Gloucester Schooner Race
On a seperate note, Teresa and I got out for the 24th annual Gloucester Schooner Race this year, and it was fantastic. NW 15-20, clear skies, 1-2′ seas… couldn’t ask for better conditions. Amongst the schooners were two of my alma maters: The Westward, and The Roseway. I’m looking forward to my 10 days aboard the Lewis R. French in a few weeks… and some decent tonnage time always helps with the license renewal.
There were quite a number of smaller schooners racing, but the large schooners represented were: Bluenose II, Virginia, Westward, Lettie G. Howard, Roseway, Alabama, American Eagle, and Liberty Clipper. Virginia won in the end, but not without a good fight from American Eagle who only lost by 26 seconds. All the pics can be seen here.
Gloucester Schooner Race is a blast. Did you go to the party after the race? Its at the Coast Guard base there. I crewed on Liberty Clipper several years ago and had an awesome time. They run a trip up there every year (and one down to the Chesapeak Schooner Race as well. Leaves from Boston and goes offshore) Their Gloucester trip leaves from Boston, sails to Gloucester and you get to sail up, stay overnight and sail back. Terrific time and not too expensive, but going on your own boat is even better!