JOY is........

participating in the "Gulf Island West Coast Pirates Regatta"!  The 3rd annual event here (it used to happen at another nearby Island) of a rather eclectic smallish group of sailing boats that “race” around the island as pirate ships — no boat can cross the finish line early and the winner is the one with the best stories of having the most fun.  They are in costume and will have a barbecue tonight, hear the stories of the “race” - (some try to board others,there are water cannons and guns, lots of carrying on,  etc.) to decide on the winner - whoever had the most fun!   We saw them start out just north of us in a very respectable breeze on a beautiful day (see extra photo)  and then we  were in Montague Harbor when they finished,  3-4 hours later the breeze having almost disappeared.  but this was the closest I came to seeing those pirates! ( the flag is skull and crossbones.)    

Our power went out for the most of the day...very odd for a nice day ...( sorry to say I missed it - couldn't upload my photos...).... turns out it was a large fish boat who had engine problems and  had to anchor in Montague Harbor this morning and snagged (or cut) the underwater electric cable! 

JOY is my weekly challenge,...... :-)