Cooper River YC members keep on sailing in winter!
Brrrrrrr.... Let’s Go Sailing!
When most racers are putting boats away for the winter, the laser and sunfish sailors at Cooper River Yacht Club, Collingswood, NJ put on their cold weather gear to continue racing. They compete in the James L. Greenfield Frostbite Championship, which has been a tradition at Cooper River Yacht Club since 1987. James L. Greenfield, Jr. has faithfully managed all aspects of this racing series from its inception. Greenfield says, “The regatta began as a fleet project. The laser sailors wanted to keep racing in the fall, even though the yacht club had basically shut down for the winter.” Eventually, the sunfish fleet followed suit.
The series runs from the first Sunday in November to the first Sunday in December, and includes races on Thanksgiving Day. Weekly winners are recognized with ribbons, but the big prize goes the series winner. Club member and 2013 Star World Champion, John MacCausland has won this competition 18 times. John leads the series as this article is written.
Cooper River Yacht Club, which was founded in 1945, is an active club, located in South Jersey, that offers competitive dinghy sailing, recreational sailing, boat usage, instruction, and social activities. New members are always welcome.
