Author: charlene01930

After the fog, rain and wind what a tremendous weekend.  Back to shorts, flip flops, beach and fun on the water.  From sunrise to sunset Sunday was a gift.

Out into the fog we went with thirty-eight descendants of Capt. Jeff Thomas, crew members and dorymen Frank Redmond, Samuel Amirault, Willie Muise (30 & 40’s) and Lovitt E. Spinney.  We also had relatives of the boat builder, John G. James.  The niece of Captain Frank Mitchell was aboard, she told me the story of how he rode out the Hurricane of 1938 with 140,000 lbs of fish in the hold and made it back to Boston, all safe.

In and out of the fog all afternoon it was an amazing day hearing the families stories and memories.  One family member brought a cannon on board and we were able to fire twice, just another fantastic Adventure!

As we headed in Schooner Lannon and Ardelle headed out for there second trip in the fog.

Fog is lifting, Adventure is going at 1 pm.

Last night 12 very lucky people that purchased the Great Gatherings Adventure Deck Dinner at the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce 30th Annual Auction had a marvelous night.  The event was hosted by Sara Young and Captain William Leathers.  The food was generously donated by Relish Catering & Events.  From Sara’s Dark & Stormy when we arrived to the Cinnamon Panna Cotta it was a night to remember.  We couldn’t have had a more perfect night on our beautiful harbor.  We all love Cape Ann!!!

Love seeing lots of bees among the flowers this year!

Just wanted to share these pictures of our Gloucester working boats.  Gloucester still brings in the seafood.

Love the beauty of our working harbor.  Teresa Marie unloading fish.

From start to rounding the outer mark to the finish it was a terrific day to be out on the ocean with all of the Schooners.  Yesterday we were all winners!

Out waiting for race.  So just a few pictures from Parade.  ENJOY!!!  Charlene Delaney 

Friday night at Maritime Gloucester the beautifully restored Captain’s Cabin on the Adventure was dedicated in honor of Joseph & Helen Garland who treasured Adventure and her home port of Gloucester.  Forever to be The Garland Captain’s Cabin.

In honor of the event Peter & Audi Souza presented Helen with a lovely picture painted by Audi.

The thirty-third Gloucester Schooner Festival begins tonight with the Mayor’s Reception at Maritime Gloucester.  The saturday Maritime host Gloucester Heritage Day from 10-4pm.  We’ll be doing deck tour on Adventure from 9-12, hope to see you there.  There is a lobster bake at Gloucester House, Concert on Stacy Boulevard, Boat Parade Of Light and Fireworks.  Then Sunday the best part Parade of Sail and Race.

My pictures from last year, can’t wait to see what great ones we all with get this year.  Charlene Delaney 

Just a view from Annisquam on the last day of August 2017.  So peaceful this morning before the long weekend.

Columbia arrived in Gloucester Tuesday for Schooner Festival and is tied up beside Adventure at Maritime Gloucester. Welcome!

Could not have been a more perfect night for a sail on Lannon and Ardelle, dinner, and the great mystery raffle with new and old friends that came out to celebrate Kay Ellis’s legacy to Gloucester’s tourism and hospitality business.  She would have loved it to the “Eat Dessert First Bags” and

 the scholarships given in her name.  Thanks to all that donated terrific raffle prizes and the committee that pull off this great event.  Thanks to the Gloucester House who always makes every evening special.  Thanks to Fly Amero and Allen for Queen of the Harbor.

Saturday night in Gloucester was a terrific time for a large group of Cape Ann residents that brought the Evening with Chelsea Berry at the Love Cape Ann Auction.

The rooftop party was held at the beautiful home of Catherine Schlichte and Shawn Henry.  WOW, what a night, the beautiful voice of Chelsea Berry, terrific views, great food and beverage and a terrific group of people.  Thank you Catherine and Shawn and especially Kerry McKenna at the Cape Ann Chamber Of Commerce for making it all possible.