Our best friends, Tom and Robin, are related to the people who own this boat.  I only got a distant glimpse at this perfectly restored Chris Craft on Saturday.  But it was enough to cause me to seriously swoon.  This boat was stunning, all the way down to the flag at the back.

Chris Craft mahogany boats are the pinnacle of American Style.  It is almost cliche to mention JFK and Chris Craft, but it DOES bring an immediate image.  High society, yet still outdoorsy and tan.  Spend a few minutes on their gallery page, and you will see how they still sell the image.

This is a style still sold to us by Nautica Home, and even by Pottery Barn.  Nautical themes are key to a preppy style. 

I have to spend a moment of blog time acting like a proud momma.  My youngest daughter was born 11 years ago today.  This is a photo of her from Saturday. 

Here is my older daughter, turned 15 two weeks ago.  They look so strong and healthy sailing.  It is easy to see why this style is so appealing.