Around the Island

Photos: Tall Ships Captain’s Reception at Brecknock Hall

From left, Humberto Rocha, executive officer of the Sagres; guest Selma de Silva; Paulo Portugal, Commanding Officer of Sagres; Ron Bruer from the East End Seaport Museum. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder photos)
From left, Humberto Rocha, executive officer of the Sagres; guest Selma de Silva; Paulo Portugal, Commanding Officer of Sagres; Ron Bruer from the East End Seaport Museum. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder photos)

The Tall Ships Captain’s Reception was held Friday night at Peconic Landing’s Brecknock Hall in Greenport. The reception serves as the kick-off for the Tall Ships festival.

Captains from all five ships were in attendance, as well as festival sponsors, local dignitaries and other guests.

Click on the tab below for photos and check out our Greenport Tall Ships Guide to learn more about the festival.