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2026 Midwinters Video by Eric Bussell
Enjoy watching this fun video of all the boats sailing in the 2026 Midwinters https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GA3Wr5OWcYw&fbclid=IwVERFWAQfsi9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeXo1yx0SbLdBTYDO43E8LBohwaELTnAkLdfTTCuLlVcbk3b8lGvc021tEPYw_aem_vUoIGSxLn5UULKex-kzmZQ Read more
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2026 Midwinters at Sarasota, FL – 75 Boats are Arriving and Checking In
Sarasota Sailing Squadron has done their homework and is ready to check in 75 boats that are registered for the Midwinters. We are expecting 3 days of good waether and wind, and the competition will be fierce, Thanks to Jennifer Ikeda and Team for preparing for this huge event. Read more
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Have You Registered for 2026 Midwinters Yet?
Almost 70 teams have registered for the 2026 Midwinters on beautiful Sarasota Bay. Have you signed up yet? Sarasota Sailing Squadron is ready – we hope to see you there! For more information click here. Read more
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Time to Submit Your 2026 FS Foundation Grant Requests
Have a project around your Fleet that could use some extra cash to get it going? The Flying Scot Foundation was created to provide funds for projects that support the Flying Scot class. Projects that have been funded are helping to purchase or repair a club boat, supporting sailing schools or an educational activity. Details about our Foundation are on this web site under Members. Read more about the Foundation from our Past Chairperson Charles Buffington in this issue of Scots n’ Water https://fssa.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/scots_62_4.pdf And here’s a story from Diane Kampf about how the Foundation has helped Fleet 76 (again)… Read more
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CMR 90 from our Chief Measurer
Chief Measurer has added CMR 90: The bitter end of a 2:1 jib sheet may be dead ended at the jib track slide or the center of a“carbo air” block or similar. The use of a block with a becket is not permitted for the jib sheets.Jib sheet blocks are not to have a sheave in excess of 76 mm (3“+/-) See CMR 6, 48, 78. Background: There has been recent questioning tying the bitter end of the 2:1 jib sheet to thecenter of a “carbo air” block or similar. This was reviewed years ago by Bob Neff, the ChiefMeasurer… Read more
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Upcoming Changes to FSSA Class Rules
A set of proposed changes to the FSSA Class Rules are currently being voted on. The changes were primarily driven by the Borrowing and Eligibility Committee and Trophy Committee, along with changes for clarity and consistency. There are changes to the Constitution, which requires approval by the full membership, and changes to the Bylaws, which requires approval by the Board of Governors. The Board of Governors has already approved the Bylaw changes. Assuming the membership approves the changes to the Constitution, all of the changes will be put in practice following the 2026 Midwinter Championship. The changes to the constitution (currently… Read more
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So Who Won the Free Membership and Boat Raffle Ticket?
Thanks again to those who completed the member survey and were eligible for the drawing for 1 year of free membership or 1 raffle ticket to win a Flying Scot sailboat in this fall’s boat raffle. At our Tiller Time Zoom meeting on 1/27/2026, we drew the names of the liucky winners: Eric Sutton from Fleet 83 in Maryville, IL, won 1 Year of FSSA Membership and Chic Clark from Fleet Fleet 201 in Indianapolis, IN, won 1 Boat Raffle Ticket. Congratulations to the winners and good luck to Chic in the boat raffle. FSSA members rock! Read more
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