Sunflower State Games Regatta

Despite the excessive heat, the ninth annual Sunflower State Games Regatta on July 16 had a good turnout of 27 boats in 4 fleets. The winds were moderate. The Johnson County Sailing Society had another good sized contingent. With the heat, we took it easy with only three races. Besides the sailing, we all enjoyed the lunch, the watermelon and visiting with other sailors. Thanks to all who participated and especially to the volunteers who made it happen.

SSG Race Results      SSG Photos

Navy Junior ROTC Sail Academy

On June 21, 22 and 23, for the fourth year, Shawnee Yacht Club hosted a sail academy for two dozen cadets from the Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. Organized by Jeff Richards, the senior naval science instructor at Shawnee Heights High School, the cadets spent their evenings at the YMCA's Camp Hammond and their days at SYC learning and practicing sailing. Besides Richards and several other NJROTC adult leaders, a group of SYC members helped with instruction and coaching. The cadets came from Shawnee Heights High School, Shawnee Mission North High School, Excelsior Springs, Mo., and Claremore, Okla. Winds were brisk so the students got plenty of practice recovering from capsizing.

Sail Academy Pictures
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