Posts Tagged ‘One Design’
CYC Board Approves Purchase of 12 Optis
CYC’s junior instructional program took a significant step forward on Monday, March 15, when the club board of directors approved the purchase of 12 Optimist dinghies for about $2,500 each. Junior Staff Commodore John Rahn, who has spearheaded establishment of the junior program, praised the board’s action as a decision that not only ensures that [ MORE ]
CYC Hosts US Sailing Race Management Seminar
Fourteen experienced race officers from around the Northwest participated in a US Sailing two-day advanced race management seminar hosted by Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle on the last weekend of February. Seminar partipants at CYC’s Shilshole clubhouse Instructors Mark Townsend, Leslie Keller, and Brian Watkins lead the group through all topics of race management including [ MORE ]
CYC Prepares Initial Order of 12 Optis for Junior Program
The CYC junior instructional program has gained tremendous momentum. Over $30,000 in cash and commitments have been raised as of Feb. 15. The Junior Program Director plans to ask the club board for permission to purchase the program’s initial 12 Optimist dinghies at the March board meeting. “The drive is still underway, and we [ MORE ]
CYC Members Among Four Killed by Somali Pirates
CYC member Bob Riggle and his partner, Phyllis Macay, who began a world cruise in 2007 and whose J/109 Gaiawas named the club’s cruising boat of the year for 2008, were among four Americans reported murdered by Somali pirates Tuesday off the coast of East Africa. Riggle and Macay were aboard a Davidson 58, Quest, owned by [ MORE ]
New Initiatives and Vitality for CYC in 2011
Wayne Balsiger Commodore Elect and Staff Commodore – CYC celebrated 65 years of great sailing with camaraderie and anniversary cake at the Annual General meeting on November 16th. Be assured – CYC is not retiring in her 66th year. We have new initiatives and vitality. In 2011, CYC will continue doing well that which we [ MORE ]