Michigan - Ontario
Michigan - Ontario
The Michigan Ontario district encompasses fleets in Michigan and Indiana and at one time included fleets in Canada.
In Michigan we have Crescent Sail Yacht Club in Grosse Point Farms, Crystal Lake in Crystal, Detroit Yacht Club, Gull Lake in Kalamazoo, Klinger Lake in Sturgis, and Portage Yacht Club in Pinckney. In Indiana we have Clear Lake in Fremont.
The District Governor is Larry Breskin.
All 48 boats are checked in - Nice job Natalie and crew. Everyone's measured in - thanks Brian and crew! Thanks Eric for the awesome organization! Can’t wait to race tomorrow!
A few people went out for practice racing, we went out to practice on our own. Beautiful ENE winds 10-12, sunny skies, waves about 2-3 feet. Dory finally came out from below deck to enjoy the wind.
Warch here for results and updates https://yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eID=14979
Regatta Chair Eric Gunderson has everything under control as measurement starts for the NAC. Will you boat measure in? Will your sails? Do you have all the required safety equipment? Good luck and let's go sailing soon ⛵️
Photos from the event can be seen at
https://photos.app.goo.gl/2NnaC1vxd3u7o4c26
Pictures - Buddy Byington's boat all buttened up and ready for the drive!
Teams are on their way to the 2022 Flying Scot North American Championshop at North Cape Yacht Club, La Salle, MI. There are 50 teams from several states and the competition will be fierce and fun. Who makes Championship? Challenger? Where would you rather be? Can't wait!
From Facebook - Paul Lee of the Detroit Yacht Club and the Edison Boat Club won the 2023 Michigan-Ontario District regatta hosted by the DYC on Aug. 5-6. Lee, sailing an Edison boat and sails in the event, is a multi-year winner of the District trophy, this year besting Brian Hawkins of Portage Lake, Michigan, by a single point in the final standings. Racing began Saturday Aug. 5 in relatively light winds on Lake St. Clair, with three races completed that day. Lee had two firsts and a... Read More 
Mary Meno, a long time FSSA Member, passed away on December 1, 2020. Mary and her husband, Fred Meno, were avid Flying Scot sailors for many years. The championship trophy for the Midwinters is named after Mary.. My brother, Fred Meno, Our condolences to the family and thanks to Mary and Fred for thei many years of participation in the Flying Scot world.
Mary's obituary is here https://www.daltonandson.com/obituaries/Mary-Josephine-Meno?obId=19146075#/celebrationWall