June 2013 Issue IT'S HERE
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The 21-year old American B-17 pilot glanced outside his cockpit and froze. He blinked hard and looked again, hoping it was just a mirage. But his co-pilot stared at the same horrible vision. “My God, this is a nightmare,” the co-pilot said. “He’s going to destroy us,” the pilot agreed.
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Jet-Ski Spring Prep and Summer Fun From Alex! Featured
Written by Alex Salomatoff
Lex: Hi Alex and welcome to April! We are so close to the beginning of boating season 2013 now! We’ve previously discussed how to get your boat ready for the season however, we haven’t talked about the other side of boat- ing which is currently ex- ploding! That side of course is jet-skiing and you know a thing or two about that don’t you Alex?
Alex: Yes Lex, I know a thing or two about them. More questions...
HERE ARE THE TWO DAY TOTALS FOR THE HRFA STRIPED BASS DERBY Featured
Written by John Vargo41 STRIPERS WERE RELEASED ALIVE OF 62 ENTERED IN THIS CONTEST
1) PAUL FAIST |
66.88 |
82.50 |
9:41:44 - 4/27/2013 |
Striper |
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2) JOHN SHARPLES |
61.65 |
78.75 |
13:30:6 - 4/27/2013 |
Striper |
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3) KRIS BRILL |
51.56 |
73.25 |
12:4:20 - 4/27/2013 |
Striper |
Released! |
4) BRIAN SCULLY |
50.24 |
75.25 |
8:49:2 - 4/27/2013 |
Striper |
Released! |
5) JAMES CONNOLLY |
47.42 |
73.50 |
8:47:43 - 4/27/2013 |
Striper |
Released! |
6) ARTHUR KARATKA |
46.14 |
70.75 |
13:31:20 - 4/27/2013 |
Striper |
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7) JOHN NIMMO |
45.34 |
73.25 |
11:51:14 - 4/28/2013 |
Striper |
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8) BILLY SAINZ |
44.16 |
74.25 |
15:25:58 - 4/27/2013 |
Striper |
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9) MARK SOFRANKO |
40.56 |
70.75 |
17:1:18 - 4/27/2013 |
Striper |
Released! |
10) GEORGE LORINO |
40.44 |
68.00 |
11:59:54 - 4/28/2013 |
Striper |
Released! |
Let me know if you need anything else.*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*:-.,_,.-
WHAT A WONDERFUL WEEKEND FOR FISHING ON THE HUDSON RIVER Featured
Written by John Vargo
It was a beautiful weekend, weatherwise and a wonderful weekend to be on the Hudson River fishing. 190 people enjoyed the HRFA contest, 41 of the total fished entered in the contest were released ALIVE, ( 62 fish entered) three weigh stations, Croton Yacht Club, Atlantas Marina, (Staten Island) and the Home Port of Newburgh NY at Billy Joe's Restaurant, and Riverfront Marina, thourghly enjoyed the commarderie, food and knowledge gained.
Go here to see all the results http://stripedbassderby.com/cgi-bin/drbyldr.pl
A MARINE SURVEYOR CAN SAVE YOU MONEY AND GRIEF Featured
Written by John VargoAl Prisco C.M.S. ,Marine Surveyor /Consultant Member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME), American Boat and Yacht Council. (ABYC), Boat-US Technical Exchange Program and the National Fire and Protection Association (NFPA).Moderator of the BoaterEd.com Surveyor Forum Since 2003 to Present. Al Prisco has been surveying vessels since 1976. Offered Services for recreational or commercial clients Include.
- Pre-Purchase Survey
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Specializing in:
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HRFA Striped Bass Derby, Riverfront Marina, Newbugh, NY April 27th and 28 Featured
Written by John Vargo
Come join the fun Go to http://www.stripedbassderby.com to sign up for the
biggest striped bass derby on the Hudson River. Two weigh stations on the Hudson.
One a Riverfront Marina, Newburgh, NY and the other at the Croton Yacht Club, Croton, N Y both
maned by HRFA members. Release your striper alive get an extra pound.
GOVERNOR CUOMO UNVEILS “NY OPEN FOR FISHING & HUNTING” Featured
Written by John Vargo
New York saltwater anglers can continue to fish for free in 2013, and beyond!
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced NY Open for Fishing and Hunting, a plan to streamline hunting and fishing licenses and reduce license fees to support tourism op- portunities and benefit sportsmen and sports- women throughout the state. The proposal is part of the 30-day amendments to the 2013-14 Executive Budget and would reduce fees paid by hundreds of thousands of hunters, anglers and trappers while maintaining support for the state’s fish and wildlife programs. More
Camp Shanks, HOW PIERMONT PIER WAS FORMED Featured
Written by Wesley Gottlock
In the summer of 1942, Orange- burg farmers, like generations before them, worked the soil
on their gentle rolling hills just west of the Hudson River. The corn, tomato, and cabbage patches continued to provide a way of life for many. However, this bucolic setting would soon come to an abrupt halt. A good portion of Orangeburg would soon go through a series of rapid transformations few could have imagined. The world was at war. MORE....
A FANTASTIC NEW LAUNCH RAMP ON THE HUDSON RIVER Featured
Written by John Vargo
Tourism, boating and fishing have just gotten
a big break on the Hudson River! A brand new launch ramp and landing site, located on the west side of the Hudson just north of Walkway over the Hudson will open in spring of 2013. Read more....
NOW IS THE TIME TO CONTACT ONE OF THE FINE SAILING SCHOOLS FOR CHILDREN ON THE HIUDSON RIVER
Written by John Vargo
SECRETS OF THE HUDSON RIVER.THis photo depicts one of the best-kept secrets on the Hudson River. Summer Sailing school at Nyack Boat Club, Nyack, NY. If you have children and wish them to learn the basics of sailing as well as a tradition that will last them a lifetime NOW is the time to contact one of the fine summer sailing schools on the Hudson River. Besides Nyack there is one at Shatmuc Yacht club, Ossining, and Chelsea Yacht club in Wappinger Falls.
If you’re an old salt like meand still remember the shear joy and excitement of your first few sails you’ll fall in love with the kids at City Sail, like I did. I’ve never experienced such an enthusiastic and dedicated group of young people, thirsty for the experience, knowledge and skills involved in sailing. The New City Kids after school program stresses leadership skills, scholarship and the discipline required to build the leaders of tomorrow. Using the City Sail Program as template to practice these qualities is a natural fit and the kind of thing many middle and upper income parents do with or for their own kids. Life lessons and adult relationships that will give them the experiences and the confidence to succeed in the larger and ever more complex world, it really does take a village. More....