This Week in Sailing - April 9, 2007
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The 12th Annual Sailors Ball is coming up on Friday, April 27. And here is another great reason to attend - Dennis Conner the world's most famous sailor, will be attending! He will also be the guest of honor at the Foundation Dinner Before the Ball. Details are at www.nyharborsailing.com/Sailors%20Ball/default.htm The Sailors Ball is the annual black tie party which celebrates the start of the new sailing season. Lots of fun sponsors and dancing all night long. Tickets to the ball are now available.
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Do you love your city? Every apartment should have a piece of skyline art hanging on a wall. On Wednesday, April 11, you are invited to attend the Skyline Show. This will be a display of original artwork created by artists and featruing the skyline and harbor. The show is from 6 to 8 p.m. Great event for people interested in art and culture. Details at www.downtownartsclub.com/skyline%20show.htm
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What a sailing season it will be! It will be the 20th Anniversary of the Manhattan Sailing Club. To celebrate, the club has acquired the 12-Meter "America II" which is also celebrating her 20th Anniversary. She competed in the America's Cup in Australia in 1987.
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The "America's Cup" is about to start in Spain. And this summer, you can have your own America's Cup experience right here in front of the Statue of Liberty. Dennis Conner will be bringing his two Formula-1 race boats to North Cove. They will be available for corporate events and "Dennis Conner Fantasy Regattas." More details at www.MrAmericasCup.com
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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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Thank you to the more than 80 people who showed up for the Spring Launching on March 31. The best day in recent memory. Everything got done in record time and Jean-Yves Noblet's BBQ was the best ever. Thanks to everyone for helping so much!
If you missed it, you can still see the photos at www.myc.org/Maintenance/Spr_Launch/photos2007.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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The 2007 schedule for sailing lessons has now been posted to www.sailmanhattan.com. You can sign up now for 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
www.TheNorthCove.com
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