Day: June 25, 2023

Derek Hopkins 2023 Sunday Greasy Pole Champion

Posted on by Pat D

What’s a 5-peat? Derek took home his 5th title after taking the flag down early in the second competitive round of Sunday’s Greasy Pole contest. This after he loosened it but it did not drop for the 3rd contest in a row!!! Max Allen also loosened it and looked up fromt he water in dismay……more photos tomorrow.

St. Peter’s Fiesta Seine boat races Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria, Greasy Pole, and the crowds #GloucesterMA

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Such a tough race!

Junior Seine boat race comes after the Greasy Pole Champions that’s on now. Flag is dangling and being adjusted.

Big wrap around crowds in every direction and pleasure boats and floats of all kinds and schooners passing.

photos: C. Ryan. St. Peter’s Fiesta Sunday sports events and crowds. Views from the boulevard, beach, and Beauport. 6/25/2023 and more added 6/26.

St. Peter’s Fiesta Procession Reaches Prospect St. #GloucesterMA

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Gloucester, Mass. photo block: St. Peter’s Fiesta procession and people watching the parade June 25, 2023. Procession reached Prospect & Dale junction about 1:30.

All Hail! It’s the 2023 Procession

Posted on by Pat D

The annual procession followed Mass in St. Peter’s Square and Gloucester’s people and history were well represented. It was a beautiful morning for a procession! Thanks to all the committee members and behind-the-scenes organizers for the hard work. It paid off. Wonderful to see so many familiar faces out there!

Cape Ann United Season ends ECYSA MTOC 1 Champions! Thank you Jim Sperry, FYS, GHS for so many years of great soccer!

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Update MTOC June 24, 2023

Players were unbothered by the dramatic weather during both games. Martha’s Vineyard and Stoneham beat CAU at MTOC. CAU ends season ECYSA MTOC 1 Champions. Great run! Thank you Jim and Pat for coaching this season so CAU could compete.

Thank you Jim Sperry, FYS, and GHS for years and years of dedication and support so these teams can play and build years of memorable experiences on and off the field!

National Fisherman interview with Dave Marciano Nat Geo’s Wicked Tuna, Windmills, Gloucester and More

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“While Marciano has one eye on the future of the industry, his real attention associated with what he’s doing in the present, and he mentioned that being part of Wicked Tuna has been an opportunity of a lifetime.”

Carli Stewart. Dave Marciano tells us what’s in store for the Wicked Tuna Season Finale, National Fisherman interview 6/23/2023

Wicked Tuna Season 12 finale airs tonight

Read the full interview here