Month: August 2019

Congratulations, Sandy Bay Yacht Club Race Team

Posted on by Nichole S.

Fourteen members of the Sandy Bay Yacht Club’s Race Team,  along with some phenomenal coaches, and spectator parents spent the weekend down in Duxbury at the Duxbury Bay Junior Olympic Sailing Regatta for two days of racing.

At the end of two competitive days, Sandy Bay had a team of 420 sailors who took home 2nd Place in a big fleet of boats. Congratulations to Ian McCaffrey and Katy Benagh!   Wyatt Wilkinson walked away with a huge Opti Champ Fleet 1st Place win in his division out of a group of more than 20 boats and 2nd Place overall in a group of more than thirty competitors.  Finn Schrafft ended the weekend in 1st Place overall from a group of 21 Opti Green Fleet racers.  Actually, in addition to Finn’s win, all SBYC’s Green (1st year racers) fleet landed in the top 8 positions when the weekend was over.

Great sailing from all 14 of the team’s members this weekend and a ton of fun!  Sandy Bay definitely made a big impression down there and we have great coaching and a great club to thank for that!

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EXPLANATION FOR THE “FUNERAL FOR THE ENVIRONMENT” HELD SUNDAY AT GOOD HARBOR BEACH

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Both videos courtesy Keith Sebastian Palazzola

Live Music Featuring Headlands at Feather and Wedge!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Headlands, featuring John Rockwell, Amy Rich and Eric Wilson, all of Rockport, return to Feather & Wedge this Thursday for an evening of entertainment and great food. Their set list includes selections from Roots and Americana to a little bit of Country. Reservations highly suggested! 978.999.5917

Tuesday, Aug 6
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

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Feather & Wedge, 5 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966
978.999.5917
https://featherandwedge.com

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GloucesterCast 351 with Ralph DiGiorgio, Chris McCarthy, Elise Sinagra, Kim Smith and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 8/4/19

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GloucesterCast 351 with Ralph DiGiorgio, Chris McCarthy, Elise Sinagra, Kim Smith and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 8/4/19

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Topics Include:
Kim brought in a poisonous Cecropia Moth
Pat Dalpiaz is on the shiat list after blowing off the podcast two weeks in a row and then rubbing my nose in in her hummingbird feeder success
Elise Sinagra on assignment for Northshore Magazine
Cape Cod Lobster Sign Vs Cape Ann Lobster Sign- Thank you to www.thatcherellery.com for bringing up how Cape Ann Once Again Dominates.
Gloucester Rocks Ettiquette Facebook – Brenda Davis
Ask Ralph: W
Gloucester locals that carry their own personal coozies to bars are true professionals (you know who you are)
Sugar Mag’s For Lunch
Short and Main
Cape Ann Reads “Once Upon a Contest” Is Now At Sawyer Free Library
Tuesday Is The Coastal Waterbird Conservation Cooperators Meeting
Banner Year For Monarchs

 

A GOOD HARBOR BEACH GOOD MORNING!

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Does Good Harbor Beach at dawn ever get old? I think not 🙂

DOLPHIN MOM ADOPTS BABY WHALE

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A Bottlenose Dolphin mother off the coast of French Polynesia was spotted caring for a Melon-headed Whale.

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ERICA TENNENHOUSE

Bottlenose dolphins are doting mothers, nursing, protecting, and playing with their youngsters for up to six years.

Now, new research has revealed the first known case of a wild bottlenose mom adopting a calf of another species.

In 2014, researchers spotted a bottlenose mother caring for an unusual-looking male calf, along with what was presumed to be her biological calf, in coastal waters off French Polynesia.

While bottlenose dolphins have slender beaks, the mysterious one-month-old’s beak was short and blunt. Eventually, the scientists identified the orphan as a melon-headed whale—an entirely different species and genus of dolphin.

“We were really excited to be able to witness such a rare phenomenon,” says study lead author Pamela Carzon, scientific leader of the Groupe d’Étude des Mammifères Marins (GEMM) de Polynésie, based in Tiputa, French Polynesia.

Adoption is uncommon among wild mammals, with most occurring between related members of the same species. The only other scientifically documented case involving an adopted orphan of a different species and genus was in 2006, when University of São Paulo primatologist Patrícia Izar observed a group of capuchins caring for a baby marmoset. “At the time, we were really, really astonished,” she says.

A few more Magnolia Pier Fundraiser

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

At the Farmer’s Market this morning, thank you who came out, we were all still excited about the success of Cheers for the pier.  Such a fun evening.

CHRIS MCCARTHY LOBSTERING SPREADSHEET UPDATE THIRD HAUL UPDATE

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

So Chris has spent $520 on bait, traps, buoys, supplies and a newly lost gaff that needed to be replaced.

He’s hauled a total of three times since June 8th and he has caught a total of 8 lobsters in the ten traps he purchased (8 of which he can still find)

So we’re at a cost of $65 per lobster which was far better than his cost per lobster average after his second haul which was stuck at $250 per lobster.

Attracting Hummingbirds

Posted on by Pat D

We are very happy to have several hummingbirds that show up pretty regularly in our Magnolia yard. I knew they can be attracted by the color red, and I knew they like to feed on sugar water so we set our feeder up accordingly. Then we sat back and watched.

We also worked on attracting orioles by using an orange colored feeder, fresh oranges and grape jelly to tempt them. It worked well, even if other birds also like oranges.

What I was not expecting was to see hummingbirds feeding off the grape jelly! Bonus! Makes sense considering the sugar content and texture, so perhaps this is a tip some of you looking to attract hummingbirds (Joey, Chris etc) could use.

Cheers for the pier, OH WHAT A NIGHT

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Thank you all who donated and came to the most amazing night, Cheers for the Pier.  So much fun, the crowds were awesome, the bidding, and the raffle ticket, the organizers made this night so much fun.  We had kids who sold popsicles on the beach and made $160, dancing and most important a fun time for all.  The Pier committee was amazing and everything was terrific.

We’re heading to Woburn Monday Night To Cheer On Craig Kimberley and Dan Lane @grandsmokerailroad Who Are Competeing In @culinaryfightclub August 5th at The Matador in Woburn!

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Free Cape Ann Guide To Real Estate Prices

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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If you’re curious about which Gloucester and Rockport homes and condos are for sale, this is an easy way to find out. In the Cape Ann Waterfront Guide, you’ll receive up-to-the-minute information on pricing, size, bedrooms and “the works”, all via email.

Click here and tell us where to email your free report.

Kenny MacCarthy / Bob and Sue McDermott / Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty

Photo: Sunset from Rowley Shore Road, Gloucester MA

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Can I ask a Glosta Rock etiquette question?

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Is it ok to keep one if you really really really like it or do you have to re-plant it somewhere?

Found this gem a couple days ago and I’m having a hard time letting it go…