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For those who care and can make it there will be "Sail for America" on September 14, 2002, They want to fill New York Harbor with sails. BTW, Sept 14, will be the 188th aniversary of the writing of the "The Star Spangled Banner" by Francis Scott Key. It will also be the start of one leg of the " Around Alone race" (it was moved from Newport to NY for this one time event) and hopefully the USCG EAGLE will also be party of the ceremonies, and much more.


The goal is simple - to have the greatest gathering of sailboats ever in the history of the harbor.

It will be three things. First, it will be a memorial to the people who died. Second, it will be a symbolic rebirth for the City of New York. Third, it will be a tribute to the soaring spirit of America - out of great tragedy and destruction, we Americans create a symbol of hope and beauty.

Just Imagine the whole New York Harbor FULL of sails quietly sailing up and down and all around downtown NY where the Statue of Liberty is and where the WTC used to stand. I think the beautiful and graceful sight will be a fitting and respectful tribute to the victims and all Americans from sailboaters.

This event will make all Sailboaters proud.

More details on Sail for America are at www.nyharborsailing.com.