Comments on: RUMSON SNAGS REGATTA FOR 2010

By: Doug Funny

Doug Funny — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 01:13:04 +0000

It is exciting that Dad Vails will be hosted here but I don’t know if it will really bring in much money for Rumson. There are no hotels in Rumson, and I doubt that many teams will go to Undici or many of the other expensive restaurants in Rumson. It will most likely help the surrounding towns. It is going to cost the community a lot of money to host this amount of people. Does anyone know where they are docking? Victory Park surely will not be able to hold all the boats for the biggest collegiate race in the US. I think this decision should have been thought through a little more because it seems like it maybe a little chaotic and that will be put pressure on those who are responsible for bringing the race to Rumson…but if you guys can pull it off, kudos.

By: James Basie

James Basie — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:53:05 +0000

Rumson Crew - Ha! I give a great deal of credit to the kids that go out to do this in spite the so-called coach. Having a few hand picked kids row who are upper classmen who show up at regattas and compete in junior varsity and novice events is not a reflection of good sportsmanship and the word is getting out on the circuit that Edwards is doing this. As far the Dad Vail being rowed at Victory Park and this being an economic jolt for the community you’ve got that right. This is going to cost the community some big bucks for transportation, overtime and cleanup.

By: Skipper

Skipper — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:00:56 +0000

Sounds great. But in Philadelphia the people can line up all the way down the river and watch. Where in Rumson are we going to all watch? Are the owners off those water front homes going to let us on thier prperty? Yeahh right! Would of been a better fit in Red Bank. Calmer water and plenty of spots for the public to view from, and plenty of parking. The only thing Red Bank does not have is $250,000 .

By: Mark Schuber

Mark Schuber — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:45:06 +0000

It is so great to hear that Rumson will enjoy the financial gain of this Regatta. For too long affluent cities like Philadelphia have been reaping the rewards and adding to their already hefty surpluses, while the mid-atlantic riviera barely has enough money to replace 300 acres of beach every year.
With this event in the Two Rivers area, we will finally be able to expose crew to it’s thriving melting pot of whites, protestants, and SUV owners. No longer will this great sport be closed off to the homogeneous and rather miniscule population of Philadelphia. As the natives that were killed off by small once said, “Praise Narumsunk!”

By: Cindy Burnham

Cindy Burnham — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:49:31 +0000

Congrats to Mayor Ekdahl for supporting this project and bringing it to Rumson. It truly is a wonderful event to bring to our area. I can’t help but think that Coach Dan Edwards, of Rumson Crew, had his hand in this somehow. Infact….. I’ll bet dollars to donuts he did. Coach Edwards is responsible for bringing a crew team to RFH for the first time this year. He, along with Coach Kathy Richardson have dedicated themselves to bringing the sport of crew back to this area. Thank You!

By: ellen kelly

ellen kelly — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:20:35 +0000

Very exciting! This is a prestigious event and a great opportunity, congratulations, Rumson.

By: Bea Sena

Bea Sena — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:30:16 +0000

Kudos to Mayor Ekdahl and his council for securing this exciting event! This is the kind of ‘economic stimulus’ the area needs, and he and his team should be commended. Bravo, John ‘et al’!