Day of Mourning
September 14 – USA and Cuba
As this is a national day of mourning,
we will limit today’s ‘Lectronic Latitude to the following letter
of condolence and support by our friend Lic. Jose Miguel Diaz
Escrich of Cuba. We can vouch for his sincerity. We have not
edited his letter.
MESSAGE TO THE UNITED STATES NAUTICAL COMMUNITY
THE HEMINGWAY INTERNATIONAL YACHT CLUB OF CUBA WANTS TO
CONVEY TO THE NAUTICAL COMMUNITY OF THE UNITED STATES, THE STRONGEST
CONDEMN, REJECT AND REPUDIATION FOR THE TERRORISTS ATTACKTS
IN NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON CITIES, AS WELL AS, OUR MOST SINCERE
FEELINGS OF SOLIDARITY WITH THE AMERICAN PEOPLE IN THESE DAYS
OF PAIN AND SORROW FOR ALL THE COUNTLESS OF INOCENT HUMAN
LIFES LOSSES. AT THE SAME TIME WE WANT ALSO TO EXPRESS
OUR MOST SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED
STATES AND ALL THE FAMILIES OF THE VICTIMS; THE HEMINGWAY INTERNATIONAL
YACHT CLUB OF CUBA, MEMBER OF THE GREAT INTERNATIONAL NAUTICAL
FAMILY, REAFFIRM ITS CONVITION THAT ONLY WITH LOVE, FRIENDSHIP,
SOLIDARITY AND RESPECT AMONG ALL THE HUMAN BEINGS WE WILL ACHIEVE
A HAPPY WORLD WHERE THERE WILL NOT BE SPACE FOR THOSE THAT DO
NOT CARE ABOUT THE SUFFER OF OTHER PEOPLES’S. YOURS FAITHFULLY,
LIC. JOSE MIGUEL DIAZ ESCRICH COMMODORE
AND REPRESENTATIVE OF THE IGFA IN CUBA
As the country moves forward, there is
nothing more important than for each of us to stand firm by resuming
normal life – albeit with perhaps a greater understanding of
what’s really important in life. It’s also crucial for each of
us to continue to support the economy. For the short term at
least, it helps to buy American. And for so many of us in the
sailing world who have been privileged to be able to live, work
and start businesses in United States, we have an obligation
to ‘go long’ on America when the markets reopen on Monday.
We’re sure a lot of people will be sailing
this weekend and wanting to fly the flag. By law, U.S. citizens
can fly either the normal 50-star national flag known as the
ensign or the yacht ensign, which has a fouled anchor on a field
of 13 stars in place of the 50 stars. Few owners of documented
vessels may realize it, but they are required by law to fly the
yacht ensign while in U.S. waters. The size of the ensign is
determined by the size of the boat. The flag should be at least
one inch long for every foot of boat length. Ensigns can be flown
either from a flagstaff on the stern or from the leech of the
aftermost sail.
“Sail on.”
Photo Erik Simonson
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