March 6, 2009

It was previously reported here that AJ bought Stan Secora's Jato in the early 1970's from an intermediate owner. This is now in considerable doubt as two other sources indicate  that this is not so. Nevertheless we will post a picture of Jato pending the possible arrival of a picture of Aye Jay from grandson Rick Bernstingle. Rick reports that Alex, who lived an active old age and died at 96, raced Atlantics at Niantic Bay YC (click here to find out more about Atlantics), liked to call Aye Jay his beer carrier. Aye Jay was sold years ago and her whereabouts are unknown.

Aye Jay is reported to have had a white hull with blue trim