2011 Winter Speaker Series
Come and join us for excellent presentations, light snacks and drinks, shared with friends and fellow enthusiasts.
John Rousmaniere – January 11th
A published author, tremendous sailor, and excellent speaker, John presents us with: ‘The Golden Pastime Fine Yachts and Great Sailors’ as he interweaves the stories of three sailing icons-the New York Yacht Club, a classic yacht, and the Newport-Bermuda Race-with magnificent photographs and paintings, John makes clear the glamor and challenges of classic yachting.
Dr. Gene Kaplan - January 25th
A published author, dynamic and entertaining speaker, and a marine sciences field expert. Dr. Kaplan dazzled us with his talk on his book 'Sensuous Seas' last year. Now let your imagination wander on what could be next!
Erik Storck – February 3rd at the WaterFront Center
Erik and his crew, Trevor Moore, have been training for the 2012 Olympics in 49er since 2009. They both have had plenty of ups and downs during their training and also had some great experiences and triumphs. Fresh off a World Cup podium finish in Melbourne, Erik is ready to tell you about what it takes to train for the Olympics.
Nicholas Hayes - February 8th
Nick Hayes presents a talk and Q&A session on his book ‘Saving Sailing’: A provocative argument and action plan – sure to appeal to sailors everywhere – for the revival of family sailing . . . This is what community sailing is all about!
Josh Herman - February 15th
Josh is a professional shipwright and has worked on a number of historic wooden boats including the Christeen. Come and join us to get your wooden-boat building fix, questions answered, and real-time updates on repairs to the Christeen.
Dr. James Cervino - @ 6:30 pm, March 1st
An accomplished Marine Scientist currently working at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute. Dr. Cervino has an excellent insight into the world of marine sciences and is ready to answer your most challenging of questions, and we’re sure he’ll have an interesting story or two!
The Suggested Donation is $10 per presentation, payable at the door.
All talks begin on Tuesdays at 7:30pm at the home of Mrs. Storrs, located at
6 Cove Neck Road, Oyster Bay, NY.
6 Cove Neck Road, Oyster Bay, NY.
Please call or email the WFC to confirm your attendance at any or all of these events.
Call: 516.922.7245
Or
Email: info@thewfc.org
posted by The WaterFront Center @ 9:31 AM
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