NCMM-Response-to-the-BPCA-RFP-Marina-Operator
NCMM-Response-to-the-BPCA-RFP-Marina-Operator
NCMM-Response-to-the-BPCA-RFP-Marina-Operator
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I am writing <strong>to</strong> express my<br />
support for <strong>the</strong> current<br />
management of North Cove<br />
<strong>Marina</strong>. Hopefully <strong>the</strong> incredible<br />
work of our neighbor, Michael<br />
Fortenbaugh, will be rewarded<br />
by <strong>the</strong> renewal of his contract <strong>to</strong><br />
operate <strong>the</strong> marina and<br />
continue <strong>the</strong> wonderful<br />
programs he has developed for<br />
our community and o<strong>the</strong>r New<br />
Yorkers’ enjoyment. Under<br />
Michael Fortenbaugh’s<br />
stewardship, <strong>the</strong> North Cove<br />
<strong>Marina</strong> has flourished. Michael<br />
hires and cultivates amazing<br />
employees. It’s impressive that<br />
<strong>the</strong> caliber of his staff is so<br />
consistently high. It’s rare <strong>to</strong><br />
find a group of people who are<br />
so professional, while remaining<br />
friendly, enthusiastic and<br />
helpful.<br />
- Kathy Hansen<br />
Record Attempts<br />
North Cove has also been <strong>the</strong> starting point for many great record<br />
attempts. Because of <strong>the</strong> public interest <strong>the</strong>se sailors generate, <strong>NCMM</strong><br />
sometimes gives <strong>the</strong>m discounted or free dockage. The most recent<br />
example was <strong>the</strong> famous Italian sailor Giovanni Soldini who shattered <strong>the</strong><br />
New York <strong>to</strong> San Francisco record in early 2014.<br />
Giovanni set sail from North Cove on New Year’s Day 2014. He sailed<br />
down <strong>the</strong> coast of North and South America, rounded Cape Horn and<br />
<strong>the</strong>n continued up <strong>to</strong> San Francisco where he smashed <strong>the</strong> old record.<br />
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