Despite the cancellation of this year’s annual Day at the Docks due to Hurricane Lee, Hatteras village carried on one of its most treasured traditions from the festival by holding the annual Blessing of the Fleet on Saturday evening, September 30
Though the rainy weather resulted in lower-than-normal attendance, boats of various sizes and purposes nevertheless lined up at Hatteras Harbor to participate in the parade of boats, and the ensuing Blessing which honors fallen watermen and bestows well-wishes on those who work on the water.
