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Parade of boats a fitting tribute for Peter Hornbeck

Tracy Ormsbee
December 30, 2020
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Hornbeck parade — Friends of Peter Hornbeck traveled "around the block" from Blue Mountain Lake to Newcomb to celebrate his life and work. Photo by Carl Heilman II

Peter Hornbeck — At the end of December, with temperatures in the 30s, folks loaded their boats atop their cars. Photo by Carl Heilman II

Parade for Hornbeck — The parade progresses. Photo by Carl Heilman II

Hornbeck — Nancie Battaglia preparing for the group shot. Photo by Tracy Ormsbee

Nancie organizing the shot. Photo by Tracy Ormsbee

Hornbeck — The group shot. Photo by Tracy Ormsbee

hornbeck parade — Lots of boats, old and new. Photo by Tracy Ormsbee

hornbeck — A snowy day for Hornbecks. Photo by Tracy Ormsbee

Hornbeck — An iconic design. Photo by Tracy Ormsbee

Hornbeck — Longtime Hornbeck fan and friend Mike Carr representing Adirondack Land Trust. Photo by Tracy Ormsbee

Parade — The parade ended at Newcomb's Overlook Park. Photo by Tracy Ormsbee

Hornbeck parade — Full disclosure: I was a participant. Photo by Tracy Ormsbee

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A parade of boat-topped cars traveled from Blue Mountain Lake to Indian Lake and North Creek Wednesday, Dec. 30, before reaching Newcomb Overlook Park in an outpouring of admiration for boatbuilder Pete Hornbeck, who died Saturday.

His family: wife Ann Hornbeck, daughter Leigh and son-in-law Josh Trombley were there to greet the crowd.

Thank you to Carl Heilman II, who provided some of the photos in this gallery.

Tracy Ormsbee

Tracy Ormsbee is publisher of the Adirondack Explorer. When she’s not working – and it’s not black fly season – you can find her outdoors hiking, running, paddle boarding or reading a book on an Adirondack chair somewhere.

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