Uh . . . what’s this?
It’s Buddy, living breathing braying hoof-beglittered mascot of Debora Miller. If you’ve never been to the New York’s race, there’s a best mascot category. In the past there’ve been . . . dogs, hermit crabs, even a chicken . . . but Buddy redefines the contest.
With the threat of rain, someone made a wise decision and advanced the start of the race. Here Resolute, Catherine Miller, Tasman Sea, and Red Hook move toward the starting line . . . feted by now-retired 1931 fireboat John J. Harvey.
Foto thanks to William Hyman . . . the line up.
And at 10:29:30 . . . they’re off . . . with 1930 wooden tug W. O. Decker taking an early and easy lead!!
45 seconds later . . . W. O. Decker has dropped back.
Here’s they are 15 seconds later.
John J. Harvey is not a tug, but to see the speed out of this octogenarian . . . was humbling. An engineer toiling away in the engine room later told me all four engines were driving propulsion.
The red tug–Resolute–went on to win, although I don’t yet have the official times. I could have written them down, but I was far too busy applauding and taking fotos.
And here’s the crowd at the finish line.
Part B tomorrow. Thanks to William Hyman for foto 4. All others by Will Van Dorp.
Many thanks to Glen Miller of Miller’s Launch for my ride this year.
Unrelated and almost forgot: Here’s a query from Jeff S, a frequent commenter on this blog: he saw a “very weather beaten wooden sailing vessel (hull) at the Jersey end of the Goethels Bridge, about 65-70 foot long , two deck cabins and a bowsprit.” It was parked in the oversize lot waiting to cross the Bridge when traffic gets light. Anyone have an idea what this may be?
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September 1, 2013 at 8:13 pm
Anonymous
Will, marvellous photos and text, as always! Hoping to get down to NYC to attend the race, one year.
September 1, 2013 at 8:20 pm
tugster
thanks. it’s more fun each time i go . . . maybe because i know more folks there. it’s catch-up time.
September 2, 2013 at 9:38 am
Working Harbor Committee
Great to see and catch up with you, Will!
September 2, 2013 at 9:27 am
Anonymous
Good to see you again this year, Will. It was fun being on the Resolute.
September 2, 2013 at 1:22 pm
Capt John Doswell
The official time for Resolute was 5:00 – a record for this event.
Times will be posted on WorkingHarbor.Org soon, maybe today
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