Last Day of the 2015 Bluefin Blowout

Posted on by Nichole S.

If you haven’t been down to see the action at the Cape Ann’s Marina Resort, today is a great day for it!

To recap, Thursday night kicked off the event with a delicious Captain’s dinner thanks to Prezza and Ipswich Clambake.  Check here to see all of the other tremendous sponsors, such as the Platinum Presenting Sponsor Lyon-Waugh Auto Group, that helped make this year’s bluefin blowout possible… Bluefinblowout.com

Bob Sweeney and the Bruins Foundation, along with none other than Rene Rancourt and the Bruins’ Ice Girls, were present to help signify the opening of competition. Tournament founders, Drew Hale and Rob Bouley, discussed rules and regulations, gave thanks, and wished everyone good luck.

See Rene’s singing of our National Anthem Thursday evening HERE

More than 40 boats took to the water in search of the somewhat illusive bluefin tuna and Friday afternoon came with the impressive Duck Soup from Pt. Judith, Rhode Island pulling into weigh-in with a beautiful 324-pounder.

See the video of Duck Soup’s fish HERE

Barefoot Wine and the Naked Grape helped make WINEFEST a great success and the Michael Troy band took the stage for live music into the evening.

Today brings BREWFEST thanks to Seaboard Products, more silent auction, hopefully some weighing of more bluefin tuna, the awards banquet, and live music with the Herland Brothers Band!

IMG_7263

IMG_7530

IMG_2752

Gloucester Tourist–England, Upstate New York

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

England

Grandparent’s with granddaughter from England, they  decided to stay on land and the rest of the family went on the Whale Watch.

NY Upstate

Family from Upstate New York

Community Stuff 7/25/15

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Cape Ann artist Wins Magnolia Art Show with Photography

Katherine Richmond, one of four artists exclusively featured at Zinc Gallery in Rocky Neck, recently won the grand prize of “Best in Show”. In addition, she received “Peoples choice award for Best in Show and Best in Photography” for her photograph ‘Hokusai’ pictured above. 

This is the only time a photograph has won over an oil painting, watercolor, mixed media, sculpture, and pastels in the 38-year history of the Magnolia Art Show held last week. “It’s a welcoming sign for Gloucester to award a fine art photograph, which has held to more traditional views of art for many years, to other talented local photographers,” said Richmond.

Richmond’s work also hangs at the prestigious 21st Members Juried Show at The Griffin Museum in Winchester now through August 30th. 

image

Live From Sclafani’s Bakery

Posted on by Sista Felicia


image image   The Best Saturday Morning Breakfast Treats In Town. If you haven’t try one of Sclafani’s Bakery  Italian Pastries your missing out BIG TIME!  Located at 51 Washington Street Gloucester!  


Cannoli,  Carttocci, & Lobster Tails available while supplies last!

Paddling on the Annisquam River – exercise, meditation, or social outlet? All of the above!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Cape Ann Health, Fitness and Wellness News –
http://www.capeannwellness.com

Karen Pischke BSN, RN's avatarCape Ann Wellness

Promoting Optimal Wellness for Body, Mind and Spirit Promoting Optimal Wellness for Body, Mind and Spirit

Exercise and Meditation in Nature on Beautiful Cape Ann.

Paddling the Annisquam – Yesterday I headed out “for a quick paddle before the storm.” Once on the water, my senses were engulfed by the beauty and peacefulness of my surroundings. I began to paddle slower. Getting into a natural rhythm. ‘Meditation in motion’ with each stroke; reflective and introspective. Then, occasionally sprinting for aerobic exercise and interval training, interspersed with moments of meditation. Inhaling deeply, exhaling completely. Fresh salt air filling my lungs felt healing. Gliding alongside the salt marsh I was accompanied by swooping swallows, soaring elegant egrets, and stately cormorants perched on rocks and buoys to dry their wings.

Cormorant Drying Its Wings Cormorant Drying Its Wings

Did you know that in some areas of Japan, Cormorant (umiu) are used for fishing (ukai?) I wonder if any Gloucester fisherman have tried this?

Keisai Elsen's print of Cormorant Fishing on the Nagara River, Japan Keisai Elsen’s print of Cormorant Fishing…

View original post 1,234 more words

Start your MAC membership today for $0 Join Fee

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Cape Ann Health, Wellness and Fitness News-
http://www.capeannwellness.com

eandrews2015's avatarCape Ann Wellness

Join today for $0 join fee! Join today for $0 join fee!

View original post

one more flaming post

Posted on by paultmorrison

This was a few minutes earlier than the other video. My sister said there were two explosions. A smaller one then a really big one. The bilge and then the gas tank? Just conjecture. Everyone got off safely?

Duh Joey, There already is a Park and Shuttle System in #GloucesterMA That can get tourists off Downtown Gloucester Roads and To The Beaches for next to nothing!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

So before Last Night’s Taping Of The GloucesterCast we Had Been Talking About How Gloucester Should Have a Park and Shuttle Solution Like Rockport Does.  Well, Duh, It Has had One For a Long While!  I Don’t Think Many People Know About It Though.

Charlene Delaney who volunteers at the Stage Fort Park Visitor’s Center came out and explained Gloucester’s system of parking free at Stage Fort and being shuttled all over town for next to nothing on The CATA shuttle.

For all the info you need click the link to go to the website-

STAGE FORT PARK Shuttle<br>Park n’ Ride Trolley

STAGE FORT PARK Shuttle
Park n’ Ride Trolley

image

SEASONAL DAYS OF OPERATION
PARK FREE and RIDE*
10:00 a.m. to 5:39 p.m. June 20 through September 7
Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays
One Way Fare: $1.00
All Day Pass: $3.00
Persons with Disabilities, Seniors & Persons on Medicare $0.50
Children under 5 years FREE HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE
* No free parking during Waterfront Festival (August 16 & 17) & other city-wide events at Stage Fort Park

CATA Routes & Schedules

WAVE-A-BUS ~ get a ride (more info)

Live Blogging, 2015 Bluefin Blowout. Congratulations, Duck Soup!

Posted on by Nichole S.

Congratulations to Duck Soup from Pt. Judith, Rhode Island for landing the 1st tuna in the 2015 Bluefin Blowout.  Watch video of the weigh-in here.

The Joey C and Izzy Love Fest Continues

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Where Joey survives yet another attack from Paul Frontiero’s vicious (read adorable) Izzy.

https://instagram.com/p/5hGSC9DynH/

Joey Ciaramitaro Nicole Bogin, Donna, James -2 ©Kim Smith 2015James, Joey, Nicole, and Donna podcasting from the Cape Ann Farmer’s Market Stage Fort Park Visitor’s Center ~ note zit removed.