STAR Aquacenter Hosts First-Ever Swim Event in Sag Harbor - 27 East

STAR Aquacenter Hosts First-Ever Swim Event in Sag Harbor

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Elin Rumph, the STAR Aquacenter’s executive director, gives out instructions before the start of Sunday’s race at Long Beach in Sag Harbor. GAVIN MENU

Elin Rumph, the STAR Aquacenter’s executive director, gives out instructions before the start of Sunday’s race at Long Beach in Sag Harbor. GAVIN MENU

A.J. Mungo swims to the finish line as the winner of the 1-mile race. GAVIN MENU

A.J. Mungo swims to the finish line as the winner of the 1-mile race. GAVIN MENU

Pierson sophomore Nicky Chavez emerging from the water off Long Beach following the 1-mile swim. GAVIN MENU

Pierson sophomore Nicky Chavez emerging from the water off Long Beach following the 1-mile swim. GAVIN MENU

STAR Aquacenter board member Jimmy Mack competed in Sunday’s event. GAVIN MENU

STAR Aquacenter board member Jimmy Mack competed in Sunday’s event. GAVIN MENU

Izzy and Mitch Caplin with their medals from Sunday’s swim event. GAVIN MENU

Izzy and Mitch Caplin with their medals from Sunday’s swim event. GAVIN MENU

Maureen Klinksy, who so far is the major donor around the STAR Aquacenter project, emerging from the water at Long Beach. GAVIN MENU

Maureen Klinksy, who so far is the major donor around the STAR Aquacenter project, emerging from the water at Long Beach. GAVIN MENU

authorGavin Menu on Aug 12, 2024
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