Each year at the Midwinters the Allen Douglas Sportsmanship award is voted on by all the other skippers for someone who showed exceptional sportsmanship.  This year, the honor goes to Eric Bussell who personifies that and more! Congratulations to Eric who is a dedicated member of the Flying Scot class who is tirelessly working on publicity for the class. Read more

  Well Mother Nature was kinder today with temperatures in the 60’s with the sun out most of the day.   With an east wind at 10 -12, there was not much chop so it was a little easier on the boat and the passengers.  On the way out there was just not much wind but by the time we reached the Race Committee boat, all was well. The Race Committee started right on time at 11:00 and gave us 2 great races, one 4-leg and one 5-leg windward-leeward.  There seemed to be more pressure on the right and it seemed to… Read more

  Brrrrr, it sure was chilly in the morning!  But we got warmed up with beignets and coffee from the famous Café du Monde.  It was 48 degrees but felt like 39 with the wind chill, even with the sun poking through the clouds.  After polling the competitors, it was decided to postpose until 1PM.  When we left the dock, it had reached the 50’s with the wind at 8-10 directly from the north.  We were cold going out, but worked hard enough on the water and managed to stay warm – and luckily the sun stayed with us the… Read more

   The conditions were totally different for Day 2.  Today was in the 50’s but SUNNY so that makes a huge difference.  in the “real feel” temperature.  The morning started out with the wind blowing above everyone’s comfort zone and some 4’ waves, so the Race Committee postponed for an hour.  By the time we went out, it was blowing 15 or so with 3’ waves and  it seemed a bit more civilized – still 3 teams decided to stay ashore. The awesome Race Committee started at precisely 1PM with no further postponements.  The first race was a 4-leg windward-leeward,… Read more

  Not much sun, but no rain and it’s in the 60’s!  We have a great group of sailors here – several wife-husband teams, a few father-son teams, and lots of other great folks.  Thanks so much to Southern Yacht Club with Larry Taggart and his team for hosting us. With the NNE wind blowing steady at 12, the SYC Race Committee got us started right on time at 12:00. with a rolling start, Championship followed by Challenger.  The first race was a 4-leg Windward-Leeward with a small wind shift between the first upwind and second upwind.  Most boats went… Read more

Your Board of Governors is hard at work conducting FSSA business on your behalf.  Thanks to those who hold these volunteer postions and work hard to support the Flying Scot class! Read more