Category: Cape Ann Weather

Stage Fort Park Late summer

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After my shift on Tuesday, the view was special. Stage Fort Park is a jewel for the city of Gloucester.  Lucky to live here.

Sitting on the float

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While walking to Magnolia Pier on Saturday, before the rain, Rick and I went down the ramp to the float.  The tide was going out and the pier looked interesting from the float.  From this angle you see the engineering aspect.

Blue sky, blue harbor, color

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Generous Gardeners hard work on Stacy Boulevard certainly shows.  The colors are amazing and so pretty.  The fall sky and Gloucester Harbor blue water is a painting.

2025 Sawyer Free Library Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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Friday, September 5, 2025, was a beautiful sunny day.  The Sawyer Free Library Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was well attended.  Thank you to the Cape Ann Youth Chorus talented kids.   They were excellent.

Thank you to Gloucester’s State Representative, Ann-Margaret Ferrante and State Senator Bruce Tarr for their help with the library.

Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll welcomed from Mayor Verga

The Board, President, Director of the library did a great job.

An example of the renovated library, it looks amazing.

 

Seafoam

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Reblogged from

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

How does sea foam form? Like filling up a bubble bath or steaming a latte, sea foam forms when certain molecules in the water are mixed until they’re frothy. In the ocean, DECAYING MARINE LIFE releases organic molecules, including proteins and fats, into the water. Some proteins and fats can act as SURFACTANTS.

 

Mile Marker for Sunday Breakfast a couple of weeks ago

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On Sunday Rick and I went to have breakfast at Mile Marker.  It was a beautiful day and sitting outside on their deck was great.  The food was great and the view outstanding.

Sunday of schooner Festival 2025

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Oh, what a weekend.   The Schooner Festival is definitely on the top of my favorites.  Sunday the weather was amazing, sails, sun and blue ocean.  Thank you to the committee and Maritime Gloucester for this great event.

An amazing Saturday

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On Saturday, Schooner Festival 2025 was amazing.  The sun and clouds added to a beautiful day.

Rick and I went on the Ardelle was a great sail.

The Cut Bridge

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Nice walk on the Boulevard before my shift at the visitors’ center.  Watched a couple of boats going through the Blynman Bridge Canal with many onlookers.

Good Harbor at low tide

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With Hurrican Erin, off the coast, the ocean could be a danger.  The beach was beautiful with amazing light.

Saturday and Sunday Waves

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The ocean was telling a story the last few days.  Waves, riptides and sunshine.  We all love a good storm, but everyone needs to be extremely careful out there.

Thank you, Generous Gardeners,

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Taking a quick walk on the Boulevard on Wednesday, the colors of the flowers were glowing with the light rain.

Lonely Good Harbor

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Good Harbor looked very deserted on Wednesday.  The lifeguards were on duty to make sure swimmers were staying safe.  You could see the ocean and wind changing.

Look what is dock in Gloucester Harbor

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Saw this yacht in Gloucester Harbor on Wednesday. The dingy on the stern of the boat is bigger than most boats.

 

DOUBLE HAVEN yacht NOT for charter*

167’4 / 51m | Feadship | 1993 / 2024

Special Features:
  • Impressive 7,644nm range
  • Premium wellness facilities, including spa and sauna
  • Recent refit in 2024
  • Lloyds Register classification
  • Sleeps 12 overnight

The 51m/167’4″ motor yacht ‘Double Haven’ was built by Feadship in the Netherlands at their Aalsmeer shipyard. Her interior is styled by design house Glade Johnson Design and she was completed in 1993. This luxury vessel’s exterior design is the work of Glade Johnson Design and she was last refitted in 2024.

Guest Accommodation

Double Haven has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 16 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment

Her features include a spa, sauna, deck jacuzzi, WiFi and air conditioning.

Range & Performance

Double Haven is built with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure, with teak decks. Powered by twin diesel Caterpillar (3512 DITA) 1,430hp engines, she comfortably cruises at 10 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 16 knots with a range of up to 7,644 nautical miles from her 127,950 litre fuel tanks at 10 knots. Her water tanks store around 37,750 Litres of fresh water. She was built to Lloyds Register classification society rules.

Double Haven Yacht Owner, Captain or marketing company

Double Haven Photos

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Length 167’4 / 51m
Builder Feadship
Exterior Designer Glade Johnson Design
Interior Design Glade Johnson Design
Built | Refit 1993 | 2024
Model Custom
Beam 30’6 / 9.3m
Gross Tonnage 817 GT
Draft 11’4 / 3.45m
Cruising Speed 10 Knots
Top Speed 16 Knots

LOA: 167’4” (51 meters)

Beam: 30’6” (9.3 meters)

Draft: 10’6” (3.2 meters)

Guests: 12 in 6 staterooms

Engines: 1,430-hp Caterpillars

Range: 6,000 nautical miles at 10 knots

Builder: Feadship

Stylist: Gerhard Gilgenast, Richard Hein

Naval Architect: De Voogt Naval Architects

Interior Designer: Glade Johnson Design