Like a ghost ship from the distant past the Lewis R French emerges from the fog in Brooklin Maine.
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The Nathaniel Bowditch[Ladona] prepares to drop anchor in WoodenBoat Cove Brooklin Maine on a foggy afternoon for the WoodenBoat Sail-In.
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Mary Day arriving in the fog at Brooklin Maine for the WoodenBoat Sail-In.
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Former Oyster Dragger J&E Riggin sails into WoodenBoat Cove in a heavy afternoon fog.
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Maine Windjammer Angelique, "The Angel of Penobscot Bay", sailing off Islesboro, Maine.
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The Stephen Taber arriving in Gilkey Harbor on Islesboro.
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Early Morning on race day as schooners prepare for The Great Schooner Race.
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A sunset sail off Islesboro the night before The Great Schooner Race.
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A tiny Sandpiper napping on the Rockland Breakwater on a warm summer's day.
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Isaac H Evans sails past the Rockland Breakwater Light inbound to Rockland.
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Schooners Mercantile, built 1916, and Grace Bailey, built 1882, before The Great Schooner Race anchored off Islesboro Maine.
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Historic schooners anchor in Rockland harbor after the Great Schooner Race.
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Spectators seem to walk on water at the 2010 Schooner Parade in Rockland, Maine.
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Full Rigged schooner Nathaniel Bowditch passaes the Rockland Breakwater Light departing Rockland.
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America's oldest schooner Lewis R. French, built 1871, passes the Rockland Breakwater Light.
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Historic schooners Victory Chimes and Stephen Taber at the Rockland Breakwater Light.
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The last Chesapeake ram schooner Victory Chimes, built 1900, passes the Rockland Breakwater Light.
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Historic schooner Stephen Taber, built 1871, passes the Rockland Breakwater Light.
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Schooner Heritage passes the Owls Head Light during The Great Schooner Race of 2013.
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SCHOONER HERITAGE TAKES HOME COVETED CUTTY SARK AWARD IN GREAT SCHOONER RACE
Full results from the 43rd Annual Great Schooner Race
Rockland, ME – Forecasts for rain, possible thunderstorms and gusty winds postponed the start of the 43rdAnnual Great Schooner Race on Friday, July 6, 2018. About three hours after the scheduled start, the Maine Windjammer Association got the race underway at approximately 1:15pm. Eleven boats raced from Gilkey Harbor in Islesboro to the finish line at the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse. The Schooner Heritage won the race, taking home the Cutty Sark Award trophy. In keeping with tradition, captains Doug and Linda Lee were presented with the trophy and the coveted “Eat My Wake” flag, by the 2017 winner of the award Noah Barnes, Captain of the Schooner Stephen Taber.
Participating captains gather at the Captain’s Meeting aboard Victory Chimes prior to the 43rd Annual Great Schooner Race. Photo courtesy of Maine Windjammer Association.
Captain of the Stephen Taber, Noah Barnes, presents Captain of the Schooner Heritage with the Cutty Sark Award trophy and accompanying “Eat My Wake” flag during the Great Schooner Race Awards on July 6, 2018. Photo courtesy of Maine Windjammer Association.
There was serious competition among the competing boats, which hailed from Rockland, Camden and Newport, RI harbors. Considered by many as the largest annual gathering of traditional historic schooners in America, wind and wits dictated the following results from the 43rd Annual Great Schooner Race.
The Cutty Sark Award for first place overall: Schooner Heritage, Captained by Doug & Linda Lee, Rockland, ME
Second Place: Schooner Mary Day, Captain: Barry King, Homeport: Camden ME
Third Place: Schooner Ladona, Captain: J.R. Braugh, Homeport: Rockland, ME
Additional awards were given for seamanship and navigational skills.
The Spirit of ’53 Award recognizing guest involvement and seamanship during the Great Schooner Race went to the three-masted Victory Chimes, captained by Kip Files, homeport: Rockland, ME
The Boyd Guild Award, named after the colorful Captain Boyd Guild and recognizing navigational excellence went to the Schooner Tree of Life, captained by Paul Morse, homeport: Newport, RI.
Windjammer fans will have another opportunity to view windjammers under full sail as they enter Rockland Harbor during the Annual Parade of Sail, scheduled for Friday, July 13th. Best viewing will be from the Rockland Breakwater as the boats sail past from 2:00-4:00pm. Tour the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse and enjoy lively commentary by windjammer historian, Jim Sharp of the Sail Power & Steam Museum.
The Great Schooner Race is presented annually by the Maine Windjammer Association, representing eight traditional Maine tall ships, ranging in size from 64 to 132 feet on deck. Half of the windjammers are National Historic Landmarks. All of the vessels are privately owned and operated. For more information on the Maine Windjammer Association and windjammer cruises in Penobscot Bay, visit www.SailMaineCoast.com.
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