I have always enjoyed night passages especially the morning watch.  Seeing the sun come up on the water reminds me of the boundless aspects of sailing a small boat on a big ocean.

Nothing like enjoying a nice cup of coffee while shaking off the night chill as the sun comes up.

Perfect conditions for reflections on life.

Unknown tall ship at dawn in the Gulf of Maine 2009

Headed East at dawn

Motoring at dawn in the calm waters of Long Island Sound during an overnight delivery 5/2013

Morning coffee off Nova Scotia – Marblehead to Halfiax