The actual race started out well and then drifted to a lumpy sea at the end, but man did we have fun. The entertainment began the night before with the small boat races.
There were two categories- rowing and sailing. Oh, and a prize for the crew members who made the biggest fools of themselves. Justin, Ella, Toni and Cassie got right into the spirit of things and dressed the part of pirates and… a moose?
In any event, Cassie and Toni, entered into the rowing race, had their oars pilfered at one point and were firing day old biscuits at competitors. Ella and Justin, the sailing contingent, resorted to using a bilge scoop to paddle the chamberlin failing enough wind and managed to both stay in their boat. Unlike Cassie and Toni who ended up attempting to swim and tow the peapod.
Once back on board, the night ended perfectly with a collective round of Mingulay Boat Song and we went to our bunks with the harmony of the music still reverberating in our chests.
Annie
So much laughter!
Hey Gang! Come join us for a taste of Maine, some good fun and a lobster or three!
Photo credit: Susan Land
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