The lights dimmed in the Music Hall as the projector whirred to life and the slideshow began.

Local historian and retired attorney Judy Rosbe presented her book, "The Beverly Yacht Club", and the history of the yacht club July 26 at the Music Hall. The hour-long presentation included an explanation of various popular boat types throughout the club's history as well as the histories of the various races the club has started, hosted and been a part of.

"The Beverly Yacht Club" is one of Rosbe's five books, each dedicated to one of her five grandchildren.

Turnout was high with over 50 people in attendance.

"We usually draw 50 to 100 people for these things," said Pete Smith, Curator at the Sippican Historical and Preservation Society.

The presentation covered the founding of the Beverly Yacht Club, one of the oldest in the nation, in 1872 and continued through the years showing the progression of the club from racing association to the full-blown cultural fixture it is today.

Using a continuation of black and white photos from various archives, Rosbe explained the various types of vessels that have been in favor throughout the years along with the notable commodores and various buildings the club has called home.

The presentation wrapped up as Rosbe brought her audience back to the present. Questions and a back and forth with the audience followed, with Rosbe, a long-time Marion resident, seeming to know everyone in attendance.

"The back and forth with the audience was great," said Sally Conkright, Co-President of the Sippican Historical and Preservation Society.

"I was more of a motorboat man myself," said Lew Lipsitt, of Marion, after watching the presentation. "I went to Tabor and won the award for most tipped boats."

"I thought it went great," said Conkright.