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LNYC Great 48 Regatta Report

The Flying Scot Great 48 Regatta at Lake Norman Yacht Club is always a fun regatta and a great place to race sailboats. Regatta chair, Carol Sandke, ensured that this year was no exception. Thirty-one Scots signed up which included several multi-time national champions in the Scot fleet and other fleets. Friday night’s welcome dinner included open taps and tasty tacos.

Saturday's weather forecast included thunderstorms, but we got off the 1st race on time in southerly winds of 6-10 mph. After about an hour postponement ashore, to allow a few thunderstorms to roll through, the ...

2025 Midwinters at Ft Walton Yacht Club is a Wrap

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2025 Midwinters 1 race only. Friday's wind prevented us from continuing. Saturday's wind prevented us from going out. Sunday's thunder and lightning was a sure sign we would not be sailing.

Pictured above: Championship Division winners David Ames and PJ Buhler. Challenger winners Steve and Eric Benenson in Eric’s first regatta. Allen Douglas sportsmanship award winner Bruce Kitchen, for attempting to rescue another competitor after going overboard.Thanks to John Ferris and the club for a fun time.

Thanks to PRO Will Zehner for keeping us from harms' way and making good...