WEST END RACING CLUB 50TH REUNION
Francic 'Flyer' Santos was on hand to greet alumni and accept numerous awards including citations from the Town of Provincetown, Congressman William Delahunt, Senator Edward Kennedy, State Representative Shirley Gomes, Portuguese Ambassador Joao da Rocha Paris and even President Bill Clinton presented by Mary Jo Avellar, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen and Ann Maguire, neighbor extraordinaire.
Although an easterly wind and gray skies discouraged most of the alumni from going sailing, spirits were high as intrepid youngsters outfitted a couple of Sunfish and dotted the horizon with their colorful sails.
Friends gathered from 9 am on enjoying early morning coffee and pastries and then a full scale barbecue complete with homemade kale soup and lobster rolls. It was reassuring to see as many as three generations of some families and know that the tradition of sailing and friendship is being carried on and nourished.
Everyone enjoyed recalling memories and renewing friendships realizing we'd all been part of something very special that thankfully continues on through the efforts of 'Flyer', the kids themselves and other concerned and involved citizens.
Many thanks to everyone whose devotion and hard work made the reunion a memorable event!
For anyone wishing to make a contribution to the West End Racing Club, please send your tax-deductible gift to:
WERC
c/o Francis 'Flyer' Santos
94 Commercial St.
Provincetown, MA. 02657