We were honored to spend last night celebrating Roy Spittles 90th Birthday. Roy is a man with many stories to tell and my husband and he shared memories of their days at Gloucester High School when Roy was the Electrical theory teacher in the Vocational school and Neil was his student for 4 years. He helped educate numerous Electrical contractors who are in business today. You can tell by talking to all his family and friends how beloved he is as a true patriarch and mentor. Mayor Sefatia Romeo Thekin presented him with a proclamation from the City. Happiest of Birthdays Roy!
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Join us for the annual Businesswomen’s Sunset Cruise and enjoy a wonderful sail aboard one of Gloucester’s oldest working vessels, Schooner Adventure! Sail Gloucester Harbor and beyond, enjoy a glorious Cape Ann Sunset, network and enjoy the company of other area Businesswomen.
A light meal will be provided. BYOB – a wonderful opportunity to bring your own libations to enjoy on the sail! Concoct your favorite concoction or share a bottle of your favorite wine with a friend – bring it along to enjoy! Water and soda available on board.
Stunning local musicians, Kate and the Nouveau Groove, a 7 piece funk/pop/soul band playing covers and originals, will be soaring at Mile Marker One Monday, from 6-9pm.
Boy can Kate Barry sing! And fantastic musicians!
Zach Gorrell – Keys
Tug Boat – Bass
David Andrew Moore – Drums
Jon Persson – Trumpet
Carlos Menezes Jr. – Tenor Sax
Jason Miele – Bari Sax
Listen Sunday August 13th at 5pm on NPR for Hannah’s interview about her new book A WOMAN’s PLACE IS AT THE TOP! (Some states may air at different times.)
Share the love folks!! Congrats Hannah!!!
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Cape Ann SUPahBowl, Gloucester’s biggest paddle board racing event, brought more than 60 contestants to Pavilion Beach at Beauport Hotel early this morning. It was a rainy start but gave way to a beautiful day on Gloucester Harbor.
Congratulations on a such an amazing launch Cape Ann SUP! And to all who pulled this together including Beauport Hotel, High 5EM event management company, Barefoot Wine (the largest wine spritzer company in the country I was told- who knew?), One Ocean One Love retail shop, and a big family of volunteers and staff.
The race had staggered starts for 4 various classes: elite, amateur, open and kids. The elites kicked it off and had the longest distance course. The video shows the start of the first two groups heading off to turn right… at the Greasy Pole! Coast guard and police boats were on hand and a paddle board pit stop at each buoy should any help be necessary. Photos from today’s event below.
They’re off!
video of the first 3 minutes – elite and amateur racers start from dry land
They’re off – open race starts in the water
They’re off – kid’s race starts in the water
map for the 2.5 mile open course
Returning Racers
Racers return to Pavilion Beach after grueling courses. Cape Ann SUP (red t-shirts) staff wait to carry and beach each and every board as contestants dismount and sprint –carrying their paddles — through to the official finish line and timer.
Finished racers await other contestants and times. Many knew each other and competed in all 4 races of summer 2017.
Vinnie, Dominic’s dad (white shirt), worked throughout the event (setting up finish line here with High 5em!) and worked through the celebration. “It’s a family effort and affair,” he said speaking to how the race is put on and who it caters to. There was a tremendously positive vibe!
Participants get a sweet t shirt
Excitement in the air at registration prep
lobster course buoys
Dominic explains the race course to more than 60 participants first ever Cape Ann SUPahBowl 2017
Barefoot wine
Collin Jackson, Mara Hale, Nicole Brosch, Britta Akerley
The view from the Beauport Hotel deck is a sweeping stunner! Before the awards ceremony and reception were held, Barefoot Wine, Cape Ann SUP and One Ocean One Love shop were readying the event space with Beauport Hotel.
AWARDS CEREMONY AND RECEPTION
Gentle and fun crowd of racers. There was serious prize money and cute swag. All participants received the sweet inaugural t-shirt.
Anneliese Brosch and Dominic attend to every detail
Mens elite
Womens elite
Kids win
Johnny
mens Grand winner all 4 events
Nice to see so many families and future racers!
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