A health issue kept me home last Thursday evening but a report from Greg and Donna Muzzy has indicated that there was a good turnout with abundant delicacies to fatten us up. There will be a few more such parties before the gates are closed for 2012. 

The high school sailing club, sponsored by Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club, was out there honing their sailing skills last Thursday afternoon.  There are about ten to 12 students taking advantage of this activity which is open to any region high school student. 

Time spent on our magnificent waters is a worthwhile lifetime activity. When we are young, sporting activity centers around baseball, field hockey etc. and some of us continue into our middle years. 

I am a sailing devotee, but whatever vehicle one prefers, time on the water is good for your soul and gives us a shot at a long happy life, though nothing is guaranteed. 

I read with some sadness of the death of Harry Leach. Harry died at age 95. His life resume included a few years as Fleet Captain at Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club. 

I’ve heard stories of the wonderful way Harry and his wife Sally lead Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club boats on summer cruises down east. Their vessel was a cruising sailboat named Sally Forth. For those of us who knew him, he and Sally will be fondly remembered. 

Did sailing contribute to his long lifespan? I would like to believe so. So to Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club and other region parents and grandparents, encourage your younger set to take advantage of our Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club sailing opportunities which are open to all regional youngsters. 

Looking ahead to our rapidly shrinking season, the Annual Fall Work Day is scheduled for October 15 followed by our Fall Potluck Dinner. As we go to press, the coordinator of this event has not been announced. This notation may well prompt the information. 

To our new members this annual fall party and work day is not all work but more bittersweet, and you will think about it fondly all winter long. Our annual year begins on October 1. 

A board meeting is scheduled for early October including the new directors, committee chairs and our new Flag Officers. I believe the date is October 5 or 6. Notification will be forthcoming. 

Isn’t it depressing watching the evening news? The news reader starts with “Good Evening” and then proceeds to tell us why it isn’t.