Sad even when there is open arms to boating events they will find a way to spoil the fun!!Hope it still goes off for the people that have invested already&enjoy the sport

Hey JD If you have nothing good to say you should SHUT UP ! You & I will Talk the next time I seeYou!!!!!!

Don

I've been a resident in the township of Islip for 45 years. If it's fun and brings people in from other areas, Islip usually isn't interested. I was surprised when it was originally announced it was going to be in Sayville ( part of Islip township ). From my understanding, when Battle on the Bay started, OPA tried for Islip, but no luck and that's why it went to the township of Brookhaven. Different knuckleheads running Islip now, but nevertheless, they're still knuckleheads. It just seems to me that in so many other states they promote fun and tourism and cool things to do, I just don't see that on LI. Sorry, I say it like I see it. Good luck Lou dealing with these people. I know you go above and beyond and it's appreciated by many of us, I guess not by the ones who have a vote though.

These people (Islip Town) were ecstatic when "they" asked us to bring the race there after the scheduling issue with Patchogue and we agreed. Then after months of work by GSB and the Sayville Chamber and none by them ( lotsa vacations, guess that's why it takes years to get a building permit ). The town realized they drop the ball and the same people that loved it decided not to vote it in, though we already had the event permit. Well elections are around the corner and there is a young, honest former Navy Seal Named Tom Croce that will be running for Supervisor this election. He's gonna clean house of the dead wood, guess who I'm voting for?

Thanks for the Support and kind words, I will relay them to our committee members who are at the meetings fighting for the event with me, Louie

Schedule to follow, It's on!!

0kay schedule is as follows

1) Starting Wednesday boats start arriving at the Patchogue race Village on Route 27 and Route 112 (will get exact address out to all )

2) Friday Night 3:00 pm we head to main street in Sayville for the viewing and meet the racer parties, also guys bring your hero cards and or boat pics as we will have an autograph signing. festivities end 10:00 pm and back the Race Village.

3) Saturday there will be boat viewing at Race Village and or testing
on the race course starting at 10:00 am till 4pm Boats will be craned or launched at participating Patchogue marina's. ( free ).
Saturday night at Race Village we will have live music along with a Grucci Fire Works Show.

4) Sunday the Battle is on! Crane in! head to the course and kick some butt! We are expecting 2 heats but if we get a larger count we are permitted for 3. Sunday night we will have our awards party at Blue one of the top restaurants in New York!

Thanks and any questions please post them, Louie

louie missed it last year by on my way there this year the race great for long island and the south shore, pics from 2009 jeff

Now That's What I'm Talking About Great Job Louie & Kevin

Great job guys thats what i call working hard to make a race happen.

Awesome job wish i could make it!

Great job Louie, you always put your heart into it!