Race registrations are up to 225 and we are expecting a sellout...which is great news.
This week, Michael Monsoor, a Navy SEAL, was posthumously awarded the nation's highest military honor-- The Congressional Medal of Honor. Monsoor was in Iraq with his SEAL Team, flushing out insurgents, when a grenade landed next to him. He dove on the exploding grenade and saved the lives of his fellow SEALs in doing so. Though he lived for 30 minutes after the explosion, Monsoor eventually died, becoming the 16th SEAL killed in Iraq/Afghanistan. Another debt that can never be repaid.
I am planning something special at the race to remember those brave men and women who have given their lives in Iraq. With more than 4,000 killed in the war, it is a challenge, but I have something up my sleeve to honor all of them AND call out our local heroes (NJ-DE-PA) in particular. More details to follow...
Thanks go out to the Yacht Club of Sea Isle, the Commodore Club, the TI Yacht Club and the various organizations who have been pledging volunteers for the race. THANK YOU.
44 days until the race...you ready?
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how may is the cut off I am going to sign up soon. after i finish the bosotn marathon.
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