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At the Egyptian Cup this year, the participants decided to repeat an activity from several years ago, circa 1994, at the same event. The last time there were 28 people along with a keg of beer on the boat. This year, there were no kegs, so they were able to get 32 people on the boat with no water coming over the centerboard trunk (well maybe a little). What a boat!
The FSSA Amendments Committee has been working on changes to the Bylaws and Constitution to clarify, correct and update our Class Rules. This team has worked hard to ensure our rules are in line with how we operate and are clear for our members to read and understand. Some of the changes will be voted on at the Annual Meeting in July 2022, Click here to view a copy of the proposed changes....
Flying Scott Great 48
Submitted by Pete Marriott, PRO
Seventeen Flying Scots gathered at Lake Norman Yacht club for the annual Flying Scot Great 48; the weather looked perfect for a great weekend of sailing! After a warm breakfast, the boats hit the water for sailing Saturday. Mother nature, however, did not read the weather report and during the first race won by John Kreigdler and Dan Tegel there was a large shift that caused the second half of the fleet to beat into the finish line and then the wind shut down as rain went around the lake which kept the sailors dry, but...
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Note: This is how far ahead the winners were in this race - this is a photo from their boat!
There were 21 boats registered and 17 boats ont he line for the final leg of the 2022 Florida District Series at the Upper Key Sailing Club in Key Largo. There were 3 racs on Saturday with some unexpected wind, but none on Sunday so Saturdays results stand. Top 3 places went to Jim and Sheryl Signor, Dave Rosen and crew, Mark and Michelle Taylor. Pusser’s Painkiller Survival kit goes to Bill &...
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Under sunny 80° skies with east winds 8-10 in Race 4 and 10-15 in Race 5, PRO Jack Yoes and crew ran 2 awesome W-L races to finish up racing in fine fashion. Placs continues to change during the races and some places wre decided at the very end of the last race! Congratulations to Lynn Bruss and Monica Gaitan from Privateer Yacht Club, Championship winners and Bowman O‘Connor, Rachel Mittman and Katie Bayless from Corinthian Sailing Club, Challenger winners. Full results are here...
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