SSYC Junior Sailing Program Highlights
Thanks for a Tremendous 2009...
Sep. 10 - On behalf of the Junior Sailing Team, Director Hull, Coaches and Board, thanks to all of you who assisted in making 2009 a great season. Stretching from June to August and California to Connecticut, our sailors of all ages made us proud as they learned the basics, sharpened their skills and competed at some of the highest junior levels in the sport. It was great and again, my thanks to all of you and a shout out to ensure that you lend 2010 Chair Mike Meehan the same great support this coming year so we continue to build on our past success. Thanks again - Paul Clauss, PC, 2009 Chair.
The 2009 Junior Sweepstakes Regatta a Success.
Aug 10-13 - The Two Rivers Seriously, how can one ever have more fun on two rivers in just four short days? Even the Commodore harkens back to those glorious days as a junior sailor - throwing jelly fish at his sisters as he waited for the races to get underway! Well, those glory days have never gone away and with another Sweeps under our belts it was a great week. A big thanks goes out to everyone involved - including our brothers and sisters at Monmouth Boat Club, Fair Haven Sailing, Rumson Y.C., Atlantic Highlands and Keyport Y.C. It takes a tremendous amount of work to get it done, so when you see a "Sweeps person," let them know you appreciate the effort. See you in 2010!
2009 Junior Barbecue Much Enjoyed by All
Aug. 14 - SSYC - We had another tremendous year and want to thank everyone who pitched in to make the closing BBQ a success. Boats, burgers and another successful "Build Your Own Boat" Regatta were the order of the evening. Thanks to Ellen Meehan and team for their culinary skills which were applied much more cleverly after watching the Jr. Chair flip burgers in the rain while simultaneously trying to "save the charcoal" at the MiniCamp BBQ. In the end - we had a much easier go of it and without the entire Jr. Team plus many, many parents none of it would ever have gotten done.
2009 Regatta Madness Continues
July 30 - Missing your morning paper? Can't find the regatta results? No worries, you can catch up on all the key regatta events just by clicking above on News and Race Results. That's right, all the best stuff on some of the best sailors in the northeast is right here at your finger tips. So what are you waiting for, go click away!
2009 Junior Summer Sailing Session Underway
June 29 - Summer sailing began this week and there was no hesitation. The beginners took to learning about the boats and rigging while our intermediates and advanced got on the water in fine style. We have a great team, wonderful sailors and I'm sure just as wonderful group of parents that rivals year's past. But we move fast here at Shrewsbury and the season is already heating up. There are many regattas already on the horizon - for example - those attending the ever popular all ladies Powder Puff and all male Iron Man Regattas should already be signed up. And don't forget, check back for here an on the news page for information, regatta results and all things Junior Program. Have a story or great photo? Contact Brian and he'll get it to the Junior Chair for the web site.
Thanks SSYC, but really, you didn't need to add the Special FX...
June 26 - The MiniCamp closing barbecue was a great opportunity to grab a burger and take a sail with the folks - until Mother Nature decided otherwise. A fantastic line squall came through at approximately 6:45 PM and the fun began. Rain, wind, lighting, sunsets and rainbows - all at the same time. It was a fantastic show and although we were sorry not to get in a sail, we were all pleased with the entertainment value of a remarkable show. The Junior Chair wished to extend a great big thanks to the sailing staff, Ellen & Mike Meehan, Rosie Lane, Kelly Zweig, Gus Fingado, Jeff Jacobi and the many SSYC and other moms and dads who jumped in to help batten down the hatches and get some burgers on the table. It really blew us away...
MiniCamp Sailors to the Left, Dolphin Fins to the Right...
June
26 - It probably doesn't get any better than sailing with your friends
in the Shrewsbury on a warm summer day - unless seeing a dolphin and
her calf feeding in the middle of the fleet is included! A unique experience
for sure and just one of the great opportunities the MiniCamp sailors
got to experience last week. Our thanks to the staff, sailors, parents,
volunteers and the Jr. Instructors for a fantastic week.
2009 Greetings from the Sailing Director
Dear Parents and Sailors,
At the Shrewsbury Sailing & Yacht Club we pride ourselves on quality sailing instruction. For over fifty years, we have been teaching children to enjoy this lifelong sport. Safe, responsible boating is a priority at SSYC. You will find this reflected in our course curriculum as well as the attitudes of our instructors.
SSYC is run by volunteers. To that end, the Junior Sailing Program encourages teamwork, sportsmanship, volunteering and a commitment to excellence in sailing - both in general sailing/seamanship and one design sailboat racing. We offer a wide variety of programs with seamless transitions between levels. If your child has never been in a sailboat before, we will make their first experience enjoyable and safe. If your child has won national championships, we will challenge them to better themselves. If your child is anywhere in between, we have a place for them.
We encourage children to participate in sailboat racing while teaching them the skills needed to excel. It sharpens their skills and reinforces the basics, regardless of their ultimate path. We expect that our students play an active role in our organization - from participating on class to maintaining the equipment - both theirs and their fellow sailor's. We have almost our entire staff coming back to Shrewsbury this summer. Danielle Soriano, Ian Sutherland, Katie Koar, Sarah Mease, Matt Carmody, Andrew Tamblyn and Kelly Brinton are totally psyched for the upcoming season. New to the staff this year, Jessica Gruskos joins our great staff and we are thrilled to have her with us.
The Shrewsbury Sailing & Yacht Club Junior Program is dependent on the efforts of parent volunteers. If you have any interest in helping, please don’t hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
Brian Hull
Junior Sailing Director
SSYC Junior Program
