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| CRYA's 2009 Opening Day |
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| Parade Was a Grand Success |
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 | | | CRYC photo by Jolene Coats
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CRYA would like to thank all those in the yachting community who participated in this year's Opening Day Boat Parade on the Columbia River. This year's theme was "Bridging Communities," and the many visions of this theme extended from people holding hands to a bridge connecting the yachting clubs.
The day began at Tyee Yacht Club with a breakfast, followed with the Opening Day ceremony. Host club Tyee introduced many of its past commodores and celebrated the opening of their newly remodeled clubhouse. CRYA President Doug Balkema continued with the introduction of officers and guests, the blessing of the fleet and the raising of the colors, after which the assembly moved onto the river.
This year, CRYA invited some very special guests to join us on club members boats.They were members of the Blue Star Moms. The organization consists of mothers (and dads) and spouses of those who now have, or have had, family members honorably serving in the military.
CRYA is happy to report that many skippers came forward to host a family, and even with the deployment ceremonies for two large Oregon Guard units that were held the same day, CRYA hosted 55 guests.
Some of the comments they made after the event were: "What a fantastic day! Skipper Mark St. Pierre and his wife Jackie were just the nicest people. My friend, Sally, had never been on a yacht before either, so it was most enjoyable and I am so glad that we have that memory of another good time spent together. The whole experience was a delight! Thank you again for setting that up, as I believe everyone had a great time." Maryann Larrison--Blue Star Mom.
"We had a wonderful time, the skipper and first mate were wonderful. Thank you so much for inviting us. McLintock party, potential Blue Star Mom, son of two marines".
"John and Julie were most gracious and even the weather cooperated. Thank you so much for arranging this."McPeak Party, Blue Star Mom. Many positive comments were received from the hosting skippers as well.
So many families responded positively that CRYA will continue this next year, making new friends and easing some of the burdens these families deal with everyday. Thanks to all the skippers who made this possible. Without you reaching out to these families, the event would not have been such a success. Much of the credit for this must go to Judy Hinsley, Blue Star Mom coordinator and CRYA Executive V.P. Doug Walker. .
In the end, 12 yacht clubs, over 200 boats about 1000 members went through the parade. The weather was wonderful during the run up the river, and members waved as each passed the review boats, trying to come out with a first place win for their club. The day culminated with the announcement of awards at Tyee Yacht Club.
CRYA would like to give special thanks, to host club Tyee, the Blue Star Moms, the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office and the Sheriff's Marine Patrol units from Multnomah County and Clark County, the Coast Guard Auxilary. and Ted Carr with Vessel Assist. Without the help of these groups, Opening Day would not be possible. If you are interested in becoming a yacht club member, please visit www.crya.us Here you will find many clubs from the Portland area, from Astoria to Camas-Washougal, and they would be happy to show you around and how much fun it is to be a member of a local club.
The result of the judging is:
CRYA 2009 Opening Day Parade Results
Participating Yacht Clubs
1. (TYC) Tyee Yacht Club (2009 CRYA Host)
2. (RCYC) Rose City Yacht Club
3. (MCYC) Multnomah Channel Yacht Club
4. (RYC) Riverside Yacht Club
5. (DYC) Dolphin Yacht Club
6. (CRYC) Columbia River Yacht Club
7. (NOTS) NW Outboard Trailer Sailors
8. (TBYC) Tomahawk Bay Yacht Club
9. (WYC) Willamette Yacht Club
10. (PYC) Portland Yacht Club
11. (HYC) Hayden Island Yacht Club
12. (SHYC) St. Helens Yacht Club
Results
(Clubs Over 60 Members)
Best Seamanship
1ST CRYC
2ND RCYC
3RD TYC
Best Appearance
1ST TYC
2ND PYC / NOTS
3RD CRYC
Best Decorated Boat
1ST TYC (only 1 club decorated a boat)
2ND -------
3RD -------
Best Club Decorated to Theme
1ST TYC
2ND CRYC
3RD PYC
Best Participation
1ST TYC
2ND PYC
3RD RCYC
Best Overall Club
1ST TYC
2ND CRYC
3RD RCYC
(Clubs Under 60 Members)
Best Seamanship
1ST DYC
2NDMCYC
3RD RYC
Best Appearance
1ST MCYC / RYC
2ND HIYC
3RD WYC
Best Decorated Boat
1ST WYC
2ND RYC
3RD MCYC
Best Club Decorated to Theme
1ST WYC
2ND RYC
3RD MCYC
Best Participation
1ST MCYC / DYC / TBYC / WYC
2ND HIYC
3RD RYC
Best Overall Club
1ST WYC
2ND RYC
3RD MCYC
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