational boats, and a brand-new fleet of FJs (Flying For Points East Juniors) with a new set of racing sails sporting our We all remember when we first heard about the fire Wildcat mascot.

This does not mean that our battle is over; we still that destroyed the University of New Hampshire Sailhave a long way to go in our goal to ing Center at Mendum’s Pond in bring back the UNH Community March 2010. The blow to the proSailing Center to an even better gram meant something different to state than before. With that in everyone involved: the alumni, curmind, we have recently widened our rent UNH sailors, coaches, children outreach to the community by of the community summer program, starting a kayak and canoeing prothe junior/senior high school sailing gram for children and adults during team, parents, friends, other sailors the summer in addition to sailing. around the country and the commuThe college and community pronity. grams give people of all ages a On that bitter, cold night, many of chance to learn a lifetime sport, us stood on the sidelines, watching build lasting friendships, and bethe memories and hard work of come a member of the sailing commany generations turn to ashes. munity around the globe.

Among tears, anger, worry and every We have had college sailors sendother emotion in the book, none of us ing in checks, coaches inviting us to could have predicted that night the join their practices, companies ofoverwhelming support we would refering to donate materials or proceive in the coming months.

Photo courtesy Brittany Healy vide them at a lower cost, alumni Despite experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions from grief to joy, Only ashes remain after the fire that de- volunteering to help, and concerned from disappointment to great ac- stroyed the University of New Hampshire sailors of all ages donating boats.

Brad Churchill, the coach of Boston complishment, we never once lost Sailing Center at Mendum’s Pond in University, rollerbladed from hope. Out of the ashes grew a March 2010.

Boston to Durham and back in 24 strong camaraderie among our team, the local community and our extended family of hours straight to raise money. LaserPerformance sent friends, relatives and sailing enthusiasts, determined a fleet of sailboats to practice for the remainder of last to turn hope into reality. Today, we stand strong with spring’s season.

Due to the extent of the damage, we knew it would a beautiful new boathouse, a small fleet of LaserPerformance Bugs, a variety of donated or loaned recre- take heroic efforts to bring the full program back. The

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summer program, which offers lessons to children ages 6-18 in sailing, kayaking, and canoeing, was in jeopardy until a week before its scheduled start, but parents ran a fundraising campaign, donated boats, and organized a dinner fundraiser to make sure that the program stayed alive despite the setback.

As readers of Points East, you probably understand the pleasures of boating and how it can change a person’s life at any age. A child who may not excel at another sport may gain confidence through boating that will sustain him through life. Unlike many sports, one can remain active in sailing for a long time. Case in point: a UNH Sailing Team alumnus from the class of 1940 sent us pictures of what the team used to be like, offering words of encouragement and sharing memories with us. Until recently, he was actively sailing, and now at 92, he often comes down to the pond to watch us practice and talk about the good old days.

The UNH Sailing Team and its community programs have affected not only college students but, more importantly, the community. We have a long way to go on our road to rebuild the center and further our mission. To contact the UNH Community Sailing Pro-

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Without the support of the local community, the university, the sailing world, and friends and family, the new boathouse would never have risen from the rubble.

gram, visit our website, www.unh.edu/sailing_club.

Brittany Healy is a graduating senior from Sudbury, Mass., studying communication. She has been on the UNH sailing team for all four years and an officer for two years (secretary and commodore). She also has been a sailing instructor on Cape Cod for several years.

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Dodge Morgan’s schooner Eagle needs a new master

By Hoyt Morgan For Points East My father, Dodge, lived a full, unique and accomplished life. Along the way he had many companions who served many different roles for and with him.

Family. Friends. Women. Teammates. Fighter jets.

Business leaders and employees. Even vodka and tonics. And yes, of course, boats. Primarily sailboats. One of his longest and most cherished relationships was with his schooner Eagle.

Many of you know Eagle from my dad’s writing here in Points East. You’ve read his sometimes poetic and often ridiculous musings about Eagle and sailing her as a metaphor for naked women, lovers and relationships. It’s not hard to pick up the similarities in theme.

It’s even easier to see the love that Dad had for Eagle.

Others of you have had a more intimate (pardon the intended pun) in-person experience with Eagle. Seeing her in the MS Regatta, sitting at her mooring off Snow Island, or perhaps rail under as she gracefully enjoyed 5.2 knots on a beam reach across Casco or Quahog bays. If you have met her, you, too, may have started to fall in love with her.

Eagle is nearly 100 years old (albeit with a refit by

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Murray Peterson in the ’60s.) She belongs in the water each summer and under the care of a worthy and loving partner. It simply is not possible for my sister or me to give her the attention she deserves. We have many amazing memories of sailing up and down the Maine coast on Eagle with our father, and have decided that the best way to honor these memories is to find a new home for her.

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Governor Dan Malloy’s proposed 2012 budget adds significant new tax levies for boaters and proposes to eliminate the state boating fund and diver t boating registration fees and tax dollars paid by boaters into the state’s general fund. BoatUS says these changes could threaten the state’s vibrant boating industr y, and lead many cashstrapped residents to quit boating. Connecticut boaters are urged to send a message to their state legislators by going to www.boatus.com/gov/ctaction.

Will longline fleet get exemption?

The National Marine Fisheries Ser vice (NMFS) has published a proposed rule outlining the Specifications for the 2011 Atlantic bluefin tuna fisher y that will lead to its lowest-ever quotas for all categories throughout the fleet — except the for the pelagic longline fleet (PLL). The PLL fleet is responsible for many tons of dead discards of bluefin tuna.

According to the American Bluefin Tuna Association, NMFS has proposed to use the number of 160 tons for PLL dead discards and deduct this off the top of the overall U.S. allocation. Go to the ABTA website (www.theabta.com) for news and updates on meetings and hearings.

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CUSH tweaks mission and acronym CUSH, Inc., in Stonington, Conn., a nonprofit marine environmental group, has clarified its mission statement and broadened the scope of its acronym brand. CUSH previously stood for Clean Up Stonington Harbors. Now the revised mission statement reads: CUSH: Clean Up Sound and Harbors. CUSH is the only nonprofit environmental group in Southeastern Connecticut with a mission to clean up and protect Fishers Island Sound and its coves, inlets, bays, rivers, and harbors. Fishers Island Sound receives pollution runoff from three states: Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New York. FMI: www.cushinc.org.

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Mr. Bird enlisted in the Fleet Air Arm of the British Royal Navy at age 18. He had a distinguished naval career as a pilot and air gunnery officer. He was awarded the Russian Convoy Medal, Malta Defence Medal, Defence Medal, the General Service Medal, the Atlantic Star, the Italy Star and the 1939-1945 Star.

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Free boat rides were given, courtesy of John Gatcombe, who took people on short trips up the Medomak river during the festival. A local blacksmith forged coat hooks and daggers, from a coal and a pedal-powered heat source. The steel drum band Steelin’ Thunder, out of Midcoast Maine, played their own renditions of classic songs, and the local Alehouse String Band had everyone stomping their sea boots under the lunch tent. FMI: www.medomakvalley.org.

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This moniker is usually hung on the northeast corner of the state of Connecticut, way inland, but it could just as easily apply to the southeast, from Noank to Watch Hill, R.I.

By Courtney Moore and Toby Halsey For Points East ishers Island Sound, at the eastern end of Long Island Sound has long been known for beauty, history, and myriad attractions both on land and water. Naturally, cruisers under both power and sail have found the towns and harbors within Fishers Island Sound rich with New England history, offering a wide variety of activities, museums, restaurants, shops, and marinas to make their stay interesting and

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enjoyable. This small sound is cherished by recreational mariners, whether they fish, race, cruise, picnic, or simply explore. What follows is a mini cruising guide to the rich shoreline between Noank, Conn., and Watch Hill, R.I. Arm yourself with a copy of Richardsons Waterproof Chartbook, “Narragansett Bay to Cutyhunk & Block Island,” including Fishers Island Sound, available at most chandleries.

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Opposite: In Mystic Harbor, a large catboat appears lost between the 1908 steamboat Sabino (foreground) and the 170-year-old square-rigger Charles W. Morgan. Above: The gaff-rigged sunset schooner Argia out of Mystic approaches the open drawbridge as it heads up the river toward Mystic Seaport. Right: The Morgan is an apt backdrop for the wooden replica of Nantucket’s Brant Point Lighthouse.

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crenelated shoreline, one can tuck into Noank harbor, at the mouth of the Mystic River – a convenient place to provision and enjoy sprawling views. Noank is part of the Town of Groton and the last town in the State of Connecticut without condominiums. Its history is evident as visitors view signs such as “Noank Jail,” which is now a lovely cottage, and the historic “Ice Cold Ice” sign hanging at Carson’s Store. Do yourself a favor: Go to Carson’s, which offers breakfast and lunch, “The New York Times,” ice cream, and penny www.pointseast.com

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Utilize the Mystic Community Bikes program at Noank Shipyard – a full-service marina with fuel docks, brokerage services and more. Take your own tour in an environmentally friendly fashion; bikes can be rented at various other locations throughout town (www.mysticcommunitybikes.org).

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York waters simultaneor Noank Village Boat ously. Continue along Pearl Yard. Noank Shipyard and Street and find stores unNoank Village Boat Yard changed by time: Universal have launch service seven Package Store and Univerdays a week. sal Foods carry everything Nyman’s Gas Dock has from sun block to fine Italfuel and, on the weekends, ian wines. lobster rolls in a casual Looking for nightlife? The outdoor picnic style. AbSeahorse tavern allows visbott’s Lobster-In-Theitors to rub elbows with the Rough and Costello’s Clam Photo by Nim Marsh locals. During the summer, Shack are located in and Looking across the entrance of Mystic Harbor from the Wednesday nights bring out adjacent to Noank ShipNoank shore one sees the southern end of Mason Island, to the local “Mudhead” racers the west of which you’ll have to pass when approaching yard. of the Mystic River Mud- the Seaport. head Sailing Association Mystic, Conn.: Contin(www.mudhead.org) in West Mystic for evening com- uing in an easterly direction, follow the shoreline to petition. Slips or mooring rentals are available at Mystic. Mystic was originally a whaling and commerSpicer’s Marina, Noank Shipyard, Maxwell’s Marina, cial fishing center. The seaport town still provides op-

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The Native Americans, the Pequots, called the area missi-tuk.

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The journey from the mouth of the Mystic River down to Mystic Seaport, may appear narrow and difficult to navigate, but visiting boaters will find the river is clearly marked and easily navigable. The mouth of the river must be approached from the east or west; Ram Island and Ram Island Shoal lie directly south of the channel entrance.

For anyone not familiar with the local waters, the approach from the west side of Ram Island is favored. When approaching from eastern Fishers Island Sound, it is worth the few extra minutes to pass to the south of Ram Island and approach the channel entrance from the west.

Approaching the channel from the southwest, the most prominent landmark, which is visible during daylight hours, is the lighthouse at Morgan Point, built in 1868. While it’s now a private residence and no longer functional, with its distinctive white sides and black top atop a lovely stone structure, it’s still an aid to the mariner.

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proaching at night, the red flasher (R “4”) at Whale Rock and the green flasher on the daymark will be visible.

Shoals are northeast of the daymark, so keep clear. When proceeding upriver between Sixpenny Island and Mason’s Island, be sure not to swing eastward out of the channel; there are piles of rocks alongside.

On the east bank of the Mystic River, immediately south of the highway bridge, is Mystic River Park. The park is owned by the Mystic Fire District and operated

by Mystic River Park Commission for the public. The park features a waterfront boardwalk, green space, restrooms, a children’s playground, and access to downtown Mystic. Vessel docking is not permitted; however, at the south end of the boardwalk, there’s a floating dinghy dock for boats up to 14 feet – no overnight tie-ups.

As you navigate the river, you’ll pass Six Penny Island to port and find several marinas as you approach downtown. First to starboard: Mystic River Marina has slips and a fuel dock; across to port and slightly north is Mystic Shipyard at Willow Point. Mystic Shipyard is a full-service marina with transient slips, showers, laundry, and barbecues. To the north, before the train bridge, are Brewer Yacht Yard Mystic and Gwenmor marinas. Fuel is available at Brewer’s and Gwenmor offers slips and service.

Between the train bridge and the Mystic Highway Bridge are two more marinas: Fort Rachel to port and Seaport Marina to starboard; both are steps away from downtown Mystic. Additionally, slips may be reserved at The Steamboat Inn (www.steamboatinnmystic.com), with 11 rooms overlooking the river.

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p.m., May 1-Oct. 31). The bridge monitors VHF Channel 13. To request an opening, contact the Mystic River Railroad Bridge or Mystic River Highway Bridge by VHF (preferred) or sound signal (one long blast followed by one short blast of a horn or whistle). When contacting by VHF, use the proper name of the bridge, indicate your vessel name, location and direction.

Monitor Channel 13 for vessel traffic and passing instructions at the bridge. Off-season, the bridge opens by request 4 a.m.-8 p.m. only.

Mystic is a primary destination for visitors looking for an escape from the ordinary and a taste of history.

The term “Mystic-built” is a stamp of quality referring to construction of the highest quality boats in New England. A Mystic-built ship, the Andrew Jackson, broke all previous records for a New York to San Francisco voyage in 1869 with an elapsed time of 89 days, 4 hours.

This reputation has remained as area shipyards and marinas continue to help local sailors break speed records throughout the world. Additionally, the first non-capsizable lifesaving boat with a self-bailing cockpit was made here, as was the sea sled, which is still raced at Mystic.

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The last deep water on the Mystic River is off Mystic Seaport, which has limited dock space. Call ahead and in advance. Reservations cannot be confirmed without a deposit. Visit www.mysticseaport.org for rates and reservation information.

At the Seaport, enjoy the many new exhibits (this summer there is one on the history of sailors’ tattoos).

The whale ship Charles W. Morgan is undergoing a complete refit, but you can still walk through the vessel on the hard and let your imagination run wild envisioning the whalers living aboard the vessel for often as long as five years, hefting harpoons, and eating hard tack.

The Seaport also offers glimpses into the lives of a blacksmith, a cooper, an apothecary, and a cod fisherman, to name a handful. Role players, sea chantey singers, horse and carriages, and classic yachts are abundant on the grounds. Small sailboats are also available for hourly rental.

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filmmaker . . . . “I’ve realized that my love of Mystic comes from the ubiquitous consciousness of boating that permeates almost everything about this town and the people who live here.”

Fishing is productive in Fishers Island Sound. Peter McDonald, Mystic native, architect and angler, says, “Pretty much anywhere you see a rock or a pile of rocks, it’s likely that you will catch a striper or a blue. One of the nice things is, you don’t even need a boat. You can cast off a dock or bridge and do just fine.”

Built in 1823, Stonington Light remained active until 1889. It is now a museum depicting the lives of Stonington's fishermen, farmers, merchants, and shipbuilders.

Stonington, Conn.: Less than three miles east of the Mystic River is Stonington, which has a large harbor with plenty of deep water for boats of all sizes. Moorings with launch service and slips are available at Dodson Boatyard, a full-service yard with a fuel dock.

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Provisions can be found at the local Big Y, McQuade’s or Puritan & Genesta Natural Foods. Your marina may be able to help you get to these markets.

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Aphrodite, a 74-foot Long Island commuter yacht built in 1937 to ferry industrialist Jock Whitney to Wall Street, struts her stuff at the Mystic Antique and Classic Boat Rendezvous.

bar and restaurant are decorated with classic and grand-prix sailing memorabilia, and the food and entertainment are fantastic. The commercial fishing fleet ties up toward the north end of the harbor, between Skipper’s Dock and Dodson’s.

There’s plenty to see in this town: antique stores, eclectic retail shops, and art studios abound. Noah’s Restaurant is a popular spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Milagro is a local favorite for Mexican food and seminal margaritas.

Watch Hill, R.I.: The last stop in Fisher’s Island Sound is Watch Hill, with fine fishing all the way to your destination. “I like fly-fishing out by the reefs on the eastern end of the sound between Fisher’s Island and Watch Hill. Wicopesset Passage, Lord’s Passage, and Watch Hill Passage, or anywhere in between are great because of the fast current and the rocks,” said McDonald.

The channel from Stonington to Watch Hill runs north and east of Sandy Point and is quite narrow in spots. Sandy Point is a public beach, and many shallow-draft boats and runabouts like to anchor to the north of the beach and wade in to it. Proceeding southeast along Sandy Point, you arrive at the Pawcatuck River. Head north up the river if you want to choose a marina from among the handful that are up there.

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Provisioning can be accomplished at the local McQuade’s market.

Continue southeast, and you arrive in Watch Hill. An old-time summer town with surf fishing and fly-fishing shops, it also has good restaurants and casual burger joints.

Salt-water taffy, ice cream, and one of the oldest carousels in the country will keep the youngsters occupied. This is a summer hangout for beach-going teens, so if you’ve got some onboard, drop them off here.

Watch Hill has two beaches. Looking west from town is Napatree Beach, a long strand that once had 50 houses before the 1938 hurricane. It is protected from the ocean by the southern tip of Watch Hill and its lighthouse, and the swells are mild. Many locals anchor their boats north of Napatree and walk over the tall, grassy middle to enjoy a relaxing picnic far from town.

There is a fee to get onto this beach in summer (facilities are available). The section of the beach closest to town has access to these facilities. Numerous restaurants are here, including St. Clair Annex and the Olympia Tea Room.

If you want more adventure and larger surf, head to East Beach, which is wider and continues for miles up the Rhode Island coast. The Ocean House, Watch Hill’s yellow, turn-of-the-century hotel sits atop the hill and looks out over East Beach and Block Island to the southeast. Recently renovated, the Ocean House has an upscale restaurant, a bar, and a huge deck overlooking East Beach.

Bruce Lockwood, of Groton Long Point, has been active in Fishers Island Sound and sailing and racing events for many decades. Recently, he read in a book that Fishers Island Sound was among the top 50 cruising destinations in the world.

“I should have expected to see it there, but it still surprised me,” he said. “For those of us who live here, or close by, it’s easy to take our home for granted. But as I reflect on my 88 years of sailing, I have never been bored with this area and always find a new little nook to drop an anchor and relax. There is just so much to do and so many options for any kind of boater.”

Toby Halsey has sailed in Fisher’s Island sound for 46 years. He was a sailmaker for 14 years, and has worked as a yacht broker at Rodgers Yacht Sales, in Noank, for the past seven. He races with the Mudheads on Wednesday nights on Patriot, a Baltic 39. Courtney Moore is coowner of CMB Creative Group and works with marine-based clients. Courtney worked at Mystic Seaport for 10 seasons, and enjoys being part of the crew on Patriot on Wednesday nights. For more information about this region, visit www.mysticcountry.com, the main tourism website. editor@pointseast.com

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I submit that the Maine coast is unparalleled in what it offers to sailors and powerboaters: natural beauty, access, anchorages, services, wildlife and, of course, the wonderful people you meet along the way.

