With the likes of tennis greats Vitas Gerulaitis, Peter Fleming, John McEnroe, Mary Cariello and Patrick McEnroe passing through its portals, the Port Washington Tennis Academy, located on Harbor Rd., has always enjoyed a stellar reputation for excellence. Now, as a result of a major multi-million dollar renovation and expansion, its dazzling facility matches its great rep. FULL STORY

As middle and high school students entered completed sections of their respective buildings on Sept. 3, ordinary glances changed quickly to surprised grins. Major renovations to both Weber Middle School and Schreiber High School finished over the summer, accounted for the pleased expressions. These new and upgraded settings will not just enhance the educational experience for students, but permit activities which, in the past, could not be pursued. FULL STORY

The third annual Port Washington YC Newport Cup Regatta was held on August 23 and over 40 members of the club competed on Narragansett Bay on four 12-meter boats. Under clear, sunny skies, with warm weather and moderately high winds, Weatherly, American Eagle, Heritage, and Nefertitti left Newport Harbor with mains reefed (except for Nefertitti), bound for Jamestown, and then back into the bay. With winds this good, RC was able to offer the contestants two races. Past Commodores George Boulukos and Warren Cronacher, Commodore Ed Wassmer and Vice Commodore Michael Fried selected their crews and boats by drawing names out of a hat. The resulting team line-up: On board Weatherly with Commodore Boulukos: Kathy Boulukos, Stephanie and Joe Angelone, Pat and Joe Carpenter, Julie and Norm Geller, and Bob and Michael Hodson. On board American Eagle, captained by Commodore Cronacher, were co-captain, Vicky Cronacher, Jody and Gary Eglinton, Jeff Rueb, Maria and Ton Steele, and Lynn, John and Kelly Sutherland. Commodore Wassmer was the skipper of Heritage, and was joined by his daughter Paige and Susan and Dave DeBaun, Bill Downey, Buzz Haley, Tim and Alison Mummers, Doug Prisco, and Daren and Scott Schneider. Crew on Nefertitti, led by Vice-Commodore Michael Fried and his wife Pat, were Louis IV and Louis V. Nees and Louis Potters, plus Jessica Nees, Graham and Miles Potters, and Leslie and David Wollin. The results of Race One: 1. Heritage, 2. Nefertitti, 3. American Eagle and 4. Weatherly. Race Two results: 1. American Eagle, 2. Weatherly, 3. Nefertitti, and 4. Heritage. Overall results for the day: 1. American Eagle, 2. tie between Heritage and Nefertitti, and 4. Weatherly. After sailing, the teams enjoyed a post-race dinner, and for those still in Newport on Sunday, there were cocktails at Harbor Court (NYYC) to watch the sunset from the terrace overlooking Newport Harbor. Many thanks to Leslie and David Wollin for the successful 12-meter regatta and dinner, and to Theresa and Lou Nees for organizing the cocktail party at Harbor Court. FULL STORY