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by Brian Giersch FS #3840 - photo credit to Krista & Michael Maddigan
At this writing, a contingent of Boy Scouts and dads have boarded their fifty plus foot sailboat in the US Virgin Islands for a 10 day sailing adventure, known as "Sea Base". Several of the boys are Eagle Scouts and for some, it is their last Scouting activity, having graduated from high school and 'aged out' of Scouting.
But, just thirty six hours ago, all but two had never been sailing before! Two had earned their Small Boat Sailing Merit Badge. But, for the rest, getting aboard...
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As the premier one-design regatta of North Carolina, the 64th annual the Governor's Cup drew 84 boats in ten fleets, including eight Flying Scots. In near perfect weather on Saturday, PRO Bill Jarvis and the capable race committee kicked off six starts per race, three races over the day. Many of the sailors celebrated the Father's Day weekend by sailing with their sons or daughters, including Flying Scot sailor Charlie Buckner with his son Silas. Sunday racing was cancelled with a tropical storm passing through.
Lake Norman Yacht Club sailors David Rink and Joel Blade continued...
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The 2021 Buckeye Regatta at Hoover Sailing Club came off without a hitch … and, unfortunately, without much wind either, at least on Saturday. But our 13 competitors were here for the fun. They stayed out for 2 painful Saturday races that the Windmill fleet Race Committee worked diligently to set up. Sunday wind was better so we got a total of 4 races for the regatta. We had 8 out of town boats, including a team from Rochester, NY, 2 teams from Cowan Lake and 5 teams from Deep Creek. Jay Huling and Ray Trask from Hoover sailed to a 2nd place finish. 1st and 3rd went to Cowan Lake sailors...
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Check out the results of several of this weekend's Flying Scot regattas.
Douglas Orr Regatta at Sprite Island Yacht Club in CT, 15 boats, won by Roger and Kate Sharp from Massapoag Yacht Club, Sharon, MA - resuls are here
Summer Solstice Regatta at Selby Bay Sailing Center in MD, 11 boats, won by John and Sharon Wake from FIshing Bay Yacht Club, Deltaville, VA - results are...
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The Women's NAC is coming up on June 26-27, 2021, at Deep Creek Lake in MD. This year will be a record year with over 20 teams registered so far! Are you going? Are you registered yet? You can get more information about the event and registration here. Hope to see you there.