One of our favorite traveling groups received that greeting as they entered the state this weekend. Problem was, it came from a State Trooper and was accompanied by a citation and apparently a questionable sense of humor.
The light winds prevailed again today, fortunately, with slightly more strength than yesterday for 2 out of 3 races. We were able to get a total of six races in which allowed for a throw out. We ended up in a 3-way tie with Ron Baerwitz and Robby Brown. Both of them had higher best scores to break the tie. We feel pretty lucky to have finished as high as we did with some snafus and a 720 (sorry, Ron P)throughout the weekend. Did I mention that Dave is a sucky starter!?
In the last race, there was a time when we worried we wouldn't finish within the time limit (reminiscent of last year...). Andy and Lisa Hayward had a great race going, big lead which they held through most of the race only to hit "the hole". The result wasn't as bad as Jim Egan last year, since Andy only dropped to third place.(sorry, to mention that epic moment once again, Jim). Team Tampa rolled with Mark and Tina first, Dean and Judy second, Andy and Lisa third, Jeff and Amy fifth and we were sixth in the last race.
Jeff and Amy Linton were up to their old tricks scoring first in four of the six races. They never cease to amaze us with their ability to always get a little more out of the boat no matter how tricky the conditions. Awesome job!!
Here we have Amy and Jeff recieving the first place trophy
Caroline and Dave Chapin finished second
Robby Brown with Chris Morgan who finished fourth
We have to mention the great turnout this year. Several boats from out of state, representing N and S Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland. Harry took the long way here, via New Orleans, to check out the NEW Southern YC and drop off 4 new Flying Scots. Thank goodness the weather turned warm for the folks! Seems like the first time in a long time we've been warm. In total, 28 boats registered for the event, it was quite a time! We are so fortunate to compete with such a talented group of sailors. Several past Midwinter, National and World Champions are on the list and on the water. Scots Rock!
A crazy idea came to Chuck Tanner while wandering the Scot lot. Since they have Larry Klick sailing with them this winter in the red boat named "Ketchup" why not have the yellow boat in the group be named "Mustard"?
Funny question to Amy and Kim in the bar, "Did you see there were chicks out there in the boats?" (omg, how did they let THAT happen?)
Didn't get to say 'bye to everyone, so hope you all had safe trips back home, and a good time while here in FL!(except the "Welcome to FL" part- sorry, John and Tom)
Come back to Tampa in a couple of weeks for the State Series Finale March 6,7! Hope to see you there!
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