Dutch Harbor, where our boat is moored, is great for wildlife viewing. One of our favorites is the Osprey. Note the talons for catching fish. The Osprey circle about 20 feet above the water looking for fish. Suddenly they will just old up their wings and plummet into the water. Then they struggle back up into the air, often with a fish in their talons. Osprey are still listed as an endangered species, but there are several nests on the island, and always young birds every year.
Day: July 30, 2017
Candy Store Cup Regatta
Every year Newport holds what is called the Candy Store Cup Regatta. It is not really a race; more like a showcase for large super-yacht sail boats greater than 90 feet. The huge boats are fun to watch. The boat shown here, “Meteor”, is 170 feet long. The two masts are in the range of 150 to 200 feet high.
Fog
The seagull is grounded in the fog, and so are we. When the weather isn’t fit for sailing, we do a lot of walking, as well as sitting and reading.