Tag: Dory

Brand Spanking New Dories

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The new dories have been launched!  To get involved for a ridiculously little amount of money and have access to use these all summer log get in touch with the great folks at the International Dory Organization- http://www.internationaldories.com/index.html

Geno Mondello finished the dories and they were launched yesterday!

Membership is $60 for 1 year, and runs January to January. Membership includes use of committee dories, loaner equipment, and race and committee event invitations. To become a member, download the membership form here.

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Dory Prep Day- Under 32 Degrees But These Great Community Folks Got ‘Er Done!

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Thanks To Laurel and Jimmy T For Getting Us The Photos-

The Dorys don’t just maintain themselves.  It takes a group effort to keep these boats in racing shape.  The email was sent out last week to all the members of the International Dory Race organization and I’m sure when they sent out the invitation to join in and sand, powerwash and paint the dorys that no one imagined that it was going to be under 32 degrees at the end of March. But that’s what mother nature dealt.

I remember that morning wondering if they were going to cancel and reschedule but as you can see from the following photos- the work took place.  Those who showed up should be applauded for their efforts! Photos and captions from Laurel Tarantino-

Nice Stern Gina!-  Gina Lampassi

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Marge Robertson & Patti Page

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Joe Novello & Keith Palazzola, Volunteering isn’t all work!  It’s smiles and friendly bantering.

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Bottoms Up!  Leo LaRosa on Roller, Jeff Muise on Cutting

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Ray D’Amico caught Working!

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Erik Dombrowski sands the bottom

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Laurel added in a new email-

We only got the bottoms painted on Saturday, as the temperatures were too low for anything other than that.  Boats are all sanded and ready for “Dory Buff” which we hope to slap on tomorrow.  Hopefully we’ll get it done, because we want to launch them asap.

and another Report From Jimmy-

Once again we were pleasantly surprised by the strong showing on Boat Prep Day. Unfortunately, it was too damn cold to paint the boats! So…. we’re going to do that *tomorrow at 4 p.m.* Anyone who can spare an hour or two, we’ll be at the Eastern Avenue Storge facility from 4 to 6 p.m.. *Come on down and lend a hand.*
All the hard work got done, thanks to Erik Dombrowski and Damon Cummings bringing all the tools and supplies we got all the boats scraped, sanded and bottom painted.  Now all we have to do is slap a little paint/linseed oil on the decks and roll the buff on the outsides. Should have it done tomorrow and ready to launch this weekend!

Thank you all! Joe Novello, Kieth Pallazola, Marge Robertson, Laurel Tarantino, Patti Page, Leo LaRosa, Jeff Muise, Gina Lampassi, Nancy Dudley, Mike Harmon and Ray D’Amico. Forgive me if I left anyone out. All the elbow grease and good MoJo is appreciated.

Dory Rowing Is A 12 Month Activity

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The International Dory Race Committee would like everyone to know that there are still two freshly painted practice dories in the water and available for use all through the winter.

For more information and to sign up or sign up a friend or loved one as a holiday gift you can check out the International Dory Website here (a full year membership is only $60)

Membership is $60 for 1 year, and runs January to January. Membership includes use of committee dories, loaner equipment, and race and committee event invitations. To become a member, download the membership form here.

Erik Dombrowski writes-

Many thanks to the people who volunteered some time to haul the race dories last weekend.  An excellent turn-out by our members allowed us to finish by 9 AM and make light work of putting the dories to rest for the winter.

Please keep in mind, though that we currently have 2 practice boats with freshly painted bottoms that will be in the water to be rowed all winter.  We don’t want to discourage winter rowing by true iron men & women like Damon & Hilary!!!

See you all soon.

Erik

Setting the half way flags for the Dory Races

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Here’s how they set the flags for yesterdays Dory Races.
You’ll hear some Marine Radio traffic of the Race Committee and random Boat communications.

2010 International Dory Races

Joey Ciolino and Kyle Edmonds Take First Row Of The Season 2010

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

It’s that time of year again- Dory Rowing Season has officially begun with the launching of the racing dories last weekend.  I know I’ve said it a bunch of times on these pages but the $50 for the entire year that it costs to use the Dories is the best value for participating on Gloucester Harbor going.  Here’s the link on how you can get involved for a mere $50-

http://www.internationaldories.com/index.html

Joey Ciolino and Kyle Edmonds Take First Row Of The Season 2010, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Katherine Richmond Pressure Washes The Race Dories As Damon Cumming Supervises

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Katherine Richmond Pressure Washes The Race Dories As Damon Cumming Supervises
Katherine Richmond Pressure Washes The Race Dories As Damon Cumming Supervises
Katherine Richmond Pressure Washes The Race Dories Before Winter Storage, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Katherine Richmond Pressure Washes The Race Dories Before Winter Storage
Katherine Richmond Pressure Washes The Race Dories Before Winter Storage

Jeff Muise Participates In Trails and Sails

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Yesterday I took my dad down to the Heritage Center during my coffee break to get him out on a dory.  Jeff Muise and Jimmy T were giving folks free rides on dories and teaching them a little about how to row and how you can get involved in the waterfront.  It was part of the Trails and Sails program thats going on this weekend all around Essex County.  After in the truck on the way back to the dock Dad must have said 5 times about how much fun it was.

I agree, getting out on the water in a dory is really a whole lot of fun.  When you are on the dory all the sounds of the world around you seem to disappear and all you hear is the oars slapping against the pins and the water lapping against the hull.  It’s amazing and to think that you can use these dories all year long for only $50, it’s just a ridiculous value.

Jeff Muise Participates In Trails and Sails, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Oarmaster’s Cup Report From Jimmy T

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This just in from Jimmy Tarantino-

Oarmaster’s Cup

Ladies and Gentlemen,

It grieves me tremendously to report to you that the Oarmaster’s Cup has
been savagely ripped from my possession. Though nine  warriors braved
the high wind and waves, all posting good times, one time far exceeded
all others. With an UNBELIEVABLE time of 17:56, Joe Sanfillippo is the
new Oarmaster. Joe was in the 1st heat with Dave Perkins, 19:18, and
Bill Edmunds 20:04.
Second heat: Jim Tarantino 18:38, Dave Buchanan 19:53, Hillary Frye 24:47.
Third heat: Erik Dombrowski 18:41, Alex Thomas 20:58, Damon Cummings 23:05.

Eliminations to determine who will represent the US in Canada, on the
Weekend of September 12th, will be held this coming Saturday.
Registration is at the usual time (see website) this coming Friday
night. I believe there are no women’s crews training so any Supermodels
who would like to win a free trip to Canada need just register Friday
night!!!

To see the Dory Slideshow click the picture below

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Bailing Out The Dorys After A Hard Rain- Jimmy T, Kyle Edmonds and Joey Ciolino

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Thanks Frank Ciolino for the pics!

You don’t think these things bail themselves out do you? 🙂

It’s guys like this that take care of stuff for others to use that make us proud to have them a part of our community!

Bailing Out The Dorys After A Hard Rain- Jimmy T, Kyle Edmonds and Joey Ciolino, originally uploaded by captjoe06.