Camp Fuller Skipper Alumni Reunion Regatta 2007, Point Judith, Rhode IslandSkiff-booming Whitehall in the snow. January 7, 2017America’s Cup U. S. 12 Metre Class Liberty off Newport, Dennis Conner at the helm 1983. This turned out to be one of those historic sailing problems that caused a lot of drinking and the greatest comeback in sports. Photo courtesy The Yacht, Premier Issue.J-Class yacht Endeavour driven to windward by guest helmsman,Ted Turner. J-Class revival led by Elizabeth Meyer Photo courtesy The Yacht, December 1989J Class Shamrock V on the wind tears past crowded lawn at Hammersmith Farm Newport, RI – The Yacht December 1989
National Sailing Hall of Fame Headquartered in Annapolis
Awesome flight demonstration by the Blue Angels over the United States Naval Academy. 2015’s Demonstration was in tribute to Midshipman Justin Zemser. 2015 also saw the first female to break the gender barrier on the squad – Katie Higgins, piloting Fat Albert.
Nantucket Bartholomew, a.k.a. Tucker B. and Tuck The Cat, helping with renovations at 800. Experienced offshore passage maker including Annapolis to Nantucket and back with his brother Jazz. Born April 1, 1992. Silliest cat on-board or in the house.MGN in 12-Metre Room, at Newport Station, in Clarke Cook House, on Bannister’s Wharf. A bowl of the chowdah at the Candy Store bar is a sailor’s delight any time of day or night.Annapolis to Nantucket 2007…so many eateries, so little time for only one week at anchor!!!Jazzmon, a.k.a. Jazz and Jazz The Cat, as a young cat. Born April 1, 1992 with his litter-mate Tucker B. Second silliest cat on-board and in the house for 20 years. And not spoiled in the least.First Mate and Navigator in NantucketBlack Dog Tavern, Bakery and Cafe in Vineyard HavenAunt Carrie’s – not just another clam shackHappy at Aunt Carrie’s with Salty Paws in towBistro St. MichaelsAnnapolis Rhodes – on a quiet weekdayM&M – Friends since 5. Married August 26, 1979. Click for more sailing adventures on our YouTube channel.Del’s Lemonade, Rhode Island’s original, and still favorite Italian ice. Their Cranston Little League Team is legendary 😉
Tales from two drinking towns with a sailing problem.