Posts Tagged ‘Optimist Dinghy’
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 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 ]
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 ]
Juniors Chillin’ on Shilshole Bay
Opti’s Continue to Make Their Presence Felt in Frostbite Series Adam Krzeszowsk heads out of Shilshole Bay Marina in his Optimist Dinghy on Sunday, Jan. 16 to join other juniors and the Seattle Laser fleet for frostbite racing. Adam had a great day, finishing 2,2,2 and 3. Dan Falk took top honors in the Laser [ MORE ]
Implemention of CYC Junior Program is Underway
As the new year approaches we are moving into high gear with preparations for the 2011 Junior Program at CYC Shilshole. Fundraising has started and in just a few short weeks we have a good start on the effort to raise approx. $100,000 to start what we hope will be a world class junior sailing [ MORE ]
