Good Morning Gloucester

40 foot elite boat ramps being shipped out to another customer!

Dress Whites…

The 2024 Bluefin Blowout check presentation to the Alzheimer’s Association was held last night at the Beauport Hotel. I only took one photo as I was hoping Nichole could make it in time as this is definitely her area! With the schooners gracing the background, a groundswell effort was made in the room to raise enough to bring the final tally to $500,000!!! AND IT WAS SUCCESSFUL thanks to generous donations from the amazing group in attendance. So I believe this brings the total amount over the years to $2.2 MILLION!!! From our community. With your support. Thank you everyone. It’s not too late (or too early) if you want to make your own donation through Bluefin Blowout or directly to the Alzheimer’s Association. THANK YOU ALL. (**Nichole is so much better at this**)

We arrived on the dock for the Tuesday Schooner Challenge and were greeted by some recent acquaintances who took our advice to sail the Ardelle if they ever got the chance! We didn’t get to speak with them at the end since we were on separate vessels, but I hope Norma-Jean and her husband had a good time.

As you know, we have made an effort to participate in as many of these as we could over the summer and we figured this was the last regular Tuesday one, so off we went. The Ardelle passengers seemed to be mostly local folks along with a few visitors which was very nice to see. AJ, Elizabeth, Aaron and Harold did another great job getting us around the harbor with Lewis H. Story and Isabella. I hope this event continues next season. Great job by each of the interns all summer!

Daydream…

Share a flight of tequila with a friend for $20 and sample four premium Volans tequilas.

blanco, reposado, extra anejo, and still strength

Know your preference? Enjoy a $10 glass!

Machaca

Tacos & Tequila

14 Rogers St

Gloucester, MA

Join us this Labor Day weekend! Or after September 20th. Reservation at Tock or visit www.sushisanglee.com

Since I am going to miss the 40th annual Schooner Fest this weekend, I have been trying to “absorb” schooner experiences any way that I can. Last week we took a lovely sail with the Thomas E. Lannon and were entertained by Chris + Joe. Several friends also came along on this practically perfect sunset sail. If you haven’t gone on a schooner sail recently, this is the weekend to do it! Highly recommended any time but especially during Schooner Fest. Check Maritime Gloucester for details. Thank you Heath for another amazing experience on the Lannon! **You may notice these photos resemble a recent post from Nichole, who also documented the event in her special amazing way** Thanks for the inspiration Nichole.

August 27, 2024 ~ Sawyer Free Library ~ 

Join the Sawyer Free Library for an evening of art, music, and community in support of the 2025 Sawyer Free Library on Thursday, September 19 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. It is free and open to all!

Set against the picturesque backdrop of the North Shore Arts Association, the 2025 Sawyer Free Library Art Auction will showcase an impressive selection of works from both emerging local talents and established artists including Jeff Weaver, John Terelak, Robert Gruppé, Coco Berkman, and many more. Participating artists generously contribute half or all of the proceeds from their auctioned pieces to the building project to restore, expand, and modernize Gloucester’s historic library.

Walt Kolenda of Cape Ann Auction will lead the live auction, which kicks off at 7:15 pm. Don’t miss out on the silent auction, closing at 7:00 pm. Enjoy refreshments and light bites while live music sets the perfect ambiance for a night of creativity and philanthropy. 

Come, contribute, and be a part of something truly special!  This is more than just an art auction—it’s a unique chance to support this beloved vital community institution poised to make a lasting, transformative impact on downtown Gloucester for generations to come.  All proceeds from the auction benefit the Sawyer Free Library 2025 Capital Campaign. RSVP HERE.

ARTISTS interested in submitting their work for consideration for the juried auction, click HERE for details. This is a great opportunity for artists to exhibit and sell their work to new audiences and support their community!

RSVP HERE for this special evening. It is open to all to attend.

For those interested in learning more about or how to invest in the Library project, visit 2025 Sawyer Free Library 

RSVP HERE to 2025 Sawyer Free Library Benefit Art Auction and Reception  

2025 Sawyer Free Library Benefit Art Auction & Reception on Thursday, September 19th

Link to Gloucester Schooner Festival 2024 Schedule and Visitor Information Page https://www.maritimegloucester.org/sf-visitor-info

Check out this year’s schooners! See them at the Gloucester Schooner Festival Labor Day Weekend, and grab the full schedule of this year’s events here: https://buff.ly/3jBaDcu

Tickets are going fast for a chance to cheer on the “Captains Courageous” as they compete in pursuit of the coveted Esperanto Cup and the prized class trophies. This is a rare chance to be at the helm of history! Ticket information here