Peggy of New Point

This series of photos was donated as we put together the 2013 calendar, Peggy of New Point . Working the pound nets... Sculling the tow bat. A lost art? Hoisting the dip net, to be emptied into Peggy's hold, waiting alongside.

The guys at the Boat Shop tell me that a boom is currently being refinished, and will be ready, fingers crossed, by Spring. In the meantime, dreary January weather is keeping us indoors, dreaming of blue skies and even bluer water. This pic, courtesy of the Grinnell family, shows Peggy , back in the days when Ed Grinnell fished and dredged local waters of the Chesapeake Bay.

Snapped a drive-by pic of our cold looking fleet this morning. Yes, those trees on the horizon are coated in ice. Peggy looks to be in good shape though, and we are making plans for a great 2015, including Peggy work days this Spring. Also, the foundation was given the hull of a mini tugboat, Gill 12, and there will be weekly build days at the Boat Shop for that. Stop by if you're in the neighborhood.