My View of Life on the Dock
Len Burgess shares Hurricane Dorian after storm photos from the backshore.
Another batch of beautiful ice crystal photos from Len Burgess. I love them all, but think the top one is extra magical.
Redbird and Daisy Nell
Columbia and American Eagle
American Eagle
GSF Chase Boat
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Sunday and Monday schedule are as follows:
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2017
8:30 am
Skippers Meeting
This meeting is required for all Schooners sailing in the Mayor’s Race. Meet at Solomon Jacobs Park, immediately adjacent to the U.S. Coast Guard Station on Harbor Loop.
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Reception and Awards Ceremony
for captains, crews and invited guests (ticketed event).
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2017 10:30 am
Parade of Sail Viewing Party at Beauport, the Sleeper McCann House.
Visit Beauport for some of the best views of the annual Gloucester Schooner Festival’s Parade of Sail. Watch schooners sail to the Eastern Point Light breakwater to begin the Mayor’s race for the Esperanto Cup. Coffee and light breakfast refreshments are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring blankets and/or chairs and other refreshments if preferred. The house is not available for tours during this event. $10 Historic New England members, $15 nonmembers. Registration is required. 978-283-0800
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Parade of Sail as Schooners proceed from Inner Harbor, past the Fishermen’s Memorial on Stacy Boulevard, to the race starting area off Eastern Point.
11:00 am to 1:30 pm
Shuttle Bus to Eastern Point Light, from Eastern Point Gate (Eastern Point Boulevard at Farrington Avenue) to watch the start of the Mayor’s Race. Free ofCharge, courtesy of Cape Ann Transportation Authority.
1:00pm
Start of Mayor’s Race for the Esperanto Cup, Columbia Trophy, Ned Cameron Trophy; and Betty Ramsey Trophy off Eastern Point.
Monday evening is an impromptu gathering, but not official as of yet.
Len writes, “the ice crystals are back – sunrise golden light dancing on ice crystals.”
Len writes, “With this deep winter freeze the ice crystals are back on my window.”
Super Moon photos over Thacher Island from Len Burgess
Len Burgess shares sunset from Niles Beach and a view of the Holland American Line cruise ship MS Zuiderdam departing Gloucester Harbor.
Len Burgess Photo from the Adventure, July 3rd.
Len Burgess photo of the Yankee Freedom setting out to see the fireworks.
Len writes, “The ice crystals have returned to my windows. Love the ice but hate the cold!”
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Len Burgess writes, “Here’s to Joey and his mighty crew of Good Morning Gloucester and all the FOBs everywhere.”
Len Burgess aboard Al Bezanson’s Green Dragon Schooner submits ~
Thomas A. Lannon and Columbia
Schooner Ardelle
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Len Burgess writes ~ “PASSPORTS Restaurant is now displaying 10 large flower photographs by Len Burgess which were printed and hung by Cape Ann Giclee, Gloucester. Now on display through the month of May.”
Good Morning Gloucester 