Busy, busy day.
Spent the morning training some new members. We headed out into Boston Harbor, showed them some of the typical areas to avoid (lower middle, 5A can, rams head flats), went over to Spectable Island Marina...and then headed back to to the marina to practice docking and maneuvering in tight quarters. This new member did a great job...and is really a fast learner. We will be taking them out again (3rd time) for some additional training. Practice, practice, practice.
Shifting gears a bit.........Around noon, I interviewed a candidate for our Sunday dockmaster position and I am happy to announce that Mike Primpas of Milton, a junior at Mass. Maritime Academy is the latest addition to the Navigator Club team. Mike is another lifelong boater and will be a valuable source of knowledge. Say hi to him when you're down on the docks on Sundays.
And to close out the day, I headed up to North Shore to skipper a 60' private yacht on a whale watch cruise. Lots of birds, whales, bait and TUNA on Stellwagen. What a pleasure it was being out there today. Thank the gods that the forty days and nights of rain seem to be behind us.
Well, it's now 9:00 pm and time to sign off and get some chow.
Regards,
Capt. Ed Mancini
http://www.thenavigatorclub.com
The Navigator Club is Boston's premier, private boating club. Located in the Charlestown Navy Yard, the Navigator Club provides it members with top quality boats, expert training and a superb location.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Preseason update
Well folks, after a long, long winter....I am happy to report that the boating season is here and our members are out and enjoying the club's boats on a daily basis.
We opened officially for the season the first week of May and shortly thereafter, members started heading out into Boston Harbor and the surrounding waters. Those members who went out early were treated to spectacular views of the sailboats competing in the Volvo Ocean Race. The sailing teams raced here from Rio De Janiero, stayed in Boston for about 2-3 weeks and then raced the final leg across the Atlantic to Galway. Team Puma (the local syndicate) by far had the coolest looking boats. I can't tell you how many support vessels I saw with a red puma stripe on them....great marketing technique.
On Sunday, June 7th....Constitution Marina had their annual kickoff party and judging by the crowd it was a huge success. Numerous Navigator Club members were in attendance and everyone was able to enjoy some good food and drink, while making a few new friends.
Shifting gears a little bit, I am happy to announce a new addition to The Navigator Club team. Chris Haight, a sophomore at Boston College and a native of Beverly Farms will be our Saturday dockmaster. Chris is a lifelong boater and is excited to be a part of the team and help members during the check in and check out process.
Before I sign off, I wanted to mention one other upcoming event. On Wednesday, July 22nd from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm...The Navigator Club and Hartwick College (my alma mater) will be hosting a party on the deck at the marina. All Navigator Club members are encouraged to attend.
Capt. Ed Mancini
The Navigator Club, Inc.
40 Warren Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
http://www.thenavigatorclub.com
617.880.2525
We opened officially for the season the first week of May and shortly thereafter, members started heading out into Boston Harbor and the surrounding waters. Those members who went out early were treated to spectacular views of the sailboats competing in the Volvo Ocean Race. The sailing teams raced here from Rio De Janiero, stayed in Boston for about 2-3 weeks and then raced the final leg across the Atlantic to Galway. Team Puma (the local syndicate) by far had the coolest looking boats. I can't tell you how many support vessels I saw with a red puma stripe on them....great marketing technique.
On Sunday, June 7th....Constitution Marina had their annual kickoff party and judging by the crowd it was a huge success. Numerous Navigator Club members were in attendance and everyone was able to enjoy some good food and drink, while making a few new friends.
Shifting gears a little bit, I am happy to announce a new addition to The Navigator Club team. Chris Haight, a sophomore at Boston College and a native of Beverly Farms will be our Saturday dockmaster. Chris is a lifelong boater and is excited to be a part of the team and help members during the check in and check out process.
Before I sign off, I wanted to mention one other upcoming event. On Wednesday, July 22nd from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm...The Navigator Club and Hartwick College (my alma mater) will be hosting a party on the deck at the marina. All Navigator Club members are encouraged to attend.
Capt. Ed Mancini
The Navigator Club, Inc.
40 Warren Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
http://www.thenavigatorclub.com
617.880.2525
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