Dumping day has been postponed due to the weather. Because of other commitments, Rev Trudy can’t do the blessing of the fleet.
The tradition of blessing ships is very old and has been performed both at the launching of new vessels as well as a regular practice to ensure protection of the ship and its crew. The origin of the practice is grounded in Jesus’ calling of the fishermen to be his apostles as well as in the miraculous catch of fish through the intervention of Jesus.