This year's sailing school student of the year is a dedicated sailor who has put countless hours into improving their skills on and off the water. They are a welcoming presence to the other sailors and always come to class with genuine excitement to get on the water. This sailor takes correction extremely well and despite races where he didn’t sail as well as he wanted to, he consistently sought out feedback and actively applied it on the water. This sailor has established both a productive and fun relationship with his crew - this relationship is clear through his gracious spirit towards his crew and has set a great example to other sailors on the importance of a strong skipper/crew relationship. Above all, this sailor sees the joy in sailing and truly enjoys the sport, a testament to his natural aptitudes for hard work and optimism. It is evident to the instructors that this student is having fun in class while listening, improving, and engaging other sailors in the LBSS. The instructors are proud to say that this year's Sailing School Student of the Year is Chandler Jarecki.
-Brigit Barr