Story and photos by Phillips Sargent For Points East remise: Sailors, cruisers, powerboaters, in fact boat owners in general, are a prejudicial lot. As proof of this theory, I submit the following beliefs: Each of us thinks our boat is perfect for us and our family (while we own it).

Those of us who belong to an organized yacht club or boating organization believe it has the best facilities and location.

The coast and waters where we spend our time are the most beautiful in the U.S. It is this last statement that I would like to challenge because it is my belief that the coast of Maine is unparalleled in what it offers to boaters. This linear stretch of approximately 300 nautical miles offers over 3,500 miles of effective coastline (add the island shorelines, and it increases to over 5,000 miles).

Whether you ply these waters in a daysailer, runabout, large motor yacht or auxiliary sailing vessel does not matter. The beauty of the coast, ease of access, variety of anchorages, services available, wildlife and scenery are difficult to match. No matter where you are,

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it is easy to find protection from the elements in relatively short order. Facilities abound. with talented builders, yards, riggers, mechanics, fiberglass experts, shops, food and supply stores, and other friendly mariners dispersed, and easily accessed, along the entire waterway.

But it is not these facts that make Maine the best coast. It is the people, places and experiences that truly support this hypothesis. The following descriptions and vignettes are taken from our 37 years of exploring this coast from the Saco River to the Canadian Maritimes (sorry to leave out the southwest coast from Kittery to Saco, but we have only passed by it on a few offshore transits).

We have grown to know and fall in love with this coast in a variety of vessels, including a 15-foot Glastron trihull, a Mako 22 center-console, a 10-foot Whitehall sailing dinghy, a 14-foot aluminum outboard, a Sabre 28 sloop, and for the last 25 years our Sabre 34 sloop Snow Goose. Our experiences in these vessels barely touch upon the opportunities and beauty available to anyone who ventures forth in their chosen craft (power or sail) along the Downeast coast. editor@pointseast.com

The special places Casco Bay: Running from Cape Elizabeth to Small Point, it is a wonderland of islands to explore and tuck in behind. They are called the Calendar Islands, but you would need to count every exposed ledge to add up to 365. Some of our favorites are: The Goslings: Easily accessible from anywhere in the bay, this is a gathering place for weekenders. You can almost guarantee people you know will be there.

Many complain that it is too crowded. For those that feel this way, go there midweek and enjoy the protection and solitude that it provides.

Quahog Bay: Offers some of the warmest water in Maine to swim in with geese, eagles and osprey in endless flight in the skies above. The small islands are a perfect place to gather for informal cocktail parties, cookouts, lobster bakes or to simply gather sea heather. On a sad note, we recently lost Dodge Morgan, the unofficial Mayor of Quahog Bay, who brought his unique presence to this anchorage.

Long Cove: Casually sail or motor up Merriconeag and Harpswell sounds, then hook a sharp right and eventual U-turn past the ledges, then settle into one of Casco Bay’s true hurricane holes on Orrs Island.

The Basin: Has a wide, deep-water entrance, which opens up into what is effectively a saltwater lake. Anchoring is easy, and this is another excellent place to sit out a stormy windy night.

The Rivers: East of Casco Bay, several rivers (Kennebec, Sasanoa, Sheepscot, Damariscotta, Johns, Medomak, and St. George) provide multiple places to explore and gunkhole. It is easy to spend two to three weeks cruising these estuaries without venturing into open ocean. June is a perfect time, with a warm sun, long days and less chance of the dungeon fog that often enshrouds the coast in early summer. One can only imagine the glaciers that scoured out these ravines for the waters that now flow deeply to the sea. A few of the unusual out-of-the way places include: Love Cove: At the west end of Ebenecook Harbor, on Southport Island, is a peaceful spot with little traffic or noise. A short dinghy ride provides access to Boothbay Region Boatyard.

The Ovenmouth: Head a few miles farther up the Sheepscot and turn into the wide and deep channel of Cross River. Follow this with the incoming tide, enjoying a two- to four-knot boost, and anchor in the 13foot area inside a totally enclosed large saltwater bay.

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Seal Cove: Just past the Narrows of the Damarascotta River is Seal Cove. Make a U-turn and sneak into this well-protected narrow gut. Watch the five-foot spot about halfway in, depending upon the tide.

Eastern Branch, Johns River: After a peaceful trip up Johns Bay, make a snakelike entry between ledges on both sides to another extremely protected cove. Once inside, there is ample room to anchor among the many storm moorings used by boats from Christmas Cove and Pemaquid Harbor.

Muscongus Bay: East of Pemaquid Point is bony Muscongus Bay, home to puffins, ledges and more lobster pots than you can imagine. There are many notable places here, but our favorite is Harbor Island, which provides a wonderful refuge with good protection from the prevailing southwesterlies. However, the endearing quality of this anchorage is the Davis family’s welcome to enjoy their piece of the Maine coast.

Penobscot Bay: Pen Bay is considered by many to be a cruising Mecca. The bay and islands are much bigger than those of Casco Bay, with more commercial, windjammer, ferry and cruising traffic. Again, one can easily spend a few weeks here and only scratch the surface of what is available. In addition to the many organized harbors with supplies, ice, fuel, moorings/slips and restaurants, there are some non-commercial “don’t-miss” spots, including Dix and High islands, Perry Creek, Seal Bay, Warren Island, Holbrook Harbor and Buck Harbor.

A “must-do” is to venture up Somes Sound and visit Man O’ War Brook, where British and U.S. warships filled their water casks from the waterfall.

From Buck’s head down Eggemoggin Reach (which always seemed to be a beat regardless of the direction of my passage). Stop by the WoodenBoat School to see a variety of vessels being built by students using well-honed methods, tools and traditions.

Deer Isle Thorofare and Merchant Row: As you cruise among the granite shores and ledges of this area, try to imagine the granite industry in the 1800s, with thousands of stone masons living there.

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York Narrows/Casco Passage and Blue Hill Bay: A short cruise across Jericho Bay provides access to deep and wide Blue Hill Bay. Buckle and Orono islands provide calm and protected anchorages unless there is a strong northerly. Venture north to enjoy Pretty Marsh Harbor, Bartlett Island, or Kollidgewidgwock Yacht Club and enjoy the artistic community of Blue Hill.

In Somes Sound, a Friendship sloop, flying both jib and staysail, ghosts along the bold shore of Valley Cove, under its 500-foot cliffs.

in the lee between Harbor and Merchant Islands, or anchor in Duck Harbor on Isle Au Haut, and climb Duck Harbor Mountain for a view of the surrounding bay and islands.

Outer Islands: Venture out to Monhegan (best as a day stop), Matinicus or Frenchboro Long Island.

Visit a world that has, in many ways, remained unchanged. Those who live here have the courage to weather any storm, and the staying power akin to rockweed on a low-tide ledge. They are a welcoming and generous lot, so do not be put off by their lack of gregariousness.

Frenchman’s Bay: Pass by Bass Harbor Light and turn north at Gong “1” up Western Way toward Northeast and Southwest harbors, with the steep mountains rising up in front of you. The Cranberry Islands to starboard provide a wonderful stop-off.

Resupply in either Southwest or Northeast harbor, which have excellent marine facilities and an array of shops and restaurants.

A “must-do” is to venture up Somes Sound, the only fjord on the East Coast of the United States. Enjoy Valley Cove, with its 500-foot cliffs, and Man O’ War Brook, where British and U.S. warships filled their water casks from the waterfall. Frigates and other Men of War anchored close to the shore in deep water and ran canvas sluices aboard. Take a hike up one of the many mountains (e.g., Acadia, St. Sauveur and Flying) for spectacular views to seaward, up the sound or back toward Blue Hill. Settle into Somesville harbor for a tranquil evening with loons, geese, osprey and an occasional eagle.

From there, head east to East Frenchman’s Bay and visit Sorrento, on Waukeag Neck, enjoying spectacular views back at Cadillac (the highest point on the East Coast) and surrounding mountains. On your return down the bay, stop in Bar Harbor for lunch

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and then around to Winter Harbor on Schoodic Peninsula.

East of Schoodic: Rounding the headland at Schoodic Point takes you into God’s Country. Fewer services and even fewer cruising boats are along this stretch of coast as you enter the Bay of Fundy, with its higher tides, stronger currents and fog thick enough to cut and serve on a platter. But do not fear: The shores are bold, dangers few, and the weather will clear eventually.

Places not to miss include Trafton Island, Mistake Harbor, The Mud Hole and Roque Island, considered the cruising mecca of many. Our first trip to Roque was in thick fog without sight of land all the way from Winter Harbor.

We realized we were at our destination when we could smell the balsam fir. Still unable to see land, we dinghied ashore to the Great Beach.

With its expanse of fine white sand, we knew we were either at Roque or Provincetown, Mass.

If time permits, consider Cross Island or Cutler, and then take the leap to visit Grand Manan, Campobello, St. Andrews, and maybe even the reversing falls of Saint John with its idyllic and bucolic river waterway beckoning inside.

People and experiences While the beauty and variety of the Maine Coast are magnificent, it is the people you encounter (in boats and ashore) and experiences you have that make it truly memorable. Highlighted below are a few unique anecdotes that remain in our memories as clear as if they happened yesterday.

A gaggle of lobster-pot floats in the Damariscotta River.

East of Pemaquid Point is bony Muscongus Bay, home to more lobster pots than one can imagine.

Dodge Morgan: One dreary misty afternoon, three Sabre 34s were rafted together off Snow Island in Quahog Bay. A 70-plus-foot sloop from Guernsey, England, lolled at anchor just north of us. Soon a small launch motored to the sloop. Upon its return, Dodge stopped to invite us to join the crew of the large sloop and him for cocktails ashore. The six of us simultaneously responded with a resounding “Yes.” We spent the next two hours in delightful conversation, hearing stories with newly met friends.

Condon’s Garage: While anchored in Buck’s Harbor, my two-horse outboard refused to start. I rowed to the yacht club with my two daughters, and we walked up the hill to Condon’s Garage, where Mr.

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said the keys were under the seat, and asked us to simply put them back there when we returned. He never asked our names, where we were from, or how long we would be gone. There is something pure about Downeast trust.

Jonesport: My daughter was to meet us in Jonesport for a few days of cruising in Englishman Bay. Cindy had called the harbormaster (also the retired postmaster) before our departure, who told us to radio him when we were coming into the harbor. He met us on the dock, then drove us to his house, where we parked my daughter’s vehicle in his front yard since there would be little parking in town due to the July 4 fireworks.

Poco, the gregarious beluga whale whose activities were monitored by Points East several years ago, played with all three dinghies in a raft-up at Great Cove, Bartlett Island.

Condon of McCloskey’s “One Morning in Maine” fame was actually at work. Just as in the story, a new spark plug resolved the problem. But the highlight was the look on my daughters’ faces when they were told this was the real Mr. Condon. To top it off he signed our tattered copy of the book. And if you know the story, this was followed by an ice-cream cone at Mr. Condon’s brother’s store.

Kollidgewidgewock/Blue Hill: A friend and I were about to depart the Kollidgewidgwock Yacht Club to walk to town for supplies. An elderly gentleman asked if we needed a ride. We responded that we would love one, whereupon he pointed to a new Saab,

Machias Buck Harbor: On a return from St. Andrews, we pulled into Bucks Harbor, hoping to find a mooring for the night in this fisherman’s village. I spotted a large dolphin covered with weed and no painter. We edged the boat close to this mammoth log and used one of our dock lines to secure us. While I was below planning the next day’s passage, a 40-foot lobsterboat roared across the harbor straight at us.

Cindy was sure he would T-bone us when he turned abruptly and stopped abeam. There at the controls was one of the largest, most wizened fishermen you can imagine, who said: “Cruising? Don’t see many of you folk in here. That mooring will certainly hold your boat. See the white house up there with the black shutters? If you need water the hose is out front. If you need anything in town, the keys are in the truck. Have a great day.” And then he roared off.

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Great Cove-Bartlett Island: We were rafted with two other boats when I was awakened at 0445 hours by the sound of my dinghy banging against the stern.

Were we drifting, aground? As I investigated the issue, I heard the blow, and there was Poco, the gregarious beluga whale, playing with all three dinghies.

For six hours, Poco entertained us, and interacted with us in a humanlike way.

Eastport: Returning from St. Andrews, my fourcylinder Atomic 4 died. Upon inspection, I found that the ignition points were broken. Being well prepared, I had an extra set. However, when reinstalling the distributor cap, I broke a large piece of the side. Our cruising partners tied us alongside, and we headed to Eastport. While under way, I epoxied the cap, reinstalled it and motored the remainder of the way.

Ashore, I went to an old garage with distributor cap in hand. The proprietor said that it was from a Chevy II. I told him, “No, its off an Atomic 4,” to which he replied, “You have an atomic engine in your boat?”

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This gave all of us a chuckle as he disappeared into the back room. We could hear him throwing materials and parts around, whereupon he returned with a new distributor cap, saying it was the last one he had in inventory. The bill was $9.82, but I would gladly have paid $98.20.

After checking in at Customs, the customs officer walked down to the boats. As he stepped on board, my 4-year-old asked, “Are you the man who is going to put my daddy in jail?” (So much for telling children about Customs officials.) He simply laughed, stepped into the cockpit of each boat, and wished us a good day as he left.

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Time-traveler Along the historic coast of Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine, our J/37 became a 17th-century shallop on a dangerous voyage up the sparsely populated shore.

Capt. Mike Martel For Points East ailing to Maine! Anticipation of the trip quickened my pulse, and filled me with childlike eagerness and excitement. Our boat, a J-37 performance cruising sailboat, waited patiently at the dock in Plymouth, Mass., as the orange July sunrise and warm humidity betokened a hot

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I was thinking that this voyage passes by some of the most historic and legendary territory of the coast of New England. day. But the forecaster’s promise of a brisk westerly wind, the result of the passage of a cool front from the north the night before, would hopefully provide relief.

My 20-year old son Tom and I put our bags aboard as my wife Denise saw us off; she had dropped us off at the marina and would drive the car home. The water was still; gulls circled about; a zephyr from the northwest fanned my cheek. The early morning drive had taken us through the winding streets of old Plymouth, clustered clapboard houses with massive central chimneys, clumped together on either side like a monopoly board that had been jostled.

Could there be any place in America more storied, more steeped in the earliest history of this country, than Plymouth’s waterfront? In my mind, our J-37 became a 17th-Century shallop on a dangerous voyage up the sparsely populated coast. This trip was simply a boat delivery for a broker, but, I asked myself, why

allow it to be ho-hum? The mind is its own place, as Milton said, and with the help of my imagination, would turn a chore into an adventure; indeed, I was determined that it would.

The sloop’s little Volvo diesel grumbled to life; we cast off, and eased her into the fairway and through the mooring field. The wind came up fresh and strong out of the northwest as we followed an eager lobsterman out through Plymouth’s winding channel and past the Gurnet. Flat, shallow, inviting Duxbury Bay stretched away to the north, inside the shelter of the Gurnet. I made a mental note to explore it someday.

In addition to my own notebook computer (hastily jump-wired into the radio circuit) with GPS and chartplotter, I also carried with me my dog-eared 1902 copy of Samuel Adams Drake’s “New England Legends and Folk Lore,” long a favorite. I was thinking that this voyage, which in the end would take 18 tiring hours,

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This is a coastline I have traveled many times by Interstate 95, and have sailed out of at various points, but now I was connecting the dots. passes by some of the most historic and legendary territory of the coast of New England. Our passage would involve the coastlines of three states, and recounted in Drake’s wonderful book is everything from the earliest settlements to battlegrounds to pirate lairs of old, along with landmarks and treacherous shoals.

I eagerly anticipated the promised west wind, but it never came. Instead, it blew stiffly, and occasionally unreliably, directly out of the northwest. That made our trip a windward beat the entire way — a single port tack for nearly 100 miles. Sometimes it was wet, as the boat’s dodger had not been rigged. But it was exciting work, with whitecaps blowing across Massachusetts Bay for most of the morning, the tiny bluish skyline of Boston visible off the port beam and in sight for hours on end as we clawed our way toward distant, unseen Cape Ann. This is a coastline I have traveled many times by In-

terstate 95, and have sailed out of at various points, but now I was connecting the dots. Blue sea, blue sky; the high land of the South Shore — Ocean Bluff, Scituate — remained visible for hours as we crossed Massachusetts Bay far out, and didn’t disappear until we were quite near Gloucester.

The strong wind filled our boat’s big tawny Kevlar main. We rolled out the 130 Genoa only halfway, and that was plenty, for the lee rail was spending as much time underwater as was the keel. But it was glorious sailing. I thought of how, in the 17th Century, no Boston skyline would have been visible from here. In the distance I spied Boston Light, and the big, white wind turbine at Pemberton Point in Hull.

We never went in close enough to follow the curve of the coastline under Cape Ann; to see once-strange Marblehead, where fisherman Philip Ashton became, for some time, a captive, pressed member of a pirate

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Our boat waited patiently at the dock in Plymouth. Could there be any place in America more storied than Plymouth’s waterfront?

crew in 1722; the strange origins of the tale of Skipper Ireson, tarred and feathered and immortalized by

Whittier; but soon we were in sight of rocky, forbidding Thacher Island with its twin stone lighthouses. Strong currents swirl around that place, the very outermost part of Cape Ann, and on this day we were stemming a strong current flowing from the north.

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Catching a glimpse of a familiar landmark is always unkport. In Adams’ book, Agamenticus is a great landa comfort. It lets one know, with some accuracy, one’s mark, The Sailor’s Mountain, visible for 60 miles in approximate location, and that you are making either direction up and down the coast. The Native progress toward your destination. Otherwise all you peoples considered it a sacred place, he relates, and have to go by is your chart and the boat’s apparent folklorists have woven around it the “Indian legend of Saint Aspenquid, whom some writers have identified wake.

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‘A Book of New England Legends’ Author, historian, and journalist Samuel Adams Drake (1833-1905) published “A Book of New England Legends and Folk Lore in Prose and Poetry” in 1883. More than 400 pages, and richly illustrated with pen-and-ink drawings, it covers every one of the six New England states, from the time of the earliest settlers to Drake’s time, more than 250 years. As such, it is a geographical tour as well as a historical one, and lively, for Drake was a historian as well as a fine writer. There are tales of midnight treasure-hunters futilely digging by the dark of the moon; pirates, ghosts, highwaymen and bandits, patriots and witches are all represented here. Read about Newburyport’s eccentric millionaire, “Lord” Timothy Dexter, who made a fortune selling warming pans in the West Indies; locals ridiculed him until the sugar refiners found that they made excellent ladles.

There is a wealth of wonderful reading and history in this classic, and plenty of copies and reprints around the Net.

the great Sachem who lived to a very advanced age, and who sadly foretold the demise of the native peoples in the face of European expansion in New England.

