PLUMM’S SUMMER CAMP ENDEAVOURS

BY PLUMM DE LA CRUZ

My Chicago Yacht Club (“CYC”) summer began Monday, June 13, 2022, at Belmont Harbor on Lake Michigan. Originally, I only signed up for session one of beginner 420 sailing summer camp. But after taking a two-week break for a flying camp, the water was calling me back, and I couldn’t say no. So, I ended up signing up for sessions three and four. This year’s CYC summer was unforgettable! I was invited to a behind-the-scenes tour of SailGP and met some of the USA team. I went to Navy Pier to watch the race over the weekend. It was very exciting to see all the boats sail by. I look forward to seeing the San Francisco SailGP race in May 2023. I think my favorite part of CYC summer camp besides sailing, of course, was making new friends and learning new things! This summer was very special to me, and I created a stronger passion for sailing. Sailing has become a very special part of me. After summer sailing I became interested in sailing Lasers. I will admit I was nervous, but once I became more familiar with the Laser, I gained more confidence. Later in the Laser class, my dad surprised me with my own Laser boat! I know for sure that Winnie (my boat) and I will have a ton of fun out on the water.

I want to thank my coaches Andy Recalde, Daniel Sandoval, and Natalie Becker-Stevens for all the fun we had on the water this year. Also, I can’t forget to thank Flor Cerutti for being such a awesome coach. Tarkan Bolat has also been really awesome! I plan to continue sailing over winter break in Fort Myers, Florida with Winnie and maybe a little 420 sailing. I can’t wait to get back on the water, feel that breeze and feel that good sailing adrenaline! “Ahoy!” ✶