Since I didn't see you there, I'll show you some of the highlights.
Boats begin to come in about the middle of the week. By the weekend the marinas and the hotels are overflowing with boats and those who love boats, especially boats with a history.
This boy had one job to do -- watch the boat. He would not leave his post for a rub or even look at me, no matter what I did or said!
"Vroom Vroom" is a one- to two-seater (depending on the passenger's physique) with a jet ski engine and "jetsquirt power" -- propelled by water. It's pretty, it goes real fast, and The Writer informs me you can buy a jet engine on Amazon, in case you're interested in making one. I'll be watching from shore -- with my ear plugs in!
Children's regatta in the harbor, Goat Island behind.
Up on the street, Front Street, the Coast Guard and Coastie the robot welcome folks. We have our own Coast Guard station here in Georgetown. They have docks and a building now, but back in the 80‘s they worked from an anchored floating barge.
There are always lots of paintings, jewelry, and fancy handmade oyster knives for sale at the Boat Show, but this display caught my eye. All the pieces are made from driftwood with parts of it polished and parts left natural. Some were quite beautiful and would, ahem!, look very nice in our sunroom.
I saved my favorite boat this year for last, this sweet little Moth Boat. I can just imagine it with its sail full of wind, the wind blowing my hair back, the salty spray in my face, gulls wheeling gracefully against the bluest sky ... oh, yes, where was I?Here, you can read the description for yourself.
That looks like one loyal guard dog. I wonder if he would have been so stoic had you taken along a lady dog? I hope his owner gave him a treat in any event.
ReplyDeleteLove the wooden boats, wonder if we have one near us.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun event especially after all the trials and tribulations from the hurricanes.
ReplyDeleteA splendid selection of boat photos - but I think the old sea dog is my favourite.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I was born in a waterland below the sealevel, I never liked water and have a fear for boats and water. I only go on big boats and ferries and not on a wobly one..... But I like to watch them from the quay or a bridge and admire the beauties there are.
ReplyDeleteLooks amazing, I enjoyed the tour along with you.
ReplyDeleteThe display of driftwood is eye catching.
ReplyDeleteThose "Moth" sailing boats or skips(?) can move through the water at incredible speeds with good winds.
ReplyDeleteYou'd need a lot of practice Cynthia before your sailing enthusiasm takes complete whole - like
plenty of dumpings into the water!
I am pretty sure that "Moth" racing yachts are called SKIPS here in Australia and probably also in
the USA by the "yachties".
I think the little yachts race in the Olympics in their own category.
Sure looks like a great day to be on the waterfront.
Cheers
Colin
PS: It has stopped raining here and that "yellow" thing is pretty blinding!
I got my spelling wrong.
DeleteSee this link:
https://manlyskiff.com.au/
It is skiff yachting.
This club is ultra smart and excellent sea food - especially the oysters!
Colin
Looks beautiful and I see they are accommodating to the "old and slow". Don't worry though. I'm only an armchair sailor (so far anyway!).
DeleteNot too many sailboats around here as there are no lakes in Fillmore County. Looks like fun though...;)
ReplyDeleteIn the Land of 10,000 Lakes you got none? I had no idea there was a township without a lake let alone a whole county!
DeleteI hope you bought one of those beautiful turtles! Fun to see the boats:) That one/two seater is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAll looks interesting and lovely to walk around I bet.
ReplyDeleteThat was a fun event! my son would enjoy it.. he is crazy about boats..
ReplyDeleteThose boats are gorgeous - oh the love that has gone into them. I love the driftwood pieces - I tried to get a real close up, but couldn't.
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