Many Thanks to All

To All,

I was also extremely pleased and proud to receive the numerous compliments from so many people that have been attending regattas throughout their young and adult lives. My perception was that their comments were not just polite gestures, but heartfelt acknowledgement of our preparations and other efforts. We did spend quite a number of hours/days/weeks/months planning and preparing and in the end, in spite of the weather; the event (in my humble opinion) was a grand success. I was extremely pleased to see the Rock Hall Fire Company and the Coast Guard presence; and even more pleased that neither were needed for more than the feeling of security that their presence provided. I was also extremely pleased to see our neighbors and the numerous sponsors from our community that pitched in. In the end though, the absolute most enjoyment that I received was the outpouring of assistance from our diverse membership and friends. Seeing all of our members working together to make this such a memorable event for the young sailors was huge in my eyes; and none if it could have been done by just a few people, no matter how much time they put in. So, for that, although there are a few that spent a bit more time, I thank all of you that gave what you were able to. As some of you may know, I have never been a fan of “exclusivity” as it relates to Rock Hall Yacht Club. The roots of this club in its earlier years were fed by the hard work of what was a very close community. I believe this event has brought us all together a bit closer and I am very pleased for that.

Once again, thank you to all.
Chip Lieber