Happy New Year to All:
Racing in 2010 kicked off cold at Lake Eustis this weekend, with frigid temperatures (for Florida) but generally nice breezes. Six Scots sailed on Saturday, when there was cold but sunshine, and four Scots sailed on Sunday, when there was cold but no sunshine. Hmmm….
Perhaps no coincidence, the big winner of the weekend was Larry Klick, who has just joined us for the winter from his home in Minnesota with his beautiful red Scot named “Ketchup” (5150). Larry won all four races this weekend. I’m sure that was because the weather felt downright toasty to him. After all, our water here is actually liquid!
So, here’s a warm (i.e., not frozen) Lake Eustis welcome to Larry! Now, someone needs to beat him next time!
On Saturday, in the first race, it was Larry in 5150 first, Jack Bazner and Joe Lobato on 3387 second, and Ray Laguna on 5770 in third. In the second race, it was Larry first on 5150, me with Todd Hunter second on 5810, and Ray third on 5770.
On Sunday, the first race saw Larry first on 5150, me sailing with Jim McIntytre on 5810 in second, and Francois Simon solo on 3362 in third. In the second race, Larry was again in first with 5150, Ray was second on 5770 and Jim and I were third on 5810. I apologize for not having the names of Ray’s or Larry’s crew – a reporting error on my part.
The next Club Racing at Lake Eustis is in two weeks, when we kick off our Norton Series. That series will include the club racing weekends of January 16 and 17, January 30 and 31, February 13 and 14, February 27 and 28, and March 6 and 7.
Reminders:
Jenson Beach District Regatta. The Jenson Beach District regatta will be January 16 and 17 at the US Sailing Center in Jensen Beach. The NOR is available at: http://www.usscmc.org/files/NOR%202010%20Flying%20Scot.pdf and you can register at https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registration_form.php?regatta_id=2542.
Charlotte Harbor Regatta. The Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club’s regatta is February 5-7. Information is available at www.charlotteharborregatta.com.
George Washington Birthday Regatta. Please register as soon as you can for the George Washington Birthday Regatta, which is February 20 and 21. And remember to sign up for Andy Fox’s clinic on the Thursday and Friday before the regatta (February 18 and 19). www.regattaregistration.com.
See everyone in two weeks.
George
2 comments:
OK Mr Hotel deal... what have you found for Eustis? Seems the rates are ~2x normal that weekend.. Show us your magic!!
Just looked on hotel.com and found the Hampton inn in leesburg (not far away) for $71 nite. This is a newish hotel and nice for the money. I booked earlier at Hoilday inn for 80 something...
Don't wait!!
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