Monday, February 25, 2008

DIYC Sunday Race - Flying Scot

The club's Sunday races are a great way to break into racing in a less-than-intense setting. The format is a little off the wall, we start and finish at the mouth of the basin. The course is a random affair using pre-set marks and not necessarily oriented to the wind. It's a little like a "Tour of the Bay" with a racing component. Being a persuit race the start is staggered, you receive your exact start time when you sign in. The slowest boat, a Pearson Ensign goes first, the fastest was the Melges 24 so they go last, with the rest of us in between. The basin is a little tight but since the start is staggered there isn't the customary fight for position, which is probably a good thing owing to the concrete jetties on either side. In theory the reverse start should have all of us arriving back at the basin for the finish at the same time. Good thing that is only theory, the reality is, we get spread out enough to keep the drama of finishing to a minimum.

This day, (Feb. 24) we had 6 Scots; Matt Wey 2339, Ryan Flynn 3020, Mark Taylor 4321, David Bell 4156, Mike Douglas 4305 and me 812. The weather was fairly nice with temperatures in the mid seventies but really spotty breeze. Some passing clouds seemed to bring some welcome breeze but thankfully, no rain.



Mike and Andrew Douglas finished first, you can see the look of determination on their faces


Pig Pen with Bill Watts flying the chute in a big right shift and Dave in the distance



Dave and Susan trying out a new experimental chute, a couple tweaks may be in order

All in all it was a good day, all coolers functioned properly, good weather a few laughs. What else is needed?
Thanks to Amy Linton for the pictures.

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Sights from Lake Eustis, Flying Scot


The Lake Eustis Sailing Club has a casual, laid back feel to it. (Click the photos for full screen views)



Saturday evening's sunset from the ramp, a nice ending to a warm (hot) February day




Early Sunday morning not long after sunrise




Ray Laguna who chaired the regatta about to deliver the punchline




The Danilek clan fresh from the road trip from VERMONT!




Harry and Carrie Carpenter receiving their 2nd place awards, they missed first place by just one point




Jeff and Amy Linton receiving their well deserved first place awards. Congradulations!!

Go to www.fssa.com/fldist/news.htm (I couldn't get the link to work)for current District standings and scroll down a bit for the results of the Eustis regatta.