We awakened yesterday to see this sleek sailing yacht moored in Great Cove. Here’s how she looked then:
Her name is Legend and her lines make her look smaller than she is – until a familiar vessel, such as the lobster boat “Pud Lee” or a pair of kayakers come near her:
Legend is 111+ feet in overall length and has a 26+foot beam (widest point), according to the records. We couldn’t find data on the height of her masts; but, comparing them to her length indicates that the main mast is in the 200-foot+ range.
She was built in 1999 and is flying the nautical flag of the Cayman Islands. According to tracking reports, she’s been visiting Maine since September 2.
This morning, Legend pulled up anchor and headed for Eggemoggin Reach, where she hoisted all sails:
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