Bill Pomeroy of Portland, Oregon (78 years young on September 4, 1997) skippered his Potter 15 to teach Sailing Merit Badge skills to scouts of Troop 377 of Albany, Oregon.

Skipper Bill of the "Sir Prize" sailing on Fern Ridge Reservoir at Eugene, Oregon. Scouts wave, and enjoy a day of mild breezes and sunny skies.

Members of Troop 377 gather for a picture in front of Bill Pomeroy's El Toro (named "El Flippo") which Bill bought from a friend 25 years ago for $60. This boat and the Potter helped round out the sailing lessons for the Albany scouts.