Commodore Pete Notes - July SAYRA e-Newsletter

Greetings from the Helm,

We are in the heat of the summer and the SAYRA Regatta calendar is extremely busy. I want to point out the SAYRA Women's Championships August 20th in Charleston sailed in J-22's - make sure your club is represented! PHRF Offshore Championships are back in August with the Indigo Cup - Charleston to Savannah hosted by CORA.

Congratulations and great sailing to James Pine of Charleston in the 2022 Optimist World Championships - 26 sailors from 61 countries sought the fleet racing world title. The 12-race series came down to the final race when Thailand's Weka Bhanubandh got past the earlier leaders, finishing with a one-point victory over James Pine (trains with SCYC).

Get involved - calendar - you have plenty of opportunities.

If I can do anything for you, or your club please reach out to me.

SAVE the DATE for the 2023 Annual Meeting at the HHI Sonesta Resort, January 27-29.

Best, Commodore Pete - marriottpete@gmail.com

From the desk of the President... Reflecting on 125 years of US Sailing

US Sailing President Rich Jepsen discusses the storied history of United States Sailing, as well as current and future initiatives that will allow US Sailing to develop as an organization and continue to push our sport forward.

"I’m very proud of the progress we’ve made in building strong sailing programs, from community sailing to yacht club junior training. It has further democratized and diversified the sport. But, we have more to do and I’m eager to start the next 125 years with a focus on organizational effectiveness, membership service and sustained high performance and Olympic Success."

- Rich Jepsen, President, US Sailing

To learn more about US Sailing's future endeavors and past accomplishments, read more...

James Pine SILVER OPTI WORLDS

A huge congratulations to James Pine from Charleston - SCYC. Finishing second place at the OPTI worlds in Turkey. Everything came down to the last race. Full Results

2022 Youth Championship Winner!

CYCNC Sailor, Benjamin Smith won the 2022 US Youth Sailing Championship in the ILCA 7 Class in San Diego, California!

Making that 3 in a row for SAYRA sailors winning the prestigious perpetual - Johnstone III Trophy.

Ben also finished 3rd at the San Diego US Open event which was the US Signlehanded National Championship.

Wishing Ben all the good luck as he continues as an Olympic Development Program Athlete and freshman year at Georgetown!

SAYRA Women's Club Championship

2022 SAYRA Women's Club Championship has been scheduled for August 22nd! Details & Registration

SAYRA qualifies for Chubb US Jr Champs!

Good luck to these SAYRA Sailors as they represent SAYRA August 8-12th at Macatawa Bay Yacht Club in Michigan!

Will Rucker - SCYC, ILCA6 1st qualifier

Reed McAlister - SCYC ILCA6 2nd place

Tavia Smith/Andrew Simpson - CYCNC C420 2nd place qualifier

Congratulations teams and good luck! Full event details HERE.

US Adult Sailing Championships

SAYRA Qualification Process

for the U.S. Adult Sailing Championship

for the Clifford D. Mallory Trophy

Resume entry by August 22nd

Event October 26-30 at Bay Waveland YC in Viper 640

Details

Judges' Committee - World Sailing Q&A Service

Judges' Committee - Check out this new expanded Q&A resources! Thanks to Jerry Thompson and team for their leadership in getting our judges pages updated and very useful! JUDGES REFERENCE PAGE

SAYRA Judges' Forum
Racing Rules of Sailing for Sailors seminar
Judge Resources
SAYRA Judge Listing
World Saling Question and Answer Service

A SOARS Refresher for Race Officials

Are you new to the Race Official world, or have just gotten a bit rusty at using your SOARS? This system, also known as Sailing Officials Automated Reporting System, allows certified or prospective Race Officials to track their availability and activity online. SOARS is the official reporting mechanism for US Sailing. Its use is required for all members who wish to be certified or re-certified. You can access your SOARS through “My US Sailing” at the very top of every page on the US Sailing website. For help on using your SOARS click on the button below or you can always contact the Race Administration Department with any questions you may have. USING YOUR SOARS

Helen Hanley Grant Funding

Reminders - this grant request is available to those that meet eligibility requirements. PLEASE APPLY! Make sure you share with your sailors and your recently certified instructors!

US Sailing Regional & National Championship Events
US Sailing Training Programs
National level USODA events

Please fully review the details online! For those clubs/organizations and individuals who have donated this year, thank you. You have made a difference to SAYRA sailors!

Neuse YRA Parrot Head Regatta

July 23 - Free! Point to Point Race with Free Dockage in Oriental!

Join in the fun with the FREE (no entry fee, free social, prizes, and limited free dockage) race/cruise/party as we head to Margaritaville (Oriental) Bring your water cannons, pistols, and environmentally friendly balloons and prepare to attack and repel other Pirates on the Neuse as you pass (or are passed) by other sailboats in this cruiser friendly, pursuit start race from Marker #17 (across from Fairfield Harbour) to Oriental. First boat to Oriental wins! Free Social for all racers immediately following racing in Oriental; stay and enjoy the restaurants/bars after!

Regatta Brochure

NOR and Registration

Carolina Yacht Club SC Invitational Regatta

July 30-31 - CYCSC will host the CYCSC Invitational Regatta gathering 250 competitors from the entire southeast. ILCA, Lightening, E-Scow, Sea Island One Design, Club 420, O'pen Skiff, and Optis are just a few of the many one design classes that come to race in this regatta. Junior Clinic on Friday.

Our annual Commodore's Reception is held on Saturday night and is always a spectacular event for both members and competitors.

D12 ILCA Series event

Registration and details