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Friday, September 8, 2017
Volume 13 • Issue No. 36
“Silverlining� Cruises from the Cove for over 30 Years! By Jenna Mean, Staff Reporter OGUNQUIT Aboard The Silverlining, Captain Jack Gordon navigates passengers out of Perkin’s Cove for an authentic experience of sailing in Maine. Gordon is an expert sailor as well as a true local to the area. The sailboat tour company operates four to five trips daily from the docks of the cove and has done so for more than thirty years. Climbing on to the fortytwo foot vessel is a step into Gordon’s world. Gordon refurbished the Silverlining after he bought the 1939-built vessel, destined to be scraped. It is sleekly-polished and pristinely up-kept. The tow-
ering boat is a show-stopper, and as it enters and exits the cove the drawbridge must open, making each arrival and departure a grand event. Captain Jack grew up in the area, learning to sail when he was 12-years-old right in Perkin’s Cove. He went on to build boats and deliver them across the Atlantic. After purchasing the Silverlining, Gordon returned to Maine in 1983 where he has been taking sailors out for a day every since. He is supported by his wife Christiania, who manages reservations from their home. The experience onboard for passengers is wonderfully personal. As captain, Gordon takes
only six passengers out at a time, so that, with the assistance of one deck handler, he can provide an outstanding intimate journey. “Out on the water, I don’t give a tour. I carry on an ongoing conversation,� says Gordon. The captain’s joyful character and local knowledge provides riders with a feeling of sincerity in the service Gordon provides. He fields questions about his own life, the boat, and the shoreline all with ease while effortlessly maneuvering the ship along the coast. The stories of his passengers intersect with his own See CRUISE page 2...
Whale Sighted Off York Beach YORK A minke whale was spotted off York Beach last week by local surfers Chris Rockwood and Peter Herlihy from Liquid Dreams Surf Shop as they were teaching a surfing class. The whale was seen chasing schools of bait fish - a unique sighting for the area.
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The minke whale is a black/gray/purple color and is distinguished from other whales by a white band on each flipper. The body is usually black or dark-gray above and white underneath. Minke whales have between 240 and 360 baleen plates on each side of their mouths. Most of the length of the back, including dorsal fin and blowholes, appear at once when the whale surfaces to breathe.
The whale breathes three to five times at short intervals before 'deep-diving' for two to 20 minutes. Deep dives are preceded by a pronounced arching of the back. The maximum swimming speed of minkes has been estimated at 38 km/h (24 mph). Minke whales typically live for 30–50 years; in some cases they may live for up to 60 years. Excerpts and photo taken from Wikipedia Free Encyclopedia.
“Open Lighthouse Day� Offers Free Admission STATEWIDE Maine's iconic coastal sentinels take center stage during Maine's 9th Annual Open Lighthouse Day to be held this year on Saturday, September 9. Twenty-five lighthouses will be open to the public throughout the state offering free entry for visitors on this one day. This popular family-friendly event, sponsored by the United States Coast Guard, the Maine Office of Tourism and the American Lighthouse Foundation, draws between 15,000 to 18,000 visitors annually with the unique opportunity to explore Maine's historic lights and learn about the rich history of its lighthous-
es and light keepers. "This event highlights
Portland Head Lighthouse, open dur ing “Open Lig ht house Day� September 9.
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small islands, ledges and shoals. By the turn of the 20th century, at least 70 lighthouses guarded Maine's seacoast, deepest rivers and even one lake. Today, 66 of these lighthouses still stand. Over the decades, Maine's iconic lighthouses have become more than simply navigational aids. They also beckon the public to come near and enjoy the beauty, romance, and history embodied by these timeless sentinels of the sea. "The public looks forward with great anticipation to this event each year...a time when the beauty and allure of See LIGHTHOUSE page 9...
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not only Maine's heritage, but the spirit of the Maine people," said Steve Lyons, director of the Maine Office of Tourism. "Every lighthouse comes with stories of faithful service, and in many cases heroism. Maine's pride in our maritime history can be seen in the dedication of the many local volunteers and "friends" who maintain these significant historic structures." With more coastal lighthouses than anywhere else in the nation, Maine is often referred to as "The Lighthouse State". Beginning in 1791, lighthouses were built to help navigate mariners through dangerous waters and Maine's many
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