Photography Journal — Wickford Yacht Club RSS

Oh Summer... bringer of hot sunny days, beach weather, wicked storms, tourists, and an all around enjoyable time of year to spend outside with friends and family. Did I mention Summer as the busy season for New England sailors and boaters? Not only do the weekend warriors come in droves to fish and crowd the bay, but dozens of sailing groups, small and large alike, formal clubs as well as casual...

So down at the family yacht club there is an event held every year around late May to signal the start of season. It's when everyone gets together, the new Commodore says a few words, the flags are raised, and summer is officially welcomed! (There used to be a canon blast too, to conclude the ceremonies, but due to some incidents and recent burns that part of the agenda was replaced by a paper...