October 2009 Papoose Article

As we enter the month of October, we see the end of racing for 2009 approaching. Our last official race day is Oct. 18, 2009. Try to make it down to the club and sail a few more times before things come to a close.

On Aug. 16, due to light wind the Lightnings did not race. Two Snipes went out for one race with John Marx taking first place and Constance Gill in second place. On Aug. 23 racing was again canceled due to lack of wind but on Aug. 30 the wind picked up and four Lightnings competed in two races. Rich Miner captured two firsts, Perry Anderson two seconds, Chuck Chute two thirds and John Incantalupo two fourths.

Our last open regatta for 2009, the Commodore’s Cup, took place on Sept. 6. Six Lightnings, two Snipes and two Sunfish participated in two races in variable wind out of the northeast. The event was won by Rich Miner and crew Gail Miner and Ken Potts, in a Lightning. John Marx, in his Snipe, took second place honors and John Incantalupo and crew Margie and Claire Incantalupo were third in another Lightning. Following the regatta, Commodore Perry and Margaret Anderson hosted a terrific party at their home. We thank them for their hospitality.

The last two events for the year will be our Finish Line Party and Annual Meeting on Saturday, Oct. 17 at the LMCC and the Annual Awards brunch will be held at the Lafayette House Restaurant on Sunday, Nov. 15at 12:00 noon. Plan to attend both of these events.

Be sure to visit our website, www.lakemohawksailing.org for more information about the LMYC. For membership information, you can e-mail us at sail@lakemohawksailing.orgor write to PO Box 29, Sparta, NJ 07871.

Until next month, smooth sailing and God bless America!

Don Okner

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