Many of us spend years "chasing the dream" in our 9 to 5 jobs. This was certainly the case for me but, after my retirement, I saw that life had more possibilities than previously imagined. As a lover of nature and owner of a small vacation rental in Pouch Cove, I often explore the outdoors, take photos, and share my experiences with guests in order to help them plan their vacation. For those who enjoy viewing the diversity of boats in our coastal waters, we share a common thread. Here are some of my boat photographs. See more in my travel blog https://newfoundlandtravelblog.com
The Ramform Titan, the widest ship in the world, is a seismic vessel. Here it sits nestled beside the wharf in Bay Bulls, Newfoundland.
In this picture, you can see the immensity of the Ramform Titan in comparison to the other boats docked on the wharf. The green boat is actually the O'brien's whale and bird tour charter vessel that, I believe, has a capacity for 100 people.
On the coast of Pouch Cove, an old fishing boat, its paint peeling, is dry docked adjacent to the old boat dock, with grass and yellow weeds growing on its sides.
It is beautiful to see boats in the harbour as they advance toward beams of light reflecting off the ocean's surface.
A fishing boat lies anchored along the rugged coastline of Torbay, Newfoundland. When the large ocean waves begin to gather momentum before impacting the massive cliffs, they propel the ship side to side.
Sailboats tiered to the wharf at Holyrood marina, Newfoundland. These sailboats are anchored to the wharf at the Holyrood marina, Newfoundland, under a veil of dark clouds.
The Amundsen Spirit, a shuttle tanker, is seen in the coastal waters of Conception Bay South, Newfoundland. A field of harvested pumpkins aligns the grassy field along the proximal coast.
This rowboat was used by the St. John's boys and girls club in the 1981 Annual Royal St. John's Regatta. The rowing team won the competition and actually broke the eighty year old record for best time in the rowing competition category. It is proudly displayed on a coastal bank across from the cliffs of Quidi Vidi Village, Newfoundland.
Across the harbor, two orange supply vessels are seen docked at the wharf with downtown St. John's in the background.
Located near a fishing shed, the boat launch for Pouch Cove is set in a valley between two rocky cliffs on the shoreline.
In Port De Grave, Newfoundland, a blue and red pleasure boat are moored along a wharf, huge mountains seen in the background.
Two privately owned fishing dories are anchored near a stilt house along a tree clad bank in Conception Harbour.
Submarine docked near the wharf in St. John's harbour with the city of downtown St. John's visible in the background.
A small cruise ship enters St. John's harbour at the base of the cliffs along Fort Amherst and Signal Hill, Newfoundland.
As it enters St. John's harbour, the Ocean Quest tour boat passes the base of the Signal Hill cliffs.
The contrast between the white dory on the snow-covered bank of Pouch Cove, Newfoundland, and the oppressive clouds is jarring. To the right, large ocean waves continue to crest and slam the coastal cliffs.
On the coast of Pouch Cove you will see private boats along the slipway and anchored near the cliffs.
While visiting the wharf in Brigus, I noticed a fishing boat and fishing gear displayed at the base of a cliff.
A backdrop of autumn foliage frames the fishing boats docked along private wharves in Quidi Vidi Village.
Some communities, such as Port de Grave, Newfoundland, celebrate Christmas by decorating the fishing boats. The Christmas in the Harbour display is very impressive and draws crowds from far and wide.
Its useful days behind it, this rotting rowboat lies beneath a bushy evergreen tree on the coast surrounded by rocks and overgrown vegetation.
Visiting coastal communities and taking pictures of the diverse selection of boats, ships, and other vessels is an enjoyable pastime. On rare occasions, there is the reward of a rarely seen vessel, such as the submarine which I saw at the harbourfront in the summer of '21. Boats anchored to boat launches and in front of ocean-front homes offer a beautiful contrast and photograph beautifully. Please follow my Newfoundland Travel Blog to see my work on some other popular tourist attractions in eastern Newfoundland. I'd be delighted to hear from you so why not contact me today? https://newfoundlandtravelblog.com
