Melissa Mathews of East Haven, an employee of Savin Rock Amusements, based in West Haven, Conn., transports inflatable toy prizes to be used at the High Striker, one of the midway games, prior to the opening of the first day of Sailfest along Waterfront Park in New London on Friday, July 13, 2018. (Tim Martin/The Day)
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Noah Stevens, right, of Hollywood, Fla., removes a splinter from the hand of his mother, Liz Stevens, also of Hollywood, Fla., as the two are opening up the midway game attraction Baloon Lagoon prior to the opening of the first day of Sailfest along Waterfront Park in New London on Friday, July 13, 2018. The two are employees of Savin Rock Amusements, based in West Haven, Conn. (Tim Martin/The Day)
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Nalani Dudley, center, 2, and her 5-year-old sister Nyliana Dudley leap off a bench with assistance from their mother, Liz Pagan, all of Norwich, moments before the official opening of the first day of Sailfest along Waterfront Park in New London on Friday, July 13, 2018. (Tim Martin/The Day)
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