THE PRINT EDITION
THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2017
VOLUME XVIIII - ISSUE 19
A Glorious “Parade of Sail” By Rick Winterson
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ast Saturday was memorable beyond imagining. “Sail Boston” began with a day-long “Parade of Sail”. It brought back the other Tall Ships events, even as far back as America’s 200th Birthday in 1976. The viewing location covered by this article is Boston Harbor’s North Jetty, part of Massport. Another major viewing point in South Boston was set on Castle Island. Despite a late start (due to the fog) and a generally cloudy day, it was an absolutely spectacular display of majestic sailing ships – 54 in number – as they proceeded from Broad Sound, around Deer Island, onto the President Roads, and into the Inner Harbor. The arrangements – especially security – deserve mention. Shuttle buses whisked spectators from
around South Boston to the south edge of Boston Harbor, which is Massport property. Tom Glynn (the Massport CEO), Tom Butler, and the entire staff arranged a grandstand, refreshments, and unobstructed viewing for thousands. That indefatigable South Boston DJ Dru Errico provided the music, as far back as disco. Some even danced on the jetty. Both breakfast and lunch refreshments were provided. The security was swift, complete, and basically made each spectator feel safe. You don’t have to be told how terrorism is plaguing large gatherings. It was a fantastic job on keeping everyone safe. Boston Strong!!! The 54 ships were of all sizes, including a number of them that looked like small pleasure craft. The largest was the “Union”, a training ship for the Continued on page 4
The four-masted Peruvian naval training ship, the Union. Photograph by Richard Campbell
“What a Swell Party This Was …” by Rick Winterson Rain did not dampen spirits at the 45th Annual Harry McDonough Sailing Center cookout last Friday. In fact, if anything, it seemed like “Old Home Week”
VACATIONS WEDDINGS
“Everyone talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it”, is an old saying. It came true last Friday evening, when three inches of pouring-straight-down rain fell on the Harry McDonough Sailing Center cookout – the 45th cookout. Local streets flooded and umbrellas turned inside out. Continued on page 3
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