Aug. 16 – Wiscasset, ME

By on August 17, 2016 in The Pearl

Wiscasset Town Mooring

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” —Martin Luther King Jr.

Lobster buoys everywhere…even on top of other buoys.

Today we moved up the Sheepscot River to Wiscasset. It was once the busiest seaport north of Boston. It was a major center for shipbuilding, fishing and lumber. Today it markets itself as the prettiest village in Maine. Most of the town looks as it did in the 1800s and it’s full of antique stores, historic builds, boutiques and a few famous lobster shacks.
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Aug. 15 – Five Island, ME

By on August 16, 2016 in The Pearl

Five Island Yacht Club Mooring

“Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly, leave the rest to God” –Ronald Reagan

The Basin where we spent Sunday relaxing and exploring is a little piece of heaven. We had a peaceful morning…no one or boats to disturb us. After enjoying breakfast and coffee on the flybridge we slowly made our way up the coast about 20 miles to Five Islands…a little cove on Georgetown Island. Lots of activity here, on land and in the water.
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Progress is Progress

By on August 16, 2016 in She:Kon

What’s that old saying? “You can’t rush perfection!”  :-)Was just reflecting on where I was this time last year.Middle of Aug 2015 still prepping for glass on sides & bottom panelsIt was a marathon run for me this time last year. There were tw…

Aug. 14 – New Meadows River, ME

By on August 15, 2016 in The Pearl

The Basin – Anchorage

“Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” ―Roald Dahl

Our morning started out over cast and foggy but we could soon tell the sun was trying to burn through the fog. There are hundreds of little coves in this part of Marine and we are in no particular hurry to be anywhere, so we’ve decided to just take a little time this week and check a few out.

Our new spot for the day is called The Basin. Our guide book describes it as “It’s a yachtsman’s dream of the ultimate safe harbor…a small lake surrounded by rocky points and dark green trees, with barely a sign of human habitation, the water is still and completely protected from every direction. The Basin offers the warmest saltwater on the Maine coast for swimming.” Sounds like a perfect place to spend a day…or maybe two.
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Night Skies – Perseid Meteor Showers

By on August 14, 2016 in Misty Moose

Each year, I eagerly await the Perseid meteor showers and this year was no exception. The peak this year was the overnight of August 11 – 12. T This was supposed to be an exceptional year and I decided that not only did I want to see them – I also wanted to try to photograph them. […]

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TENNANT POWERCAT FOR SALE

By on August 14, 2016 in Domino

DOMINO listed with MULTIHULL SOLUTIONSMalcolm Tennant 20-meter power catamaran DOMINO for saleSelecting a broker to bring your yacht to market is a serious affair.  For weeks, we researched yacht brokerages all over the world and finally settled f…

Boating on Lake Kerr

By on August 14, 2016 in Drift Away

Yesterday was another boating day here in Florida, this time on Julie’s and Jess’ party barge on Lake Kerr.  We were joined by their daughter Seana, and friends Tammy and Adam.Seana and dog.Pamela, having a tough time relaxing.The water was beauti…

Aug. 13 – Bailey Island, ME

By on August 14, 2016 in The Pearl

Water Cove

“It isn’t what you did in the past that will affect the present. It’s what you do in the present that will redeem the past and thereby change the future.” – Paulo Coelho

Our weather turned from sunny and beautiful yesterday to cold and gray today. We’re in a nice protected cove so we decide to stay put and enjoy a slow day on the boat. Our breakfast at the Salt Cod Café was so good yesterday, we decide to repeat it today. It was a bit chillier sitting outside this morning, but we still enjoyed the breakfast and the view, plus we had a chance to visit with a nice woman who lives near by…she gave us a lot of advise on good places to visit.
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Boating on Lake George, Florida

By on August 13, 2016 in Drift Away

Lake George is accessible by the ICW.  Simply go to the St. John’s River, head towards Jacksonville, and keep on going ’til morning.The boat launch in Astor.Where we had great cheeseburgers for dinner!Nope.  I don’t know how they turn around …