In 1978, three Ranger 20 sailors had an idea – to enjoy more evening races on the Columbia River, to finish while the hot dogs were still hot, and to offer these benefits for less than their boat payments. And so, the Small Yacht Sailing Club of Oregon (SYSCO) had its humble beginnings.
While the objective was always to have fun, this innovative trio created a Portland sailing club that has withstood the test of time and is known for good, competitive racing. In their wildest dreams, however, they never imagined that 35 years later their magic would still thrive. To mark and celebrate this occasion, 115 sailors convened on October 19th at Portland’s Kells Irish Pub for the 35th Annual SYSCO Awards Party.
Huge kudos go to the following 2013 trophy and first-place award winners!
- SYSCO Sailor of the Year: Warren Dalby
- SYSCO Commodore’s Trophy: Tod Bassham
- SYSCO/U.S. Sailing Sportsmanship Award: James Shaw
PHRF
- A-1 Fleet
- SYSCO Spring Series: Charlie Mike, Charles Rice
- SYSCO Dual Bridge Duel: Riva, Scott Campbell
- A-2 Fleet
- SYSCO Dual Bridge Duel: Amaretto, Jeffrey Crass
- A Fleet
- PYC/SYSCO Opening Day: Myst, Rod Buck
- B Fleet
- PYC/SYSCO Opening Day, SYSCO Summer Series: Kokopelli, Eric Collins
- SYSCO Spring Series: Yeah Baby, Michael Pitarressi
- SYSCO Solstice: Pajema, James Shaw
- E Fleet
- SYSCO Spring Series: Pajema, James Shaw
- SYCSO Summer Series: Air Fair, Mike Daly
- SYSCO Dual Bridge Duel: Elixir, Joe Hoffman
- F Fleet
- SYSCO Spring Series, SYSCO Summer Series: Wizard, Kristin Pierce
- H Fleet
- SYSCO Dual Bridge Duel: River Rose, Michelle Bennett
One-Design
- Cal 20 Fleet
- SYSCO Spring Series: For My Girls, Craig Daniels
- SYSCO Summer Series: 3 Stooges, Fred Hazzard
- SYSCO Solstice: River Rose, Michelle Bennett
- Catalina 22
- SYSCO Spring Series, SYSCO Summer Series: Togarty, Don Woodhouse
- J-24 Fleet
- SYSCO Spring Series: Bite Me, Phillip Campagna
- SYSCO Summer Series: No Worries, Kent Sisk
- Martin 24x Fleet
- PYC/SYSCO Opening Day, SYSCO Soltice: Apple Pi, Rock Kent
- SYSCO Spring Series, SYSCO Summer Series: Wild Women, Marianne Thompson
- Merit 25 Fleet
- SYSCO Spring Series, SYSCO Summer Series, SYSCO Dual Bridge Dual: Nausicaa, Tod Bassham
- SYSCO Solstice: Kestrel, Bruce Newton
- Ranger 20 Fleet
- SYSCO Spring Series, SYSCO Summer Series: Papagayo, Michael Barth
- General
- PYC/SYSCO Opening Day: River Rose, Michelle Bennett
Cruising
- A Fleet
- SYSCO Spring Series, SYSCO Summer Series: Amaretto, Jeffrey Crass
- B Fleet
- SYSCO Spring Series: Second Half, Warren Dalby
- SYSCO Summer Series: Cepheron, Pat O’Bryant
- C Fleet
- SYSCO Spring Series: Aventura, Ken Stephens
- SYSCO Summer Series: Estrella Del Mar, Michael Nance
- General
- SYSCO Dual Bridge Duel: Sea Venture, Gordon Herzig
Detailed results for 2013 SYSCO races can be viewed at SailPDX Race Results. For information regarding SYSCO or for a presentation on the club’s 35-year history, click here.
