The newly formed Dunedin Youth Sailing Association, Inc.  launched its program in August by holding registration at the Dunedin Boat Club.  The level of interest in this sailing program for children aged 8-16 was evidenced by four times the anticipated number of children who signed up for the program. 43 boys and girls, accompanied by their parents, are vying for far fewer slots in the inaugural six-week class; however, DYSA Board members said they were looking at how to adjust the schedule to accommodate all the registrants.

 Association members also said that several of the children qualified for scholarships by being eligible for free or reduced price lunches in Pinellas County public schools.  Scholarships are $235 which includes the cost of the classes ($135) and required materials including a life jacket ($100). 

Activities surrounding the registration included a chance to meet the certified instructors and the unveiling of the new DYSA logo.

Savannah Rose Resch of Clearwater (whose father, Robert, has his architectural office in Dunedin) provided the winning design and won a cash award of $200, a free art class at DFAC, and the opportunity to work with a professional graphic designer to refine her design.  The second-place winner was Kevin Cormier of Palm Harbor, who won $100 and a free class at DFAC. The third-place winner was Gregory Reed of Dunedin, who won $50.