Current Events
Fall Workbees
Madeline Workbee schedule:
Agressive work schedule to get Madeline ready for the winter and to work on the deck replacement. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 9-1. Once winterized, we will be working on the new decking both onboard and in the shop.Welcome Workbee Schedule:
Work dates are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9:30 AM to around 2 PM through October, bring a lunch if needed. We are hoping to have Welcome shrink wrapped by the end of October, weather permitting.
Meetings
Potluck and annual MHA meeting 11/19, 5 pm, Grand Traverse Yacht Club.
In His Own Words
On this day of the 2011 Schooner Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, I was about town capturing images for stock footage. Late morning I drove past one of the tallships and stopped to ask if I could shoot a few video images. The people were friendly and busy, no doubt getting the boat ready to sail. As one who has always found these boats interesting I asked if anyone would be willing to share a little history and their passion for tallships. Jim Graczyk graciously volunteered to share the story of the Armed Sloop Welcome, the work it takes to sail such a vessel and the commitment of many to maintain it. It was a great opportunity to witness the excitement and love that the members of the Maritime Heritage Alliance have for these sailing treasures of history.
Below are the links to the two-part YouTube Welcome video by Craig Seaver.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eX0FcHUimNA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNkU6O3qC_s
