SHEEPSHEAD BAY — Miramar Yacht Club, one of the oldest and most active Boat clubs in all of Brooklyn, held its annual Commodores’ Ball — an end-of-season event acknowledging its members and celebrating its racing champions — the evening of Nov. 9.

Held in Miramar’s spacious ballroom, the soiree accommodated nearly 100 people. Past Commodore David Shin and club member Victoria Tron were honored with service awards. Racing awards went to Andrew Shabalin, winner of the Summer Series, Miramar Trophy Regatta, Kossman Regatta and Fall Series; Rich Lubell, Miramar’s race committee chair, snared the Lobel Regatta; and Felix Pustylnik came away with the Romer Light Regatta. 

Vice Commodore Josh Reder spoke to the Brooklyn Eagle and reflected on this past sailing season. 

“We had a great season this past spring,” Reder said.  “There was a lot of good wind and fantastic races. In addition, several new members have signed up for our Ready Boat Program.” Ready Boats provide an option for non-boat-owning members to sail without having to purchase a boat.

Reder pointed out that goals for next spring include further promotion of Brooklyn Boatworks. Miramar partnered with DUMBO-based nonprofit organization Brooklyn Boatworks that provides hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education for children via the construction of wooden sailboats.