Sept. 1 – Camden, ME

By on September 2, 2016 in The Pearl

Lyman Morse Marine Mooring

“Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.” —Les Brown

Camden has been called the windjammer capital of the world and every Labor Day weekend, they hosts the Windjammer Festival to celebrate its maritime heritage. From the great age of sail when coasting schooners were launched in the harbor, through the birth of the windjammer business in the 1930s, to today’s windjammer fleet and elegant yachts, sailing ships have always defined the vibrant community of Camden. Throughout the day on Friday, Schooners from around Maine will sail in and dock in the harbor. According to the festival website 25 boats are scheduled to arrive…it should be a spectacular site.
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FPB 78-1 Cochise Halfway To Fiji: Posted by Sarah

By on September 1, 2016 in Wind Horse

This afternoon’s latitude/longitude ping from Cochise‘s Iridium shows the crew well along the route to Fiji. Reports from on board attest, …Read More

BOOM!

By on September 1, 2016 in She:Kon

Remain calm. Breathe! It wasn’t an explosion! You can sit down now!Two days of futzin’ around making a boom to attach to the Gin Pole. The purpose of which is to lift the engine into the boat.The engine dry weights 565 lbs. With fluids let’s say 600 lb…

Aug. 31 – Camden, ME

By on September 1, 2016 in The Pearl
Lyman Morse Marine Mooring

Risk more than others think is safe.
Care more that other think is wise.
Dream more than others this is practical.
Expect more that others think is possible. – Claude T. Bissel
Camden without doubt is one of the most scenic harbors in Maine where the mountains come right down to the ocean. Mount Battie forms the backdrop for this stunning harbor and three of Camden’s largest windjammers dock at the head of the harbor putting the crowning touch on creating a postcard perfect sight.

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Facheux Harbour

By on September 1, 2016 in M/V Dirona

Facheux Harbour is the longest, at about ten miles, and deepest fjord on the south coast of Newfoundland. Surprisingly, a good anchorage is at the head in 45ft. The steeply-sloped sides make shore access difficult, but we did find a track to the top, complete with climbing ropes. Trip highlights from Aug 19th follow. Click…

Pushthrough

By on August 31, 2016 in M/V Dirona

The first permanent settlers inhabited Pushthrough, at the mouth of Northern Arm, in 1812. The population reached 209 by 1884 and peaked at 247 in 1961. Between 1966 and 1968, a third of the 50 families relocated and the entire community resettled in 1969. Much has been written about the negative impacts of the resettlement…

Home for the summer

By on August 31, 2016 in Tourist

We’ve had Tourist back in home waters now since June. In some ways it’s like we were never gone and then I think back on all the places that we’ve been since 2009 when we last had Tourist home. We’ve been very fortunate to do what so many others dream …

Home for the summer

By on August 31, 2016 in Tourist

We’ve had Tourist back in home waters now since June. In some ways it’s like we were never gone and then I think back on all the places that we’ve been since 2009 when we last had Tourist home. We’ve been very fortunate to do what so many others dream …

Aug. 30 – Rockport, ME

By on August 31, 2016 in The Pearl

Lyman Morse Marine Mooring

“Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves.” –Author Unknown

We’re going to be in Camden all week, but today we decided to ride our bikes over to Rockport. It was only a two-mile ride, but it seemed much longer. The hills around here are a killer. I thinking hiking last week in Acadia was much easier.

Rockport is a small harbor village that was first settled in 1769. Originally, Rockport was a part of Camden, known as Goose River but the towns officially separated in 1891.During the 19th century, the primary industries were shipbuilding, lime production, and ice exportation. Today, Rockport is known for being a cultural and artistic town with a large community of local artists.
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Aug. 29 – Camden, ME

By on August 30, 2016 in The Pearl

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“Mind on a permanent vacation, the ocean is my only medication. This Champagne shore washing over me, it’s a sweet, sweet life living by the salty sea.”—Zac Brown Band

Our destination today was Camden, just across Penobscot Bay from Pulpit Harbor. Camden is a picturesque town in the center of Maine’s mid-coast region, nestled at the foot of Camden Hills on Penobscot Bay. Its slogan is “Where the Mountains Meet the Sea” and is considered by many visitors (us included) to be one of the most beautiful places in New England. Coming into the inner harbor is enchanting…boats of all kinds and sizes, old buildings, action going on everywhere and the beautiful mountains as a backdrop to it all.
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