Tampa Sailing Squadron's Commodores Cup

8 Flying Scots made the trip down to TSS in Apollo Beach for the Commodore's Cup.
Early birds might have thought it was going to be a bust as there was nil wind around 0900. Ah yes, but the wind God decided to test the weak on this day and by the 1230 start it was full hike, full vang, and hang on!
Race # 1 saw Al Thompson and Lisa Hayward jump out to a early lead on the double windward Leeward, but speedy Team Linton ground them down. This was the theme as the Linton's had the passing gear all day. The start or race# 3 saw the wind ramp up to the high teens with some healthy chop, this sent the light teams or teams with youngsters for the harbor. The heavy hitters stayed out for what would be the final race of the day with the Lintons nipping Rocket Ronnie at the finish.

Results: R1 R2 R3 Tot

Jeff and Amy Linton # 4925 1 1 1 3
Al Thompson and Lisa Hayward # 504 2 3 3 8
Ron Pletsch and Barry # 15 6 4 2 12
Dean and Dave Bell # 4156 3 dnf 4 15
Dave and Kim Thinel # 812 5 2 dnc 16
Mark, Stu and Lilly Taylor # 5477 4 6 dnc 19
Andy and Drew Hayward # 2925 7 5 dnc 21
Tom and Drew Taylor #4321 dnc dnc dnc 27

Huge thanks to Pat Austin, Bob Sardo, Eric Eislie and the entire TSS crew for some great races and fine hospitality, Fleet 168 hopes to make this a regular stop on our Spring calender.

Next up is the Lake Hollingsworth Invitational in Lakeland, this is the coolest event of the year. Space is limited due to the size of the trailer/boat parking at the lake so get
your reservation in early to Tom Taylor: edidad@rapidsys.com The post race party is hosted at the Taylor's lovely home just a block from the lake, don't miss this one!

Andy