SALTY Sisters

Co-Captain Valerie Massengill announced the winners of the first Pram Charm series completed this year. First place was PC Barbara Watson, 2nd place went to Katie Rodgers, and 3rd place to Wendy Saks. Valerie also noted that we had 41 women on the water that day in Prams, Ideals, on Race Committee, and Safety Ashore.

After lunch on Wednesday, February 22nd, PC Kathy Ahern gathered a group of volunteers to help with the stuffing of 265 skippers’ bags for the Sailing World’s Largest Regatta Series (Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta, aka the NOODs.) Co-Captain Valerie Massengill thanked all the volunteers for their help.

March 1st, PC Gina Bowden-Pierce introduced US Sailing National Judge Phil Pape, who led a great educational seminar about Racing Rules of Sailing. He discussed the protest process and how protest hearings take place. Phil gave several examples of situations that involved more than one racing rule and he talked about the need for judges locally.

The Salty Sisters are always proud of our sisters who travel and volunteer for Race Committee in other places around the country. PC Gina Bowden-Pierce and Helle Getz just returned from volunteering at the Nacra 15 Worlds held at the Lauderdale Yacht Club in Fort Lauderdale. They were part the Race Committee staff for that event.

Salty Sisters are looking for a few actively sailing, experienced SPYC women sailors for the Class of 2023 who are ready to engage with our members in sailing and teaching!

General Information and Membership Applications are available at the front desk of SPYC Downtown.

Lastly, Rainbow Regatta training has begun with Briny Brother, Charlie Lalanne, and PC Barbara Watson coaching. This year’s event will take place on April 4th, hosted by the Salty Sisters!!!

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COME JOIN US!

by Carol Hansen