Lou Casolo: Director of Education
Everyone has a first day of sailing, and many of us are immediately hooked. Every year experienced sailors organize a mentoring program that focuses, based on interest, on anything from basic skills and advanced racing tactics. The Club also enjoys a relationship with Greenwich Community Sailing for those who want formal lessons. ...more information
2010 has been a wonderful season with much more to come where all members have upheld our sailfleet plan by taking someone new as crew, never leaving the dock one crew short, take kids racing, and keeping it fun.
Look where we have come in such a short time, I'm proud to be a part of the program.
Mentoring Hands-On-Sailing Clinic:
This years mentoring Hands-On-Sailing clinic was a huge success. The Saturday morning turnout has been great, and very well received by the membership. I'd like to thank all the member volunteers who helped make this a successful new part of our program. 10 clinics were held with 12 volunteering instructors, some volunteering more than once.
Sunday Race Seminars
The OGYC sailfleet continued the tradition of holding Sunday race seminars in the clubhouse on most YRA race days. Many thanks to the 9 OGYC member instructors who taught the 9 seminars that took place this year.
August on the water educational roadtrip
Some club members got together as spectators to watch and learn the nuances of match racing during the Knickerbocker cup races in Manhasset Bay on August 21st. This venue attracted many spectators like ourselves to watch how the pros do things, one who paid a visit to OGYC to coach our members this past year.
October look ahead
Derig and Haulout Mercuries at 10 am at the dock. Town of Greenwich will have the TEREX in the yard. This event requires lots of hands so please if you can help out.