Reach Out Reach Out and Touch Something

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Rosemary and I went for a sail this afternoon at the tip of Cape Cod, starting near the coast guard station in Provincetown harbor, continuing around Long Point (which we renamed Cape Horn) to Herring Cove. It started out innocently enough, until we started to make our way back. The wind picked up, making the waves quite large, compounded by the passing of numerous whale watching boats which produced big enough wake to surf. Ok so that was fun, navigating the waves without capsizing, until I noticed a RATHER LARGE dorsal fin right next to us. Connected to an equally large shark body. Oh and did I mention that we were in Cher. Very close. Too close. Well, let me say that I was happy enough to reach shore and we will not be venturing out into the ocean in such a small craft anytime soon. It turns out that it was probably a Basking Shark, which is harmless and feeds on plankton, but it was scary enough for us.
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Here's an idea for a new race for 2005... Start at the Coast Guard Station, sail to Herring Cove, buy a hot dog at the snack bar (be sure to ask for a receipt) and sail back. First one to return alive with an intact hot dog receipt wins.