May 2011 Papoose Article

Post date: May 14, 2011 5:06:42 PM

We began with a slight change in scheduling by having our Prep Signal Party on Friday, April 15^th rather than on Saturday, the 16^th. This was a great way to kick things off for 2011 as it provided our members an opportunity to regroup, make plans and to meet new members, as well. In that regard, the LMYC is pleased to welcome Brian Rooney as new member. Our Clean Up followed on April 16^th. We thank all who gave of their time an effort to help ready our facilities for sailing.

On May 7^th we will raise our masts and prepare our first races on May 15^th. Following the mast raising, we will have a Cinco de Mayo Party at our club.

The following updated schedule of our planned events for 2011 is provided so that you can mark your calendars and make your plans:

· May 7^th Mast Raising and Cinco de Mayo Party at the LMYC

· May 15^th First Day of Racing (rain date May 22^nd)

· May 29^th Gabor Cup Regatta and Party at the LMYC following the racing

· July 2^nd Independence Day Family Picnic

· July 3^rd Marine Base Regatta

· July 5^th Summer Youth Sailing Program begins

· July 23^rd Mutiny Regatta

· August 5^th Summer Youth Sailing Program ends

· August 13^th Jack Robertson Cruising Day

· Sept 4^th Commodore’s Cup Regatta and Party following the racing

· Oct 15^th Finish Line Party (alternate date Oct. 22^nd)

· Nov 20^th Awards Brunch

We also plan to run our ever popular Summer Youth Sailing Program which provides an opportunity for boys and girls ages 10 and up to learn to sail. This program has been sold out every year so sign up early if you have a son or daughter who is interested. You can contact Jan Oldridge by phone at (973)729-3105 or by email at LakeMohawk.YC@hotmail.com.

Visit us on the web at www.lakemohawksailing.org and consider joining us so that you can sail and socialize with us! For more information about membership in the LMYC or, if you want to learn to sail, just call Vice Commodore Gail Miner at (973)729-5283, email us at LakeMohawk.YC@hotmail.com

or write to PO Box 29, Sparta, NJ 07871

Until next month, smooth sailing and God bless America!

Don Okner

Sunfish