Ida may's Blog Posts Tagged 'Gladden' (3)

The skipjack Ida May, captained by Shawn Ridgley and owned by the Gladden family, claimed victory at the 67th Annual Deal Island-Chance Lion’s Club Labor Day Skipjack Race on September 7, 2026, her 8th win in the past 10 years. The crew included Meghan, Ella, Robert, Keith, Bill, David, Grace, Caleb, Trent, Ruth, Sue, and Lucy the beagle.  

The winds were light but ideal for Ida May. When…

The Ida May and her push boat are back in the water! Eldon Willing of Scott's Cove Marina in Chance, MD took care of us.…

This blog has been part of a larger project we've been working on about the Ida May for several years now.  In addition to this blog, the project also includes a documentary film, an audio/visual installation and a community screening program.  We will be having an exhibition at the Delamarva Discovery Center from June 2- Sept 8 where the Ida May will be docked from June 2-16, the documentary will be shown for the duration of the exhibition, the audio/visual installation will be on display,…