OPENING DAY ON THE BAY CORINTHIAN YACHT CLUB 4/23/2017

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Jim and Berbadette Sweeney's classic old motor yacht 'Elizabeth' graces the Corinthian Yacht Club harbor on Sunday, April 23, 2017.

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Petaluma Sea Scouts from the 'Compass Rose' raise the colors at Opening Day On The Bay Ceremonies at the Corinthian Yacht Club on Sunday, April 23, 2017.

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Members of the Corinthian Yacht Club participate in Opening Day On The Bay Ceremonies on Sunday, April 23, 2017.

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Cantor David Margolies takes his turn blessing the boats in the harbor as part of a three man ecumenical team affectionately known as the 'God Squad' at Opening Day On The Bay Ceremonies at the Corinthian Yacht Club harbor on Sunday, April 23, 2017.

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Cantor David Margolies takes his turn blessing the pleasure craft passing by as part of a three man ecumenical team affectionately known as the 'God Squad' at Opening Day On The Bay Ceremonies kust off the Corinthian Yacht Club harbor on Sunday, April 23, 2017.

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A flotilla of pleasure craft parade past the Blessing Vessel, the 'MV AURORA V' (center) at Opening Day On The Bay Ceremonies just off the Corinthian Yacht Club harbor on Sunday, April 23, 2017.

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The three man ecumenical team, Cantor David Margolies (left) Reverend R. James Current, USNR RET (center) and Deacon Ed Cunningham, collectively and affectionately known as the 'God Squad' are aboard the Official Blessing Vessel 'MV AURORA V' at Opening Day On The Bay Ceremonies just off the Corinthian Yacht Club harbor on Sunday, April 23, 2017.