Sailing in Marblehead
Since 1972, Bert Williams has been a regular
fixture in Marblehead Harbor. With four sailboats and two powerboats
he has taught countless students the art of sailing. His Coastal
Sailing School is based on his boats, where Bert gives intense,
learn-by-doing lessons.
We tagged along for a lesson, watching Bert impart his knowledge to Marie Mannion of Derry, NH and John O'Keefe of Quincy, MA. For four hours Marie and John, jokingly called "the scurvy dogs," worked hard under Bert's watchful eye and exacting standards.
The pictures below are scenes from the lesson,
held on a calm and dismal, than sunny and breezy, than foggy
Friday afternoon in May.
 1.) Bert Williams
Bert in his power boat. |
 2.) Spindrift Heading towards the Pearson 26'. |
 3.) Prepping the boat.
John O'Keefe works on the jib. |
 4.) Going over the Mainsail
Bert explains mainsail mechanics. |
 5.) Sailing They navigate the harbor. |
 6.) Clearing the Harbor
They approach Marblehead Lighthouse. |
 7.) Pearson 26' Cabin
Here's a cabin view. |
 8.) GPS GPS helped them get home. |
 9.) Fog on the Harbor
Fog made the harbor look like another world |
 10.) Finishing up. Back at the harbor |
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