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2017 Midwinters at Southern Yacht Club, New Orleans, LA - Day 3

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 whole time.

Once again the Race Committee got Race 1 started...

2017 Midwinters at Southern Yacht Club, New Orleans, LA - Day 2

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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 –...

2017 Midwinters at Southern Yacht Club, New Orleans, LA - Day 1

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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,...

2017 Midwinters at Southern Yacht Club - New Orleans, LA, Board of Governors

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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!