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Cambridge Schooner Rendezvous

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Had the pleasure of seeing some wonderful sights this past weekend in Cambridge Maryland. The 9th Annual Schooner Rendezvous.

Schooner and Strength Photo by Mike Hartley

Schooner and Strength
Photo by Mike Hartley

 

I’ve passed this town hundreds of times and never once investigated. Usually because I’m to anxious to get to or from the beach. Well that was a big mistake I learned. But I’ll detail that in a later post on Cambridge itself. Today’s is about the feeling these Schooner ships gave me. It’s about heritage and history. About craftsmen who built these wonderful vessels. The wood and textures of things found on these marvels of the wind.

Pride of Baltimore II heading out for a sail. Photo by Mike Hartley

Pride of Baltimore II heading out for a sail.
Photo by Mike Hartley

Some great sights of boats on the water. Like the Pride of Baltimore II going out of port.

Schooner making way. Photo by Mike Hartley

Schooner making way.
Photo by Mike Hartley

This was a great little festival and I’m surprised there weren’t more people and vendors attending. Especially so close to the Waterfowl Festival coming up in Easton Maryland.

You bet we're Proud. Photo by Mike Hartley

You bet we’re Proud.
Photo by Mike Hartley

The variety of boats was a real treat. From large to small.

At Ease Sailboat Photo by Mike Hartley

At Ease Sailboat
Photo by Mike Hartley

I love the rope and wood textures.

I don't see any power steering here. Photo by Mike Hartley

I don’t see any power steering here.
Photo by Mike Hartley

Saturday was pretty good attendance but with those gale winds Sunday it kept some back. Even some of the vendors were pulling up stakes or busy nailing things down.

While there were a good number of boats, I was surprised not to see more. Photo by Mike Hartley

While there were a good number of boats, I was surprised not to see more.
Photo by Mike Hartley

It was nice to see the teamwork of the crews.

Teamwork tying the Pride down. Photo by Mike Hartley

Teamwork tying the Pride down.
Photo by Mike Hartley

Are you ready for Sailboat Jeopardy?  First question, which one of these contestants were last to the bar?

Sailboat Jeopardy  Photo by Mike Hartley

Sailboat Jeopardy
Photo by Mike Hartley

So many colors and reflections with water to take advantage of.

Water creates some wonderful textures. Photo by Mike Hartley

Water creates some wonderful textures.
Photo by Mike Hartley

So next year you have to steer yourself to this event, take a boat ride, eat well, enjoy the sights.

Steer yourself to this Rendezvous next year please.  Photo by Mike Hartley

Steer yourself to this Rendezvous next year please.
Photo by Mike Hartley

Ships Wheel Photo by Mike Hartley

Ships Wheel
Photo by Mike Hartley

So grab a beverage, pull up a chair and listen to the band.

Schooner Rendezvous Music. Photo by Mike Hartley

Schooner Rendezvous Music.
Photo by Mike Hartley

Check out some reenactments.

Reenactments of rope making I believe.  Photo by Mike Hartley

Reenactments of rope making I believe.
Photo by Mike Hartley

Something for young and old. Photo by Mike Hartley

Something for young and old.
Photo by Mike Hartley

It's talking to me. It winked at me. Photo by Mike Hartley

It’s talking to me. It winked at me.
Photo by Mike Hartley

So, untie yourself and make a weekend of it next year.

Knot City Photo by Mike Hartley

Knot City
Photo by Mike Hartley

Because this place has all the rope you need.

Just in case someone needs a line thrown to them.  Photo by Mike Hartley

Just in case someone needs a line thrown to them.
Photo by Mike Hartley

Neat display

Neat display Photo by Mike Hartley

So climb out of whatever rut your in.

Take the Climb Photo by Mike Hartley

Take the Climb
Photo by Mike Hartley

Answer the Bell.

Bell of the Lynx Photo by Mike Hartley

Bell of the Lynx
Photo by Mike Hartley

Pick up that anchor.

Anchors away. Well untie it first. Photo by Mike Hartley

Anchors away. Well untie it first.
Photo by Mike Hartley

The Lighthouse will guide you to it.

Choptank Lighthouse Photo by Mike Hartley

Choptank Lighthouse
Photo by Mike Hartley

Come take a ride on the Lynx or the Pride and experience Life.

Lynx emblem  Photo by Mike Hartley

Lynx emblem
Photo by Mike Hartley

Come take the wheel. And chart your own path.

Ships Wheel Photo by Mike Hartley

Ships Wheel
Photo by Mike Hartley

 

Author: Mike Hartley

With a lifetime and a half in the Newspaper industry I'm preparing for my retirement career as an Artist, Writer, Photographer and Video content provider. I'm a proud father of two wonderful children and I'm still married to the first girl I fell in love with and probably only one that would have me.

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