By Spencer Ross
On Saturday, May 3, officials from Suffolk County, the Town of Huntington and the State of New York will be presenting Proclamations to the Sagamore Rowing Association for a quarter century of its volunteer effort to develop rowing on Long Island.
The Sagamore Rowing Association, a not for profit organization managed by an active volunteer group, now has a membership of over 500. It has trained literally thousands of youth and adults since the program in Huntington Harbor started in the early 1980's and has produced many rowers for high school and university teams, World Cup and the Olympics. Additionally, adult rowers participate actively in recreational and competitive programs, both locally and nationally.
The event will start at 10 a.m. on Gold Star Beach in Huntington. After reading of the proclamations, a tour of the adjoining boathouse will be conducted for all attendees.
Spencer Ross is the commodore of the Sagamore Rowing Association