SSYC Junior Sailing Program Year 2008 Race Result Highlights
Connor Swikart 2008 AC Midget Champion
August
18 - Oxford, MD - Congratulations to Connor Swikart for his recent
win at the 2008 Atlantic Coast Midget Championship held at Tred
Avon Y.C. in Oxford MD. Competitors 14 and under who qualify
through 8 YRA's extending from Rhode Island to Maryland compete
annually for the Mergentahler Trophy. This year, 15 boats competed
in light winds on the Tred Avon River on the eastern shore of
Maryland. It came down to the last race but Connor was able to
pull it off, winning the race, securing the trophy and returning
it to SSYC for the second year in a row.
SSYC Juniors Retain Barclay Cup Team Race Title in 2008
August
15 - Beach Haven, NJ - SSYC Junior sailors recently raced in
the 2008 Barclay Cup team race regatta at Little Egg Harbor Yacht
Club. This event, founded to promote and advance interclub loyalty,
is the oldest active sailing trophy in New Jersey and the trophy
again returned to SSYC this month for the second consecutive
year. SSYC fielded two crack Optimist teams for the event -
Emily Kosinski, Max Neubelt & Turner Wibbelsman plus Caroline
Garth, Enzo Lucarelli, Kendall Van Winkle & Andrew O'Brien.
But when the spray settled, the cup was retained by the Shrewsbury team consisting of Emily K., Max & Turner. This is SSYC's fifth Barclay win, including 1960, 1988, 1989 and 2007 Congratulations to the SSYC Barclay Team, our coaching staff and all our junior sailors for a tremendous effort and a fantastic summer!
SSYC Jr. Sailing Takes Silver in Merrick Team Race
August 13 - Bayhead, NJ - The 12th Annual Merrick Team Race was held this past week at Bayhead YC where 16 teams vied for the Merrick Flag and bragging rights for there club. Sailed in Optimist dinghies, it all came down to the last race - and a matter of inches - where Team SSYC crossed just behind Bayhead to take the silver. Congrats to the Bayhead Team and our own Tom Kosinski, the Bayhead coach, for a great regatta and a great experience and a job well done to our team consisting of Emily Kosinski, Max Neubelt, Kendall VanWinkle & Turner Wibbelsman.
USODA National Championship
Again
Opti folks - news just doesn't write itself and although the
Web Bosun has an active imagination, he'd hate to get it wrong.
The pictures I have but details and results would be truly cool...here's
the Opti team, what's wrong, cat boat got your tongues ?
Brant Beach Opti Regatta a Huge Success
August
7-8, Brant Beach - SSYC's intrepid Opti sailors travelled to
Exit 63 for the Annual Optimist Regatta at Brant Beach. Do you
have a photo or two? Perhaps a bit of commentary? Send it to
the Web Bosun via the Commodore.
2008 Jr. Sweepstakes Regatta a "Sweeping" Success
August
11-14 - 2008 Sweeps is done an in the record books. After two
days on the Shrewsbury in moderate to heavy breezes, the regatta
moved to the Navesink and host Monmouth Boat Club for two days
of light air sailing. SSYC had a great regatta, taking 2 through
4 in the 420, and 1st in the Opti Blue, Red, White and Green
Fleets. Complete details to follow. Many thanks to Chair Ben & Francois
Lucarelli and all of the volunteers from all the Sweeps clubs
for running a wonderful event. A special shout out to Bill Heath
for all of his work overseeing the scoring.
2008 Jr. Sweeps Results
The 2008 Junior Sweepstakes Results are below:
South
River Results
North
River Results
Overall
Results
SSYC Finishes Strong at Bay Head Race Week
August 5-6, Bayhead, NJ - SSYC 420 sailors travelled to Bay Head for the 32nd Annual Race Week. Tye Web Bosun knows that we did well but for some reason the full results were never received.
Dan Ricker/Andrew DePaulis
Alix Zweig/Jenny Lane
Paul Clauss/Nicole Sikowitz
Hillary Clauss/Emily Berich
Paul Stevens/Geneva O'Brien
Dughan Ahimovic/AJ Mayro
Matt Boyer/Tommy Slook
SSYC Wins 2008 Lavalette Junior Team Race
July 22 - Lavalette, NJ - Shrewsbury's 420 Race Team competed in the annual Lavalette Jr. Team Race at Lavalette Y.C. A light and shifty day turned to a stiff breeze and fog - but through it all the team of Paul Clauss/Nicole Sikowitz, Dan Ricker/Andrew DePaulis, Alix Zweiz/Jenny Lane came through with a dominate performance, losing no races and retaining the coveted "paddle" for another year. Congrats go out to the winning team and Coach Matt Carmindy for a great effort!
420 Results
1st PLACE – SSYC Paul Clauss/Nicole Sikowitz, Dan Ricker/Andrew
DePaulis, Alix Zweiz/Jenny Lane
2nd PLACE – MRYC Allison Herrington/Mike Gallagher, Seton Danish/Kelsey
Comerford, Cara Florenza/Ashley Brown
3rd PLACE – MCYC Peter White/Katie White, Timmy Crann/Jason
Lutz, Kristin Gelenitis/Alexandra Stapienski
Swikart Second at 2008 Laser Class 4.7 Nationals
Congratulations go out to Jack Swikart for his second place finish in the 4.7 division at the Laser Nationals.
