Flying Scots give it a go on Lake Eustis

We raced only on Saturday this past weekend (October 24 and 25), since that was the only day the breeze cooperated – and even then it cooperated somewhat grudgingly.

Eight Scots turned out on Saturday: Dave and Jay Asaibene in 5179, Ray Laguna and Charles Devereau in 5770, Pete Smith and Mary Anne Bennett in 715, Jack Bazner and Joe Lobato in 3387, Chuck Smith and Tony Tussing in 5125, Francois Simon and Dean Grimes in 3362, Ron Baerwitz, sailing solo in 3360, and me with Nick Chorley in 5810.

Ron in 3360 was the big winner for the day. He placed first in both races, with never a serious challenge from anyone. His success was due, no doubt, to outstanding crew work, even if his crew did lead him over the line early in the first race. Nick and I in 5810 managed second in each race, but only because we caught some lucky breaks. In the first race, we split from the fleet and managed to hold off Ray and Charles in 5770, who finished third. In the second race, Francois and Dean in 3362 were ahead of us the entire final windward leg to an upwind finish, when a magic lift pointed us straight for the stern of the Committee Boat and a second place finish, leaving Francois and Dean in third, no doubt wondering whether there is justice in the world.

On Sunday, although we again had a good turnout of Scots, the Race Committee abandoned racing after about half a windward leg. No races were completed.

Complete results are posted on the Lake Eustis Fleet website. Thanks to everyone who came out this weekend.

This past weekend ended our Keenan Series, and I’ll get series results out shortly. Our next series – the Hartge Series – begins on November 6 and 7.


Reminder: Sarasota District Regatta; November 6 and 7 are also the dates of the Sarasota District Regatta. Dave Thinel has previously distributed the Notice of Race, but I’ll attach another copy to this e mail. I plan to attend (with Nick Chorley’s help), and I know Ray Laguna has been thinking about going as well. I’d love for us to have a good turnout from Fleet 150. Sarasota Bay is a wonderful place to sail, and the Sarasota Sailing Squadron are outstanding hosts.

Thanks to all. George