Junior Participation Numbers Tell a Story
on Sunday August 20, 2006 10:52PM
Between the FBYC Optimist and Laser Radial Teams, we've attended more than 13 regattas and clinics around the Bay and beyond this summer. Some of these events were national competitions that attracted sailors from all over the country and even some from around the world. We even had two of our team members attend regattas in Belgium and Wales. The FBYC teams met the competition with all they had learned and racked up an enviable racing record with one or more team members finishing in the top five in nearly every event they atended around the Bay. In addition to great sailing experiences the team had a great time traveling together and meeting new friends.
Their parents also had some enjoyable time on and around the water and made some new friends as well. Although the coaches are gone for the summer, the love of sailing they've instilled in our children will stay with us and we'll continue to pursue our sport whenever we get the chance. The sailing team has its eyes on several late summer and fall events and several will continue sailing into the winter.