We sailed onward past Point Neddick, past The Nubble as the sun was sinking low in the sky; looked out at distant, lonely Boon Island, where 10 of the poor, shipwrecked sailors of the merchant ship Nottingham

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out of a pinkish luminous haze places and camps. above the horizon. The wind died Finally, at 1:30 in the mornat dusk, off Cape Porpoise; thereing, we gently edged up to the after we motored over calm seas dock, secured our vessel, and in under a brightening orb. the cool stillness of the Maine The most brilliantly lit part of night, turned in for a wellthe entire coast was Old Orchard earned, bone-weary rest and Beach. We watched fireworks sleep. burst in the distant sky above In the bright morning, I the town, and it seemed, miles looked around at the beautiful away, to be an island of celebrascenery, and was told that these tion and frivolity amidst the were the “Calendar Islands,� so Photo by Mike Martel named because there is an isdeepening darkness of the coast.

In time, we rounded Cape Eliz- At Cape Neddick, we looked out at Boon Island, land for every day in the calenabeth, and began heading up to- where 10 shipwrecked sailors were stranded dar; and I secretly promised ward Hussey Sound; our goal for 24 days in 1710. myself that I must, unquestionwas a marina in Falmouth. The ably, return soon in my own boat cool, clammy-sweet scent of the deep left us, replaced and explore this wonderful Maine coast which, I sudby the complex, warmer scent of the land, borne on the denly realized, I could never live long enough to grow gentle night-currents of air still floating down from the weary of exploring. west. Islands now surrounded us everywhere, and blinking lights of all colors mounted on channel markCapt. Mike Martel lives in Bristol, R.I., where he ers, ledges and shoals, made it a potentially confusing writes about marine subjects and is restoring, in his situation, but I had done my homework. Strange birds free time, his 1930 Alden-designed gaff yawl Privateer. made odd calls and sounds in the trees on the many An ex-Coastie and licensed Master, he is constantly wooded islets and peninsulas that we passed. I caught looking for opportunities to get out on the sea as a dethe scent of flowers, and honeysuckle, mingled with livery skipper or professional crew while romancing the incense-like aroma of wood fires from cottage fire- rotted wood in his boat shed.

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THERACIN ‘The Clagett’ scheduled for August 20-23 The C. Thomas Clagett Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta – North America’s premier event for sailors with disabilities – has scheduled the ninth annual edition for Aug. 20-23 at Sail Newport, Rhode Island’s community sailing center.

“The Clagett” began as an event for a single class of boat, with a stated mission of assisting sailors in realizing their potential on the water by providing them – through the one-day clinic that precedes racing –both the knowledge and tools to improve their skills, and the opportunity to test them in competition. The event has expanded to include all three boats chosen for the Paralympic Regatta: the three-person Sonar, the two-person SKUD-18, and the singlehanded 2.4 Metre. And, since 2008, blind sailors are also included as they race J/22s with sighted guides for the Sail Newport Blind National Sailing Championship.

The pre-race clinic (Aug. 20), run by world champion sailors who share their expertise on everything from the racing rules to match-racing techniques, is followed by on-the-water coaching during the three days of racing (Aug. 21-23). The inclusion of able-bodied sailors in both the 2.4 Metre and Sonar fleets raises the competitive bar even higher.

Not only has The Clagett formula paid off with medal success at the 2008 Paralympic Games in CLAGGETT, continued on Page 63 60 Points East June 2011

New Englanders abound on Pan American squad Sixteen American sailors have been nominated to compete at the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico, Oct. 14-30 by US Sailing’s Olympic Sailing Committee. The sailing competition will feature nine events, including four Olympic classes — Laser (Men), Laser Radial (Women) and RS:X (Men and Women)

— and five non-Olympic, open classes — Hobie 16, J/24, Lightning, Snipe and Sunfish.

Nominees are: Hobie 16 (Multihull Open), Greg Thomas (San Diego, Calif.) and John Williams (Long Beach, Calif.); J/24 (Keelboat Open), GAMES, continued on Page 62 editor@pointseast.com

NGPAGES Stage set for Transatlantic Race 2011 Another transatlantic race to depart from Newport Harbor was the 2003 Daimler Chrysler North Atlantic Challenge, which took vessels and crews to a finish in Cuxhaven, Germany.

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Cottage Park YC hosts Interclub Nationals Thirty-five Interclub teams traveled to the Cottage Park Yacht Club in Winthrop, Mass., April 1617, for the 2011 IC Nationals. Big winds and high seas out of the east caused lots of swampings, and had crews bailing nonstop to keep their 11-foot, cat-rigged dinghies afloat.

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boats capsized, including several past national champions. A pair of teams from Larchmont, N.Y., seemed to thrive in the heavy weather: Two-time national champions John and Molly Baxter were beaten by Sunfish world champ Paul-Jon Patin and Felicity Ryan.

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In late June and early July, 32 oceangoing yachts set sail in three different starts in the Transatlantic Race 2011, which stretches 2,975 nautical miles from Newport, R.I. to Lizard Point, the southernmost point in Cornwall, England.

This event is organized by the Royal Yacht Squadron, the New York Yacht Club, the Royal Ocean Racing Club and the Storm Trysail Club. Pre-start activities will take place at the New York Yacht Club’s Harbour Court clubhouse in Newport, and the awards ceremony will be held at the Royal Yacht Squadron’s Cowes Castle clubhouse on the Isle of Wight.

The fleet runs the gamut from traditional designs such as the 94-foot William Fife-designed Sumurun, to sophisticated superyachts such as the 289-foot custom Perini Navi clipper sailing yacht Maltese Falcon, with three masts so tall (190 feet) they barely clear Newport’s towering Pell Bridge.

“What I find so incredible with open-ocean racing is that there are very few things that you can do these days that are the same as what people did 400 years ago,” said Sumurun’s owner Robert Towbin. “You have such a sense of history when you’re out there, and for a couple weeks you get to feel, in effect, the same way Columbus felt.” Towbin has sailed Sumurun in two previous transatlantic races, winning the Classic Division in the 2005 Rolex Transatlantic Challenge and taking overall victory in the 1997 Atlantic Challenge Cup. RACE, continued on Page 62 Points East June 2011

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ing the record for the RORC Caribbean 600 and taking line honors at the Pineapple Cup-Montego Bay Race; and Towbin is currently preparing his classic yacht, which ICAP Leopard, which holds the current record from Amwas built in 1914, to endure what will be its first chal- brose Light to Lizard Point for monohulls using powered lenge of the 2011 sailing season. “If you have an older sailing systems.

Two all-youth teams will be competing — one from boat, a race of this complexity takes a lot out of it, so we are putting a lot of work into it to get it up to date,” he Germany (aboard the Andrews 56 Norddeutsche Vermoegen in race start two) and one said. from the U.S. (the All American Three separate starts – June Offshore Team’s IRC 65 Van26, June 29, and July 3 – are quish in race start three). In adplanned (Sumurun will be in the dition, four Class 40s, first start) to “stagger” the yachts high-performance monohulls deof different sizes and ability so signed specifically for shortthat they will arrive in England handed sailing, will have their in proximity to each other. Chalown class (starting in the second lenging their crews both mentally group). and physically, the larger boats The Transatlantic Race 2011 hope to finish the race in 8 to 12 is the centerpiece of the Atdays, while the smaller boats Photo by Roddy Grimes Graeme may take up to 18 to 22 days to The 289-foot Maltese Falcon, one of the largest lantic Ocean Racing Series (AORS), which includes the finish. privately owned sailing vessels in the world, will Among boats scheduled to de- command attention at Transatlantic Race 2011. Pineapple Cup - Montego Bay Race, RORC Caribbean 600, the part in the final race group are the VOR 70 crewed by PUMA Ocean Racing Team, the Annapolis to Newport Race, Rolex Fastnet Race, BisNewport-based 2nd-place finisher in the 2008-09 Volvo cay Race, and the Rolex Middle Sea Race. Of the seven Ocean Race and entrant in the next edition; Rambler races in the AORS, three races, including the TR 2011 100, George David’s maxi that has been tearing up race- must be completed to qualify for a series victory. FMI: courses since the beginning of the year, including break- www.transatlanticrace.org.

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John Mollicone (Newport, R.I.), Geoffrey Becker (Arnold, Md.), Daniel Rabin (Charlestown, Mass.) and George Paul Abdullah (Jacksonville, Fla.); Laser (Single-handed Dinghy Men), Clay Johnson (Toms River, N.J.); Laser Radial (Single-handed Dinghy Women), Paige Railey (Clearwater, Fla.); Lightning (Multi-crewed Dinghy Open), Jody Lutz (Brick, N.J.), Jay Lutz (Houston, Texas) and Derek Gauger (Ann Arbor, Mich.); RS:X Men (Windsurfer Men), Bob Willis (Chicago, Ill.); RS:X Women (Windsurfer Women), Farrah Hall (Annapolis, Md.); Snipe (Double-handed Dinghy Open), Augie Diaz (Miami, Fla.) and Kathleen Tocke (Miami, Fla.); Sunfish (Single-handed Dinghy Open), Paul Foerster (Heath, Texas).

New England staff who will join the team in Puerto Vallarta are: team coach Greg Wilkinson (Rockport, Mass.) and team manager Dave Johnson (Pawtucket, R.I.) FMI: http://sailingteams.ussailing.org. editor@pointseast.com

Briefly The 39th Buzzards Bay Regatta set for Aug. 5-7 The 39th running of the Buzzards Bay Regatta will be held Aug. 5-7 under the auspices of the New Bedford Yacht Club in Padanarum, Mass. Competition will be in 13 different classes, ranging in size from singlehanded 13-foot Laser one-designs up to the PHRF Racing Class, in which boats as large as 60 feet LOA compete using a complex handicapping formula, with crews of five to 10 people. Multihulled racers will offer high-speed competition in the brisk Buzzards Bay sou’westers.

Entries are expected to top 450 boats and 1,500 competitors this year. As many as 140 boats will enter the twoperson 420 class alone. The venue alternates on a yearly basis between the New Bedford Yacht Club in Padanaram and the Beverly Yacht Club in Marion, Mass.

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Scott Whitman, from Brick, N.J., and Julia Dorsett, from West Chester, Pa., members of US Sailing Team Alphagraphics, are set to return to The Clagett Regatta as defending champions in the SKUD-18 class.

CLAGETT, from Page 60 China, it has, according to competitors, improved their quality of life as they apply what is achieved on the water to everyday situations.

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Marshall adds Sakonnet 23 to its shoal-draft line Marshall Marine Corporation of South Dartmouth, Mass., has launched their first Sakonnet 23, a classic Joel White-designed shoal-draft daysailer. In this, the 50th year Marshall Marine has been in business building traditional Cape Cod-type catboats, the Sakonnet 23 is an interesting addition to Marshall’s established fleet of shoal-draft catboats, drawing only 22 inches with the centerboard up. The large cockpit can easily accommodate six adults, and her lovely double-ended design and graceful shear will turn heads in any harbor. Formerly built by Edey & Duff, which closed its doors last September, there are nearly 80 of these saucy windships spread across the United States. Find out more about this boat on Marshall Marine’s all-new website, www.marshallcat.com.

With her 920-pound keel and 192-square-foot sail area, the classic Joel White-designed, doubleended daysailer, above and at left, sails effortlessly in virtually any breeze.

Briefly Callinectes Boatworks LLC, in Kennebunkport, Maine, builder of modern classic runabouts, is now building the wood/epoxy hulled Callinectes 22. Designed to handle the confused chop seen in many congested lakes, bays and harbors, the 22 is said to give a smooth, comfortable and dry ride for up to six passengers. A retractable bimini top is hidden behind the aft seats. The Callinectes 22 is powered by a 300-horse, 5.7-liter V8 engine or optional 256-horse diesel.

FMI: www.cboatworks.com.

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Atlantis WeatherGear, of Marblehead, Mass., manufacturers of apparel for sailing and the coastal lifestyle, unveiled their Spring 2011 line. New additions include the slimmer, trimmer Zephyr soft-shell jackets and the Flying Point collection of quar ter-zip fleece tops for men and women. Both new lines are coordinated to offer effective layering solutions for active sailors, fresh options for team apparel, and effective merchandising for Atlantis retailers. FMI: www.AtlantisWeatherGear.com.

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Providing a full spectrum of services for outfitting and maintaining your motor or sailing vessel Portland Yacht Services is a full service Boatyard and Marina with practical off-shore experience for restoration, refits and rebuilds of cruising yachts. Our dedicated staff handles all types of storage, maintenance, refits, and restorations on any type of boat or yacht.

Our marina of 128 slips and 18 moorings is a short walk from the historic Old Port.

65’ Alden Staysail Schooner A new vessel constructed to exceptional scantlings for world cruising with the wisdom and discipline of tradition.

Launch July 18, 2003 by Portland Yacht Services.

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Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding, in Thomaston, Maine, dedicated a building to Bill Belyea on April 21 to honor his 30 years of ser vice with the company. The building will now be known as the Belyea Building. Belyea grew up in Rockland, Maine, and worked in house construction as a finish carpenter before joining Lyman-Morse in 1982 as a carpenter. He now ser ves as director of production, managing all new-boat construction and major refits. The building, formerly owned

by Renaissance Yachts, was purchased by Lyman-Morse in 1995.

FMI: www.lymanmorse.com West Marine, in Woburn, Mass., held a media luncheon in late April at its newest location in the Boston region, located across the street from the Woburn Mall, at 299 Mishawum Road at the intersection of routes 93 and 95. At more than 23,000 square feet, this is the biggest West Marine in Massachusetts. The location of the new store was chosen for the convenience of both local residents and those traveling through to New Hampshire and Maine. FMI: www.westmarine.com.

Armchair Sailor Bookstore, in Newpor t, R.I., went out of business in late April after 32 years ser ving the boating and cruising community selling char ts, books and cruising guides. Pressure from Internet business and the abundance of electronic navigation aids and devices were cited as the causes of the shop’s demise. Armchair Sailor was a subsidiar y of Bluewater Books and Char ts in For t Lauderdale, Fla. FMI: www.bluewater web.com.

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Come Sail Away Now, at 1 Pier 6, Eighth Street, Charlestown Navy Yard, is a new harbor cruise, Cityside Harbor Shuttle, and day-char ter and sailing-lesson business. The sailboat, Tupelo Honey, is available for private char ter in the harbor for up to a dozen passengers. Tupelo Honey is a 31-foot gaff-rigged Friendship sloop that’s a replica of the 1904 Dictator. Come Sail Away Now also runs a variety of Boston harbor cruises. Tupelo Honey’s crew will also provide sailing lessons for families or for corporate bonding. FMI: www.comesailawaynow.com.

Hamlin’s Marine, in Water ville and Hampden, Maine, a family-owned marine dealership and marina, this spring opened a new 11,000 square-foot boat showroom and marine accessories retail store on Route 1A in Hampden, just above their Penobscot River marina and yacht-ser vice center. Also opening this spring is “McLaughlin’s at the Marina,” a restaurant and bar with patio dining and take-out for boaters. The new restaurant is par t of the water front development plan for Hampden, which will include a new parking lot, walking trails, and public facilities. FMI: www.hamlinsmarina.com.

Sea Fever Gear, at, West Chatham, Mass., crafters of clothing, accessories, bags and packs, and more, all made from recycled, high quality, sail materials, is announcing the new location of their retail outlet to both old customers and new. The new address is 1579 Main St., Shop Ahoy Plaza, West Chatham. FMI: www.seafevergear.com.

Diamond’s Edge Restaurant & Marina, on Great Diamond Island in Casco Bay, Maine, has been purchased by the Prentice Hospitality Group, which also owns Chebeague Island Inn, not far from the restaurant. Chebeague Inn’s chef, Justin Rowe, will assist in Diamond’s Edge kitchen and dining operations. FMI: www.diamondsedge.com.

KVH Industries, of Middletown, R.I., has received the 2010 Nor thFace ScoreBoard Award for the sixth consecutive year. Dealers who sell KVH’s TracVision and TracPhone products recently rated the company’s ser vice as “worldclass.” To receive the award, companies must consistently achieve outstanding marks for customer satisfaction and loyalty in such categories as technical suppor t, field ser vice, customer ser vice and account management. FMI: www.kvh.com.

Mystic Seaport, in Mystic, Conn., has been awarded a $10,000 special grant by Tourism Cares, a travel industr y charitable organization for tourism preser vation, conser vation, restoration and education. The special grant will be used for tools and supplies to help the Museum maintain its grounds and infrastructure. “We are ver y grateful to Tourism Cares for this grant. Maintaining our expansive campus in this economy is not easy,” said Mystic Seapor t president Steve White. “The funds will help us continue to provide our visitors with the first-rate experience we work ver y hard to achieve.” FMI: www.mysticseapor t.org.

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After riding out a three-day easterly blow in the shelter of Seal Trap on Isle Au Haut, the crew of the Leight enjoys the prospects of clearing weather and moving on.

Sheltering he morning forecast was disquieting, calling for a northeasterly siege — gusting to 30 knots before the day was done — and a gale to follow.

Perry Creek was no place to be in such a tempest. After a hurried breakfast, we raised the reefed main and jib and shaped a course for Seal Trap on Isle Au Haut, 14 miles distant, worrying we should have left hours earlier.

Rabid clouds scudded low as the Leight lurched, rolled and corkscrewed her way across the warring seas of East Penobscot Bay. Not one other sail was to be seen.

Though our destination was only three hours distant, there was a compelling drama to the scene as rain slashed down and angry squalls swept the waters into a fury, taking full measure of every minute and mile.

At length we brought up under the jolt of Moores Head at the entrance to Seal Trap. I got the engine going, Leigh dropped sail, and we made into the refuge, carefully dodging lobster buoys. A pot warp caught in the propeller could be a disaster when sheer cliffs were a boat length away and depths declined into the single digits. Holding our breaths, we came into the little eel rut and got two anchors down.

The contrast to our earlier circumstance was remarkable. Where every second of our morning run had been riveting and our horizons breathtaking, time now seemed to stand still. The Leight’s snug cabin was our world. The lantern flickered uneasily; the mast shuddered above the sound of the radio. Roaring wind and

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slashing rain bullied the sloop about nervously.

Standing under the dodger, I took in the battle of titans raging without. Not far astern, the empty sweep of ocean was whipped into a fury of towering swells and spectacle of galloping white horses as far as the eye could see. I couldn’t imagine anything more wild. Soup and crackers were calming. We accepted what was. In time, the radio and a book were comforting.

Night came black, with a depth of darkness we don’t know much about. It was like being afloat in space. The rasping drone of wind screamed, subsided to a roar and screamed again. The dinghy skittered about, occasionally thumping the topsides. We played cards, looked up words in the dictionary, and sang along to the Moody Blues. I don’t think that a glass of wine ever tasted better. Rain drummed on the cabin top, and we could feel her snub up solidly to her anchors.

I was up at midnight to put another blanket on, and three more times to keep watch before the dawning of another sullen day, the snotty wind still in full career.

All that day, the following night, and next morning the wind honed itself to a cutting edge. We ate, drank, read, and had conversations. Time passed slowly, we lived quietly, and what could be much better than that?

