As a wrap-up to the season, the racing and cruising fleets from Raritan Yacht Club raced from Perth Amboy to Great Kills, Staten Island. We all overnighted in Great Kills Harbor, Staten Island courtesy of Richmond County Yacht Club.
There were about 10 boats racing both days in non-spinnaker and cruising fleets. This we
. Lovely boat and bloody fast.
Most of the boats rafted up at Great Kills. We chilled on the mooring alone. Nice dinner, bed by 11 with an 8 hour snoring symphony.
Not sure where we placed over the weekend. Not first for sure. on Saturday we were a bit confused about the course so had to back-track a bit and on Sunday we had a less than optimal start. Despite starting dead last, we overtook all but two boats and crossed the line at RYC, third.
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So many great memories of sailing in Newport, Narrangansett Bay and paties at Harbor Court. Miss it bigly 🙁
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Was sad to miss this year’s Newport Folk Festival, especially after hearing the report on NPR today. It sounded like the tribute to Joni Mitchel was very moving, and hearing her sing “Both Sides Now” with a supporting cast organized by Brandi Carlisle, made me tear up. Newport Folk Festival By Sea We never got
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