The inaugural Hands Across the Water festival marking the bringing together of Orcas Island and Salt Spring Island communities saw many smiles (and handshakes) shared and discoveries made on the Sept. 19-21 weekend.
A full roster of events began with a flotilla of boats gathering in Welbury Bay on Friday afternoon and carried on non-stop through Sunday morning.
The Salt Spring Island Chamber of Commerce and Orcas Island Yacht Club were the lead organizing bodies.
Driftwood photographer Rob Lowrie captured images from the Welbury Bay meeting, Saturday’s car show, bike ride, sailing regatta, Saturday night concert with The Boom Booms in Centennial Park, and Sunday closing ceremonies and pancake breakfast.
Driftwood publisher Nancy Johnson also photographed the historic Friday afternoon moments on the water.
A letter from San Juan County Council member Justin Paulsen embodies the spirit of the event.