A starving writer, who has studiously avoided a real job, David Buckman’s limited edition book, “Bucking the Tide,” is available at www.eastworkspublications.com for a mere $19. editor@pointseast.com

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Brewer Dauntless Shipyard Brewer Ferry Point Marina Brewer Deep River Marina Yankee Boat Yard & Marina, Inc.

Essex Old Saybrook Deep River Portland

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EAST Mystic Shipyard Brewer Yacht Yard at Mystic

Mystic Mystic

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Marion 508-748-0541 North Falmouth 508-564-6327

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Nauset Marine Millway Marina

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CITY Bath Georgetown

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Boothbay Harbor 207-633-2970 Southport Island 207-633-2970 Boothbay Harbor 1-800-248-2628 Boothbay Harbor 207-633-6003

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Carousel Marina Ocean Point Marina Broad Cove Marina

Boothbay Harbor 207-633-2922 E. Boothbay 207-633-0773 Medomak 207-529-5186

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Reviewed by Sandy Marsters For Points East Shortly after Sept. 11, 2001, with, like all Americans, much on my mind, I took a road trip to the south coast of Nova Scotia. My mission was to scope out and report on the area as a destination for one of Points East’s flotillas. It turned out to be the ideal place to be during that difficult time – pristine, quiet, serene, peaceful. And the people were wonderful – supportive, sympathetic, kind, and generous. It was a place we wanted other cruisers to see.

Through many flotillas and the now-defunct Admiral Digby Cup, Points East went on to develop a close relationship with the Nova Scotia boating community. In the ensuing decade, scores of U.S. yachts that probably wouldn’t have done so otherwise have visited these unspoiled shores flying the Points East flotilla banner.

Most of that is thanks to Bernie Wideman, my partner when we owned the magazine and the tireless leader of many of these expeditions. A lot of the debt also goes to the author of this book/CD/DVD, Peter Loveridge, a longtime advisor to the flotillas.

I doubt there is a sailor who knows these coasts better, and the small, slow traditional sailboats on which he has cruised them has given him plenty of time to get to know these shores intimately. He and this book are a huge and indispensable resource to anyone planning, or even dreaming of, a voyage to Nova Scotia.

A proper cruising guide offers much more than nice pictures, chartlets and sailing directions. A good cruising guide, in the tradition of Duncan and Ware or Rindlaub and Taft, ought to combine anecdote, opinion, encouragement and inspiration with practical advice and guidance. Loveridge’s guide does all that – a little roughly at times, due to the publishing medium – but it does it well.

Opinion you will get in spades, especially in the

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opening pages. Loveridge has a lot of nits to pick, and he isn’t afraid to do so. In a story he wrote for Points East years ago, and which he recounts here, he criticized the gastronomical offerings of Yarmouth. A Yarmouth tourism official wrote back to say that is ridiculous – after all, he pointed out, there is a Wendy’s.

There is a lot that disappoints Loveridge – liberals, Canada’s federal liquor stores, tourism officials, folks from away who build big houses that squeeze out the locals, bureaucracy in general. But I find his grumpiness and sarcasm endearing, amusing and entertaining.

And make no mistake, he loves Nova Scotia, and he loves its people, and he knows his stuff. What you get with Loveridge is the real deal. There is no posturing here.

I cannot comment on the meat of this guide, on the sailing directions and guides to harbors, since I don’t know Nova Scotia from a boat at all. But the opening sections are worth the price of admission, filled with interesting and useful advice on everything from tides to currency to mail (another beef) to climate change.

The rest of the book is logically organized, taking care of the less populated west coast first, working past Yarmouth and around Cape Sable, and on through the better-known cruising grounds near Halifax and on to the Bras D’Or Lakes and East Bay, St.

Ann’s Bay, and Cape North.

Each destination is broken down into sections dealing with approaches, stuff ashore, anchorages, dockage and other useful information. There are numerous photographs and many chartlets – more, as Loveridge points out, than would be possible in a printed version due to the expense.

It’s probably a good thing that there is something intimidating about these chartlets: They seem crowded with rocks and reefs and hazards. Indeed, as Loveridge points out, this wonderful cruising ground is not for everyone. There is not a lot to fall back on when things go wrong; the tides, particularly on the western side in the Bay of Fundy, are epic; there are indeed lots of rocks; currents can be more powerful than your engine.

But this is also gorgeous cruising – Maine with lots of elbow room. There’s an unbelievable and fascinating selection of harbors and remote coves. Nova Scotia has it all, but you wouldn’t want to go there without an experienced guide. Loveridge has been to every harbor in this guide, and he’s willing to take you there. You should take him up on it.

FMI: email Peter at peter.loveridge@ns.sympatico.ca, www.cruisingguidetons.blogspot.com.

Sandy Marsters, co-founder of Points East along witBernie Wideman, was Points East’s first editor.

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Boston Harbor Islands, National Recreation Area, a Trails Illustrated Map, National Geographic, $11.95.

As the ferries began running again in May, and the Boston Harbor Islands Pavilion opens on the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway on June 2, National Geographic Maps released its first Trails Illustrated map for Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. Developed with the BHI Alliance and members of the BHI Partnership, this map (not a chart; you’ll need your NOAA chart for navigation) includes the 34 islands, shoreline parks and downtown Boston, from the Boston Inner Harbor and Winthrop out to the Brewster Islands and The Graves, and down to Hull and World’s End off Hingham Harbor. The main map contains both bathymetry and topography to make it ideal for kayaking, hiking, fishing, and other outdoor recreation. Ferry terminals and routes are marked as well as anchorages, water taxis, boat ramps, beacons, historic sites, campgrounds, and trails. The reverse side has high-resolution satellite imagery of historic structures, facilities and terrain. For those exploring by boat, this chart is printed on waterproof, tear-resistant material. The map includes recommended places to visit, regulations and other valuable information. SRP is $11.95. FMI: www.natgeomaps.com.

Throughout the summer months, tens of thousands of people will cruise, or take the ferry, to Nantucket, eager to get to know the island up close and personal. To this end, the Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) will premiere an original short film to showcase the island’s natural beauty and unusual history. Written and produced by Emmy award-winning documentary filmmaker Ric Burns, “Nantucket” will premiere on July 2, with a day of public celebration and a free community screening open to all.

Illustrating Nantucket’s original Wampanoag Native American population and early Quaker culture, and its one-time role as the whaling capital of the world and eventual rebirth as an art and resort colony, the film will educate viewers about the island’s past and serve as a gateway experience for present-day Nantucket.

After the July 2 premiere, the 26-minute film will be shown twice daily at the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St., throughout the summer and beyond.

“The story of Nantucket resonates far and wide,” said Burns of Steeplechase Films. “It is so much more than a summer playground, and my goal with this film is to offer every island visitor an opportunity to truly understand the global role that the island has played throughout history.” FMI: www.nha.org.

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North: A few schoolies, fishing better on Cape

By Craig Bergeron For Points East As far as striped bass are concerned, the water temperatures have been fluctuating between 44 and 50 degrees the first couple of weeks of May, and as of now, my nephew Chris Lynch and a few friends are catching a few schoolies in the Cape Cod Canal.

The phone should start ringing with a few reports of stripers getting caught near Ferry Beach Saco, Kennebunk Beach, and by the dam in the Saco River. It will not hurt to get out to the shoreline of your favorite spot and cast a few Jigs, Kastmasters, or a Crystal Minnow to practice your skills and retrieval techniques.

Cod and haddock have been spotty on some reports. Our new friend Chris Bebe went out with a few guys out of Boston Harbor and reported a lot of baitfish, whales and dolphin on the southern part of Stellwagen Bank. Quite a few pollock and haddock, have been landed, with a few keepers of cod. Capt. Scott McIntyre went out last week on to Jeffreys Ledge and also had a great return on some market-size cod using clams and his favorite Cod Bombs from Seawolf. Scott also landed some pollock on a teaser rigged above his jig.

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This keeper cod caught was caught on the Mal Max on Jeffreys Ledge by Steve Carlton, fishing clams with a small teaser above a cod jig.

to rise and the stripers to come in thick, turkey season started out with Youth Day last Saturday, and since then we have been tagging at least 10 to 15 birds a day. Vicky Edgerly just came in with a 23-pound Tom. Craig Bergeron has been a manager at Saco Bay Tackle in Saco, Maine for 18 years. He’s an avid saltwater fisherman who loves to teach people the art of serious offshore fishing techniques, from custom line splicing to rigging squid rigs for bluefin tuna.

South: Fluke, scup, sea bass, squid, stripers

By Elisa Jackman For Points East June is finally here, school is almost out, and the fish are biting! Fluke, scup, squid and striped bass

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Summer flounder fishing began the first weekend in May along Rhode Island’s south shore. Angler Paul Tukey landed a five-pounder on his first day.

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Scup and black sea bass fishing along the rocky bottom areas from the center wall of the Harbor of Refuge to Charlestown will only get better.

On June 1, black sea bass regulations will be determined for 2011. The 2011 scup regulations are as follows: 10 fish per person, per day, 10½-inch

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minimum, May 24 to Sept. 25. Squid fishing along the south shore from the center wall to Green Hill should remain consistent until the end of June.

The Point Judith Light, North Rip Block Island, Southeast Corner and Southwest Ledge of Block Island should all be abundant with striped bass.

Trolling wire during the day and drifting live eels from dusk till dawn are the best means to catch a cow. Make sure you have checked your wire splices from last season: No need to lose a big one. Striped bass regulations for 2011 are two fish per person, 28-inch minimum.

Finally, June usually kicks off the offshore fishing

season with blue sharks in Jenny’s and Ryan’s horns. Fish typically move east from this location.

Makos and threshers are next to arrive, along with hopefully bluefin tuna. Here’s to tight lines.

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05:33AM 06:10AM 12:22AM 01:02AM 01:45AM 02:31AM 03:21AM 04:16AM 05:14AM 12:07AM 01:11AM 02:15AM 03:17AM 04:15AM 05:09AM 06:01AM 12:23AM 01:12AM 02:00AM 02:48AM 03:36AM 04:25AM 05:16AM 12:04AM 01:00AM 01:55AM 02:47AM 03:36AM 04:20AM 05:03AM

0.3 0.1 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.2 10.1 9.9 9.7 0.4 0.2 -0.2 -0.5 -0.8 -1.0 -1.1 11.1 10.8 10.4 10.0 9.5 9.0 8.6 1.6 1.6 1.5 1.3 1.0 0.7 0.3

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Bar Harbor, Maine 1.3 1.2 8.8 8.9 9.1 9.2 9.4 9.7 9.9 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.2 9.6 9.4 9.3 9.1 9.0 8.9 8.8 1.5 1.7 1.8 1.8 1.7 1.4 1.2

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0.2 0.0 11.5 11.6 11.6 11.6 11.5 11.3 11.1 10.9 0.0 -0.3 -0.7 -1.1 -1.3 -1.3 12.6 12.3 11.8 11.3 10.8 10.3 9.8 9.4 1.6 1.5 1.3 0.9 0.6 0.2

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Corrections for other ports Port Reference Maine/ New Hampshire Bar Harbor Stonington Rockland Bar Harbor Boothbay Harbor Portland Portland Kennebunkport Portsmouth Portland

Height Corrections

High +0 hr. 8 min., Low +0 hr. 6 min., High +0 hr. 9 min., Low +0 hr. 6 min., High -0 hr. 6 min., Low -0 hr. 8 min., High +0 hr. 7 min., Low +0 hr. 5 min., High +0 hr. 22 min., Low +0 hr. 17 min.,

High *0.91, Low *0.90 High *0.93, Low *1.03 High *0.97, Low *0.97 High *0.97, Low *1.00 High *0.86, Low *0.86

Massachusetts Gloucester Plymouth Scituate Provincetown Marion Woods Hole

Boston Boston Boston Boston Newport Newport

High +0 hr. 0 min., Low -0 hr. 4 min., High +0 hr. 4 min., Low +0 hr. 18 min., High +0 hr. 3 min., Low -0 hr. 1 min., High +0 hr. 16 min., Low +0 hr. 18 min., High +0 hr. 10 min., Low +0 hr. 12 min., High +0 hr. 32 min., Low +2 hr. 21 min.,

High *0.93, Low *0.97 High *1.03, Low *1.00 High *0.95, Low *1.03 High *0.95, Low *0.95 High *1.13, Low *1.29 High *0.40, Low *0.40

Rhode Island Westerly Point Judith East Greenwich Bristol

New London Newport Newport Newport

High -0 hr. 21 min., Low +0 hr. 3 min., High -0 hr. 1 min., Low +0 hr. 32 min., High +0 hr. 13 min., Low +0 hr. 3 min., High +0 hr. 13 min., Low +0 hr. 0 min.,

High *1.02, Low *1.00 High *0.87, Low *0.54 High *1.14, Low *1.14 High *1.16, Low *1.14

Connecticut Stamford New Haven Branford Saybrook Jetty Saybrook Point Mystic Westport

Bridgeport Bridgeport Bridgeport New London New London Boston Newport

High +0 hr. 3 min., Low +0 hr. 8 min., High -0 hr. 4 min., Low -0 hr. 7 min., High -0 hr. 5 min., Low -0 hr. 13 min., High +1 hr. 11 min., Low +0 hr. 45 min., High +1 hr. 11 min., Low +0 hr. 53 min., High +0 hr. 1 min., Low +0 hr. 2 min., High +0 hr. 9 min., Low +0 hr. 33 min.,

High *1.07, Low *1.08 High *0.91, Low *0.96 High *0.87, Low *0.96 High *1.36, Low *1.35 High *1.24, Low *1.25 High *1.01, Low *0.97 High *0.85, Low *0.85

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students will climb aboard the boats they spent the past year building, refitting and restoring and test their workmanship on the water. Students from the school’s three full-time programs – in Boatbuilding & Restoration, Marine Systems, and Composites Technology – graduate on Launch Day. Boatbuilding & Restoration students will showcase ten Beetle Cats, a Columbia Lifeboat, a Herreshoff 121⁄2, and an elegant Starling Burgess-designed R-Class sloop. www.iyrs.org..

Skin & Bones: Tattoos in the Life of the American Sailor An exhibit that explores the origins, traditions and symbolism of tattoos in American maritime culture. Over two centuries of ancient and modern tattooing tools, flash (tattoo design samples), and tattoo-related art, historic photographs, and artifacts to tell the story of how tattoos entered the sailor’s life, what they meant, and why they got them. www.mysticseaport.org. .

Preview, Penobscot Marine Museum Opening Day Penobscot Marine Museum opens for 2012 featuring two new, year-long exhibits: 75/75!

75 Favorites from PMM’s First 75 Years: Curator’s pick of the best, most interesting, oddest, most important, most beautiful, and most valuable items in the collection. And The Art of the Boat: A juried art show featuring works in varied media, exploring the boat as a work of art and the boatbuilder as an artist. www.penobscotmarinemuseum.org bholtzman@pmmmaine.org..

Leukemia Cup Regatta This year the regatta takes place at the New York Yacht Club in Newport, Rhode Island. You can do more than raise a sail to help fight blood cancers, by raising funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Each sailor in the regatta is eligible to win great prizes from our national sponsors. Fundraising is easy; just ask us how. Each participant receives a comprehensive fundraising manual outlining our incentives and offering ideas and suggestions for fundraising. Aside from winning great prizes, you will be helping to save lives and to find cures for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. For more information please contact Joyce Pastore or Bill Koconis 401-943-8888 or via email at joyce.muir-pastore@lls.org or bill.koconis@lls.org, www.ri.regatta.llsevent.org..

Harbor Discovery Day for Kids Webhannet River Boatyard & Wells Recreation Department are hosting a Harbor Discovery Day for kids including a crab fishing tournament, mackerel fishing instruction, dj, lunch, teeshirts, eco crafts and games. Open to kids K-6. All kids end up winners! Sign ups are handled through the Wells Recreation Department 207-646-5826. All proceeds go to benefit the Wells recreation programs. .

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10th Annual Women’s Sailing Conference Corinthian Yacht Club, One Nahant Street, Marblehead, Mass. National Women’s Sailing Association (NWSA) and the Corinthian Yacht Club of Marblehead, Mass. A day-long conference for women designed to introduce them to and/or enhance their skills in recreational sailing through seminars on water and on land. www.womensailing.org, marcia.bennet@verizon.net..

2nd Annual Star Island Gosport Regatta Star Island Corporation in partnership with the Piscataqua Sailing Association (PSA), Portsmouth, N.H. Race day will begin at 11 a.m. June 11 at the mouth of the Piscataqua River. The pursuit race also kicks off the summer conference season at Star Island, Isles of Shoals, six miles off Rye. This is a renewal of a sailing race around the Isles of Shoals first held in the late 19th century. www.wentworthmarina.com .

157th NYYC Annual Regatta presented by Rolex New York Yacht Club, Newport, R.I. Racing starts on Friday, June 10. with the Around-the-Island Race, a 19-mile race around Conanicut Island. IRC, One-Designs, 12 Metres, 6 Metres and Classics will compete in a two-day series on Saturday and Sunday, June 11-12. The Swan 42 Class is planning a one-day regatta on Friday and the two-day series over the weekend. http://nyyc.org/157th-annual-regatta sailingoffice@nyyc.org.

Penobscot Bay YMCA Annual Boat Auction Second Saturday in June each year. One of the Penobscot Bay YMCA’s largest fundraisers of the year. Proceeds help send local kids to camp.

Contact: Marcia Roberts @ 207.236.3375 or mroberts@penbayymca.org Boat Donations Needed We’re seeking all things nautical, and we’ll come and haul them away. After any merchandise sells, you’ll get tax deduction if it’s your property or a 10% finder’s fee if you refer an owner who chooses to donate to us. http://www.penbayymca.org swhytock@pen-

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IMP Fishing Gear Ltd The Great Maine Boat, Camping and Outdoor Gear Yard Sale Belfast Municipal Parking Lot, Belfast, Maine, behind Traci’s Diner, 57 Main St. Saturday morning. Boats, campers, any outdoor gear, etc. All are welcome to set up a table and sell your old boat (any size welcome) canoe, kayak, fishin’, marine, or camping stuff. mike@pilut.com.

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Free SailMaine Sailing & Open House SailMaine, Commercial Street extension, Portland, Maine, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., rain or shine. Free sailboat rides, shoreside boat rigging, and knot-tying demonstrations. Learn what this nonprofit community sailing center is all about. Adults, teens and kids (age 8 & up) are welcome. SailMaine will provide life jackets for those who don’t have them. www.sailmaine.org, sarah@sailmaine.org, 207-650-2085.

J-Class Regatta Sail Newport, Newport, R.I. The first competitive J-Class regatta in the United States since the 1937 America’s Cup. For originals built in the 1930s (like Shamrock IV and Velsheda) and J-Class replicas, which are about 140 feet LOA and 200 tons displacement. www.jclassyachts.com, www.sailnewport.org.

