FLYING SCOT TRIFECTA 2014
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Once again wind forecasts were incorrect. All of the “best” websites for forecasting winds on Lake Pontchartrain were wrong.
Gulf
The Gulf District encompasses several fleets along and near the Gulf of Mexico from Florida’s panhandle to Louisiana and one fleet in Arkansas.
Active fleets in Florida include Choctawhatchee Bay in Ft.Walton Beach, Garcon Point Spirited Sailors in Bagdad, St.Andrew Bay in Panama City and Pensacola Bay in Pensacola. In Mississippi we have Bay St.Louis and Jackson Yacht Club and in Arkansas we have Grand Maumelle Sailing Club in Little Rock. In Louisiana we have Lake Arthur in Lafayette and New Orleans and Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans.
The District Governor is Larry Taggart, who is also FSSA Parliamentarian. The Gulf District is also home to FSSA First Vice President Nancy Claypool and Secind Vice President Jim Leggette.
2014 Gulf District Trifecta
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Once again wind forecasts were incorrect. All of the “best” websites for forecasting winds on Lake Pontchartrain were wrong.
Gilliland/Spring Fling Regatta: Jackson MS
Gilliland/Spring Fling Regatta: Jackson MS Read Post »
The Fleet 45 and the Jackson Yacht Club successful spring regatta. In addition, to the competition among Gulf Yachting
2014 Midwinters Photos
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Here is a link to lots of pictures from the 2014 Midwinters at Southern Yacht Club, New Orleans, LA.
2014 Allen M. Douglas Award Recipient
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The Flying Scot class is well known for being a close group of sailors, really good sports who step
2014 Midwinters at Southern Yacht Club, New Orleans – Day 6 Final
2014 Midwinters at Southern Yacht Club, New Orleans – Day 6 Final Read Post »
Another beautiful day on Lake Ponchartrain starting out in sunny 60-degree weather, later getting up into the 70’s. It’s hard
2014 Midwinters at Southern Yacht Club, New Orleans – Day 5
2014 Midwinters at Southern Yacht Club, New Orleans – Day 5 Read Post »
The winds were ready for us today with the sun shining, 62 degrees and the wind blowing 7-10 from the NNE and
2014 Midwinters at Southern Yacht Club, New Orleans – Day 4
2014 Midwinters at Southern Yacht Club, New Orleans – Day 4 Read Post »
On Wednesday, the sun was shining bright with temps in the 70’s and the wind was strong at first