LMSC was privileged to host this year's annual Flying Scot
Masters National Championship regatta held the weekend of
October 6th and 7th. This is an FSSA nationally sanctioned
event for Skippers aged 60 or older with a combined Skipper/Crew age
not less than 120. It is an exciting
event at which "Seasoned" sailors demonstrate the competitive
value of experience over agility and frenetic energy!
This
year's event involved a total of 8 boats, 4 out of area and 4 from
LMSC. Six boats competed in the Championship division and 2 vied for
Challenger honors.
We had great wind, 8 to 12 kts on both days, with enough predictability
in oscillations to reward alert sailors. Competition was close enough
to keep things exciting over a 5 race series. With a single start,
Challengers were frequently mixing it up with the Championship group
and, based on their post-race dialog, enjoyed the race much more as
a result. The PRO, race committee and judges were top notch. The entire
field of competitors and race officials stayed after our BBQ dinner
to socialize and enjoy live musical entertainment. One advantage of
the small turnout appears to be that everyone was able to meet and
get to know each other. On day two, we weren't racing against strangers,
we were all racing against friends.
Competitor positions after
5 races, listing Skipper and Crew followed by sail number are:
Challenger Division:
1) Mike and Brenda Noone - 5468
2) Gary Wulf and Clay Shelton - 5628
Championship Division:
1) Dick Gregory and Harry Carpenter - 2589
2) Ryan and Sherry Gaskin - 5673
3) Allan and Janie Gowans - 5642
4) Eric Ashaffenburg and Peter Kahle - 5784
5) Bob Walrath and Tommy Weaver - 5808
6) Jack Griffin and Willis Gaines - 880
View
photos from the regatta.
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