Judith and Anthony look over a Shark painted by Harbourside Centre: "It looks like Splash!"
Last Sunday I attended the annual 'Harbourside reunion'. I was a member of Harbourside Sailing Club (now Harbourfront Sailing and Powerboating) from 1992 to 1997. A very good experience; I learned how to race there. A few years ago I thought of holding a 'reunion', a. k. a. a minimum billing event, in April, just before sailing season begins. National Yacht Club requires a minimum restaurant tab of $45 every month. I have established a series of events in the off season to cover this: November, Mark's Birthday; Dec., ABYC/NYC exchange; Jan., boat show; Feb., AHMEN Awards night; April, the Reunion. That leaves only March! The April MBE is a great excuse to hold a 'reunion' and renew old friendships.
Most of my friends have their own boats (my name for this group is BOC, the Boat Owner's Club). We have chosen different boating options. I own a J24, so my emphasis has been on improving my racing skills at NYC. Anthony's boat a 27' foot Jeaneau, which is used as a 'family' day cruiser and is sailed from ABYC. Karen has a 42 foot leviathan for extended cruising (a project boat?) and is sailed from EYC. Judith has a 30 footer, which is used as a live aboard and is sailed from the Island Marina. Donna is only non boat owner. She has continued as a member at the successor club. From a common port, each of us has set a different course.
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Nice to see that you guys just keeping at it. Say hello to everyone.
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