For the Summer Solstice we had twelve boats gather in the Bodkin to celebrate the longest ‘day’ of the year. Fortunately we had a good easterly breeze for an enjoyable sail to start the day. The raft theme – Key West on the Chesapeake – sported Conch Republic flags, shirts and hats coupled with colorful attire, pink flamingos, parrots and a tasty array of appetizers. The afternoon was pleasantly cool and the predicted rain managed to by-pass us. Featured events for the afternoon included a hotly contested and entertaining Knots and Shots competition, a Key’s trivia exam, a Best Dressed contest and of course the mainstays - Key Lime pie and Conch blowing contest. While special mementos were provided to the winners of each activity it really was a fun way to spend the afternoon and evening with great friends.
