Blessing of the Fleet held in City Island
Incoming sailing vessels to City Island were saluted by the City Island Sail and Power Squadron and given blessings from members of the clergy today. The Blessing of the Fleet is a long-standing naval
•
Jun 30, 2014, 2:05 AM
•
Updated 3,827 days ago
Share:
Incoming sailing vessels to City Island were saluted by the City Island Sail and Power Squadron and given blessings from members of the clergy today.
The Blessing of the Fleet is a long-standing naval tradition symbolizing the start of the boating season on City Island.
Although scenic, the annual blessing serves as a reminder for boaters to wear protective gear, stay off the rails of the boat and not to drink while riding a boat.
Each boat received a prayer from a representative in the Catholic, Methodist and Jewish faiths.
More from News 12
1:53
STORM WATCH: Spotty morning snow followed by partly sunny skies in New Jersey
0:19
Police: Hoboken shooting suspect charged with attempted murder
2:10
Wintry weather conditions impact travel in New Jersey
Government funding bill clears Congress and heads to President Biden, averting a shutdown
0:15
Police: Music building burglarized on Rutgers-New Brunswick campus
1:51