Marion Bermuda Race Since its inception in 1977, the spirit of the 645 mile Marion Bermuda Race is that all yachts and crew are participating for the joy and pleasure of sailing, competition and

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the camaraderie that accompanies such an offshore event. The race will start in Buzzards Bay off Marion, Massachusetts and finish off St. David’s Head, Bermuda. The race provides an opportunity for cruising yachts and amateur crews to participate in an ocean race and a rendezvous in Bermuda. It encourages the development of blue water sailing skills on seaworthy yachts that can be handled safely offshore with limited crew. www.marionbermuda.com/ race@marionbermuda.com . .

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Searsport Lobster Boat Races and Antique Power Day A town-wide day of activities: Lobsterboat races, antique engine and lobsterboat exhibit, radio-control model racing, crafts for children, rowing race and more. Taking place at Penobscot Marine Museum, Mosman Park, and Town Dock, Searsport http://penobscotmarinemuseum.org bholtzman@pmm-maine.org.

140th Windjammer Birthday Party The main event is The 1871 Schooner Showdown. The Schooners Lewis R. French and the Stephen Taber - both built in 1871- will go head to head in a race from Maine’s Camden harbor to the Rockland Breakwater lighthouse. The race will be followed by an awards ceremony and cocktail reception at The Pearl. The ships will be dockside for public tours, and on June 18th, both will be offering day sails. www.windjammerbirthdays.com info@windjammerbirthdays.com .

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Edgartown YC Round-the-Island Race The Edgartown Yacht Club Round the Island (RTI) Race will be held at Edgartown, Massachusetts on Saturday, July 9, 2011. The Edgartown Yacht Club (EYC) is the Organizing Authority. Normally it is possible for both cruising and racing boats to finish the 52 nautical mile course by late afternoon or early evening. If the tidal currents or wind conditions make going slow, the Race Committee will finish the race just north of Menemsha. www.rtirace.org .

U.S. A-Team Hydroplane Racing Hubbardton, Vermont. www.ateamboatracing.com .

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U.S.A-Team Hydroplane Racing Thompson, Connecticut. www.ateamboatracing.com .

2011 Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race This is an offshore 360 mile Category 2 event held every two years, alternating with the Newport to Bermuda race. It includes divisions for IRC, ORR, PHRF and Multihull yachts. The total fleet size is approximately 100 boats. Contact Geoff Smith, Boston Yacht Club Marblehead to Halifax Race Committee. 508.358.7542 (H) 508.361.0202 (Cell).

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11 - 8/9 Annual July 4th Boat Parade Kingman Yacht Center, 10am - 2pm. As many as 20 boats have participated each year - dressed to the theme of the day - a great time for participants and spectators alike. Cash prizes are awarded for bestdressed boat in a number of categories.

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Downeaster Days Summer Day Camp Penobscot Marine Museum, 40 E. Main St., Searsport, Maine, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Maritime-themed summer camp for kids from 5 to 11. Six oneweek sessions are offered. Each camp include arts, crafts, field trips, science, outdoor activities and lots of fun in a safe, educational environment. http://www.penobscotmarinemuseum.org bschopmeyer@pmm-maine.org.

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2011 Vineyard Cup The Vineyard Cup Regatta will be held on the waters of Nantucket Sound and Vineyard Sound off the Island of Martha’s Vineyard on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 15th, 16th and 17th, 2011. Sail Martha’s Vineyard (SMV) is the Organizing Authority (www.sailmv.com) and invites vessels 18 feet in length and greater to come and enjoy a fun and affordable event. All proceeds of the event help to support the year round maritime programs of Sail Martha’s Vineyard. www.vineyardcup.com .

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CDSOA 2011 Maine Cruise Casco Bay Region.

Register by August 3. Dave Bradbury: 603-4707900. http://www.capedory.org/ dwbradbury@hotmail.com.

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J/105 North American Championship Regatta Hosted by fleet # 2 and the Eastern Yacht Club, Marblehead, Mass. EYC’s professional Race Committee will be complemented by event PRO Ken Legler and the Club’s staff (as well as Marblehead’s many local watering holes). www.j105.org, j105@regattapromotions.com.

Boatbuilding and Restoration Program Newport Campus of IYRS, Newport, R.I., 4-7 p.m. www.iyrs.org .

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Corinthian Classic Yacht Regatta The courses will be tailored to the NO SPINNAKER format; we will try to avoid or limit dead down legs, but instead apply courses that offer fantastic reaches and few beats if at all possible. We will be racing under the Classic Rating Formula (CRF). If you do not have a CRF handicap contact Chris Wick at 860-536-1840 or by email: mischief@snet.net, www.corinthianclassic.org .

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2nd Annual Offshore Fishing Tournament Kingman Yacht Center, Catument, Mass., 6 p.m.-Aug 13, 5 p.m. We were shut down last year by Hurricane Earl, so we’re going to try again. A twoday, offshore fishing tournament for the hard-core among us. www.kingmanyachtcenter.com .

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Penobscot Bay Rendezvous: A New Regatta for Sail and Power Yachts Camden, Maine. Hosted

by Wayfarer Marine and Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding. The expected fleet of at least 100 vessels, ranging from super yachts, to classics to performance racers, windjammers, picnic boats and lobster yachts, will gather in Rockland Harbor for Thursday night and will move to Camden Harbor for the following two nights. The three day event features daily sailboat races and a poker run and Photo Pursuit event for powerboats. www.penobscotbayrendezvous.com.

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Belfast Harbor Fest A great family weekend down by the waterfront, highlighted by the 2011 National Boatbuilding Challenge. Events include; Friday night Launch Party, Classic Small Boat Show, pancake breakfast, 5K waterfront road race, children nautical activities, Come Boating!'s 11 annual regatta, food, and live music. Admission is FREE. Steamboat Landing Wharf, Belfast. Sponsored by the Belfast Rotary Club FMI: www.belfastharborfest.com

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MS Harborfest Auction & Reception Portland Yacht Services, 6 - 10 pm. Come support a great cause. 207-781-7960 www.MSmaine.org .

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7th Annual Ida Lewis Distance Race Ida Lewis Yacht Club, Newport, R.I., 177- and a 150-mile

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Marine Systems and Composites Technology IYRS Training Program, Bristol, R.I., campus of International Yacht Restoration School, 4-7 p.m. www.iyrs.org .

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Penobscot Bay Day: Special 75th Birthday Edition 10:00am - 5:00pm Free museum admission, cake, crafts, music, balloons, presentations, demonstrations, exhibits and more. http://www.penobscotmarinemuseum.org bholtzman@pmm-maine.org.

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69th Annual Hyannis Regatta Hyannis Yacht Club, Hyannis Mass. The Ocean Racing Class (PHRF) will compete July 23-24. One-design races will be held July 29-31. More than 230 one-design boats will race. FMI: Contact Greg Deegan, regatta chair. regattachair@hyannisyachtclub.org .

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Annual Hyannis Yacht Club Regatta Keep the last weekend in July open for our big event of the season. Our 3-day regatta draws boats from across the country and Canada with our reputation of great sailing, good food, with terrific parties and entertainment. www.hyannisyachtclub.org .

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BassAckwards Race Weekend Held every year on the last Saturday in July, some 300 participants man a fleet of 50 or so boats to compete for the trophies, the chair, and bragging rights as the team that somehow managed to get to Cleveland Ledge Light and back faster than anyone else without loss of life, limb or dignity. www.bassackwardsrace.com .

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39th Buzzards Bay Regatta New Bedford Yacht Club, Padanaram, Mass. More than 450 boats and nearly 1,500 competitors in 2010; 13 classes from 13-foot Lasers to the 55- to 60foot PHRF racing classes. www.buzzardsbayregatta.com .

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Salem, Mass. A rare chance to see vintage motor yachts and sailboats, tour the vessels, meet skippers and crews, and vote for your favorite boat! A crafts market, artists, old-time band music, children’s activities, Blessing of the Fleet, Parade of Boats, and more. www.boatfestival.org, 617-666-8530, 617-868-7587.

courses, with turning marks at Castle Hill, Brenton Reef, Block Island, Montauk Point, Martha’s Vineyard and Buzzards Tower, and back to Newport. Classes for IRC, PHRF (including Cruising Spinnaker and a Youth Challenge division), One Design and Double-Handed boats of 28 feet or longer. www.ildistancerace.org, racechariman@ildistancerace.org.

27 - 28 MS Powerboat Poker Run 8am check-in at DiMillo’s Marina, Portland. Parade/Run 10am.

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MS Shoreside Festival Ft. Allen Park/Eastern Prom, 10:30 - 3:30. Live band - vendors - children’s programs. 207-781-7961 www.MSmaine.org .

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MS Regatta Parade of Sail, 10:45 from Handy Boat Services, Falmouth, Maine. First gun 12:30. BBQ and awards 6pm. 207-781-7961 www.MSmaine.org .

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MS Lobster Boat Races 10am, Portland Yacht Services. 207-781-7961 www.MSmaine.org .

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MS Tugboat Muster and Races 1pm, Portland Pier. 207-781-7961 www.MSmaine.org .

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29th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Festival Brewer Hawthorne Cove Marina, 10 White St.,

SEPTEMBER. 2 - 10 The Great Provincetown Schooner Regatta & Yacht Race An eight day educational and sailing event that honors our maritime history and the great natural resources of our region. We promote public awareness of the important role that Schooners and other historic vessels played in our economic and cultural history.

Come join the fun. www.ProvincetownSchoonerRace.com .

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Find Points East at more than 700 locations in New England MAINE Arundel:The Landing School, Southern Maine Marine Services.

Augusta: Mr. Paperback.

Baileyv ille: Stony Creek Bangor: Borders, Book Marc’s, Harbormaster, Young’s Canvas.

Bar Harbor: Acadia Information Center, Bar Harbor Yacht Club, Lake and Sea Boatworks.

Bass Harbor: Morris Yachts.

Bath: Kennebec Tavern & Marina, Maine Maritime Museum.

Belfast: Belfast Boatyard, Belfast Chamber of Commerce visitors’ center, Coastwise Realty, Crosby Manor Estates, Harbormaster’s office.

Biddeford: Biddeford Pool Y.C., Buffleheads, Rumery’s Boatyard.

Blue Hill:, Bar Harbor Bank, Blue Hill Farm Country Inn, Blue Hill Food Co-op, Blue Hill Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, Compass Point Realty, Downeast Properties, EBS, Kollegewidgwok Y.C., North Light Books, Rackliffe Pottery, Slaven Realty.

Boothbay : Boothbay Mechanics, Boothbay Resort, Cottage Connection.

Boothbay Harbor: Boothbay Harbor Inn, Boothbay Harbor Shipyard, Brown’s Motel, Cap’n Fish’s Inn, Carousel Marina, Gold/Smith Gallery, Grover’s Hardware, Municipal Office, Poole Bros. Hardware, Rocktide Inn, Sherman’s Bookstore, Signal Point Marina, Tugboat Inn. Bremen: Broad Cove Marine.

Brewer: B&D Marine, Port Harbor Marine.

Bristol: Hanley’s Market.

Brooklin: Atlantic Boat Co., Brooklin General Store, Brooklin Boat Yard, Brooklin Inn, Center Harbor Sails, Eric Dow Boatbuilder, Eggemoggin Oceanfront Lodge, WoodenBoat School.

Brooksville: Bucks Harbor Market, Bucks Harbor Marine, Bucks Harbor Y.C., Seal Cove Boatyard.

Brunswick: Bamforth Automotive, Coastal Marine, H&H Propeller, New Meadows Marina, Paul’s Marina.

Bucksport: Bookstacks, EBS Hardware.

Calais: EBS Hardware.

Camden: Camden Chamber of Commerce, Camden Y.C., French & Brawn, Harbormaster, Owl & Turtle, PJ Willeys, Port Harbor Marine, Waterfront Restaurant, Wayfarer Marine.

Cape Porpoise: The Wayfarer.

Castine: Castine Realty, Castine Y.C., Four Flags Gift Shop, Maine Maritime Academy, Saltmeadow Properties, The Compass Rose Bookstore and Café.

Chebeague Island: Chebeague Island Boat Yard.

Cherryfield: EBS Hardware.

Columbia: Crossroads Ace Hardware.

Cundy’s Harbor: Holbrook’s General Store, Watson’s General Store.

Damarisc otta: Maine Coast Book Shop, Poole Bros. Hardware, Schooner Landing Restaurant.

Deer Isle: Harbor Farm.

East Boothbay : East Boothbay General Store, Lobsterman’s Wharf Restaurant, Ocean Point Marina, Paul E. Luke Inc., Spar Shed Marina.

Eastport: East Motel, Eastport Chowder House, Moose Island Marine, The Boat School - Husson.

Eliot: Great Cove Boat Club, Independent Boat Haulers, Patten’s Yacht Yard.

Ellsworth: Branch Pond Marine, EBS Hardware, Riverside Café.

Falmouth: Hallett Canvas & Sails, Portland Yacht Club, Sea Grill at Handy Boat, The Boathouse, Town Landing Market.

Farmingdale: Foggy Bottom Marine.

Farmington: Irving’s Restaurant, Mr. Paperback, Reny’s.

Freeport: Gritty McDuff’s, True Value Hardware.

Georgetown: Robinhood Marine.

Gouldsboro: Anderson Marine & Hardware.

Hampden: Hamlin’s Marina, Watefront Marine.

Hanc ock Pt.: Crocker House Country Inn. Harpswell: Dolphin Restaurant, Finestkind Boatyard, Great Island Boat Yard.

Harrington: Tri-Town Marine.

Holden: McKay’s RV. Islesboro: Dark Harbor Boat Yard, Tarratine Club of Dark Harbor.

Islesford: Little Cranberry Y.C. Jonesport: Jonesport Shipyard.

Kennebunk: Kennebunk Beach Improvement Assoc., Landing Store, Seaside Motor Inn.

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Kennebunkport: Arundel Yacht Club, Bradbury’s Market, Chick’s Marina, Kennebunkport Marina, Maine Yacht Sales.

Kittery: Badger’s Island Marina, Cap’n Simeon’s Galley, Frisbee’s Store, Jackson’s Hardware and Marine, Kittery Point Yacht Yard, Port Harbor Marine.

Lewiston: Mr. Paperback.

Machias: EBS Hardware, H.F. Pinkham & Son. Milbridge: H.F. Pinkham & Son. Monhegan Is: Carina House.

Mount Desert: John Williams Boat Company North Haven: Calderwood Hall, Eric Hopkins Gallery, JO Brown & Sons, North Haven Giftshop.

Northeast Harbor: F.T. Brown Co., Full Belli Deli, Kimball Shop, Mt. Desert CofC,, McGraths, Northeast Harbor Fleet, Pine Tree Market.

Northport: Northport Marine Service, Northport Yacht Club.

Owls Head: Owls Head Transportation Museum.

Peak’s Island: Hannigan’s Island Market.

Penobscot: Northern Bay Market.

Port Clyde: Port Clyde General Store.

Portland: Becky’s Restaurant, Casco Bay Ferry Terminal, Chase Leavitt, Custom Float Services, DiMillo’s Marina, Fortune, Inc., Gilbert’s Chowder House, Gowen Marine, Gritty McDuff’s, Hamilton Marine, Maine Yacht Center, Portland Yacht Services, Ports of Call, Sawyer & Whitten, Vessel Services Inc., West Marine.

Raymond: Jordan Bay Marina, Panther Run Marina.

Rockland: Back Cove Yachts, E.L.Spear, Eric Hopkins Gallery, Gemini Marine Canvas, Hamilton Marine, Harbormaster, Johanson Boatworks, Journey’s End Marina, Knight Marine Service, Landings Restaurant, Maine Lighthouse Museum, North End Shipyard Schooners, Ocean Pursuits, Pope Sails, Reading Corner, Rockland Ferry, Sawyer & Whitten, The Apprenticeshop.

Rockport: Bohndell Sails, Cottage Connection, Harbormaster, Market Basket, Rockport Boat Club, Rockport Corner Shop.

Round Pond: Cabadetis Boat Club, King Row Market.

Saco: Lobster Claw Restaurant, Marston’s Marina, Saco Bay Tackle, Saco Yacht Club.

St. George: Harbormaster Scarborough: Seal Harbor Y.C. Seal Harbor: Seal Harbor Yacht Club Searsport: Hamilton Marine.

South Bris tol: Bittersweet Landing Boatyard, Coveside Marine, Gamage Shipyard, Harborside Café, Osier’s Wharf.

South Freeport: Brewer’s South Freeport Marine, Casco Bay Yacht Exchange, DiMillo’s South Freeport, Harraseeket Y.C., Strouts Point Wharf Co., Waterman Marine.

South Harpswell: Dolphin Marina, Finestkind Boatyard, Ship to Shore Store South Portland: Aspasia Marina, Centerboard Yacht Club, Joe’s Boathouse Restaurant, Port Harbor Marine, Reo Marine, Salt Water Grille, South Port Marine, Sunset Marina.

Southwest Harbor: Acadia Sails, Great Harbor Marina, Hamilton Marine, Hinckley Yacht Charters, MDI Community Sailing Center, Pettegrow’s, Sawyer’s Market, Southwest Harbor-Tremont CofC, West Marine, Wilbur Yachts.

Spruce Head: Spruce Head Marine.

Stockton Springs: Russell’s Marine.

Stonington: Billings Diesel & Marine, Fisherman’s Friend, Inn on the Harbor, Lily’s Café, Shepard’s Select Properties.

Sullivan: Flanders Bay Boats.

Sunset: Deer Isle Y.C. Surry: Wesmac.

Swan’s Island: Carrying Place Market Tenants Harbor: Cod End Store and Marina, East Wind Inn, Pond House Gallery and Framing, Tenants Harbor General Store.

Thomaston: Jeff’s Marine, Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding.

Turner: Youly’s Restaurant.

Vinalhaven: Jaret & Cohn Island Group, Vinal’s Newsstand, Vinalhaven Store.

Waldoboro: Stetson & Pinkham.

Wells: Lighthouse Depot, Webhannet River Boat Yard.

West Boothbay Harbor: Blake’s Boatyard.

West Southport: Boothbay Region Boatyard, Southport General Store.

Windham: Richardson’s Boat Yard.

Winter Harbor: Winter Harbor 5 & 10.

Winterport: Winterport Marine.

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Wiscass et: Market Place Café, Wiscasset Yacht Club.

Woolwich: BFC Marine, Scandia Yacht Sales, Shelter Institute.

Yarmouth: Bayview Rigging & Sails, East Coast Yacht Sales, Landing Boat Supply, Maine Sailing Partners, Royal River Boatyard, Royal River Grillehouse, Yankee Marina & Boatyard, Yarmouth Boatyard.

York: Agamenticus Yacht Club, Stage Neck Inn, Woods to Goods, York Harbor Marine Service.

NEW HAMPSHIRE Dover: Dover Marine.

Dover Point: Little Bay Marina.

Gilford: Fay’s Boat Yard, Winnipesaukee Yacht Club.

Greenland: Sailmaking Support Systems.

Hampton: Hampton Harbor State Marina, Hampton River Boat Club.

