This is one of several testimonials that were written in late 2021 and early 2022 by US Brig Niagara volunteers in support of keeping Niagara sailing. They were sent to local state legislators and PHMC administrators. That's Leslie in the middle of the photo, at the helm of Niagara. I first became involved as a liaison volunteer for the Tall Ships Festival of 2019. It was an amazing experience working with the Santa Maria replica from Spain. This experience was my first encounter with the other volunteers and I really appreciated the camaraderie and cooperation of all the volunteers. During the festival itself I worked with the Spanish crew with logistics such as entertaining the...
