Identity theft and misuse of credit cards are increasing dramatically. The New York Times recently ran a front page article on this kind of theft and its increasing use in the largely unregulated and ever-expanding world of privately owned automated teller machines. The use of the Internet and frequency of telephone purchasing also imply some serious responsibilities regarding the means and methods of safeguarding our identities. FULL STORY

A longtime resident of Port Washington, Joe Marro grew up on the high school athletic fields and gyms of this town, playing two varsity years of football, basketball and baseball. His athleticism and interest in sports carried him to the State University (NY) College at Brockport, where he played four years of varsity football and two years each of basketball and track. As he began to focus on his initial career of coaching, teaching and sports administration, he was named to the position of Brockport State's Student Director of Athletics. FULL STORY

Manhasset Bay was on its best behavior to greet the 177 juniors who came from all over western Long Island Sound to compete in Club 420, Laser and Laser Radial Championships that were held at Manhasset Bay Yacht Club on August 6-7. After what seems like a summer of interminable rain, Wednesday morning dawned without a cloud in the sky and bright sunshine. Better yet, there was an 8-12 knot southerly that prompted one observer to comment, "This is one of the best sailing days so far this season!" Race Committee took advantage of their good fortune, and ran two races for the Laser Radials and the 420s, and one race for the Laser Radials, before darkening skies and the threat of a squall brought everyone quickly back to land. The juniors were not so lucky on Thursday, as there was little to no wind in the morning, so the fleet ended up playing the "waiting game" that is so familiar to sailors. After an early lunch, the competitors were back out circling the RC, in anticipation of some wind filling in. Two more races for the Lasers and 420s and three races for the Laser Radials were completed in light, puffy air, with RC starting the final race at 4:45 p.m., just making the time limit for commencing a start sequence. A total of four races were completed for the three divisions over the two-day regatta. The top three finishers in each class: Laser Class (19 boats): 1. Matt Himler (Northport Bay Sailing Association), 2. Jon Garrity (Noroton YC), and 3. Harry Wheyer (Cedar Point YC). The Laser Radial Class winners (50 boats): 1. Ian Murphy (Shelter Island YC), 2. Terence McAndrews (Larchmont YC) and 3. Will Vernon (Noroton YC). Top teams in the 420 Class (41 boats): 1. Becca Dellenbaugh (Pequot YC), 2. Lindsay McBride (Riverside YC), and 3. Nick Holton (Larchmont YC). Stephanie Kronenberg, (Beach Point YC) won the Sportsmanship Award. Perpetual trophies: Matt Himler won the Edgar L. Raymond Trophy for the JSA Laser Championship, Ian Murphy won the Joseph E. Cosulich Trophy for the JSA Laser Radial Championship and Becca Dellenbaugh captured the Pequot Cup for the JSA Club 420 Championship. Other local sailors who competed in the Championships: Tommy Matesich and Joseph Carucci in the Laser Class, Vaughn Read, James O'Hanlon, Carrie Read and Marissa Diaz in the Laser Radials, and Mark Cornachio in the 420s. All were from Manhasset Bay YC. This event was open to all juniors who qualified for the JSA Championship in their class by finishing in the top 40 percent in a qualifying regatta, such as the Eastern or Western Districts, Larchmont Race Week or the 420, Laser and Laser Radials Race Week at Cedar Point YC. Thanks to Sue Miller, regatta chairperson, Maryanne Diaz, event chairperson and John Barry, principal race officer and the many helping hands that made this regatta safe, and a lot of fun. FULL STORY

The Knickerbocker YC will host the 2003 Knickerbocker Cup, a major international match racing event, from August 27 through September 1. Up to ten skippers and crew are expected to compete in this four-day event with prize money, competing on Manhasset Bay in J-105s. Ed du Moulin and the late Arthur Knapp initiated this event in 1982, and since then, the Knickerbocker Cup has gained status over the years as part of The Match Racing Association of which Knickerbocker YC Past Commodore Ted Weisberg is the current president. Weisberg is also a director of the Swedish Match Tour. Past skippers include: Ed Baird, USA; Dave Dellenbaugh, USA; Russell Coutts, NZ; Sebastein Destremau, FRA; Peter Gilmour, AUS; Jes Gram-Hansen, DEN; Roy Heiner, HOL; Andy Green, ENG; Peter Holmberg, USVI; Chris Law, ENG; Bertrand Pace, FRA; Luc PiPillot, FRA; Ken Read, USA; Dawn Riley, USA; and James Spithill, AUS. FULL STORY