Friday, July 11, 2008

Fishermen's Family Fun Day

Have you ever watched a cod fish relay? Ever tried to row a boat blindfolded, depending on the navigations of your sighted sternman? Is your fish face prize-worthy? July in Stonington brings an opportunity to try or watch all of these and more (there's live music, knot tying, and rope splicing, too). July 20 is the 19th annual Fisherman's Family Fun Day. Louie, one of the waitstaff here at the inn, and I tried out our fish faces. Clearly, he wins. Strangely, we couldn't get others to join us.

If you need earlier entertainment, the Lobster Boat races are held July 13. Last year, 88 boats ran in 11 different classes including the lady skipper race, wooden boat race, and work boats under and over 24 feet.

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