in Bangor, and all I recall is that it went “south.” That would have been at least 30 years ago. Now, thanks to Points East, we have a hint, at least, that the old girl might still be intact and maybe even floatable. Who knows? A 60-year-old boat could be in pretty rough shape. Now I’m waiting for some kind person in Massachusetts, whom I’ve never met, to call us back. I’d love to at least chat about the boat and maybe arrange a road trip to go look at her. Experiences such as this add interest and excitement to the lives of us who love old boats. Who knew the Snow Goose was still together? Now we have a tantalizing whiff of an old friend. Hopefully, this all will play out, and we’ll be able to reconnect with Dad’s boat. Randy Randall Marston’s Marina Saco, Maine
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Boothbay Region Boatyard Brewer Plymouth Marine 207-633-2970 W. Southport, ME 508-746-4500 Plymouth, MA www.brby.com www.byy.com/Plymouth Gowen Marine 800-564-6936 Portland, ME www.gowenmarine.com
Burr Brothers Boats 508-748-0541 Marion, MA www.burrbros.com
Hamlin’s Marina (207) 941-8619 Hampden, ME www.hamlinsmarina.com
Concordia Company 508-999-1381 Dartmouth, MA www.concordiaboats.com
Journey's End Marina 207-594-4444 Rockland, ME www.journeysendmarina.com
Crosby Yacht Yard 877-491-9759 Osterville, MA www.crosbyyacht.com
Kittery Point Yacht Yard 207-439-9582 Kittery, ME www.kpyy.net
Fred J. Dion Yacht Yard 978-744-0844 Salem, MA www.fjdion.com
Morris Yachts 207-244-5509 Bass Harbor, ME www.morrisyachts.com
J-Way Enterprises 781-544-0333 Scituate, MA www.jwayent.net
Robinhood Marine Center Kingman Yacht Center 800-443-3625 Georgetown, ME 508-563-7136 Bourne, MA www.robinhoodmarinecenter.com www.kingmanyachtcenter.com Seal Cove Boatyard Inc. 207-326-4422 Harborside, ME www.sealcoveboatyard.com For Barnstable’s Kate Armstrong, her first probe into the Cape Cod Canal, aboard her friend’s boat, was both a little “scary” and a lot “fun.”
Her first Cape Cod Canal transit So, I live on Cape Cod, and have enjoyed tagging along on friends’ boats many a time, on trips from Barnstable Harbor to Sandy Neck. In July, I was able to go with my friend Joe Juffre out of Sandwich, into the Cape Cod Canal. What fun. But, to be honest, it was also a little scary. I enjoyed the experience, and got some pictures, but, suddenly, a crazy wave came up and soaked us and my camera. But I did get a few shots on the water. I am getting to know your publication, and I enjoy it – always good info. Kate Armstrong West Barnstable, Mass. Editor’s note: Thanks for your letter and for relating your experience in the Cape Cod Canal. No matter how many times we go through it, we have a feeling of exquisite dread in the back in my consciousness – sort www.pointseast.com
Merri-Mar Yacht Basin 978-465-3022 Newburyport, MA www.merri-maryachtbasin.com
South Port Marine Niemiec Marine 207-799-8191 South Portland ME 508-997-7390 New Bedford, MA www.southportmarine.com www.niemiecmarine.com Yankee Marina & Boatyard Winter Island Yacht Yard 207-846-4326 Yarmouth, ME 978-745-3797 Salem, MA www.yankeemarina.com www.wiyy.net NEW HAMPSHIRE
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Great Bay Marine 603-436-5299 Newington, NH www.greatbaymarine.com
New England Boatworks 401-683-4000 Portsmouth RI www.neboatworks.com
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