Going fast on the water

Whistler vs Abigale - click to enlarge
Photo: Brian Feulner, Bangor Daily News

  Each year up and down the Maine coast you can find Lobster Boat races.  Powered by 750 horse power engines the boat can reach speeds of about 70 miles an hour.
  The races at Stonington on the Fourth of July weekend are an annual event and lots of people showed up to watch the big guys duke it out.
  There is a slide show: http://bangordailynews.com/slideshow/like-nascar-and-tractor-pulling-all-wrapped-into-one-lobster-boats-race-in-stonington-harbor/?ref=maineframe
  Also if you aren't familiar with Stonington, look it up on Google Maps and click on satellite view and just look at the photos of the granite quarry.  It's an important town there on Deer Isle and a beautiful place to visit.

Down the stretch - click to enlarge
Photo: Brian Feulner, Bangor Daily News