Wednesday August 15th as was the tradition of Mr. Taylor, a party was thrown on the residence known as Taylor Island in Coecles Harbor, Shelter Island, NY.  This year was a Kettle Clambake and a benefit for the continuing efforts to restore the Cabin and grounds.  Carrie and I went with 100 others that seemed to be a very local turnout.  The food was tremendous and the setting - breathtaking. 

The island is connected to land by a small spit that is submerged at mid-tide and connects to the main land through Mashomack.  Most everyone arrived by boat, we skipped the water taxi and cruised out in the Grady .. I expected to park off the spit and walk onto the island, but the wind got the better of me and my boat (I need a transom anchor) and I ended up parking in the bay and being subject to the ferry after all.

Taylor's Island was deeded to the Town of Shelter Island in 1997 and has now been listed on the Historic Register in New York.  Check out my Taylor's Island Gallery for more photos.