Abby Cook, marine science and sailing educator at the Community Boating Center, rigs the 18 420E racing boats for the first time at their facility on Padanaram Avenue in New Bedford. The sailboats were part of a grant given to the center by the Amelia Peabody Foundation and through private donations. The boats will be used in the spring and fall for racing by high school students. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
Abby Cook, marine science and sailing educator at the Community Boating Center, rigs the 18 420E racing boats for the first time at their facility on Padanaram Avenue in New Bedford. The sailboats were part of a grant given to the center by the Amelia Peabody Foundation and through private donations. The boats will be used in the spring and fall for racing by high school students. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA