Long Island Sailor Man
Bay Shore sailor grinds out America's Cup win
Matt Welling, of Bay Shore, never doubted that his longtime dream of crewing on a sailboat that won the America's Cup would come true this year -- even when the competing boat took an early lead in the series.
Under contract to his team for another month, Welling hopes to be signed on for the next race cycle, which could keep him with the team for two to four years. In the meantime, he said, "We're looking forward to moving home at the end of this month" and staying in Bay Shore for at least a year. After some rest, he said he would engage in other professional sailing events until Alinghi calls.
He's anxious to return to Long Island. "I miss the bagels," he said. "We can't get good bagels here in Spain."
Under contract to his team for another month, Welling hopes to be signed on for the next race cycle, which could keep him with the team for two to four years. In the meantime, he said, "We're looking forward to moving home at the end of this month" and staying in Bay Shore for at least a year. After some rest, he said he would engage in other professional sailing events until Alinghi calls.
He's anxious to return to Long Island. "I miss the bagels," he said. "We can't get good bagels here in Spain."
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