Thank you to everyone who helped make this regatta a success. A big thanks to Carolina Yacht Club for allowing us to use the facilities and to the College of Charleston for loaning several J22s. Thank you to all the volunteers for helping run some great races, we wish the winners best of luck at the Finals!

Area D SBS Regatta Results 2009

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR SUMMER SAILING!

Our first session will end on Friday June 19. There is still availability in Session II- June 22- July 3 and Session III which runs from July 27- August 7. If you have any questions please call 607-4890.

For more info feel free to contact jessica@charlestoncommunitysailing.org.

This program trains young sailors to become leaders by teaching other young sailors how to sail. Must be involved in High School Sailing, or up to that ability, and want to assist in teaching beginners how to sail. Applicants must be 15-18 years of age. A stipend may be offered for commitments greater than one week. Please email Jessica at charlestoncommunitysailing.org the dates you are interested in working to hold your spot.

Alana O’Reilly has accepted Head Instructor at for the 2009 summer sailing season at Charleston Community Sailing. “I am very excited that Alana will be working at Charleston Community Sailing,” said Koenig. “She’s a great coach, sailor and a wonderful role model for local youth in our community. Alana grew up in our programs and is able to give back to a program that helped her be so successful!”

O’Reilly graduated from the College of Charleston in May 2006, with a degree in political science, concluding a stellar four-year sailing career. She was named the 2006 Quantum Female College Sailor of the Year after leading the Cougars to the Women’s Dinghy National Championship over the runner-up Hoyas. A two-time All-American, O’Reilly also received the honor in 2005 when she helped Charleston to a second-place finish at the women’s dinghy nationals. As a sophomore, she was an honorable mention All-American and was given the Charleston Women’s Sailing Award, given to the most outstanding female sailor over the age of 18 in the Charleston, S.C. area. In September 2006, Alana became the Assistant Sailing Coach at Georgetown University.

For summer sailing information visit HERE!

The SAISA North Points Gold Regatta was held in the Medway River at Sunbury Crab Company on Saturday, March 28. Skies were overcast with 10-15 knot winds from the south. Nine teams competed, and 16 races were completed. The final two races were cancelled due to approaching severe weather. Ashley Hall was the overall winner, their B division achieving 5 first place finishes. The top seven teams move on to the SAISA District Championship which will be held in St. Petersburg, FL on April 18-19. The five Charleston teams that will advance to Districts include Ashley Hall, Academic Magnet, Porter Gaud, Wando and Bishop England. Wishing you all good luck at Districts!!!