Month: April 2025

Easter Week on Useppa Island – Thoughts and Photos by UseppaGin – Thanks to the hard work of many, Easter Week on Useppa was a time to play in the pool, dine on the Collier Patio, tie up at the Marina dock, walk the beach, be with family and friends. How lucky we all are to be part of Useppa. In 10,000 years, we are only the latest people to share the island spirit.

Useppa’s Easter Bunny and Egg Hunt – Thoughts and Pictures by UseppaGin – The Bunny was out early. Working with a team, 300 Easter Eggs were hidden in the Useppa Butterfly Garden. While kids searched, grownups visited and shared snacks. There was also an Arts and Crafts Table. Thank you to the Bunny, Jasmin, Mary Wright, Barbara Mansfield, Beth Davis, and Coach Carl.

Useppa Easter Sunrise Service – Thoughts and Pictures by UseppaGin – The tradition continues. Useppa begins its Easter celebration with a Sunrise Service on the beach. Neighbors, families, and friends gather and give thanks for our island time together. It is a loving nondenominational observance. All are welcome. Differences are put aside. All are included.

Spring Break Useppa Style – Pictures and Thoughts by UseppaGin – The smiles are contagious. Families and friends together on Useppa just relaxing, just having fun. The island is a gift we share. How lucky we all are to be together.

2025 McMahon Trophy Race – Thoughts and Pictures by UseppaGin and Sunny Race Pictures by Cindy Kuchman – It was a windy gray morning when the first Useppa Yacht Club McMahon race began. Then as the day continued, the sun set the stage for competition to continue. David Ullrich and Susan Bentley finally won!!!!! Congratulations! And congratulations to all the sailors. Thank you to the Race Committee, the volunteers at Bill’s Grille, and the people who made a delicious dinner happen on the beach. Congratulations to UYC Commodore Doug Ryan, winner of this year’s John Coyle Award.

Auction, Donations, and Fun at the Barbara Sumwalt Museum – Thoughts and Pictures by UseppaGin – On a night in late March, Barbara Sumwalt Museum friends and supporters gathered and together raised $80,000. Dan O’Connell was the auctioneer. Island artists contributed their work. A vacation destination in North Carolina was donated. Hands were raised promising checks. It was a night of old fashioned Useppa fellowship and caring. The tradition of caring for the Barbara Sumwalt Museum continues.