SSYC Sailors take Honors at 2008 US Sailing Jr. Olympics & Win Highpoint Trophy
July
29 - Island Heights, NJ - Over 30 junior sailors took part in
the Mid-Atlantic Jr. Olympic Regatta at Island Heights this week.
The two day event occurred under light and variable conditions
but our sailors did a tremendous job, placing in the 420 class
and both the Optimist Gold and Silver fleets. On top of all the
ribbons adorning the crowd, Shrewsbury was honored for the second
year as the recipient of the Martin Trophy. This trophy is presented
annually to the top scoring club at the event (nice job coaches).
A huge shout out to the RC and
volunteers at Island Heights YC for their hospitality, as well
as Toms River YC and Oceangate Yacht Basin for supporting our
sailors - plus all the moms, dads and coaches who helped!
SSYC's Jack Swikart Places 5th at US Sailing's Jr. Singlehanded D. Verner Smythe Trophy
July
31 - Chicago, IL - SSYC's Jack Swikart finished second at this
year's Area C singlehanded final event and thus qualified to
represent SSYC and Area C at the US Sailing Jr. Singlehanded
Championship hosted by the Chicago Yacht Club at their Belmont
harbor Station. Following events in Canada and California, Jack
traveled to Illinois in search of the D. Verner Smythe Trophy
against some tough competition from around the country. After
three days of sailing in full rigs and relatively light air,
Jack finished 5th, with only 4 points separating him from second
place. Congrats Jack on a job well done.
2008 Braveheart Regatta at Rumson Y.C.
July
19 - Rumson YC - The 2008 Braveheart Regatta was a temendous
success and our thanks go out to Rumson YC and all of the sailors
and parents who made it a great day on the Shrewsbury.
As soon as the Web Bosun can pry the results out of the Jr. Sailing laptop he'll post them here!
Do you have a bit of commentary you can add? Please e-mail the Commodore and he'll pass it below decks to me and my web swabbies. Thanks!
SSYC Sailors are 2008 NJYRA Midget Champions
July
17 - Beach Haven, NJ - Several junior sailors represented SSYC
at the NJYRA qualifying regatta for the Atlantic Coast Midget
Championships graciously hosted by Little Egg Harbor YC. Our
14 and under sailors representing SSYC in the C-420 were Paul
Clauss and Kelly Koerwer. Our Optimist representatives were Connor
Swikart, Kendall VanWinkle and Turner Wibbelsman. The day started
light and variable and after a 90 minute postponement, the first
race started in a freshening 10 kt southerly that slowly built
to 15 knots. In the end, after five competitive races in both
fleets, SSYC came out on top with Connor winning the Optimist
and Paul and Kelly dominating the 420 fleet. Thanks again to
Bob Stevens and his RC for a job well done. Now the winning team
(pictured to the right) moves on to the finals at Tred Avon YC
in August.
420 Team attends 2008 Sail Newport Coastal Living Regatta
July
12 - Newport, RI - The 420 Team was in Newport, RI this past
weekend attending the 2008 Sail Newport Coastal Living Regatta.
Just shy of 40 boats registered and after a practice on Friday
amidst the 12 Meters and a little team dinner, Saturday dawned
bright with 10 - 15 kt winds. The racing was fierce and when
Sunday rolled around with 15 - 20 kt plus winds things got mighty
interesting. And through it all the team hung tight, even as
they righted their boats and pressed on. In the end, it was A.
Zweig/J. Lane 22nd; P. Clauss/G. O'Brien 31st; H. Clauss & B.
Luisi 33;
The Girls @ 25th Annual Powder Puff Regatta
July 11 – Brick, NJ – 250 Girls participated in the Powder Puff Regatta’s 25th Anniversary which is hosted by Metedeconk River Yacht Club. The Shrewsbury Sailing & Yacht Club Opti Girls Team displayed great enthusiasm throughout day supporting the “Pink Power.” Opti Red had 28 boats and SSYC’s Top Finishers include: 4th Place – Kendall Van Winkle, 8th Place – Emily Kosinski, 11th Place – Caroline Garth, 18th Place – Kassi Chrysanthopolous, 23rd Place – Gabrielle Neubelt. In the Blue Fleet, there were 67 boats and SSYC top sailors were: 20th Place – Catherine Munger, 23rd Place – Carolyn Kearney, 36th Place – Alexa DePaulis, 37th Place – Sarah Bertekep, 63rd Place –Audrey Meehan. White Fleet had 36 boats and finishing in the Top 3 was Audrey Giblin placing 3rd and placing 21st was Grace Economou. In Green Fleet, Brittany Slook finished 10th, Morgan Plosica -24th and Shannon Kearney 31st. Great job gi rls! Special thanks to all the parents that attended and supported the Powder Puff Regatta, your effort made the regatta a true success for all the girls.
