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November 2008
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The sailing world mourns the loss of Milt Kuhn, longtime treasurer of MAYRA who passed away on Saturday, October 18th. It was their 67th wedding anniversary. There was a memorial service on October 23rd. Condolences may be sent to Mrs. Elsie Kuhn, 8001 2nd Ave., Stone Harbor, NJ 08247.
Thanks to Dan Hoffman for his work, time, and efforts putting together a 4 boat opti trailer for the BYC club to use next year when needed. It is available for all to use.
It is Norb Cheehak’s plan to forward future invoices via email to everyone
who has opted to receive the BYC Newsletter via email. If you receive a
hard copy of the Nesletter via US Mail and wish to have your invoice
forwarded via email, please let him know at
norbsails@aol.com. Thank you.
The Cultural Art Commission of Brigantine is presenting a NIGHT OF THE ARTS ON Sunday, November 16th. It will be held at the Brigantine Golf Links from 4 to 7 PM. The Brigantine Yacht Club is proud of its own artist, Bud Eitnier, who will be showing and speaking on some of his artwork from the Artist Showcase at City Hall. Reservations may be made by calling Mary DeMarco at 266-1685.
Congratulations to newly engaged couples Allie Donohue & David Landsman and Katie Chaikin & Ian MacDonald
We’re All in the Boat
Brigantine Yacht Club Enjoys Summer’s Last Hurrah
Brigantine Yacht Club began the last official weekend of summer with its annual Labor Day weekend golf outing. This year's competition was won by the team of Lou Virelli, Chris Virelli, Skip Speckman and Dick Ford with a score of 9 under. After the round of golf, the foursomes returned to the BYC for the Ford / Branco families’ sumptuous roast beef sandwich dinner, awards and socialization.
On Saturday, BYC sailors turned out for the Labor Day regatta. The competitors ranged in age from age three to “mature’ and included children who, after a summer’s instruction, sailed in their first race. Threatening storms failed to develop, and in spite of the shifty, light winds, the fun continued from mid morning through the afternoon. Winning awards for the “C” (novice) sailors in the Optimist class were: 1st place - Jack Corbett, 2nd Place - Jacob Hoffman, 3rd Place - Sean O'Connor; in the “B” (intermediate) division was: 1st Place - Cobe Wiggins, and 2nd Place - Annemarie Branco; and in the “A” (advanced) Optimist division was: 1st Place - Ellie Corbett. 2nd Place resulted in a tie between Margot Murray and her cousin Connor Murray. Winning awards in the two-person boat group were: 1st Place - Claire Corbett, skipper and Marissa Murray, crew who beat out Marissa’s parents (3rd place) Brian and Chris Murray. Brian and Chris were unable to prevail even with three-year-old Lauren Murray participating on their crew. 2nd Place was won by Dave and Karen Gaffney, skipper and crew, and 4th Place – Norb Chehak, skipper with Sarah Chaikin , crew. The sailing fun ended with just enough time for everyone to prepare for the club’s Saturday evening events.
The Yacht Club was full nearly to bursting on Saturday evening for the traditional Labor Day weekend Covered-Dish dinner. After sampling dozens of tasty dishes, the club membership settled down for its annual awards night. Sailing awards were as follows:
Ø Outstanding Boy Sailor for 2008 - Tyler Nemsdale, who has successfully competed in races both within the Mid Atlantic Yacht Racing Association and the Long Beach Island Sailing Association.
Ø Outstanding Girl Sailor for 2008 - Allyson Donahue who has represented the BYC proudly, in the national and New Jersey racing venues.
Ø Optimist Club Champion - Claire Corbett.
Ø Optimist Traveling Champions - Marissa Murray & Margot Murray
Ø Dr. Herb Axelrod Memorial Cup - Tyler Nemsdale.
Ø Alexandra Walker Memorial Award - Connor Murray
Ø Past Commodore Harry Switzer Memorial Sportsmanship Award - Claude Paul Savino.
Ø Past Commodore Steven Leiz Memorial Award - Jacob Hoffman.
Ø Junior Sailing Achievement Award - Margot Murray
Ø Outstanding Optimist "B" Class Sailor - Cobe Wiggins
Ø Outstanding 420 "B" Class Sailor - Gavin Davis
Ø Outstanding Optimist "C" Class Sailors - Patrick Murray and Anne Marie Branco
Annual appreciation awards were made to the following adult members of the club:
Ø Rear Commodore's Award - Stan Cwiklinski & Dick Ford
Ø Vice Commodore’s Award - Nancy & Derrick Owings
Ø The Commodore's Award – Thomas P. Donahue
Ø The Past Commodore Carl Oliveri Memorial Award – The Keating Family
The evening concluded with the “changing of the flags”. Deborah Jean Carchidi put on the stars of the immediate Past Commodore. John Gibbons was inducted as Commodore with Lynn Brady continuing as Vice Commodore and Pasquale (Pat) Leonardo stepping up to the Rear Commodore office.