We are proud to host this event, as part of a nationwide series of sailing regattas for youth ages 8 to 21. Each event in this family of regattas is hosted by a different club or organization, but all events share a common goal: to encourage young sailors to enjoy sailing and to develop their skill. Events mix Olympic-style competition with elements of learning and fun for all levels--from beginning racers to those with Olympic aspirations. Events are planned for waters in the continental United States and Hawaii and over 4,000 sailors are expected to compete. Junior Olympic Sailing is coordinated by US Sailing and sponsored nationally by New England Ropes, Gill and Sperry Top-Sider. Additionally the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club Junior Olympic Sailing Festival is also supported by the Grosse Pointe Youth Nautical Education Foundation and Mike's Marine Supply. Fun Free Friday (FFF) Events - Why come to the Optional FFF Events? You will get registering out of the way early, some extra practice, a premo spot for your boat storage, an "All You Can Eat Taco Bar" dinner, and a mind blowing presentation by one of the greatest sailors of all time! (GPYC's very own Wally Cross, of course). If you plan on attending FFF events, please RSVP with how many guests to Kelley Vreeken @ kvreeken@mac.com. Green Fleet Clinegatta - Amy Gross-Kehoe runs a fun and informative Clinegatta - Clinic and Regatta rolled into a 2-day event where Green Fleeters will get customized coaching designed to raise them to the next level of sailing competency, while having fun with their peers! Opti instructors, coaches and parents are welcome to listen and learn! Each day, after chalk talks, rigging, launching, practice drills and lunch, they will compete in races that will test their new skills and be scored for their information. After each session, a debrief will answer questions and highlight achievements! All Green Fleeters will receive awards for participation in the Junior Olympics. Parent Info Session - On Saturday evening, Amy will lead a Q&A session for Sailing Families. The demonstration will focus on equipment maintenance, rigging, safety and competition. She'll share her years of experience with the Opti and help parents understand what's important, including where to spend and where to save your money. BIO: Amy's known nationwide for her innovative, effective teaching and coaching methods. She has been coaching youth and collegiate sailors, specifically Opti Green Fleet for over 20 years. Her coaching resume includes years coaching youth, high school and college sailing around the USA, including Florida, Newport, Long Island Sound's Cow Harbor Sailing Team (predecessor to LISOT and LIMA), Stanford University in California and Gunston School in Annapolis. Her energy and enthusiasm were instrumental in building the Opti class in New England and on the west coast. Amy's sailors love sailing, and keep sailing for life. She boasts having coached numerous Olympians, including medalists, College All Americans and Sailors of the Year and Volvo Ocean Racers. On her own sailing resume are two Olympic Campaigns, ISAF Women's Match Race and Keelboat Worlds, College Nationals, and numerous trips around the world to coach USODA teams at International Optimist Dinghy Championships, Laser Radial Worlds and International 420 events. She's an Instructor Trainer for US Sailing, does management for sailing events and college guidance from her current home in Wilmette, Illinois. She and husband Jay Kehoe have a 12 year old daughter who swims and plays volleyball. -- Amy Gross-Kehoe agkehoe@gmail.com 3011 Washington Ave., Wilmette, IL 60091 42*4'32" N 87*45'0" W

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