Flash ll

[Deckhand]

I was fortunate to be asked to take some pictures and video of John F. Kennedy's Star "Flash ll" today. Ben Miller is doing some restoration work for the owner who will put it up for auction some time this fall. Ben and Robert Jones got is set up to be launched at the dry storage in SSY. After the launch, Ben and Dennis Kokkinis sailed it out to the channel and back a few times. Ben said it most likely had not been sail in over 40 years. On the drive home I realized it may never be sailed again (value $1million+, I would not have the nerve to launch it! Good job Ben!!). It was a beautiful site to see and sailed with ease. My good fiend and neighbor Tom Tamborello took the pictures from the far side while I flew Missy. The pictures are at https://www.flickr.com/photos/lacyphotos/sets/72157645616605619/. I will work on the video and post it tomorrow! Fine Day!

[B Sailing/Alan Bates]

Poignant piece of history.  Thanks for posting.

[Deckhand]

Missy video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-dkwaFacDY

[Bee]

Ben and company did a wonderful restoration.  Looks sharp.