the 2008 International Wayfarer Rally * Hermit Island, Maine
Monday 11 August - 1
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Before heading out to his daily breakfast in the back of Percy's general store in Popham, just down the road,
Al does a quick docks check on this a gray, cool morning. All seems to be well.
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Looking south along The Branch towards Head Beach and the camp store.
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Looking east from the docks
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And to the north: Cape Small Harbor
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Skippers' Meeting: Tom and Diane Erickson (l) have arrived from Massachusetts.
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(l to r) Nel, Ralph, Stephanie, Gary, Linda, Jim
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A dishy moment for Jane (l) and Conny
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Rumour has it that today's destination is Elm Island, a few miles straight west across Casco Bay.
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(l to r) Patsy, Anne, Dick, Alan
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Kit (l) and Ray
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Chart copied with the kind permission of Curtis Rindlaub, author of the Maine Coast Guide for Small Boats.
The Elm Islands, several miles west of Hermit Island out in Casco Bay, have been ...
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... confirmed as our day's destination.
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At the docks: Even Uncle Al (l) is dressed for serious sailing today
- unless the purist objects to the bare feet. Here Al chats with Ton and Jane.
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Bill Harkins (r) has ferried Dick out to Blue Mist.
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A quick tow and row, and Dick is all set.
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