Eleven schooners, many National Historic Landmarks, ranging in size from 57 to 135 feet, raced in the Maine Windjammer Association‘s 2022 Great Schooner Race in Penobscot Bay last week.
As reported by the Courier-Gazette: The vessels sailed past the Rockland Breakwater on Thursday before things began in earnest on Friday, with a captains’ meeting aboard Victory Chimes early in the morning and the start of the race at 11 a.m. Between 2 and 3 p.m. vessels crossed the finish line and returned to Rockland Harbor. An awards ceremony was held at the conclusion of the event.
Two years ago, we 
The bad news is that there have been three reported shark attacks off New York’s beaches in just over a week. The good news is that the injuries, so far, have been minor. Nevertheless, beaches in New York and along the Jersey Shore are on high alert, flying red flags near beach signs and purple flags in lifeguard areas to alert visitors of the potential danger. Lifeguards are patrolling on paddle boards and jet skis, while overhead, helicopters and drones are helping to watch for sharks.
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