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Lintons win the 2021 GWBR on a very blowy day!
From Ariel Harrington on Facebook on Sunday 2/21: To say that it blew like stink would be an understatement. A few boats turned back before the start of the first race and the rest of us dummies went for it! It was keep the boat upright and sort of head in the direction of the weather mark. We watched as a few teams showed their brass by raising their spinnakers and heading downwind. We decided to keep heading upwind which was in the direction of the club. From Amy Smith Linton on Facebook on Sunday 2/21: Thanks Arial Harrington and the… Read more
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2021 GWBR at Lake Eustis is in full swing!
Here’s a great photo by John Cole from the George Washington Birthday Regatta st Lake Eustis in Florida. There are 35 boats and after Day 1, the Lintons are in the lead! Day 1 was beautiful with shifty winds, and lots of action! Thanks Ariel Harrington for the updates on Facebook. Read more
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HOPEFULLY FIXED – Incorrect emails – looking into the problem
UPDATE – think we found it! Here’s hoping! Some of you are receiving emails that your Member role has expired. We have been trying to figure out what is causing these incorrect emails but have not figured it out yet. Please bear with us as wel try to figure it out. Thank you. Read more
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From Winnipesaukee to St.Thomas
From Flying Scot, Inc. on Facebook: Onto the next chapter for #2573! She’s always been a northern girl, originally from Winnipesaukee Sailing Center in New Hampshire. She then made her way down to Deep Creek Lake for many many years. Finally, after a factory refurbishment, she’s heading south for retirement in St. Thomas where she will once again be sailed in a sailing school – this time by the local children of St. Thomas. It’s a great organization and they’re trying to start a fleet. Check them out and consider making a contribution towards their FS fleet http://mvp.vi/mvp_students.htm Read more
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North Sails Racing Rules Seminar from 2/21/2021
Here is a link to the North Sails Rules Seminar from 2/9/2021. Thank you Zeke Horowitz and Brian Hayes! https://www.northsails.com/sailing/en/2021/02/basic-sailing-racing-rules-explained Read more
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Basic Racing Rules Webinar from North Sails 2/9/2021
Dear fellow Scot sailors, North Sails invites all Flying Scot sailors for an informative webinar on Tuesday, February 9th at 7:00 PM EST. Join World Championship sailor, Zeke Horowitz and One Design Expert and sailmaker for over 30 years, Brian Hayes, to learn the basic rules of racing. The duo of Flying Scot Experts will focus on the basic right of way rules and situations that Scot sailors often encounter when racing. They will also discuss what to be aware of on the start line and during mark roundings to make competing safer and more fun! It’s easy to… Read more
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Video from the Webinar – US Sailing and One Design – 01/21/2021
For those of you looking for a link to the US Sailing and FSSA seminar on Growing the Sport given on 1/21/2021, you can find the video here. Thanks again to Jim Leggette for arranging this! Last week the Flying Scot Sailing Association sponsored a webinar, Growing the Sport of Sailing with leaders with leaders in one design classes and US Sailing. Each shared successful ideas which have been used to grow our sport. Our own Jim Crabtree sharer his experiences with Fleet 210 in Jefferson City, Missouri, the 2020 Fleet of the Year. Jim has also been the Megabyte Class… Read more
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