Category: From the Helm
From The Helm | Finding Balance
It’s hard to believe that it’s almost May and the racing season has begun in earnest. The skis are put away and the sailing gear is out, the boat is put together and the first races of the season are under the belt. A couple weeks ago I went out on a cool April afternoon [ MORE ]
From the Helm | Building our Racing Program
Our large weekend racing events have been attracting fewer participants. Over the past two years, Center Sound Series registration dropped from 82 to 66 boats and PSSC Large Boat registration dropped from 82 to 75 boats. PSSC Small Boats registration saw a small increase from 54 boats in 2010 to 60 boats in 2011 before [ MORE ]
From the Helm | Some Random Notes and Observations
The Clubhouse continues to be improved! Many thanks to Brian Watkins who pressure-washed the entrance and ramp, as well as the gathering area on the south side dock area – lots of grime and small growing things were removed. Also, we have moved some of the furniture out of the main area to provide [ MORE ]
From the Helm | The State of CYC
How is the Club Doing? I have a two-part answer to this common question, as we complete the first third of the 2012 (how time flies!). On the qualitative level, we are doing very well, although there are always concerns. By the qualitative level, I mean the spirit of the Club – the attitude of [ MORE ]
From the Helm | March 2012
First, a shout-out of thanks to NOEL MORGAN and all the volunteers who helped staff the CYC booth at the recent Seattle Boat Show. Noel helped organize the volunteers, and, with the help of STUART BURNELL and BRIAN WATKINS, moved the booth equipment in, set the booth up and, on Super Bowl Sunday, took it [ MORE ]
