July 2009 Papoose Article

On May 17, Chuck Chute and John Incantalupo match raced their Lightnings, swapping for first and second place in two races. Then, on May 24 we held our Gabor Cup Regatta. Unfortunately, a thunder storm shortened our first race, precluded a second race and forced a postponement of the “Jimmy Buffet” Party until Memorial Day, May 25. Four Lightnings and two Snipes competed and the regatta was won by Chuck Chute with Perry Anderson taking second place and John Incantalupo in third position and the party was a great success. Thanks to the Incantalupos who outdid themselves with the decorations, food and drink.

The following week, on May 31, three Lightnings competed in a southwest wind that gusted up to 21 knots. Rich Miner won both races with John Incantalupo taking two seconds. Don Okner was third in the first race and did not finish the second race after a near capsize. On June 7, Perry Anderson and Don Okner match raced and traded for first and second place in two races.

Bruce Munro and his wife paid us a visit on June 14. They live in San Francisco but Bruce learned to sail at the LMYC during the 1950s. With his crew, Bill Houghton, he won the N.J. state Snipe championships (Crane Bowl) during 1958 and 1959. His father, Thomas Munro, was Commodore of the LMYC during the mid-1950’s. His original boat was Snipe #117, previously owned by world champion Charles Gabor. It is great to know that our club provided life long skills and fond memories for Bruce and many others. We thank him for stopping by.

Snipe Sunset Sailing is starting to really take hold and promises to be a regular part of our activities. Racing takes place on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month through September 23. Races start at 6:30 PM and are open to all LMCC members (adults and children over 12) who would like to get involved in sailing, learn to crew or already enjoy sailing and are looking for an opportunity to participate in fun races. Thanks to Constance Gill for her efforts in this activity.

Our annual Independence Day Family Picnic will be on July 4, to coincide with the fireworks display; and on the following day, July 5, we will hold another open event, the Marine Base Regatta. Registration starts at 12:00 noon and the first gun will be at 1:00 p.m. The regatta is open to all LMCC members with a sailboat of any kind and trophies for the first three positions will be awarded. Come and join us!

Finally, we extend a “welcome aboard” to the Henry, Potts, Bloomgren, McChesney and Moriarty families who have joined our club and we also greet our junior sailing students and wish them well.

Race official assignments are posted on our website, www.lakemohawksailing.org. Be sure to check your assignment and inform Race Committee Chairman Chuck Chute if you need to reschedule. For membership information, you can e-mail us at sail@lakemohawksailing.org or write to PO Box 29, Sparta, NJ 07871.

Until next month, smooth sailing and God bless America!

Don Okner

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