Another successful sailing course

The 2011 Calvin sailing crew returned home on Saturday bringing the total number to 80 students who have learned to sail during 4 Interim courses at Eckerd College. Everyone's attitude was great in spite of some cool temperatures, because we knew that unsettled weather brings good wind. Scott and I and the Eckerd staff really enjoyed this group of wonderful students who represented Calvin College so well. The level of sailing ability that all of the students reached was impressive, and we hope they will be able to use these skills and enjoy sailing for the rest of their lives. I'm posting a few pictures that capture the essence of the course.

John




The crew with Eckerd instructors Jim and Capt. Richard




FJ regatta

Sittin' on the dock of the bay

The Watkins 27 on the beautiful afternoon

A seafood lunch at Sea Critters

Rigging the FJs

Yes, we have class.

A happy crew on Tampa Bay

Colgate 1 chasing the Morgan 32

Florida sunshine

Colgate 2 skipping along

The start of a race in the 4th Calvin cup regatta