||| FROM ARTHUR WINER for WOODEN BOAT SOCIETY |||
The Wooden Boat Society of the San Juan Islands presents long-time Orcas Islander, sailor, and singer, Tony Lee, to talk about his wooden boat adventures and projects.
Following his presentation, Tony will sing sea shanties with help from the audience. Oddfellows Hall, 6:30, March 20. Free admission, donations gladly accepted.
Tony took guests out on his bugeye schooner Morning Star out of Orcas Island for 30+ years, during which time he also sailed Morningstar from San Diego through the Panama Canal, later shipping her back to Orcas. Several years after selling Morningstar he acquired/rescued the Peter Duck ketch Quacker which he actively sails.
Tony has been a Thespian, opera singer, charter skipper, and wooden boat restorer.
I can’t wait! Thanks Tony for your generosity in sharing so much of your wit, wisdom, history and song.
How I wish I could enjoy your presentation, Tony. I’m now ensconced in a good “next step” home in Anacortes, and can’t run out to Orcas for all good things. Is there any chance that the Wooden Boat group or Oddfellows could set up a Zoom capability?
What a marvelous evening.
Tony is an Island gem, and last night was just a hint of the wonderful tales he has to tell.