Sails for Haiti

March 23, 2010

Several sailors in Southern Maine organized a collection of used sails to be sent to Haiti to help supply temporary shelter for the many thousands who lost their homes in the earthquake.  We were able to donate four used sails which we brought to Pope Sailmakers in Rockland.  They drove them to Portland last Friday [...]

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Safe Anchorage for the Winter

March 3, 2010

Although much of the heavy snow has hit south of us (poor New York and D.C.), the Maine coast has received many winter gales so we have been quite happy to be hauled out at Rockport Marine only a few feet from the shoreline but happily “high and dry”.  Spring will be here soon. We [...]

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The new deck

February 10, 2010

After several snow events and some bitter cold weather, Ryan’s crew (Matt and Gary) have finished the new cedar deck.  The stairs will go on when the ground thaws.  Meanwhile we are looking forward to some lounging and grilling!

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Christmas Eve at the Harbor

December 25, 2009

We stopped late Thursday afternoon on Bay Road to enjoy a cup of hot chocolate before going home to wrap the last presents.  The sun was low in the sky and cast some great shadows on the windjammer fleet and Mount Battie.  Merry Christmas to everybody.  We hope your New Year will be peaceful, happy [...]

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Surprise under cover for the winter

December 23, 2009

We got the cover on just in time for the first big snowfall.  We should be good for the rest of the winter.

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Surprise goes to Rockport

December 16, 2009

We brought Surprise to Rockport in late October before we hauled her out for the winter. She sure looks great in the afternoon light!

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Harden Hill Gets a Facelift

November 11, 2009

Ryan’s crew has framed in the kitchen addition. As you can see, the renovation project is proceeding rapidly.  We expect to have all the trim on in the next few days and then the roof shingles can go on.  After that we can begin work on the interior spaces.

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