Picture of the Week
September 21-27
The Puerto Rico Mariner Fleet continues to grow and races regularly both on the northern and southern coasts, reportedly with nearly 40 O’Day Mariners scattered around the island. Last weekend, six Mariners participated in the Advantix Regatta in Ceiba on the eastern end at the former Roosevelt Roads Naval Base. According to my friend Miguel Casellas, the wind ranged from 9-14 knots and Emilio Bonnet took the trophy with TIO MILLO. #1023 ¡LA QUE HAY!, shown here, was skippered by Graham Albert Castillo and came in last, but no matter - everybody had a great time with fantastic racing and excellent food. Rumor has it the Puerto Rico Fleet may be hosting a Mariner Championship Regatta in 2027… more to come!
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“…One of the most versatile sailing craft ever produced.”
-Practical Sailor
ORION is a 1970 O’Day Mariner 2+2, hull number 1922, one of nearly 4,000 Mariners built by the O’Day Sailboats Corporation in Fall River, Massachusetts. She spent much of her life in New Jersey before I bought her in early spring, 2007 and brought her home to Connecticut. This website features my many projects, pictures and stories with the hope they may provide inspiration for others.
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