A Phenomenal Journey

As a lifelong resident of Bay Shore and a past Commodore at Bay Shore Yacht Club, I have an interest in local history and the happenings “along the Great South Bay.” When I saw an old trophy that was once won from a local yacht club on EBAY (the Internet auction site) several years ago, my interest was peaked. The sterling silver loving cup was presented from the Penataquit Corinthian Yacht Club. I recalled reading that the Bay Shore Yacht Club and the Penataquit Corinthian Yacht Club had an intertwined history. Harry Brewster was instrumental in the founding of both clubs. The clubs were in Bay Shore- with the Penataquit Corinthian located at the end of Penataquit Point during its final years in the early 1900’s. More >>

The Cricket

It could have been the spring of 1936 or 1964, I can’t recall the exact year. I do remember vividly the call. I waited for it, half-excitedly but not really too much because I want sure anything was going to materialize from it. And I certainly wasn’t going to get my teenage hopes up. It was a lot to ask, anyway. New territory for our family and for my land-lubber Dad. More >>