24.12.2014 Views

NCMM-Response-to-the-BPCA-RFP-Marina-Operator

NCMM-Response-to-the-BPCA-RFP-Marina-Operator

NCMM-Response-to-the-BPCA-RFP-Marina-Operator

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

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 />

68

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!