Last Friday was the Windjammer Parade, and it was amazing! We sailed out to watch the 13+ majestic tall ships sail by, plus a whole fleet of Friendship Sloops up for their annual regatta. We were in a pleasant sort of swarm of classic sailing vessels, from sloops to schooners to windjammers. There is nothing quite like sailing in such close quarters with tall ships—astounding to be in the midst of so many skilled captains, so smoothly sailing past each other, almost close enough to reach out and touch. Not only were we up close and personal with the other ships, but we were also sailing very close to the Rockland Breakwater, which was a thrill for those on board as well as those on the breakwater itself.

This is always one of my favorite sails of the season and we had a great time out there, sailing with wonderful people. I should also say a big “Thank you” to my wife for making such awesome lunches. We were all fat and happy out there as we took in the extraordinary sights.