Comments on: American Sailing Founder and Chairman Lenny Shabes dies at 74

By: B Rucker

B Rucker — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 04:48:53 +0000

Jesus first choice of His disciples were sailors. Lenny is in good hands. God bless Lenny and all the contributions he has made for all of the ASA students who have benefited from their courses.

By: Kelli ann Barclay

Kelli ann Barclay — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 22:17:01 +0000

Very sorry for your huge loss

By: Seth Rosner

Seth Rosner — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 20:24:25 +0000

I first met Lenny Shabes in 1982 or 83 through a mutual friend, so it was natural to be among the group that provided the initial financing for the American Sailing Association. My recollection is that our initial investments were loans evidenced by bonds that A.S.A. issued. After several years, in order to avoid the financial burden of paying interest on the bonds it was better for A S A to convert the bonds into common shares so the initial investors became shareholders, or owners, of A.S.A. Turned out to be better for both A.S.A. and the shareholders, of which I am very proud indeed to be one. Last fall my wife Judith and I spend some happy time with Lenny and Cindy; we are both.stricken with sadness that he has left us. Our memories of him are joyous and we send Cindy our condolences and our prayers.

By: Gregory Goehner

Gregory Goehner — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 01:17:44 +0000

Condolences to Lenny and his family.
Thank you for all of your contributions to our sailing community.
Requiescat In Pace

By: Ron Sasiela

Ron Sasiela — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:32:54 +0000

As an Officer of TASCA, a NYC sailing Club, your ASA organization canvassed the US for suitable organizations and schools to recruit into your newly formed 1983 company. I was prevailed to have been asked that following year, 1984, to consider bringing TASCA into the ASA fold and did. My original 201 & 203 Certification parchment still holds a treasured place on my bookshelf. I have been an active sailing instructor since - Thank you Lenny. RIP.