The First Hundred Years: Clearwater Yacht Club, 1911-2011

have found a sense of fellowship in an organization of whose outstanding yachting accomplishments they feel justly proud (Green, 2008). In the twenty first century, Clearwater Yacht Club continues to build on the traditions of camaraderie, cruising, and competitive sailing that have been the hallmarks of its first hundred years by creating a friendly, inclusive social space in which these activities can occur.

Top: CYC members are proud of both the club’s international reputation for world-class competitive sailing and its friendly inclusivity. Zach takes a moment to give Amanda Fleming a close-up look at his silver medal as he steps off the plane from Beijing. Bottom : CYC celebrates its first century of camaraderie, cruising, and competitive sailing on Valentine’s Day 2011 as Commodore Sandie Ramsden (surrounded by representatives of the club’s past and current leadership) raises the club’s centennial flag. Photo by Miles Curry.

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