Day Sail to Benefit Camden Rockport Animal Rescue League a Huge Success!

Each year we start the sailing season with a benefit day sail that also doubles as a shake down cruise. This is an opportunity for new crew to familiarize themselves with the boat and for returning crew to remember how everything works. It's also an opportunity to welcome new and returning guests alike for a fun afternoon on the bay. On Sunday, May 29^th we welcomed 42 guests, raising over $1,300 for the Camden Rockport Animal Rescue League (where we fell in love and adopted our dog Izze.)

The day started out foggy and gray but had cleared by the time we left shortly after 10:00 am. There was a light breeze and we headed out by the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse. The wind dropped out and we drifted for a while; a perfect time for everyone to enjoy lunch! Delicious lunch items were generously donated by the following local businesses:

Hole in the Wall Bagels provided bagels and cream cheese.

Atlantic Baking Company provided a variety of bread.

Home Kitchen Cafe provided fish chowder.

Rockland Cafe provided shrimp pasta salad.

The Brown Bag provided cookies and dessert bars.

Rock City Roasters provided coffee and cups.

Lindsey Street Flower Shop provided a hanging plant.

After lunch, the wind picked up again and we practiced tacking in Rockland Harbor before returning to the dock. All systems are go for another sailing season!

Capts. Brenda and Brian Thomas present the proceeds of the benefit day sail to representatives of the Camden Rockport Animal Rescue League as guest Alan Athearn looks on.