CORUM and CBYRA Announce
CORUM Cup for Junior Sailors
The Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association's (CBYRA) Junior High Point Regatta Series, a long-time annual summer racing tradition, has entered the realm of "Cup" racing. Venerable Swiss watch maker CORUM, has partnered with CBYRA, offering a minimum five year sponsorship commitment.
Attached with the perpetual trophy, being designed personally by CORUM President Michael Wunderman, are multiple college scholarships for the Champions in the Laser Radial and 420’s classes, skipper and crew; total valued equaling $2000.00 for each sailor. The Deed of Gift for the series is being crafted in such a way as to not jeopardize any junior competitor's future intercollegiate sailing participation.
“CORUM’s links to sailing have become part of the fabric of the company,” according to Michael Wunderman, President of Corum USA: “We are very proud to be involved with CBYRA and to further our ‘Unlock and Conquer’ philosophy with the inauguration of the Corum Cup.”
“We could not imagine a better opportunity than having a company with the prestige of CORUM and its long history of yacht racing involvement; it brings a level of excitement and credibility that is usually associated with world-class events,” noted Bill O’Malley, CBYRA Junior Division Chairman. “ Our junior sailors have a fantastic opportunity and will grow up with a fond appreciation for CORUM.”
The CBYRA Junior High Point series is a complex scoring formula that takes into consideration the total points earned throughout the season’s racing, as compared to the total number of competitors beaten during the races. CBYRA membership is required for all competitors wishing to qualify.
More than 150 junior competitors, ages 10 to 18, representing approximately 70 CBYRA member yacht clubs from across the Mid-Atlantic Region will compete for the honor of having their names engraved as Champions on “The CORUM Cup”. Approximately 50 regatta events form the annual series for junior sailors.
The Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association was founded in 1914 to promote fair sailboat racing competition, provide sailing opportunity to youth, and coordinate racing schedules and regattas on the Chesapeake Bay. Its junior program is nationally recognized for its excellence.
Founded in 1955 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, Corum quickly earned a worldwide reputation for its unique watch designs. In 1960 England’s Royal Ocean Racing Club agreed to the use of the Admiral’s Cup name for a new collection of these distinctive timepieces. That was the beginning of the company’s long association with sailing – one that led to Corum-sponsored yachts winning the prestigious Admiral’s Cup offshore racing championship in 1991. Sponsorship of other events and boats are ongoing, everything from club racing to the recent restoration of Sir Francis Chichester’s world girdling yacht Gipsy Moth IV and as the Official Timekeeper of the Swedish yacht Victory Challenge during the 32nd America’s Cup.
Best Wishes for Smooth Sailing to
John Dodge
Please join us in wishing John Dodge the very best for a speedy recovery
John, past president of CBYRA, sought after crew on top level national and international raceboats, and son of the southern Bay, underwent extremely serious surgery Friday and has come through it with a hopeful prognosis. John's wife and family have set up a web link where everyone can follow his progress and leave him messages. No doubt his many, many friends will keep tabs on him and provide encouragement. Cut and paste the following link http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/johndodge