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EventsSock Burning and Boating: The Classic Rites of SpringBoaters in Annapolis uphold tradition on March 20, 2006 |
On Monday March 20, members of the sailing community in Annapolis MD took winter’s woes out on your feet’s apparel as they joined in the sixth annual Sock Burning ceremony on spring’s debut. This year, the weather wasn't exactly cooperating, and flurries were forecast for Tuesday. The less than springlike conditions had some participants admiting to holding back a few of their socks pending more favorable weather forecasts. Word was that standing downwind of the socks bearers (or 'barers') was not a great idea.
It’s a tradition begun by the manager of the
Even wealthy boat owners delight in throwing socks on the flames in this town, whose residents have a special disdain for socks. Bare ankles are a mark of pride even at pricey restaurants and at work. Locals joke that socks constitute formal wear around here. The most hard-core sock haters refuse to wear them from the spring equinox until the first day of winter. "The uniform is deck shoes and khaki pants in winter. The uniform is deck shoes and khaki shorts in summer," said one participant with a chuckle.
The ceremony was held at Annapolis Maritime Museum’s
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