Not too many people other than my favorite blogger Doug Maxfield that have the balls to write articles like the one Dave Marciano wrote in today’s GDT-
Click the link above to read what Dave has to say. If what he says is true (and believe me I can’t even begin to understand how complex it all is) the way of life of the independent fishermen in Gloucester Ma will be lost forever within a generation.
i’m not sure how many people understand how sweeping the changes will be to our port but if it all is privatized the way it sounds like it’s going, go grab all the copies you can of John N Morris’ book Alone At Sea about the Schooners and Ron Gilson’s book about the waterfront An Island No More because the way of life as independent fishermen in Gloucester will be history and those two guys captured it in a real (non-romanticized way) better than anyone.
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Ok! It’s time to get off your Butts and contribute to GMG.
I got this Idea from my Ahht Sensei, Debbie Clarke. She has been making short Youtube videos of herself, Her Life and her Art.
Now here’s what you have to do to be Famous on GMG.
Take a short video of yourself at a favorite Location around town or from your home Doing what you love doing or just a short Bio on your Life or whatever you like.
Have fun! We will post it up here on the pages of GMG! If you have a digital camera you have the ability to take video. NO EXCUSES!
It’s time to be a part of the GMG Community! Below is an Example;
“so, what do you do with your lifecam? keep it clean, this is a family friendly site with a slight slant towards the quirky sense of humor?”
Yesterday’s announcement about the counterfeit $20 bills came from Executive Director of The Cape Ann Chamber Bob Hastings. Within minutes of Bob getting the information from the police department he emailed the entire chamber membership and we got the news out here.
The Chamber does a lot of great things that sometimes go unnoticed, just thought I’d point out and recognize just another way they help our community.
Good work
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1st Annual Gloucester Pursuit Ocean Race
Sat: August 21st
Sponsored by; The Eastern Point Yacht Club & The Rhumb Line Restaurant
Open to all boats any size and design.
Race will be handicapped so everyone has an equal chance.
Starts are stress “free’ because each boat has its own start time.
Awards, t-shirts, food and refreshments 5-7pm at The Rhumb Line 40 Railroad Ave.
To sign up:Go to EPYC web site and click on Racing/Cruising tab.
1.1 Event: The Gloucester Ocean Pursuit Race will be held on August 21st , 2010. The organizing authority is the Eastern Point Yacht Club, Gloucester, MA. The co-sponsor of the race is the Rhumb Line restaurant.
2.1 Eligibility and Entry: The race is open to all boats with a PHRF rating. Please submit entry form no later than noon, Thursday, August 19, 2010.
3.1 Fees: Entry fee is $40, minus $5 for US Sailing Membership and $5 for MBSA membership.
4.1 Rules: This Event will be governed by the Mass Bay Sailing Association General Sailing Instructions except as changed by these Event Sailing Instructions.
5.1 Notices to Competitors: Notices will be posted on the EPYC web site () on the “Racing and Cruising” tab. Starting times for each boat, notices of cancellation/postponement, and any changes to sailing instructions will be available by 8:00 am the day of the race on this site. If there is a cancellation, the race will be rescheduled for Sunday, August 22nd, 2010, at the same time. Please contact the Race Committee on VHF Channel 72 with questions, starting at 10:00 am the day of the race, or call 617-407-2632 before then.
8.1 Schedule of Races: There will be one race for all boats. The first boat will leave the starting line at 11:00 am. Starting times for all entries will be set according to PHRF handicap. The boat with the highest PHRF rating will start first; the boat with the lowest rating will start last. Racing handicaps will apply unless the cruising handicap is selected on the registration form.
11.1 Course: The start/finish line will be about 800 yards east of the Groaner (R2), at N42 34.30 and W 070 39.30. The start/finish line will be between the committee boat and a floating mark. The course will be triangular beginning and ending at the start/finish line and going around two marks: the government mark at Newcomb Ledge (R1) and a race buoy set about 4 miles SE of the Groaner at N 42 33.00 and W 070 34.00. The race will proceed clockwise (course A, buoys to starboard) or counter clockwise (Course B, buoys to port). The course (A or B) will be announced by the committee boat prior to the start of the race. The length of this race is about 17.5 miles.
