There were some mighty strange goings-on down Raritan yacht Club way tonight in Perth Amboy, NJ. I snuck up on what can only be described as a weird pagan ritual. Here are some photos I was able to take at risk to my personal safety.
Here’s the deal. Every year, the new sailing season is ushered in with a ritual burning of the socks. I am not positive about he story behind this but I believe the Juniors started it, i.e no more socks will be worn till the sailing season is done.
I thought they were burning their yard bills. As usual, Annapolis claims to be first, according to this:
http://tinyurl.com/yl3g52r
A most worthy ritual. I hate socks.