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My daughter relaxing and enjoying the breeze as we return to the dock after the race. Photo by Dennis Hardy of Manitowoc, Wi.

My wife and daughter relaxing after a very exciting race Photo by Dennis Hardy of Manitowoc , Wi. 54220

This is an evening cruise this summer, with my friend Jill. Every time I go to Annapolis, I try to ride on the Woodwind and feel like the world is all OK and I’m in paradise! Photo by Ellen Pieklo of Rochester, NY

Taken on 08/09/2014 during Plebe Parents Weekend. This is our Plebe, Matt Baugh, and his older brother Michael. Photo by Rita Nuckols of Glen Allen, Virginia

Taken on 08/09/2014 during Plebe Parents Weekend. This is our Plebe, Matt Baugh, enjoying the view of the Academy from OFF the Yard for a change. Photo by Rita Nuckols of Glen Allen, Virginai

In this photo we have a lot of action going on! Guest at the wheel while the Captain narrates, flag in motion, camera strap in the wind, and guests enjoying their beverages. Photo by Peggy Young of Lewes, Delaware

Taken on the Severn with an especially dramatic sky for a stunning background, just off the Naval Academy. Photo by Mark Ingino of Stevensville, Md

Woodwind heels as it gets the boot from Woodwind II- May 28, 2014. Photo by Katherine Parrish of Austin, Texas

The crew got our painfully shy son to set out of his comfort zone and help with the sails! His smile says it all!! Photo by Christina Fuller of Brewerton , NY

We were on Schooner II, and it got really close just after the turn. In 25kt winds! Photo by Lanie Avery of Hampton, Virginia