And We As Crew and Skippers Too

Hello VSCers,

I am attempting to create a site where camp friends of yesteryear can re-connect. Did you go to Vineyard Sailing Camp on Lagoon Pond? If so, when? What unit were you in? Who were your friends? Do you remember your counselors? Do you remember any camp songs? Are you still sailing today? What is your favorite memory?

As I'm sure you know, sadly VSC closed its doors for good in 1981 after Patriots Trail Girls Scouts made the decision to sell the property. It was sold to the Town of Oak Bluffs, and they haven't changed it much. While the tent platforms and all of the out-buildings have been removed, the Mainstay is still there, and is used by the town for all sorts of functions. And, they run a community sailing program from the beach on the Lagoon.

The spirit of VSC is still alive today in the hundreds of campers and counselors who remember their days sailing on the lagoon, taking "tippy" tests, tying a bowline, singing around the campfire, biking to Edgartown, canoeing to Portside, or getting their annual hashmark. I'd love to get this blog going, and see how many "alumni" we can find. I look forward to hearing from you. Please pass this URL along to any and all former VSCers.

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