Commodore's Corner...

It is the time of year for the changing of the guard.  After being duly elected in January, I have now taken the helm at SAYRA, as Commodore Martine Zurinskas’ term ended on October 31.  Those are some big shoes to fill!  Thank you, Martine, for leading SAYRA for the past two years.

Many of you already know me, but for those who don’t, I am a 30-year member and Past Commodore of Lake Norman Yacht Club (north of Charlotte), an avid racer, and a 20+ year member of SAYRA.  I have spent 13 of those years as a member of the SAYRA Executive Committee, in various roles, and am looking forward to serving our members in my new role as Commodore.

I’m looking forward to our new venue for the 2025 Annual Meeting Jan. 24-26; the Beach House Resort HHI appears to meet our needs admirably, with 3 big differences from our former spaces:  a 1000 ft² banquet room for our hospitality suite; direct access to the beach; and restaurants and shopping within walking distance.  See the SAYRA Annual Meeting page to register and for the hotel link to get our discounted rate (note that reservations must be made by Jan. 3^rd in order to receive the discounted rate).

We have now posted a draft agenda on the website. If you are available to assist with check-in for the Annual Meeting either on Friday afternoon or Saturday morning, please contact me.

Nominations are now being accepted for SAYRA’s Special Awards; if you would like to nominate someone whom you feel is worthy of such recognition for the H. Willard Davis Service Award, the SAYRA Sportsmanship Award, the John B. Bonds Service Award, or the Grady Foster Race Committee Service Award, please do so by December 1 (details and forms).

 Treez Decker, Commodore SAYRA 2025-2026