Manchester: Massabesic Yacht Club, Sandy’s Variety.

Milton: Ray’s Marina & RV Sales.

New Castle: Kittery Point Yacht Club, Portsmouth Yacht Club, Wentworth-ByThe-Sea Marina.

Newington: Great Bay Marine, Ports mouth: New England Marine and Industrial, West Marine.

Seabrook: West Marine.

Tuftonboro: Tuftonboro General Store.

MASSACHUSETTS Barnstable: Coast Guard Heritage Museum at the Trayser, Millway Marina.

Beverly: Bartlett Boat Service, Beverly Point Marina, Jubilee Yacht Club.

Boston: Boston Harbor Islands Moorings, Boston Sailing Center, Boston Yacht Haven, Columbia Yacht Club, The Marina at Rowes Wharf, Waterboat Marina.

Bourne: Taylor’s Point Marina Braintree: West Marine.

Buzzards Bay: Dick’s Marine, Onset Bay Marina.

Cataumet: Kingman Marine, Parker’s Boat Yard.

Charlestown: Constitution Marina, Shipyard Quarters Marina.

Chatham: Ryders Cove Marina, Stage Harbor Marine.

Chelsea: The Marina at Admiral’s Hill.

Cohasset: Cohasset Y.C. Cotuit: Peck’s Boats.

Cutty hunk: Cuttyhunk Town Marina.

Danv ers: Danversport Yacht Club, Liberty Marina, West Marine.

Dedham: West Marine.

Dighton: Shaw’s Boat Yard.

Dorchester: Savin Hill Yacht Club.

East Boston: Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina, Jeffries Yacht Club, Orient Heights Yacht Club, Quarterdeck Marina.

East Dennis: Dennis Yacht Club, North Side Marina.

Edgartown: Boat Safe Martha’s Vineyard, Edgartown Moorings, Edgartown Yacht Club, Harborside Inn. Essex: Flying Dragon Antiques, Perkins Marine.

Fairhaven: Fairhaven Shipyard, West Marine.

Falmouth: East Marine, Falmouth Harbor Town Marina, Falmouth Marine, MacDougall’s Cape Cod Marine Service, West Marine.

Gloucester: Beacon Marine Basin, Brown’s Yacht Yard, Cape Ann’s Marina Resort, Enos Marine, Three Lanterns Ship Supply.

Green Harbor: Green Harbor Marina, Taylor Marine.

Harwich Port: Allen Harbor Marine Service, Cranberry Liquors, Saquatucket Municipal Marina.

Hingham: 3A Marine Sales, Eastern Yacht Sales, Hingham Shipyard Marinas, Hingham Yacht Club.

Hyannis: Hyannis Marina, West Marine.

Ipswich: Ipswich Bay Yacht Club.

Manchester: Manchester Marine, Manchester Yacht Club.

Marblehead: Boston Yacht Club, Corinthian Yacht Club, , Dolphin Y.C., Eastern Yacht Club, Lynn Marine Supply Co., Marblehead Yacht Club, The Forepeak, West Marine.

Marion: Barden’s Boat Yard, Beverly Yacht Club, Burr Bros. Boats, Harding Sails, West Marine.

Marston Mills: Prince’s Cove Marina.

Mattapoisett: Mattapoisett Boatyard.

Nantucket: Glyns Marine, Nantucket Boat Basin, Nantucket Y.C., Town Pier Marina.

New Bedford: Bayline Boatyard and Transportation, C.E. Beckman, Cutty Hunk Launch, IMP Fishing Gear, Lyndon’s, Neimic Marine, New Bedford Visitors Center, Pope’s Island Marina, Skip’s Marine, West Marine.

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Newburyport: American Boat Sales, American Yacht Club, Merri-Mar Yacht Basin, Newburyport Boat Basin, Newburyport Harbor Marina, Newburyport Yacht Club, North End Boat Club, The Boatworks, Windward Yacht Yard.

North F almouth: Brewer Fiddler’s Cove Marina.

North Weymouth: Tern Harbor Marina.

Oak Bluffs: Dockside Marketplace.

Onset: Point Independence Yacht Club.

Orleans: Nauset Marine.

Osterville: Crosby Yacht Yard, Oyster Harbors Marine Service.

Plymouth: Brewer’s Plymouth Marine, Plymouth Yacht Club, West Marine.

Provincetown: Harbormaster.

Quincy: Captain’s Cove Marina, Marina Bay, Nonna’s Kitchen, POSH, Squantum Yacht Club, Wollaston Yacht Club.

Salem: , Fred J. Dion Yacht Yard, Hawthorne Cove Marina, H&H Propeller Shop, Palmer’s Cove Yacht Club, Pickering Wharf Marina, Salem Water Taxi, Winter Island Yacht Yard.

Salisbury: Bridge Marina.

Sandwich: Sandwich Marina, Sandwich Ship Supply.

Scituate: A to Z Boatworks, Cole Parkway Municipal Marina, Front Street Book Shop, J-Way Enterprises, Satuit Boat Club, Scituate Harbor Marina, Scituate Harbor Y.C. Seekonk: E&B Marine, West Marine.

Somerset: Auclair’s Market, J&J Marine Fabricators South Dartmouth: Cape Yachts, Davis & Tripp Boatyard, Doyle Sails, New Bedford Y.C., New Wave Yachts.

Vineyard Haven: Owen Park Town Dock, Vineyard Haven Marina.

Watertown: Watertown Yacht Club.

Wareham: Zecco Marine.

Wellfleet: Bay Sails Marine, Town of Wellfleet Marina, Wellfleet Marine Corp.

West Barns table: Northside Village Liquor Store.

West Dennis: Bass River Marina.

Westport: F.L.Tripp & Sons, Osprey Sea Kayak Adventures, Westport Marine, Westport Y.C. Weymouth: Monahan’s Marine.

Winthrop: Cottage Park Y.C., Cove Convenience, Crystal Cove Marina, Pleasant Point Y.C., Winthrop Book Depot, Winthrop Lodge of Elks, Winthrop Y.C. Woburn: E&B Marine, West Marine.

Woods Hole: Woods Hole Marina.

Yarmouth: Arborvitae Woodworking.

RHODE ISLAND Barrington: Barrington Y.C., Brewer Cove Haven Marina, Lavin’s Marina, Stanley’s Boat Yard, Striper Marina.

Block Island: Ballard’s Inn, Block Island Boat Basin, Block Island Marina, Champlin’s, Payne’s New Harbor Dock.

Bristol: Aidan’s Irish Pub, All Paint, Bristol Bagel Works, Bristol Marine, Bristol Yacht Club, Hall Spars & Rigging, Herreshoff Marine Museum, Jamestown Distributors, Quantum Thurston Sails, Superior Marine.

Central Falls: Twin City Marine.

Charlestown: Ocean House Marina.

Cranston: Port Edgewood Marina, Rhode Island Yacht Club.

East Greenwich: Anderson’s Ski & Dive Center, East Greenwich Yacht Club, Norton’s Shipyard & Marina, West Marine.

East Providence: East Providence Yacht Club.

Jamestown: Conanicut Marine Supply, Dutch Harbor Boatyard..

Middletown: West Marine Narragansett: Buster Krabs, West Marine.

Newport: Brewer Street Boatworks, Casey’s Marina, Goat Island Marina, IYRS, Museum of Yachting, New York Yacht Club, Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina, Newport Nautical Supply, Newport Visitor Information Center, Newport Yacht Club, Old Port Marine Services, Sail Newport, Seamen’s Church Institute, Starbucks, Team One, The Newport Shipyard, West Wind Marina.

North Kingstown: Allen Harbor Marina, Johnson’s Boatyard, RI Mooring Services.

Ports mouth: Brewer Sakonnet Marina, East Passage Yachting Center, Eastern Yacht Sales, Hinckley Yacht Services, Ship’s Store and Rigging, The Melville Grill.

Riverside: Bullock’s Cove Marina.

Tiverton: Don’s Marine, Life Raft & Survival Equipment, Ocean Options, Quality Yacht Services, Standish Boat Yard.

Wakefield: Point Jude Boats, Point Judith Marina, Point Judith Yacht Club, Point View Marina, Ram Point Marina, Silver Spring Marine, Snug Harbor Marine, Stone Cove Marina.

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Warren: Country Club Laundry, Warren River Boatworks.

Warwick: Appanoag Harbor Marina, Brewer Yacht Yard at Cowesett, Greenwich Bay Marina, Pettis Boat Yard, Ponaug Marina, Warwick Cove Marina.

Wickford: Brewer Wickford Cove Marina, Johnson’s Boatyard, Marine Consignment of Wickford, Pleasant Street Wharf, Wickford Marina, Wickford Shipyard, Wickford Yacht Club.

CONNECTICUT Branford: Birbarie Marine, Branford River Marina, Branford Yacht Club, Brewer Bruce & Johnson’s Marina, Dutch Wharf Boat Yard, Indian Neck Yacht Club, Pine Orchard Yacht Club, West Marine.

Byram: Byram Town Marina.

Ches ter: Castle Marina, Chester Marina, Hays Haven Marina, Middlesex Yacht Club.

Clinton: Cedar Island Marina, Connecticut Marine One, Harborside Marina, Old Harbor Marina, Port Clinton Marina, Riverside Basin Marina, West Marine.

Cos Cob: Palmer Point Marina.

Darien: E&B Marine, Noroton Yacht Club.

Deep River: Brewer Deep River Marina.

East Haddam: Andrews Marina East Norwalk: Rex Marine.

Essex: Brewer Dauntless Shipyard, Boatique, Essex Corinthian Yacht Club, Essex Island Marina, Essex Yacht Club.

Fairfield: J. Russell Jinishian Gallery, West Marine.

Farmington: Pattaconk Yacht Club.

Greenwic h: Beacon Point Marine, Indian Harbor Yacht Club.

Groton: Pine Island Marina, Shennecossett Yacht Club, Thames View Marina.

Guilford: Brown’s Boat Yard, Guilford Boat Yard, Harbormaster.

Lyme: Cove Landing Marine.

Madison: East River Marine.

Milford: Flagship Marina, Milford Boat Works, Milford Landing, Milford Yacht Club, Port Milford, Spencer’s Marina, West Marine.

Mystic: Brewer Yacht Yard, Fort Rachel Marina, Gwenmor Marina, Mason Island Yacht Club, Mystic Point Marina, Mystic River Yacht Club, Mystic Seaport Museum Store, Mystic Shipyard, West Marine.

New Haven: City Point Yacht Club, Fairclough Sails, Oyster Point Marina.

New London: Crocker’s Boatyard, Ferry Slip Dockominium Assoc., Hellier Yacht Sales, Thames Shipyard and Ferry, Thames Yacht Club, Thamesport Marina, West Marine.

Niantic: Boats Inc., Mago Pt. Marina, Marine Consignment of Mystic, Port Niantic Marina, Three Belles Marina.

Noank: Brower’s Cove Marina, Hood Sails, Noank Village Boatyard, Palmers Cove Marina, Ram Island Yacht Club, Spicer’s.

Norwalk: Norwest Marine, Rex Marine, Total Marine, West Marine.

Norwich: The Marina at American Wharf.

Old Lyme: Old Lyme Marina.

Old Saybrook: Brewer’s Ferry Point Marina, Harbor Hill Marina & Inn, Harbor One Marina, Island Cove Marina, Oak Leaf Marina, Ocean Performance, Ragged Rock Marina, Saybrook Point Marina, West Marine.

Portland: J & S Marine Services, Yankee Boat Yard & Marina.

Riverside: Riverside Yacht Club.

Rowayton: All Seasons Marina, Wilson Cove Marina.

South Norwalk: Norwalk Yacht Club, Rex Marine Center, Surfside 3 Marina.

Stamford: Brewer Yacht Haven Marina, Czescik Marina, Halloween Yacht Club, Hathaway Reiser Rigging, Landfall Navigation, Ponas Yacht Club, Prestige Yacht Sales, Stamford Landing Marina, Stamford Yacht Club, West Marine, Z Sails.

Stonington: Dodson Boat Yard, Dog Watch Café, Madwanuck Yacht Club, Stonington Harbor Yacht Club.

Stratford: Brewer Stratford Marina.

Waterford: Defender Industries.

Westbrook: Atlantic Outboard, Brewer Pilots Point Marina, Pier 76 Marina, Sound Boatworks.

West Haven: West Cove Marina.

Westport: Cedar Point Yacht Club.

NEW YORK New York: New York Nautical Ossining: Shattemuc Yacht Club Sag Harbor: Sag Harbor Yacht Club.

West Islip: West Marine.

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Gloucester is located about 50 miles from Isles of Shoals, 25 miles from Boston and 50 miles from the eastern end of the Cape Cod Canal. Scheduling a stop in this well protected harbor will not only be convenient but interesting too. Gloucester, as the home of one of the largest fishing fleets in New England, will provide great restaurant options with the local fresh catch providing memorable dining opportunities.

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Both racing and cruising. Plan to participate in the Thursday night PYC races, and the MS Regatta. Contact Bill, email: wbabbit1@maine.rr.com, 207-829-5101.

Seeking experienced middle Helmswoman seeks experienced race tactician/middle for fun Etchells fleet racing in Falmouth, Maine, each Tuesday eve starting 5/17, 4:30 p.m. depart dock. Email: Pamela.thomas@mac.com, 207-671-8197 Rockland Harbor, 39-footer Tuesday nights and distance racing. Relatively mellow boat. Looking for race experience, but will accept congenial nonracers for training. Call Bernie, 305-4016266, email: info@containeryachts.com, 305-401-6266, www.containeryachts.com Rockland, Catalina 36 Need crew for Rockland, Maine, 14-week Tuesday Race Series on Catalina 36; off the dock at 4 p.m. in Rockland, early June through mid-September. Also some longer weekend races. Some spinnaker/foredeck experience is desirable but not essential. General familiarity

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Seeking couple for summer cruising Retired couple with 36-foot sailboat, home port in Eastern Connecticut, seeking retired or semi-retired couple, experienced and physically able sailors, for coastal New England and possibly Maine cruising this summer.

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Celtic Knot looking for crew If you are interested in sailing this summer, Celtic Knot, a 35-foot Waiquiez Pretorian sloop, is looking for crew.

Celtic Knot is moored at Kittery Point and is a fully equipped cruise-racer. My sailing is spirited cruising, not really racing, though one overnight race is under consideration. We frequently daysail on either Saturday/Sunday and usually one night a week. And, also go out to the Isles of Shoals for overnighters as well as spend a week or two (or three) sailing along the coast of Maine to Connecticut. Last summer, with a new crew and after a few days sails, went from Kittery to Bar Harbor, then down to Martha’s Vineyard. I have a couple of crew returning, but need more. The captain is a

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Thanks for your interest. Cheers. Contact Charles at ccume@comcast.net, 207-703-0123 Sail Florida to New England The 32-foot pilothouse sloop Aruba II is sailing back to New England from Florida for the summer of 2011. Experienced crew position is available. We can meet any where along the eastern seaboard. You must have experience and be able to pay your own expenses as this is a pleasure trip. Call Andre at 603-641-1844, email: andries521@hotmail.com.

Beausoleil needs crew All positions for an active GMORA race schedule, primarily weekends. Deliveries also if wanted. Contact Ted Scharf at seakay104@aol.com, 207-441-6088.

Non-spinnaker racing crew needed Pacific Seacraft 34 Nepenthe. CYC Wednesday night races and occasional GMORA weekend (Northeast Harbor, Seguin). Contact Charly, email: cfarchinal@roadrunner.com.

Etchells bow man wanted Tuesday night racing, with an occasional Saturday or weekend. Plan to race Monhegan and One Design. Con-

tact Andrew Carey, email: AndrewCMD@aol.com, 207781-9037.

Bow, trimmers for C&C 30 Other positions as well. Thursday night racing, some weekends.

Contact Hank Hepburn, email: hhepburn@maine.rr.com, 617-283-9428.

J/24 needs all positions Mr. Hankey. Racing Wednesday nights, probably one weekend a month. Planning to race the Pilot and Downeast regattas. Contact Andrew, email: andrewcmd@aol.com, 781-9037.

County Girl seeks crew Both for full-season and fill-ins. Active race season planned for our First 36.7. Contact Bill, email: bnewberry@roadrunner.com.

WANT TO CREW Experienced, older cruiser I owned a 30-foot English sloop for 38 years, finally gave it to my nephew to be free for longer cruises, have recently done, outside, Maine to S.C. and Fla. to N.J. plus some cruising on Pen Bay. On my boat, Alcedo, I have been nearly everywhere between Barnagat and Halifax, twice to Yarmouth N.S., 2-3 times up St John river, etc, as well as south coast of England and Brit-

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We sailed on bays, sounds, rivers, canals, creeks, oceans and estuaries -- all somehow miraculously connected in one waterway from Key Largo, Fla., to Buzzards Bay, Mass.

Sea Quill saw a great name on the transom of a sailboat in Stonington, Conn. – Sea Quill – no doubt the vessel of a writer, perhaps his second boat. But “Sea Quill” is also a fine working title for a retrospective of my 2,200-mile voyage from southern Florida to Massachusetts in Ibis, a 17-foot Cape Cod Catboat (see “My 70th birthday catboat cruise,” May 2010).

So what is there to say at this time, from a comfortable chair in the South End of Boston, after so many weeks, days, hours and moments at sea on a very small vessel? It will take a long time for these experiences to sink in. Like any lifetime, life-altering event, this

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But as I begin to reflect on the passage, many thoughts, feelings and questions bob to the surface.

Allow me to free-associate: What a remarkably beautiful and varied eastern waterfront this country has. I’ve had an extraordinary opportunity to savor most of the entire inner-Atlantic seaboard, as only three to four miles per hour can allow. Despite man’s serious imposition of houses and boats on these waters, the Intracoastal Waterway remains a national treasure. It is every bit as breathtaking – and challenging – as I thought it would be when Points East June 2011

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I planned this voyage.

How many opening bridges did Ibis and I pass through after brief conversations with their tenders?

The books say nearly 200. That’s a lot of VHF conversations.

How many fixed bridges did we pass under (sometimes barely under)? Considerably more than 200.

We sailed on bays, sounds, rivers, canals, creeks, oceans and estuaries – all somehow miraculously connected in one waterway from Key Largo, Florida to Buzzards Bay, Mass.

How many kinds of water passed under this two-foot keel? Fresh green coming through the Florida inlets from the ocean; grays in Long Island Sound; hues of brown in the creeks of Georgia and South Carolina; chocolate black in the Waccamaw River. Sometimes salty, sometimes fresh. Clean in most places, polluted in a few.

And how many gallons of those waters pumped through and cooled Ibis’s outboard? Many. For hundreds of hours we heard the steady purr of the Suzuki, which demanded no more than a few oil changes, one gear lube change, and the addition of a few ounces of motor oil.

How many gallons of fuel did we take on at various marinas up the coast? Not many, really. One 55-gallon drum would easily hold it all. Enough to power one of those many gigantic yachts I saw for a day or two.

