Hull YC MA: Sun 04 Jul - Independence Day BBQ

July 4th, a Sunday, served up delicious food late in the day and delicious weather early in the day. We’d invited friends Nan and Ralph aboard for a pleasant sail among the Boston Harbor Islands (photo upper left). I was prepared for the excursion thanks to an earlier sail with friend Neil (http://yachtkerrydeare.blogspot.com/2010/06/sailing-lessons-fri-25-jun-sunny-light.html), and on this occasion I had the added benefit of two guests with quite a bit of local sailing knowledge.

Later the members of the Hull Yacht Club sponsored a July 4th BBQ on the club veranda featuring all the traditional goodies and much good company. I had the opportunity to present Club Commodore Bill Schmid (photo upper right) with an official if slightly worn SCA burgee (http://yachtkerrydeare.blogspot.com/2010/06/schmoozing-club-of-america.html and photo at left) in appreciation of the club’s marvelous hospitality to Sonia and me. Bill kindly added it to the club’s collection in the bar, and reciprocated with a Hull YC burgee for Kerry Deare’s collection. Although it depends upon one's point of view, I suspect we got the better deal.

The club BBQ was a fitting finale to Sonia's holiday in Boston and Hull. To ensure we were aware of this, the club committee on local miracles presented to us our personal commemorative rainbow (photo at right).