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Misty Blue · 12-11-2008, 06:18 AM

We have done some regatta patrols out of USCG station Gloucester for the greasy pole. It is a celebration for the Gloucester fishermen's safe return and dedicated to Saint Paul the protector of men (gender neutral) at sea.

The one that manages to make it to the end of the pole and grab the flag becomes a local hero for the year. Big bragging rights.

I remember my Coxswain remarking about the idiots and fools on the pole. All I could think was that it looked like a lot of fun and I would like to give it a try.

12-11-2008, 06:18 AM	#11
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	Greasy pole We have done some regatta patrols out of USCG station Gloucester for the greasy pole. It is a celebration for the Gloucester fishermen's safe return and dedicated to Saint Paul the protector of men (gender neutral) at sea. The one that manages to make it to the end of the pole and grab the flag becomes a local hero for the year. Big bragging rights. I remember my Coxswain remarking about the idiots and fools on the pole. All I could think was that it looked like a lot of fun and I would like to give it a try.