Capital
Capital
The following clubs/fleets from across the states of Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania comprise the Capital District.
- Fishing Bay Yacht Club (FBYC)/Fleet 103 – Deltaville, VA
- Greater Richmond Sailing Association (GRSA)/Fleet 155 – Swift Creek Reservoir, Midlothian, VA
- Lake of the Woods Sailing Club (LOWSC)/Fleet 160 – Locust Grove, VA
- Rappahannock River Yacht Club (RRYC)/Fleet 185 – Irvington, VA
- Rehoboth Bay Sailing Association (RBSA)/Fleet 206 – Dewey Beach, DE
- Sailing Club of Washington (SCOW)/Fleet 203 – Washington Sailing Marina, Alexandria, Virginia
- Selby Bay Sailing Center (SBSC)/Fleet 42 – Edgewater, MD
- Susquehanna Yacht Club (SYC)/Fleet 81 – Lake Clarke, Wrightsville, PA
- West River Sailing Club (WRSC)/Fleet 97 – Galesville, MD
The District Governor is Dave Beckett from the Sailing Club of Washington.
The district has a Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1526077311442372
Our FSSA Historian Emeritus and past Capital District Governor, Debbie Cycotte, passed away on 1/10/2025. Debbie was dedicated to Flying Scot sailing for many years and worked tirelessly to have Sandy Douglass entered into the Sailing Hall of Fame. She will be missed.
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/raleigh-nc/debra-cycotte-12163156
From Richard Baucom on Facebook:
The 2024 Flying Scot District Championship is in the books. The regatta was hosted by the Greater Richmond Sailing Association on Swift Creek Reservoir. Four races were sailed on Saturday in 8-10 mph breeze. Racing was abandoned on Sunday due to light winds. Congratulations to John and Sharon Wake for winning the regatta! A special shout out to Chris Cookson, Kate Gomes and Evan Davies for planning a great event. And... Read More 
2021 Capital District Championship
Mills Jones, FS 5846
Greater Richmond Sailing Association (GRSA) Fleet 155 hosted the Capital District Championship Regatta October 2-3. Eight Scots registered for 2 days of racing on Swift Creek Reservoir. Friday evening, Regatta PRO Jerry Thompson facilitated a racing rules seminar for race participants and GRSA members with emphasis on Right of Way, Keeping Clear, and Proper Course.
Saturday morning brought cool, fall temps and light... Read More 
by Brian Giersch FS #3840 - photo credit to Krista & Michael Maddigan
At this writing, a contingent of Boy Scouts and dads have boarded their fifty plus foot sailboat in the US Virgin Islands for a 10 day sailing adventure, known as "Sea Base". Several of the boys are Eagle Scouts and for some, it is their last Scouting activity, having graduated from high school and 'aged out' of Scouting.
But, just thirty six hours ago, all but two had never been sailing before... Read More 
Dave Beckett has been the Fleet Captain of Fleet 203 at the Sailing Club of Washington in the Capital District for many years. As he leaves that role and moves to another area and another fleet, Chip Lubsen from his club let us know about Dave’s many accomplishments over the years. I asked FSSA President Bill Dunham if there was a way that FSSA could recognize Dave and he agreed that we would do that. Here are just some of what Dave has done:
Outstanding Ambassador for the Sailing... Read More