#5 15 hours ago 8

@roycv I sort of cut it off, but there is a Parrot perched on the left side of his hat.
As far as cutting off a leg below the knee, I'm pretty sure he won't go for that ... I mean there are only 2 lighthouse night events during the year, that'd be a pretty significant committement 🤣
He is a professional firefighter by day, he probably thinks he needs both legs for that job.
But I will pass your suggestions on to him ..... LOL
Dave B

PS I don't think I'll tell him he looks like a politician ..... I don't want to insult him, LOL

So far my collection resembles "The Island of Misfit Toys". I've picked up several boats that are old builds and have been neglected. I'm giving them the TLC they need, hoping to bring them back to their former glory. Once I get enough practice/ experience I intend to take on a full build.

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#4 20 hours ago 13

I am afraid your Pirate will have to work on his image, he looks too much like a politician. Needs to look more like a used car salesman but not quite as predatory. Also Pirates need the help of a large cooperative parrot to enhance the appearance. A small sacrifice of a a leg amputation, only below the knee would show dedication and be very performative for the role, crutches would be a crowd pleaser too!

Looks like a great evening for everyone. 😀
Roy

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#3 1 day ago 20

Some very interesting & different boats. The night photo, the last one in second post, is great. Thanks for posting.

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#2 1 day ago 29

More pictures of the day .....

So far my collection resembles "The Island of Misfit Toys". I've picked up several boats that are old builds and have been neglected. I'm giving them the TLC they need, hoping to bring them back to their former glory. Once I get enough practice/ experience I intend to take on a full build.

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#1 1 day ago 29

Edina Model Yacht Club "2026 Lighthouse Night #1"

Sunday, August 9th, we held one of our 2 annual Lighthouse Night events. We scheduled it in coordination with the Edina Parks Department, who had free ice cream, a steam kaleidoscope, and a Sousa Band followed by Fireworks. It was a warm sunny day, and there was a huge turnout. The club had our 2 vac-u-tug boats available for kids (of all ages) to use, and one club member brought 4 brightly colored sailboats which he also made available for guests to try their hand at. We start the event around 4PM, and we go until the sousa Band finishes at 9:30PM. Many of us added extra lights to enhance the effect after dark. The 2 Lighouse nights are always favorites with spectators.
Dave B

Scratch built Norwegian boat

I converted a Boothbay Lobster Boat into a "Tour Boat"

My "Scrappy" tug, was not being rescued .... it was being kidknapped by the rescue boat captain

Snoopy's Guns shoot water ....

The ever popular "Gravy Boat"

A club member decided we needed a pirate for the day.

So far my collection resembles "The Island of Misfit Toys". I've picked up several boats that are old builds and have been neglected. I'm giving them the TLC they need, hoping to bring them back to their former glory. Once I get enough practice/ experience I intend to take on a full build.

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Edina Model Yacht Club "2026 Lighthouse Night #1"

Edina Model Yacht Club "2026 Lighthouse Night #1"