{"id":17113,"date":"2011-08-15T00:01:12","date_gmt":"2011-08-15T05:01:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/setsail.com\/?p=17113"},"modified":"2011-08-14T11:35:44","modified_gmt":"2011-08-14T16:35:44","slug":"sunday-morning-and-the-sun-is-shining","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/setsail.com\/sunday-morning-and-the-sun-is-shining\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunday Morning And The Sun Is Shining"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It is a lazy Sunday morning in Maine and having finished our coffees, caught up with a bit of news online, and launched both dinghies for exploration and exercise later on, we thought we’d upload a few photos.<\/p>\n
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We’ve been back in Camden for a few days, taking care of chores, and getting ready for guests. The outer anchorage has been busy with mega yachts, and the comings and goings of the commercial sail.<\/p>\n
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We have had very little fog this season so there hasn’t been much chance to dial in the photo technique. But Thursday there was a touch, enough for a few “romantic” \u00a0photos (although there is nothing remotely romantic about piloting in fog).<\/p>\n
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We wonder if the tourists are dressed warmly? It is a sunny afternoon ashore.<\/p>\n
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The trend toward tall rigs is in evidence here. That main mast must be close to 200 feet\/60m, fun in a stiff breeze.<\/p>\n
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We moved the boat onto the town dock to fill the water tanks. The area around the dock is congested, very, very, tight. As a safety measure we have Chris Martin driving the dinghy, in case a shove is required. It isn’t.<\/p>\n
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It is always fun to see the mega yachts sailing, occasionally right into the outer harbor..<\/p>\n
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There is a large population of ospreys in the area, and they tend to fly just out of reach of our big lens.<\/p>\n
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But on occasion we get lucky.<\/p>\n
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We love being close to birds of prey, but they have their drawbacks, and can be expensive visitors.<\/p>\n
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We generally dislike stink-pots, but admit to a soft spot for the old timers.<\/p>\n
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Over at Castine the traditionalists are out for their weekend sail.<\/p>\n
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Even at dusk (a great time of day for slipping the hook and going for a little cruise).<\/p>\n
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The sunset is spectacular.<\/p>\n
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Followed by a traditional Maine dinner.<\/p>\n
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And then there’s a lovely moon to set the tone for the rest of the weekend.<\/p>\n
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