2007 Junior Week a Success

Eric Powers on Wednesday June 27, 2007 03:58PM

Its hard to believe another Junior Week has come and gone but hopefully 2007's edition will provide many fond memories for parents and kids to take home with them. This season saw 92 juniors at Junior Week and 23 at Oti Kids. These lucky sailors had lots to choose from, ranging from beginning Optimist to Racing Optimist, Laser and 420 classes. However, non-racers had their time on the water as well with our group sailing classes held on Mobjacks and Flying Scots. Added to this we had great weather and fair winds. This year's event came with all the trappings including some evening revelry with the Ice Man, a very fine dinner, the Leukemia Sail-a-thon and the Tuesday night parents race. We also had the appearance of some new and exciting Bic sailboats that were loaned to us for the last two days of the event.

Although Junior Week is already behind us, its no time to stop sailing. Summer is just getting into full swing and we have lots more to do and choose from. The extended race team has already attended our own Junior Regatta and Virginia State Junior Championship, held on June 23rd as well as the Maryland State Champs as well on June 26th. Both events saw several FBYC sailors ranked in the top finishers. From, here, parents and grandparents will want to take note of the weekly Learn2Sail classes from now till early August. These classes provide beginner and intermediate sailors an opportunity to build their sailing skills and have some fun on the water. While the first class is already full and underway, a second class is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, 4th of July and continue through the following Sunday. Don't miss out! Contact FBYC Junior Division Commander at eric.powers@mma1.com or 804-363-5553. See you on the water!

2007 Junior Week a Success

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