The storms held off and 38 Gang members were able to sail out of Portsmouth Harbor on a recreation of a traditional coastal New England work-boat, called a gundalow. There was enough breeze to fill the sails and we could enjoy the peace and quiet and perhaps put ourselves back imaginatively to earlier days. This was helped by an interesting talk about the development of the gundalow in colonial times, and how it became like a minivan for farms, families, and businesses along the Gulf of Maine.
Portsmouth Harbor is an active industrial port, so scenic beauty was not a highlight of the trip, but Portsmouth itself is an atmospheric and tourist-friendly town, and many members enjoyed a pre- or post-sail stroll. Especially noteworthy were the gorgeous gardens adjacent to the gundalow's dock.
Submitted by Susan L
