This Week in Sailing - March 16, 2007
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One of the great things about sport, and sailing especially, is that it brings people together from all over the world. As previously mentioned, 35 members of the Manhattan Sailing Club got an opportunity to fly over to Monaco in February to race in the annual Primo Cup. As a result of this effort, our club was honored to receive a letter from H.S.H. Prince Albert. You can read this letter along with an article which appeared in The Riviera Times at http://myc.org/Racing/primo%20cup/report_2007.htm
Sailing brings people together as witnessed at the commissioning of Yacht Club de Monaco's new Smeralda class boat. (L to R) Prince Charles de Bourbon-Siciles who is President of the Smeralda class, Commodore Michael Fortenbaugh, Sharon Fortenbaugh, YCM General Director Bernard d'Alessandri and Princess Camilla de Bourbon-Siciles. Both Prince & Princess Bourbon-Siciles lived in New York City in the 1980s and have great memories.
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Along these lines of bringing people together from around the world, the Second Dennis Conner International Yacht Club Challenge has been announced. This unique event is designed to "promote international goodwill through friendly competition." It will be raced in New York Harbor from August 22 to 25. Full details are at http://myc.org/iycc/default.htm. Twelve yacht clubs from around the world have already expressed interest in participating. These include: Bermuda, Sweden, Wales, Indonesia, 2 from Ireland, 2 from Italy, New Zealand, Cayman Islands, Australia & United Kingdom - http://myc.org/iycc/entries2007.htm.
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2007 is the 20th Anniversary of the Manhattan Sailing Club. Wow.
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Details have just been announced for the Teen Sailing Program this summer. If you are a parent and looking for a week long program (or longer) which will excite and engage your teen, you should check out details at www.sailmanhattan.com/teen_sailing.htm
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A few weeks ago, Mayor Bloomberg quoted a historical legend about how Staten Island became part of New York State rather than New Jersey. Several intrepid reporters looked into the legend and came back with varying opinions. Well, we all recognize that uncertainty exists. So to help put an end to the uncertainty, we will stage an annual "Staten Island Decision Race." This year, it will be on Saturday June 2. All sailboats in the harbor are invited to enter and declare whether they are racing for New York or New Jersey. The race will be sailed. The winning boat wins Staten Island for their state for one year. This will clear up any uncertainty. Full details are at www.myc.org/Racing/Special%20Races/staten_island.htm. Currently, 4 boats have entered, 3 for New York and 1 for New Jersey.
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Tickets are now on sale for the 12th Annual Sailors Ball which will be Friday, April 27. This is the annual black tie party which celebrates the start of the new sailing season. www.nyharborsailing.com/Sailors%20Ball/default.htm And there is a raffle with incredible prizes including a 5 night stay for 2 at the Mainsail Resort Spa and Marina being developed in the British Virgin islands.
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Spring Launching will be Saturday, March 31, only about 4 weeks away. You can read the rest of the 2007 Manhattan Sailing Club schedule at http://myc.org/schedule.htm
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The Sixth Lady Liberty Regatta sponsored by Conde Nast will be June 2 & 3. If you know some competitive women sailors, please direct them to www.nyharborsailing.com/Lady%20Liberty%20Regatta/default.htm. Boats will be provided for all the teams which enter.
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Free winter educational seminars. http://myc.org/Education/winter_ed.htm
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The Manhattan Sailing School 2007 schedule has now been posted to www.sailmanhattan.com. You can sign up now for sailing lessons this spring. Join the wonderful world of sailing!
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- Michael W. Fortenbaugh
Commodore
212-786-3323
www.myc.org
www.sailmanhattan.com
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