Richard J. Lawton's Page

When did you sail aboard Tabor Boy?

School Sessions Fall 58-Spring 60 Crew Summer 60

How many years did you sail aboard Tabor Boy?

2

Were you a member of the Schooner Crew?

Yes

Were you an Officer?

Yes

If yes, please provide position (s) and years(s)

Bosun 59-60

Did you make any extended voyages? (i.e. Caribbean, Bermuda, etc.)

Bermuda, Maine, Other

If "Other", please advise.

Nassau (2)

Did you participate in "Orientation at Sea" program for new students?

No

Tabor graduation year:

1960

College attended and year graduated:

RPI 65

Do you currently work in the maritime field?

No

Current Occupation:

Building Construction Management-Retired- Consulting

Last time you sailed on Tabor Boy?

1977 America's Cup

Do you own currently own a boat?

Sailboat C&C 34

Favorite Tabor Boy moment

Many, many favorites with some wonderful people.
One memorable one:
Summer of 60 on a cruise back from Bermuda & Nassau, sailing into New York harbor. I was on the helm and the wind was gusty and all over the place from the city buildings. The SS Unites States was outbound. Cap Glaeser, as was his nature, was reluctant to shorten sail before we headed up the East River. After 5 or 6 commands for right rudder and finally hard right the bow was still rounding up to the left. After a few tense moments, and unprintable comments, he made some reference to becoming an exhibit at Battery Park, just as the bow came back to the right and we proceeded up the river into Long Island. What followed was one of many great sails, this time all the way up the sound.