15.2 Recalls: Boats that cross the starting time prior to their designated start time will be hailed by the Race Committee on VHF Channel 72.
18.1 Time Limit: The race will be terminated if the first boat does not cross the finish line within five hours of the time of the first boat to start.
18.2. Finish Window: Other boats must finish within one hour of the time limit.
27.1 Prizes: Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place at the Rhumb Line Restaurant (40 Railroad Avenue in Gloucester) after the race.
Social Activities: All captains, crews, and their guests are invited to the Rhumb Line Restaurant after the race (5:00 to 7:00 pm). There will be a cash bar with complimentary refreshments and t-shirts provided by the Rhumb Line Restaurant.
Moorings, rooms, and pre-race refreshments: Race participants may reserve rooms at Eastern Point Yacht Club (978-283-3520), moorings are on a first come, first serve basis. Pre-race refreshments will be served (9:00 to 10:00 am).
The Mrs read through it on the beach yesterday and said it was very cool and noted that for someone who grew up around here it would be extremely interesting.
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It’s that time of year again as we head off our annual fundraisers with Fun Day for Kidz. This fundraiser is filled with fun for everyone in the family big and small and affordable too. Please forward this email attachment to all of your friends. All of the proceeds go to the JJ Nicastro Foundation which gives out numerous scholarships for the young people in Gloucester. Press on the Full Fun Day Flyer attachment. Please let me know if you can not open the attachment. Thank you Laura
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On Saturday August 14th, the Cape Ann YMCA hosted it’s 2nd Annual Ultimate Frisbee Tournament at Magnolia woods. Teams from around the North Shore came for a beautiful day of competitive Frisbee. The finals were between defending champions Community Church of East Gloucester and the Gibbering Wombats. The Gibbering Wombats, were a group of individuals who had never met but were joined as one team.
Final Score in the Championship game- CCEG-12 Wombats 15.
2010 Championship Ultimate Frisbee Team- Kate Caldwell, Sten Nilsson, Jake Moss, Nick Munn, Joey Kabulo, Dan Albright, Ben Pfistner.
[Katy says…]
Sten Nilsson reaches for the disc as deffender Pat Keeley comes in to deffend.
Tim Bushfield ices his hand after a diving catch in the end zone.
Nick Munn calls out the stalls as Mike Jones looks for pass oppertunity
Katy Milne | Youth & Sports Director Cape Ann YMCA
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“Another opener! Judythe Meagher opens her solo exhibit “Gloucester Up Close and Personal” at the North Shore Arts Association, starting today and showing through the 31st. These new works promise to be even more spectacular than the watercolors, oils and acrylics found at her Rocky Neck gallery. She is hosting a reception on Friday, August 20th, 5-7.”
I thought you might like to post these "creature" photos from Stage Fort Park that I took at the Waterfront Festival yesterday. The creature was the hit of the festival.
Thanks,
Bob Cullen
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The Gloucester Police Department has just reported that a counterfeit $20.00 bill has been discovered in downtown Gloucester. The police say that typically there are a lot of bills circulated quickly.
Please be on the lookout for a poor quality twenty. The bill will feel more like paper than legal currency. It is the bill with Jackson’s head in a circle; the bill is darker. Generally the counterfeit bills will carry the same serial numbers, so look for repetition. If you turn up a counterfeit, immediately contact Gloucester police at (978) 283-1212. If the perpetrator is in the store, call 911.
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The colors in the garden truly popped this summer. Take a virtual walk through our garden. Make sure you click on the images to enlarge them. Fell free to test your knowledge and comment with the name of each flower! Have fun!
click the link above to go and see the beautiful pictures there.
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Good Morning Gloucester 