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That Whale Came Way Too Close!!! E108

26 October 2024 · 24 min · 1K views · Camden, Maine

What this video covers

The crew of the 42-ft sailboat Wind Therapy spends the summer cruising the coast of Maine with their grandson, Grayson.Watch The voyage includes coastal passages from Camden to North Haven, Stockton Harbor, Bar Harbor, and Northeast Harbor, often navigating through dense fog and heavy concentrations of lobster traps.4:12 The crew utilizes radar set to a half-mile range to identify navigational markers and other vessels while visibility remains limited to approximately 100 to 200 feet.14:18 During a passage up the Piscataqua River near Portsmouth, New Hampshire, a whale surfaces unexpectedly close to the boat, soaking the crew.22:42 The summer itinerary features hiking in Acadia National Park, learning to haul lobster traps in Stockton Harbor, and observing fireworks in Bar Harbor.20:35 The trip concludes with a transit toward the Cape Cod Canal after the grandson departs for home.23:30

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