For how many of those marinas did we prepare fenders and lines? Maybe a couple of dozen. From no-rent districts to high-rent ones.

And how many major tropical depressions walloped the coast causing us to seek shelter? Two. Andrea (four days in McLellanville, S.C.) and Barry (three days in Stonington, Conn.)

And how many kinds of weather? From 90 degrees in Florida and the Chesapeake to 46 degrees at Cuttyhunk. No wind, too damn much wind, fair wind, and foul. North, east, west, and south. Some, but not much, rain. Humid and dry. Clear and hazy. A bit of fog. In 2½ months you see pretty much what nature has to offer, whether you want to or not.

How many times did I raise sail and drop and furl it? Enough that my leather-lined sailing gloves are in tatters.

And how many evenings did anchor, chain and nylon go over the side to conclude the day? And how many dark mornings did this gear come out of the muddy ooze and return to coils on deck? Most of ’em.

How many times did I tie a reef or two in the sail?

Hundreds.

How many mornings did the alarm ring before dawn to prepare to catch the favorable tide or wind or weather? Too many.

And how many two- to three-knot currents on the nose did we experience anyway? Discouragingly many

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How many chart pages did we turn as we plotted and followed a creek, canal, river, sound, bay, or ocean?

Hundreds.

And how many day markers and other navigational aides did we spot and leave to port or starboard? It feels like thousands. I will forever have trouble with “right red return” after a couple of thousand miles of leaving the reds to port and the greens to starboard.

How much of the time were we moving under sail alone? Perhaps a third. With just engine? Perhaps a third. With both sail and power? Perhaps a third. How about while under tow? Happily, despite my new SeaTow membership, none.

How many jibes? Too many to count. Advertent and inadvertent. But, happily, none took the outboard (or captain) out as the sheet shot across the cockpit.

How many were caused by powerboat wakes? Many.

How many powerboat wakes really socked Ibis? Too damned many. Jerks that cut across the bow or steam alongside and leave humungous wakes are not statespecific. These nuts are equally distributed up the coast. The many give the few a bad rap.

How many submerged pilings showed on the charts?

Hundreds and hundreds. How many did we hit? None that I know of.

How many times did we go aground? Perhaps a

dozen. Mostly searching cautiously for an anchorage in skinny water. But a few working the boundary of the ICW to avoid the worst of the head currents and wakes. And a few others while taking a “short cut.”

How many times did my constant companion, the new GPS, bail us out in the dark, in the fog, in the confusion of intersecting channels, and while anchoring.

Many, many, many. Couldn’t have made it without this crewmember.

How many chicken and spinach suppers were purchased, prepared and consumed? I don’t know, but it will be a long time before I order spinach and chicken in a restaurant.

And how about all of those “sawdust,” banana, honey and tea, early morning breakfasts? I could prepare and consume them with my eyes closed, which I frequently did.

How many times did I experience “Neptune’s Revenge” from my repetitive cuisine and questionable shipboard hygiene? Only once.

How many other physical breakdowns of this 70year old body? None, really. Even the fragile back held together nicely, thanks to a good corset and attempts to use my head more than my back. Although it was difficult to maintain much of an exercise regime, I lost five to 10 pounds.

And how many breakdowns of the vessel and equip-

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ment? Only one split mast hoop while double reefed in have made this voyage without you.” a blow on Block Island Sound.

And, in addition to the invaluable contributions I asked Ibis to do things that she wasn’t designed to made to this passage by relieving me at the helm, do and should never have been expected to do: jibe, sail helping to raise sail and anchor, navigating, making in too-big seas and too-heavy winds, anchor in pitching sandwiches, radioing bridges and countless other critseas. She did it all and more. ical endeavors, there is the interpersonal part. In my How many mosquitoes, no-see-ums, and other time with each of these “mates,” I found an already unidentified little critters were held at bay by the net- rich relationship immeasurably deepened and ting. About half of them, it strengthened. The extent seemed. of this deepening has been How many times was very moving and quite unthat anchor light secured expected. Truly a gift of under the boom to discourthe sea gods. age nighttime collisions?

On many Patriots Days Every night I wasn’t at a in Boston, I find myself marina changing crew or drawn to the Boston hiding from a menacing Marathon. I’ve talked with storm. some of those runners who And how many good have completed the 26 nights’ sleep did this capmiles and asked them, tain enjoy amidst the in“How the hell do you do sects, rains, winds, pitching it?” The most common and rocking, dragging anreply is: “I do it because chors, frightening dreams, these thousands of spectaand fearful anticipation of Photo courtesy Roland S. Barth tors want me to do it, and the morrow? Precious few. My crew: My wife Barbara (above), Geoff, James, Bob, they cheer me on. I How many of those Alan, Bill, Charley, Harry, and Gordon. I couldn’t have made couldn’t do it to an empty clothes in my one-foot by this voyage without them. house.” two-foot duffle-wardrobe did I have to say the same.

I wear? Perhaps half of them.

Knowing many have been out there in my cheering And how many layers of skin have peeled off my section, following this adventure on the phone and Inknees from living on my knees below? Have a look. ternet and rootin’ me on has enabled me to summon How many fish were caught? None. How many times up the commitment, perseverance, courage and discidid I use the rod and reel and trail a line off the tran- pline to take on, rise to, and complete this challenge. I som? None. There never seemed to be an available couldn’t have done it without you all. hand or leg to go fishing, despite numerous fishing So thank you, one and all, for helping me fulfill a lifeboats all about. long dream. And for helping me to celebrate this 70th How many states did Ibis see the coastline of? birthday with a flourish. I have been asked, “If you had Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Vir- it to do it over again, knowing what you now know ginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, about the ICW, Ibis, and about yourself, would you do Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Only it again? The answer is most certainly, “Yes!” Florida’s coastline from the Keys to the Georgia border If you ask me if I will ever do it again – take a small seemed interminable. boat up the Intra Coastal Waterway from Florida to How many weeks did I sail alone with Ibis? I had New England – the answer is equally certain: “Not on three solos, each about a week long. your life!”

How many crewmembers had committed to sail with Roland is still enjoying and recovering from his pasme? Seven. sage up the Intracoastal Waterway. He spends the winHow many actually shipped aboard? Nine, counting ter sailing his catboat on Florida Bay in the Everglades two walk-ons. Somehow, together, we managed to take National Park. In the summer he sails his 26-foot Cona boat that was too little for some very big waters and tessa on Muscongus Bay, along the coast of Maine. He winds, and too little powered for some big currents, has no plans to undertake another long journey. His headwinds, and distances, and move her from the book,“Tales of the Intracoastal Waterway” ($15), was Florida Keys to Cape Cod. So a final testimonial goes published by the Catboat Association, 38 Brookwood to all of you crewmembers: Barbara, Geoff, James, Bob, Drive, Branford, CT 06405, and is available at bookAlan, Bill, Charley, Harry, and Gordon. It is no exag- stores or, inscribed by the author, by emailing him at geration to say, “I couldn’t and wouldn’t and shouldn’t rsb44@aol.com.

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Gray & Gray, Inc. 207-363-7997. www.grayandgrayyachts.com graygray@gwi.net 34’ Tartan, 1971 With diesel engine. $29,000. Call 207-633-0773. www.oceanpointmarina.com info@oceanpointmarina.com

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RCR3PH@AOL.com 36’ Ericson Sloop, 1985 Diesel engine. This is a tremendous amount of boat for the money. Beutiful, spacious interior, great sailing characteristics, classic lines. $35,000. Call 207-633-0773. www.oceanpointmarina.com info@oceanpointmarina.com 38’ Sabre, 1982 Talisman is a very nice example of the well regarded Sabre 38. Her exterior teak was refinished in Cetol last fall and she looks great. Recent sails, electronics and Force 10 propane stove add to her other compliment of cruising equipment including Sea Frost refrigeration and Espar heating system. A good value in a performance cruiser. $74,900.

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42’ Catalina 42, Mk 1, 1993 Wing keel, two cabins, Doyle sails, 50 Yanmar, Garmin GPS/Radar, new canvas, air/heat, davits. $122,500.

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16’ Black & Tan Lumber Yard Skiff 1000lb capacity. Completely refit in 2010 with lightly used 25hp 4 stroke Yamaha, NuTeak decks, teak floor grates, custom console, mahogany bench. Comes with cooler seat, custom boat cover, console cover, bimini, anchor and rode, fenders, fish finder, swim platform, rod holders, nav lights, trailer. $16,000 obo. Call 207.439.3967. Ask for Tom 16 1/2’ Pete Culler Workboat, 1969 Wooden. Complete with original post, light wood frame for cover, and manual bailer. Plaque reads, R.D. Culler 1969 for Concordia Boat. $2,000. 207-748-0836

17’ Sunbird Corsair, 1994 with very nice trailer. Add an outboard and a little cosmetic work for a great little runabout. $1100. 207223-8885.

17’ Key West 176CC, 2010 New 2010 Key West 176CC w/Suzuki 90hp 4-stroke & trailer $24,730. Contact Lake & Sea Boatworks, Bar Harbor, Maine 207-2888961 www.lakeandsea.com sales@lakeandsea.com

18’ Mini Tugboat Fiberglass over two layers of 1/4 marine plywood. 3GM30 Yanmar, Garmin chartplotter/sonar combo, VHF radio. Cushions, cover, ground tackle, etc. 207- 832-0321. $25,000 or best offer. sailmates1@gmail.com 18’ Seaway Sportsman, 2011 Seaway 18 Sportsman, Suzuki 70hp 4-stroke & Trailer. Claret Red, varnished teak. Contact Lake & Sea Boatworks, Bar Harbor, Maine 207288-8961 www.lakeandsea.com sales@lakeandsea.com

2010 Suzuki 60hp four stroke, under 50 hrs., large center console, leaning post w/4 flush mount rod holders, casting platform, rear seats, nav. lights, compass, trim tabs, SS destroyer wheel, plexiglass door frames, TrexÆ rails, trim and spray rails. All original warranties. $22,895. Call Gene: 207-418-0387. www.alliedboatworks.com gene@alliedboatworks.com

20’ Modified Skiff, 2010 2010 Dealer Demo - Modified skiff, 20’x 8’10”. 2010 Evenrude E-Tec 90hp, under 30 hrs., large center

console, casting platform, rear seats, nav. lights, compass, trim tabs and heavy duty rub rails. All original warranties. $21,995. Call Gene: 207-418-0387. www.alliedboatworks.com gene@alliedboatworks.com

20’ Eastern CC, 2009 Yamaha 90hp 4-stroke, T Top, Raymarine A50D w/ fishfinder, Ray55 VHF, Sony AM/FM/CD/MP3, swim platform, all accs. incl 2009 Venture trailer, under 40Hrs , ready to launch. $31,900. Phil at 603-8682173. philjoycetl@comcast.net

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20’ Sea Ray Signature 210 Ready for the waves. Powered by Mercruiser EFI 220hp. $9,500. Call York Harbor Marine Service, 207363-3602. Email sales@yorkharbormarine.com 20’ Boston Whaler 200 Dauntless 1997. Powered by 1996 Johnson 175hp. $11,500. Call York Harbor Marine Service, 207-363-3602.

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21’ Seaway Seafarer, 2006 Closed Transom swim platform, Suzuki 115hp 4-stroke, warranty 62012, Bimini w/enclosure, portapotti, compass, aft seat. $42,995. captjack@captjack.info

21’ Atlas Pompano, 1989 A well kept early example of the popular Atlas Pompano Downeast stlye cruiser. Yanmar diesel, trailer, and simple accomodations for overnighting.$19,500. 207-3712899. perry@robinhoodmarinecenter.com

21’ Boston Whaler Conquest, 2000 With a 2000 225hp Evinrude. Has new Garmin GPS Chart Plotter and Fish Finder too. $23,500 Contact Bamforth Marine at 207-729-3303. www.bamforthmarine.com salesandservice@bamforthmarine.com

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21’ Seaway Seafarer, 2011 New Seaway 21 Seafarer, Suzuki 115 4-stroke & Trailer. Dark Blue, GPS/Fishfinder, Bimini top, stern seat. Contact Lake & Sea Boatworks 207-288-8961 www.lakeandsea.com sales@lakeandsea.com 21’ Key West NEW Key West 211CC, Suzuki 175, Trailer, T-Top, GPS/Fishfinder and lots more. Contact Lake & Sea Boatworks, Bar Harbor, Maine 207-2888961 www.lakeandsea.com sales@lakeandsea.com

24’ Hydra-Sports 2390, 2000 Center Console with T-Top. With a 225hp DFI Evinrude, electronics and a tandem trailer. $29,900 Contact Bamforth Marine at 207-729-3303. www.bamforthmarine.com salesandservice@bamforthmarine,com 22’ Pulsifer Hampton, 2005 Yanmar diesel, 80hrs., with trailer.

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23’ Whitticar, 1964 Whitticar inboard powerboat Avellar.

Built 1964 of plywood and fiberglass. Original 185hp Chris-Craft 283 engine reconditioned 2009.

Well equipped and well built. $15,000. Contact Islesboro Marine Enterprises, Islesboro, Maine. 207734-6433.

22’ Sisu, 1989 New Volvo inboard, 2006. Just 139 hours. $26,900. Call 207-899-0909. www.boatinginmaine.com

24.5’ Rosborough RF 246, 1999 Nice Solid boat. Engine Just rebuilt.

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25’ Hydra-Sports 2450, 1997 Walk-around, with a 2007 225hp Evinrude E-Tec. $37,000 Contact Bamforth Marine at 207-729-3303. www.bamforthmarine.com salesandservice@bamforthmarine.com

25’ Pacemaker, 1969 Center console, total refit. MercCruiser 454. Asking $17,500. Rockland, Maine. Call John Morin, 207-691-1637.

27’ Boston Whaler 280 Outrage One owner. Twin Evinrude 225 Ficht for 450 of hp. $72,900. Call for details at York Harbor Marine Service, 207-363-3602. Email sales@yorkharbormarine.com

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28’ Shannon Brendan, 1988 Express Cruiser, full galley, sleeps two. Twin Crusaders. $29,900. Call 207-899-0909. www.boatinginmaine.com

30’ Wilbur/Newman Flybridge 250hp diesel 10kt / 14kt. Recent refit, complete exterior Awlgrip last year, new electronics. Portland, Maine. Contact John Morin at Wilbur Yachts Brokerage 207-6911637.

28’ Albin TE, 1997 Well known, rugged and reliable design. Boat has been well maintained and is great shape. $68,000. Call 207-633-0773. www.oceanpointmarina.com info@oceanpointmarina.com

26’ Somes Sound 26 Open launch ìSalt Ponds”. Classic launch look with plenty of teak and bronze. $100,000. Call 207-2557854 or email bill@jwboatco.com

25’ Parker SCXL Sport Cabin, 2004 A well equipped Parker Enclosed Cabin model. $55,000. 207-3712899. perry@robinhoodmarinecenter.com

27’ Albin, 1985 Trawler-type diesel. Rear cabin, head with shower. New electronics.

Cruises 6-7 knts. on one gal./hr. $32,000. 207-594-4030.

25’ Bertram, 1970 Classic fiberglass sportfisherman flybridge cruiser. Great in heavy weather. Immaculate hull, GPS, radar, VHF, depth, twin 165 Mercruiser engines. Sleeps 2+, head.

Moving. $15,000. Call 207-2447672. lbeatty@midmaine.com

27’ Devlin Surfscoter 27, 2006 Pocket Trawler - trailerable plywood/epoxy composite power cruiser, Volvo D3-160, beautiful, fast and efficient. Details at website or 603-358-1003. www.keenesignworx.typepad.com/alsek Alsek2@gmail.com

25’ C-Hawk 25 CC, 1999 Ready for fishing w/chart plotter, fish finder, VHF, AM/FM stereo, Radar. $22,000. Call York Harbor Marine Service, 207-363-3602.

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28’ Cape Dory Hard Top, 1986 This boat is one of the few equipped with a generator and reverse cycle heat and air conditioning. She has a Volvo 165 HP diesel, hot and cold pressure water, shore power, radar, and many other options. $50,000.

207-371-2899. perry@robinhoodmarinecenter.com

30’ Bunker & Ellis, 1962 Built by the famed duo of Raymond Bunker & Ralph Ellis. Lovingly and professionally cared for by two families over the course of her life. $60,000. 207-255-7854 or email billw@jwboatco.com

28’ Wellcraft 2800, 1987 Coastal Offshore Fisherman with twin MerCruiser inboards (fairly new) loaded with extras. $10,000.

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30’ Rampage Sportsman Custom 1988. Offshore sport fishing boat.

Beam 11’, draft 2’6. Twin inboard GM 350s. Cabin has enclosed head with shower and overnight sleeping amenities. Well maintained. Underused and looks great. Located in southern Maine. Appraised at 59K. Will sell for $35K. 575-776-2598. edpitts@q.com 30’ Mainship Pilot, 1999 210hp Cummins, sleeps 2 comfortably, enclosed head w/shower. $69,500. Call 207-633-0773. www.oceanpointmarina.com info@oceanpointmarina.com

31’ Duffy, 2005 STRIDER. Galley-up, nav equipment includes radar, GPS sensor, depth & transducer, VHF, autopilot, compass.

Yanmar 360hp 6 cylinder diesel. $245,000. www.atlanticboat.com brokerage@atlanticboat.com

32’ Down East New 32’ Carroll Lowell Down East design, cedar on white oak, silicon bronze fastenings, hull, trunk, deck, done, fuel tanks, shaft, rudder installed, will finish to your custom design, work or pleasure. 508-2243709. www.by-the-sea.com/karbottboatbuilding/ jmkarbott@aol.com 32’ BHM Flybridge Cruiser, 1985 250hp Volvo diesel with only 1600 +/- engine hours. Numerous, recent upgrades which include new electronics, new teak cabin sole, new galley with varnished teak cabinets, new Tundra refrigerator, new fiberglass cockpit sole, and new aft pilothouse bulkhead, awlgripped white. $87,500. Gray & Gray, Inc. 207-3637997. www.grayandgrayyachts.com graygray@gwi.net 32’ Jonesport Lobster Boat, 1968 Clinton Beal, cedar on oak, Chevy 235. $18,500. www.jonesportshipyard.com info@jonesportshipyard.com 34 mainship 47900.jpg 34’ Mainship Trawler Diesel, Genset, AC & heat. Spotless $47,900. Call 207-899-0909. www.boatinginmaine.com 34’ Wilbur Express, 2007 Demo CAT C-9, thruster, available now. Southwest Harbor, Maine.

Contact: John Morin at Wilbur Yachts Brokerage 207-691-1637.

31’ Duffy, 1987 ALEXA. Open cockpit, cherry interior, new 300hp Cummins engine 2002, new transmission 2004, new portlights 2003, hull and deck awlgrip 2010. $119,000. www.atlanticboat.com brokerage@atlanticboat.com

34’ Lobster Boat, 1952 34’ Jonesport style lobster boat Xanna II. Built 1952 of cedar on oak.

