Olympic Athlete and 2009 FIL World Luge Champion Erin Hamlin
May 11, 2009
Old Forge Lake Cruise will host a Fundraiser Cruise for an Olympic Athlete and 2009 FIL Word Luge Champion – Erin Hamlin. Erin will be on Old Forge Lake Cruise vessel the “Clearwater” on June 7 for a two hour cruise.
During the Summer of ’99, at the age of 12, Erin Hamlin was introduced to the sport of Luge through a USA Luge Slider Search in Syracuse, NY. After being selected to a development team, she began training in Lake Placid, NY where she continues to reside for most of the off-season. A member of the Junior National Team from 2003-2006 and competitor on the Junior World Cup Circuit from 2002-2005, Erin captured two Junior National Championship titles, and a collection of Junior World Cup medals, including an overall bronze medal in ’05.
Making the World Cup Team in the fall of 2005 landed her on the senior circuit where she raced her way onto the ’06 Olympic Team. In Torino, Italy she slid to a 12th place finish at only 19 years old. Named to the Senior National Team Select the following season (‘06-’07), she has continued her young career full force, posting top ten results, winning team and individual medals, and is the reigning 2009 FIL World and U.S. National Champion. In addition to her national and world titles Erin wrapped up this season with several personal bests and she now holds the track record in Lake Placid, NY.
On Sunday, June 7 at 3:00 the Old Forge Lake Cruises will be having a special fundraiser cruise. On this two hour cruise you will be about to talk to Erin Hamlin, while enjoying some appetizers. This fundraiser will help to cover some of many expenses toward the cost of training and attending the 2010 games.
Seating is limited. Reservations for the Old Forge Lake Cruises are recommended and can be made by calling 315-369-6473 or visiting the web site www.oldforgecruises.com. Tickets are $20.00 and include the two hour cruise and appetizers with a portion of the proceeds going to Erin’s Olympic Fund.
About the Old Forge Lake Cruises
Since the 1800's the Fulton Chain of Lakes has offered visitors a real Adirondack experience - wilderness beauty, unique architecture, history and folklore. Our Captains' narration brings this region's rich past back to life. Old Forge Lake Cruises now has three boats on the Fulton Chain of Lakes; the “Clearwater”, “Zilpha” and “Mail Boat” with many different Boat Tours/Cruises including Sightseeing, Fireworks, Kids, Heritage Lunch, Sunday Brunch, and Mail Boat Cruises. New this year there will be many SPECIAL EVENT CRUISES taking place such as the Champagne and Chocolate Cruises. At Old Forge Lake Cruises you can also charter these boats for your family reunion, birthday, anniversary or special party, organization and business outings, fundraisers, social, any outing or event and your “Adirondack” wedding.
Directions to Old Forge Lake Cruises, Old Forge, New York
From I-90- NYS Thruway: Take Exit 31 at Utica. Follow signs to Route 12 North and proceed north on Route 12 to Alder Creek, then proceed north on Route 28 North to Old Forge. Old Forge Cruises is located on Route 28 in village of Old Forge across from the Enchanted Forest/Water Safari, on the right hand side.
