Florida
Florida
The Florida District encompasses most of the fleets in the state of Florida.Active fleets include Sarasota Sailing Squadron in Sarasota, Coconut Grove Sailing Center in Miami, Rudder Club of Jacksonville, Lake Eustis Sailing Club in Eustis, Davis Island Yacht in Tampa and Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club in Port Charlotte. With developing fleets in Merritt Island, Orlando and Key Largo.
Florida has an active open circuit consisting of one regatta a month from October through May. Race Schedules are posted on FSSA and Facebook. You can follow the Florida District at
The District Governor is Henry Picco
The Florida District has a Facebook Page here.
Reports are that the weather was beautiful for Day 1 of the 201 Wife Husbands. We're awaiting furhter reports, but the Lintons are leading with the Andrews' in 2nd. The results to date for the lucky ones who are there can be found here.
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ATTENTION FLYING SCOT SAILORS!
The 2015 Flying Scot Wifef Husband Chmapionships are coming up this weekend October 24-25 at the Davis Island Yacht Club in beautiful Tampa, Florida. Are you lucky enough to be going? It;s not too lte to decide!
Bring your spouse to Tampa for a sailing honeymoon or a second or third honeymoon. The event includes either a five- or three-race series depending on your division, plus a fun range of on-shore festivities. The entry fee is $75 for... Read More
The 2015 Flying Scot Wife Husband Champiobship is quickly Approaching and
you'll want to be part of the action!
Remember when this event made Sailing World Magazine? It could happen again and you could be there!
Bring your spouse to beautiful downtown Tampa, Florida for a sailing honeymoon. The event includes either a five- or three-race series depending on your division, plus a fun range of on-shore festivities. The entry fee is $75 for USSailing members... Read More
Indian River Yacht Club hosted the Florida District over the weekend of April 11th and 12th for the Florida District Championship.
The weekend kicked off with many Scots arriving on Friday afternoon and early evening; the much anticipated Space-X rocket launch was delayed due to weather and was pushed off until Monday evening; however, the weather delay that was not good for rockets was great for sailboats! Brisk southerly breezes settled in both days allowing for some great... Read More
Besides the stories and pictures you have seen daily from the 2015 Midwinters, reports are still coming in. I hope you were luckiy enough to be there, If not, there was plenty of publicity - thanks to all for sharing their experiences.
Here's a link to some videos taken by Eric Bussell from the Midwest District; https://www.youtube.com/c/Fleet135
Look what Zeke Horowitz is saying at North Sails One Design - The 2015 Flying Scot Midwinters reminded all who attended why we love... Read More