Despite a snagged anchor and a misplaced cannon fuse,the Schooner Thomas E Lannon was first across the finish line in last night’s Schooner Challenge in Gloucester harbor, beating out Ardelle and Fame. See the drama here! As for the song writing and marlinspike seamanship competitions, you be the judge.
Video by Marty Luster
Music by Matt Sowell
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I'm Marty Luster, a retired attorney and politician. In 2010 my wife, mother-in-law, dog and I relocated from Central NY to Gloucester. I hope my photographs and poetry(?) reflect my love for this place and her people.
My picture-poem posts can be seen at http://matchedpairs.wordpress.com and selected black and white images can be found at http://slicesoflifeimages.wordpress.com
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2 thoughts on “Video:2014 Schooner Challenge, Aboard the Thomas E Lannon”
Thanks Marty sharing these this way and home front via GMG forward lot’s of work and just like being there…Dave & Kim 🙂 🙂 Beautiful day for a sail! My cousin Scotty MacNeil used to play this song on his guitar in his memory:
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Thanks Marty sharing these this way and home front via GMG forward lot’s of work and just like being there…Dave & Kim 🙂 🙂 Beautiful day for a sail! My cousin Scotty MacNeil used to play this song on his guitar in his memory:
Brothers Four – Eddy stone light
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Thanks, Marty. Great video. A beautiful night, lots of fun and a nice chunk of change for the Shipbuilding Museum. Thanks to all who participated.
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