"PWC III SAILING" by Frank Mina
FRANK MINA CONTRIBUTES THE PICTURES ABOVE AND THE WORDS BELOW:
Jim, Glad to hear from you.
The Narrasketuck was owned by me from 1972 until I sold it to dock builder Randy Ronback two years ago. It has been totally restored to look as it did in the photo. He now races it regularly out of Amityville. Paul Connelly III "borrowed" it for several seasons before he passed away. He paid to have a special sliding helmsman's bench installed as well a magnesium mast and new racing sails for #152. He was very competitive and well-regarded enough for the racing association to commission the cup in his memory. Paul's only lament was that he was never able to bring "home" a trophy for me.
Dick Gunther, an avid 'Tuck sailor -- also owner of "Socks" in our glory days of yesteryear -- traded me a handmade cedar mast for my metal one when they were hung side by side for wintering at my marina.
I still have one of the blue shirts embroidered with "Tirith" which Paul had made for all of his crew.
--Frank Mina
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