The Crew of the Year Award recognizes the member who, in a position other than
skipper, has contributed to the "success" of the boat/team. There were several
nominations for this award which speaks to the quality and skill of our members.

The person with the most nominations was noted as knowing all the positions on the
boat and not afraid to go on the foredeck.

The Crew of the Year award goes to Ben Martelino.

Bill Bond has been tireless in his role as Cruising Captain. His innovation to change the pre-cruise meeting to a breakfast meeting at the Sugar Hill Diner has created a social event that includes non-cruisers and takes place regardless of the weather.

In addition, Bill has been active in many club races and events. I especially appreciate the support he provided for the Steak-Out, even though the tent he loaned me leaked.

It is my pleasure to present to Bill Bond the Cruiser of the Year award.

The BFO is our biggest fundraiser of the year. Pulling in sponsors and donations is a difficult task with local businesses tightening their budgets. I would like to single out Chris Harding for Special Recognition of his efforts in securing a significant number of the BFO sponsors this year.

The Polywog award recognizes the new member whose excitement and enthusiasm for sailing and the sailing community embodies the spirit of the Barefoot Sailing Club.

As a new member, Donald Jones has demonstrated great enthusiasm for sailing and club events. He has participated in both Barefoot series and LARC races. He has also served as our unofficial photographer for multiple events.

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Jeff accepted the role of Racing Captain in spite of it being well outside his comfort zone. In addition to handling Barefoot series races and BFO, he has managed the LARC relationship with Lanier Sailing and helped me greatly dealing with an embarrassing incident at University Yacht Club.

Skipper of the Year is nominated by the Racing Captain. Jeff could not make it tonight, but has asked me to present the award. Jeff used a high point system that takes into account the number of boats beat across the two series races and the Dorton Cup.

The Skipper of the Year is Lee Cook.

Each year, the BFSC Commodore may present the Life Achievement Award to a deserving member who has contributed to the sport of sailing over a number of years and in a number of ways. The award is given in memory of Don Martin.

In my few years with Barefoot, this person has made a great impression on me.

An avid sailor from youth, with experience on multiple Georgia lakes and blue water sailing in the Atlantic.

Having served Barefoot as Social Captain, Vice Commodore (abruptly promoted to Commodore when the then Commodore moved out of state), then officially as Commodore. I am proud to present the Don Martin Lifetime Achievement award to Lisa Schoer.

A relatively new member, Melinda pitched in on a number of social events. Most notable was her professional and successful organization of the BFO silent auction.