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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