Little did I know, when I conservatively set out 40 chairs, that last night's Song Circle would have the second highest number of attendees since we started last January! Although one of the most spectacular summer evenings of the season with ample opportunities to enjoy other venues, including attending the Concert at the Dock next door and walking local beaches, seventy-five folks gathered in the Maritime Meeting Room to sing shanties along with the Shift Sailors from Whidbey Island. We had a number of first-time visitors hailing from Seattle, Portland, from the East Coast and Canada... who arrived by car and by boat.
Such a memorable and rousing sing-along to "What do we do with a Drunken Sailor", which was requested by a young boy who came with his father. And as we took turns going around the circle and singing, the beautiful
Schooner Adventuress sailed back and forth in front of the Maritime Center on Admiralty Inlet, much to our delight.
Obviously, such excellent singing was a call to Adventuress from across the Strait. We loved seeing so many people enjoying water, song and the traditions of the sea! - Captain Daniel Evans onboard Adventuress
ReplyDeleteAnytime the Shifty Sailors lead you in song you know you're in for a good time! It's a rare treat to find such a talented bunch of boys who not only know all the tunes, but sing them all with gusto. A tip of the Sailor's Cap to Vern Olson who keeps them (mostly) in line.
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