May 2014 Papoose Article

Sailing is about to begin. Our first races will be held on May 18, 2014 and will continue every Sunday until October 12, 2014. We will have three, open regattas which are open to all LMCC members with any type of sailboat.

The following is a schedule of events for 2014:

May 3: Mast raising followed by Cinco de Mayo Party

June 1: Gabor Cup Regatta followed by the Makani Party

July 4: Independence Day Parade followed by our Annual Party

July 6: Marine Base Regatta

Aug. 2 or 9: Jack Robertson Cruising Day and Mutiny Regatta

Sept. 7: Commodore's Cup Regatta followed by the Commodore's Party

Oct. 18: Annual Meeting and Finish Line Party

Nov. 16: Awards Brunch

We continue to receive great interest for our 2014 Junior Sailing Program classes—so much so that we have added a Level 1 (pm) class. The program is open to Lake Mohawk Country Club members age 10 and above and runs from June 30th to August 1st. Details, including tuition, are as follows:

Sailing Level 1: Mon., Tues., and Thurs., A.M. Class: 9:30 am to 12:15 pm or P. M. Class: 1:15 pm to 4:00 pm; Tuition: $375

Sailing Level 2: Intro to Snipe Sailing - Wed., and Fri., 9:30 am to 12:15 pm; Tuition: $250

Sailing Level 3: Snipe Sailing - Wed., and Fri., 1:15 pm to 4:00 pm; Tuition: $250

Even with the additional Level 1 (pm) class, there is limited space, so call or email early to register: Jan Oldridge: (973)729-3105 or email lmycjsp@gmail.com. You can even download an application from our website www.lakemohawksailing.org. Just click Junior Sailing Program on the left side menu.

We even offer adult and individual sailing lessons for those who are interested.

And, if you are looking for great gifts for a sailor or for yourself, you can order shirts and gear with our logo through the club. Also, to help raise funds for the Junior Sailing Program, Haley Chute has some really nice bags made from sails. They are available at Cathy Chute's Lake Mohawk Flower Shop in the plaza.

You can visit us on the web at www.lakemohawksailing.org. For more information about membership in the LMYC or, if you want to learn to sail, just call our Vice Commodore, Perry Anderson at (973)729-3904, email us at lakemohawksailing@gmail.com or write to us care of PO Box 29, Sparta, NJ 07871.

Until next month, smooth sailing

and God bless America,

Don Okner