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35’ Duffy Hardtop, 1990 Two boats offered, from $113,000.

Gray & Gray, Inc. 207-363-7997. www.grayandgrayyachts.com graygray@gwi.net

36’ Mainship, 1986 Aft cabin, twin diesel, 2002. Very clean. $59,900, call 207-899-0909. www.boatinginmaine.com 37’ Silverton 37 Convertible, 1989 This Silverton Convertible is well maintained, and in great shape.

Owner is upgrading so this one must go. $47,000. Call 207-7993600. www.theyachtconnection.com

35’ Duffy, 2006 YANNIE B. Spacious cockpit, galleyup, 6’8 headroom above decks & 6’3 below, great weekend cruiser. $295,000. www.atlanticboat.com brokerage@atlanticboat.com

35’ Duffy, 2008 WHITE CAPS. Lightly used and meticulously maintained. Cummins 350hp, bright and airy main saloon/wheelhouse, galley-down, vberth, head. $349,000. www.atlanticboat.com brokerage@atlanticboat.com

36’ Egg Harbor, 1976 Flybridge. Cummins diesels. Must sell soon, $29,500. 207-899-0909. www.boatinginmaine.com 36’ Carver Aft Cabin, 1989 Well kept New England Carver 36 Aft Cabin owned by licensed captains.

Recent upgrades include new starboard engine, new holding tank/lines, Raymarine C 80 chart plotter, Kohler 7.3 KW Generator, hot water heater, Tempurpedic Mattress, and much more. 2010-2011 storage and shrink wrap paid. A true turn key boat. $50,000. Call 207799-3600. www.theyachtconnection.com

37’ Novi Flybridge Sportsfisherman Built 1966 with 2010 rebuilt DD 453. Cedar over hackmatack with fiberglassed bottom. Radar, gps, depth sounder, 2 vhf radios. Cruises at 8-10 knots @ 2+ gph. Located in Belfast, $15,000 OBRO. Contact Bill: call 207-505-5911 or email JLRestorations@gmail.com

38’ H&H Osmond Beal, 2002 Make an offer. Propose a trade ñ house, land, sailboat for this customized lobster yacht, designed for living aboard year-round in New England and beyond. Docked in Kittery for the winter. Check out our website. Give us a call. 603-7708378 dotgale38.googlepages.com dotgaleforsale@comcast.net 38’ H&H Hardtop Cruiser, 1998 Wheelhouse in 2010, all new Diamond Sea Glaze windows. DONNA JANE is powered with a single Cat 435 hp diesel, which allows her to cruise easily at 15 knots. She’s quiet and economical. $190,000. Gray & Gray, Inc. 207-363-7997. www.grayandgrayyachts.com graygray@gwi.net 38’ Stanley, 1984 Stanley 38 ìFishwife”. First Stanley

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38 built in 1984 and owned by the same family since her launch. She is in excellent condition. $285,000.

207-244-7854 or billw@jwboatco.com 38’ Bertram Convertible Mk III 1987. Twin Caterpillar diesels. $99,000. 207-799-3600. www.theyachtconnection.com tyc@southportmarine.com 38’ Young Brothers/Pettegrow 1984. Custom flybridge cruiser.

Volvo diesel, low hours. Electronic controls. Recent radar. Located Conn. Will deliver. $89,000. 860535-8424. mnpeterle@att.net 39’ Smith & Gray Cruiser Cassic, well maintained, great layout, new carpets, awning & cushions. $28,500 with good terms. www.jonesportshipyard.com info@jonesportshipyard.com 40’ Steel Tug, 1948 Built by Marine Supply in Ontario.

Originally used in the lumber trade.

This tug would be suitable for conversion to a trawler yacht. $60,000.

207-255-7854 or email billw@jwboatco.com

40’ Trawler-style Hull Salvaged hull. Good Condition, solid construction built pre-1980. Has great potential to be restored as cruising or fishing vessel. $7500.

Call 207-563-5955. www.coastalboatworks.net cbw@tidewater.net

42’ Matthews Classic, 1956 Double Cabin Flying Bridge (DCFB) Cruiser. Beautifully restored cruiser, a sea-going summer home. Repowered with 2 twin GM V6 220hp delivering 4.5gph @9knots. Complete new plumbing, electrical including Lewmar anchoring system, Garmin chartplotter/GPS and Ritchie binnacle. $59,000. More information and pictures available. Contact: herliebarnes@yahoo.com

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42’ Duffy, 2006 LADY DIANA. Built for a serious sport fisherman. Extensive electronics, engine controls at five locations, galley-down, full head, stowage, sleeping accommodations. $690,000. www.atlanticboat.com brokerage@atlanticboat.com 47’ Maine Cat, 2009 Maine Cat P-47, hull#2, launched June ‘09. Twin 180 Yanmar, liveaboard equipped, low fuel burn, 3’ draft, located in Maine. $110k below list. 1-888-832-2287. www.mecat.com info@mecat.com

time captain, working for the same owner since purchased brand new in 1997. Two spacious staterooms (sleeps six), two heads, salon and galley. Everything on this boat is in working condition and she is ready to show. Please call Mike at 843290-6733 or Sharon at 603-9971689. sbfld155@gmail.com 47’ Novi Dragger, 1985 Fiberglass Atkinson Novi Dragger.

43.8’ + 4’ extension. 15.5’ beam, 6’ draft. Good Condition. Jonesport Shipyard, 207-497-2701. www.jonesportshipyard.com Seaway and Key West, New New Seaway & Key West Boats in Stock. Suzuki & Tohatsu Outboards From 2.5hp to 300hp. Contact Lake & Sea Boatworks, Bar Harbor, Maine 207-288-8961. www.lakeandsea.com sales@lakeandsea.com

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8’ Puffin Dinghy Good condition, $450. Also, 2hp Johnson used 1 year, $250. Both $625. Call 603-679-1612.

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10 1/2’ & 12’ Skiffs Maine style and quality. Epoxy bonded plywood/oak, S/S screws.

Easy rowing and towing, steady underfoot. Primer paint. $1,250 and $1,600. Maxwell’s Boat Shop. Rockland, Maine. 207-594-5492.

Commission a Tender Get a great boat while helping a great cause. Custom-built for you by the Compass Project. Come on in and meet your build team. 12’ Bevins Skiff $850 12’ Echo Bay Dory $1950 16’ Gloucester Light Dory $1,600 Call 207-774-0682 www.compassproject.org compassinfo@maine.rr.com Engine Building Class This is a Special 2 Day Seminar. You will completely assemble and test run a diesel engine. It will run Sat, 95 through Sun, 11-5. Call for dates and details. There will be a limit of 6 for this class. WWW.JWAYENT.NET JWAYENT@JWAYENT.NET Boat Rental Triumph Boats 17’ & 19’ Center Console available for half day, full day and extended rental. Guilford Boat Yards, View Details www.guil-

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Canvas Cleaning This year, have Gemini Canvas service your bimini or dodger. Professionally cleaned w/ water-repellent treatment. No dip-dunk tanks, only industry approved cleaners that work. We ship UPS, call us at 207596-7705. www.geminicanvas.com peter@geminicanvas.com Atomic 4 engine, 1979 Universal Atomic 4 gasoline engine, model 5101. 4 cyl., raw water cooled. 30hp @ 3000 rpm. From a Pearson 30. Comes complete with 20 gal. gas tank, gauges for oil pressure, water temp., amps. Includes spare parts kit and new automatic electronic ignition kit. Engine is working well; we recently completed a 200 mile trip with no problems.

Moving on to a new diesel. Asking $2,000. for this old but still-purring engine. For more information contact Pemaquid Marine at 207-6772024.

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Heated Boat Storage C W Johnson, Inc. Secure heated boat storage building in Harpswell, Maine. Professional service/maintenance or do-it-yourself space available during the off-season by moving the boat into the isolated work area. Storage area doors measure 14’x14’. Call Chip at 207833-6443 or email chipneta@comcast.net Winterization Diesel Seminar Includes instruction on oil system, electrical system, fuel systems, cooling systems, basic troubleshooting with discussion period and question & answer period. September 25, October 16. Price $175. www.jwayent.net jwayent@jwayent.net Offshore Passage Opportunities #1 Crew Networking Service. Further your horizons. Sail free. Since 1993. Call for brochure and membership application. 1-800-4-PASSAGe. Join online at www.sailopo.com Yanmar Diesel Marine Engine Model 1GM10 8hp, excellent condition. New starter/alternator. Professionally serviced July 2010.

Includes: Shaft w/13prop., Controls, forward, reverse, tachometer, etc. All hardware for installation. Maintenance manual. Asking: $1800. (engine can be run) royville@comcast.net Repower & Refit Considering repower or refit upgrades to your boat? Our two loca-

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207-594-1800. www.atlanticchallenge.com info@atlanticchallenge.com Maine Chartering Consider chartering your boat(s) to help with those yard bills. Give us a call to talk about options. NPYC 207-557-1872 www.northpointyachtcharters.com info@northpointyachtcharters.com Inside Storage Eric Dow Boat Shop offers inside storage for lovely boats, reasonable rates, exceptional care. Call Eric to discuss your project needs. Brooklin, Maine 207-359-2277. www.dowboats.com Moorings Available Kittery Point Yacht Yard has moorings available for the 2011 summer season. Very well protected and just inside the mouth of the Piscataqua River. Don’t Wait - call now for information: 207-439-9582 or email jglessner@kpyy.net.

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Store with KPYY and our full service yard and factory trained technicians are available if you need us. Call to join our family of customers: 207439-9582 or email jglessner@kpyy.net.

Moorings Available Boothbay Region Boatyard has seasonal moorings available, $950. We are located in well protected Ebenecook Harbor, with free launch service, parking, showers, laundry and a well stocked ship store. Email Amy or call us at 207-633-6788. www.brby.com dockmaster@brby.com Mobile Repair Service Coastal Marine Care, specializing in fiberglass repair, carpet installation, dockside detailing, polish/wax, and marine upholstery services. Experienced, efficient, and fully insured.

Offering affordable rates. We come to you. 207-756-5244. www.coastalmarinecare.com

Mercury, Yamaha Service Kennebunkport Marina has the only factory trained Mercury and Yamaha technicians located on the water in Kennebunkport to service all of your mechnical needs. www.kennebunkportmarina.com managerkport@roadrunner.com Docking Available Kennebunkport Marina has the newest docks on the river with all new power pedestals and water hook ups. Call today to reserve a slip 207-967-3411. www.kennebunkportmarina.com managerkport@roadrunner.com Power Boat Rental Kennebunkport Marina now offers a power boat rental program. Come pick out your boat and go fishing for the big one. Call 207-967-3411. www.kennebunkportmarina.com managerkport@roadrunner.com Kennebunkport Boat Club Kennebunkport Marina is unveiling The Kennebunkport Boat Club. Call 967-3411 for details. Become a

charter member of The Kennebunkport Boat Club. www.kennebunkportmarina.com managerkport@roadrunner.com Kennebunkport Marina Kennebunkport Marina is a full service marina with the staff to meet all of your boating needs. Limited transient slips available. Call 967-3411 for rates. www.kennebunkportmarina managerkport@roadrunner.com Help Wanted - Sailmaker Help Wanted - Experienced sailmaker, year around postion, knowledge of all aspects of sailmaking, salary based on experience. 978388-0017 www.withumsailmakers.com Compass Adjustments Adjusting compasses for all vessels from Kittery to Castine. Dave Witherill at 207-829-3046 or cell 207-3180345. www.mainecompassadjuster.com penbaydw@maine.rr.com

Offshore Swan Sailing Program Change your life - sail a Swan Offshore: Newport - St. Maarten in the NARC Rally Oct 30th 2011. Every year since 1998. Professional skippers. Very reasonable. Small crew means lots of wheel time. Fun! Call 1-800-4-PASSAGe (800-472-7724) www.sailopo.com Cheap Power Today Run your boat with economical aircooled Briggs and Stratton type engines. Marine conversion manual includes methods for forward-neutral-reverse gearing. From cheap, easy to find local parts. Only $10.95.

Capt. Woodie Owen; P.O. Box 32172-PE; Charleston, SC 29417.

Private Mooring for Sale At South end of Ebenecook Harbor, near Boothbay Regional Boatyard.

Very protected location. Three-thousand pound granite block, new chain and mooring buoy 2009. Bill Hill; email, or call 207-563-6747. txservce@tidewater.net

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Live Aboard Sailing Instructions - Casco Bay, Maine For Women -- By Women, Aboard 44’ AVATRICE “ If you can learn to sail in Maine, you can sail anywhere.”

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Adult & Youth Sailing Wooden boat building & maintenance, Oar making, Half hulls, Ditty bags, Toboggan building and more!

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WoodenBoat School Idyllic surroundings and the finest instructors.

An exhilarating experience for amateurs and professional alike. In session from June to October, offering a wide variety of one and two-week courses in boatbuilding, seamanship, and related crafts.

Off-site winter courses also offered.

For a complete catalog:

WoodenBoat School P.O. Box 78 • Brooklin, Maine 04616 (207) 359-4651 (Mon.-Thurs.)

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Advertiser index Allied Boat Works Apprenticeshop Bamforth Marine Bayview Rigging & Sails Beavertail Rod and Reel Beta Marina US Ltd Black Point Inn Blue Nose Yachts Boatwise Bohndell Sails and Rigging Boothbay Region Boatyard Boston Yacht Haven Bowden Marine Service Brewer Plymouth Marine Brewer Yacht Yards Broad Cove Marine Center Buck’s Restaurant Bucking the Tide Burr Brothers Boats Capt. Jay Michaud Carousel Marina Casey Yacht Enterprises Cay Electronics, Inc. Charter Phoenix Chase, Leavitt & Co. Chebeague Island Inn Cisco Brewers Coastal Marine Care Coatal Marine Canvas Cod End Concordia Company Connecticut DEP CPT Autopilot Crocker's Boatyard Crosby Yacht Yard Curtis Yacht Brokerage, LLC Custom Float Services CW Johnson, Inc. Dark Harbor Boat Yard Dimond’s Edge Restaurant Dolphin Marina & Restaurant Duchak Maritime Services Eastern Boats Eastport Chowderhouse Ecovita Finestkind Brokerage Foggs Boatworks Forepeak/Marblehead Trading Co. Fred J. Dion Yacht Yard Furuno Gamage Shipyard Gannon & Benjamin, Inc. Gold/Smith Gallery Gordon’s Marime Referral Service Gowen Marine Gray & Gray, Inc. Great Bay Marine Gulf of Maine Yacht Sales Hallett Canvas & Sails Hamilton Marine Hamlin's Marina

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20 91 78 16 79 30 48 22 91, 113 47 3, 9, 53 55 65 3, 9 115 67 49 84 3, 9 104 52, 78 106 13 109 99 48, 50 116 105 104 49 3, 9 75 107 3 9 106 42 90 47 48 48, 50 104,106 57 49 108 103 93 13 3, 9 32 110 30 53 107 9 103 3, 9, 43 103 66 2 9

15 Hampton River Marina 3, 27 Handy Boat Service 3, 25, 106 Hansen Marine Engineering Harraseeket Lunch and Lobster Company48, 50 24 Haut Insurance Agency Hinckley Yacht Charters 67, 109 IMP Fishing Gear, Ltd. 83 Island 40 18 Islesboro Marine 30 J/105 N.A. Championship 59 J-Way Enterprises 3, 9 J.R. Overseas 110 79,93 Jackson’s Hardware and Marine 77 Jeff’s Marine 101 John Williams Yacht Brokerage 18 John Willians Boat Company 9,47 Journey’s End Marina 41 Kanberra Gel Kennebec Tavern & Marina 48 Kennebunkport Marina 63, 79 Kent Thurston Marine Surveyor 112 3, 9, 13 Kingman Yacht Center Kittery Point Yacht Yard 3, 9, 31 Kramp Electronics 13 MacDougall’s Cape Cod Marine 13 Main Sail Restaurant 49 Maine Cat 109 Maine pumpouts 74 Maine Sailing Partners 21 Maine Veterinary Referral Center 99 Maine Yacht Center 19 Maptech 92 Marblehead Trading Company 3 Marinas 69, 70, 71, 72, 73 Marine Engines 45 Maritime Marine 31 Marston’s Marina 78 Merri-Mar Yacht Basin 3, 9 Mike Martel 105 Miliner Marine Service 112 Mobile Marine Canvas 44 Moose Landing Marina 99,103 Morris Yachts 9, 23 Mystic Shipyard 3 Navtronics, LLC 13 Nebo Lodge 49 New England Boatworks 3, 9 New England Burials at Sea 105 New Hampshire Environmental Services 75 New Meadows Marina 78 Niemiec Marine 3, 9 Noank Village Boatyard 30 Norm Leblanc 105 North East Rigging Systems 13 North Sails Direct 76 Ocean Point Marina 52, 101 Ocean Pursuits 47 Padebco Custom Yachts 24 Parker’s Boat Yard, Inc. 93 Pearls Seaside Market Cafe 48,111 Penobscot Marine Museum 90

98 Pickering Wharf Marina 32 Pierce Yacht Co. 96 Points East Fundy Flotilla 38, 39 Points East 4th of July 62 Pope Sails Port Clyde General Store 46, 111 Portland Yacht Services 3, 54, 66 Robinhood Marine Center 3, 9, 13, 65, 101 Royal River Boatyard 16 Russell’s Marine 108 Saco Bay Tackle 79 SailMaine 86, 113 56 Sailmaking Support Systems 21 Samoset Boatworks, Inc. 102 Scandia Yacht Sales 37 Seal Cove Boatyard 108 SeaTech Systems 65 Seaway SK Marine Electronics 108 Snug Harbor Marina 79 Sound Marine Diesel, LLC 30 26,78 South Port Marine South Port Marine Yacht Connection 9 Spike Haible Centure 21 Baribeau Agency 93 Spruce Head Marine 84 Standout Yacht Fittings, Inc. 34 Stanley Scooter 98 The Apprenticeshop 113 The Booklin Inn 49 The Dip Net 49 The Edge 49 The Island Store 111 The Osprey Restaurant 48 The Yacht Connection 102 Theriault Marine Consulting 104 Tugboat Inn 48 URLs 94, 95 US Sailing 58 Valvtect 83 Webhannett River Boat Yard 63 Wesmac 78 West Marine 11 Whale’s Tale 49 Whiting Marine Services 30 Wichard, Inc. 14 Winter Island Yacht Yard 9, 20 Winterport Marine 98 Withum Sailmakers 99 Women Under Sail 67, 109, 113 Wooden Boat School 113 Wooden Boat Show 25 Wotton’s Wharf 53 Y.M.C.A. Auction 34 Yacht Detail 56 Yacht North Charters 98, 109 Yacht Sales Network 101 Yankee Boat Yard & Marina 3 Yankee Marina & Boatyard 3, 9, 13 Yarmouth Boat Yard 13 York Harbor Marine Service 26, 102

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