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ANNAPOLIS, MD —The Annapolis Yacht Club celebrated the achievements of the sailing and racing community in 2024 at a memorable event emceed by Dave Gendell. Held in the Skipjack with over 100 attendees, the evening reflected on a successful racing season and honored AYC members for their contributions in Race Management, Race Committees, Racing, and Coaching. We thank new Commodore Chris Bell for kicking off his term by recognizing the achievements of these dedicated members.
The highlight of the evening was the Gary Jobson Sailor of the Year Award, which recognizes outstanding performance and leadership in sailing. Finalists Zeke Horowitz and Sandra Askew both had exceptional years. Zeke excelled as tactician in the J70, J24, and Melges 24 classes, and skippered in the Flying Scot class. Sandy led Cape 31 and Melges 24 campaigns in both the UK and US. After a tough decision, the award was presented to Sandy Askew for her dedication, perseverance, and success in 2024, making her a true ambassador for both the sport and the Club.
The event also recognized individuals and committees vital to the sailing community. Race Committee Chairs Bruce Bingman and Dick Neville were applauded for their work managing races locally and nationally. The first J105 Fleet Award went to Ray Wulff’s Patriot team, and the AYC Fleet of the Year Award was given to V/C Ted Kaczmarski for his leadership in bringing the Sonar Fleet to AYC. Over 40 club members were recognized for their individual and team achievements.
A special thank you was extended to the Sailing Committee and Evening of Champions Committee for their hard work organizing the event and supporting the club's racing efforts. Their dedication ensures the ongoing tradition of excellence in sailing at AYC.
The evening not only celebrated the success of 2024 but also strengthened the bonds within the AYC community, setting a positive tone for the future of racing and sailing in Annapolis.