The Boys @ The Ironman Regatta
July 10 – Shore Acres, NJ – The boys along with coaches Ian Sutherland, Katie Koar, and Danielle Soriano traveled down to Bricktown this past Thursday and competed in the Shore Acres Yacht Club’s Ironman Regatta. We had members from both the Travel Team and the Advanced Group attend the event with over 110 Optis participating. Shrewsbury Sailing & Yacht Club finishers include: 2nd – Connor Swikart, 18th – Max Neubelt, 32nd – Ethan Neubelt, 36th – Derek Arnheiter, 39th – Robert Gruskos, 40th– Andrew O’Brien, 43rd – Enzo Luccarelli, 52nd – Tyler Poyner, 60th Carey Neff, 64th – Michael Munger , 85th – Robbie Gearon Great job guys!
2008 US Sailing / NJYRA Jr. Doublehanded (Bemis) & Singlehanded (Smythe) Results
Area C Semi-finals - July 14 - Lavalette, NJ - The Bosun needs info, results & any other flotsam/jetsam you have.
Qualifier - July 7 - Oceanport, NJ - PC Talbott Ingram reports in that the Shrewsbury team was very successful in both the C420 and Full Rig Laser. The wind was light & shifty, no serious threats from any storms, and no protests lodged. Talbott wishes to thank six club members for lending a hand: Bob Slook and John Quinn on safety boat, Cathy Tamblyn handling the lunches, and Kim Clauss and Lee Ingram joining him on the Mary Patten. Thanks also goes out to Senior Judge Sandy Huntsman from MBC for his guidance and assistance. The top four Bemis teams and Smythe sailors now qualify to move on to the Area C Eliminations at Lavallette Yacht Club on Monday, July 14. Team SSYC includes Brett Arnheiter & Ryan Riddle, Alix Zweig & Jenny Lane, Dan Ricker & Andrew DePaulis, and Kevin Guadagno & Geneva O'Brien in the C420. In the Full Rig Laser Andrew Tamblyn and Jack Swikart will be going to the next round and representing SSYC. Results
Surf City Jr. Commodore's Regatta
July 3 - Surf City, NJ - Meanwhile, as a group of young SSYC sailors
showed the burgee at Pine Beach our Optimist and C-420 Race Teams
traveled to Exit 63 to attend the 2008 Jr. Commodore's Regatta
at Surf City. The Commodore was there and after a "light" 15+
knot breeze managed to breeze up some more, things got interesting
and the waves got rolling. The committee got five races off but
not everyone got away unscathed with many a "mudhead" returning
to the dock after the races. However, spirits were high because "surfing
the waves is a blast" as one SSYC sailor noted.
Pine Beach Y.C. Jr. Regatta - SSYC Junior Sailors Make the Grade
July 3 - Pine Beach, NJ - Opti Mom extraordinaire Paula Giblin writes in from Pine Beach's regatta which, by the way, was presided over in 2008 by Pine Beach Commodore Kevin Kearney. Paula reports that we had 6 SSYC Junior Program sailors attend The Pine Beach Yacht Club Jr. Regatta. Overall, they had 96 Optis in the combined red, white, and blue fleet. Got wind? We had lots of wind! In the end, our sailors did very well, finishing as follows:
Audrey
Giblin--38 overall & 6th place white fleet; Grace
Economou--71 overall & 19th place white fleet; Morgan
Plosica--86 overall & 24th place white fleet; Carolyn
Kearney--35 overall & 23rd place white fleet; Shannon
Kearney--10th place green fleet and James Lane 10th place
in the red fleet . Wow, James, you better watch out these
ladies look fast. Congrats
to Maureen and Kevin for running a great event!
2008 NJ State Optimist Championships - SSYC's Connor Swikart Takes Honors
June 26 - Dover Twp. - The Web Bosun thanks junior member Jack Swikart who reports in from Dover Township and the sailing of the 2008 New Jersey Optimist State Championships. Results: 2008 Opti States
Making the Grade - SSYC Opti Sailors Take on USODA Team Trials
May 4 - Annapolis, MD - Recently the USODA Team Trials were held
at The Annapolis Yacht Club, Annapolis Maryland and three of
our own traveled south in hopes of making the squad after qualifying
through USODA regattas in 2007. Sailors Dan R., Connor S. & Turner
W. headed to the shores of Maryland to be greeted by cool winds
and a tough Chesapeake current. Over 200 qualifying sailors vied
for positions on the team which bring together the best
Opti sailors nationally in hopes of being selected. Connor finished
66th, overall scoring 76, 30, 67 ,45, 12, 24, 15, 13. Dan finished
103rd with 72, 48, 41, 8, 84, 89, 29,4. Turner finished 137th
with an 87, 50, 87, 73, 46, 33, 19, 61. Member Chair and Opti
support team member Susan R reported that "they all had
a great time & learned a lot." We'll keep our fingers
crossed and hope that the USODA looks to pick them up for 2008.