Commodore's Corner...

Please consider nominating someone you know for one of SAYRA’s special awards.  Information about the Sportsmanship, Grady Foster Race Committee Service, John B. Bonds Service, and H. Willard Davis Service awards can be found on the SAYRA Awards web page; honorees will be recognized at the Annual General Meeting in January.  Links to the nomination forms are provided below.

It is inspiring to see how many of our region’s youth sailors are performing at the top of their fleets in national championships.  SAYRA organizational members and sailors’ families are to be commended on the support and commitment that is necessary to nurture the talents of our young competitors.

In addition to our keynotes, planning continues for the US Sailing regional forum that will be a large component of the AGM weekend in January.  Topics being discussed for inclusion include Insurance & Liability, Engaging YA Sailors (20s-30s), comparison of collegiate sailing programs, and others.  Other sessions planned or being considered include a “Movie & Pizza” night for the Juniors (aka date night for parents), “Guidelines for OAs: Organizing Events that Sail Smoothly”, and “Rules Around the Race Course”.  Some sessions (as we always do) will run concurrently, so keep an eye on the agenda as it develops, to ensure your club is sending the right resources to maximize the benefit to your club.  I am currently waiting on US Sailing to return a draft of the schedule, but will post a draft on the website within the next week.

Don’t delay--make your hotel reservations for the AGM NOW.

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SAYRA Commodore 2025-2026