Monday, March 26, 2018

MidWinter Regatta About to Start


Ben and I have been in Sarasota for a few days now and we’ve mostly been socializing, though we’ve gotten some sailing in, too! There are 60 boats signed up, which is a great turnout. As for the Midwest District, our numbers are strong! We have Ryan Malmgren and Stacey Rieu, and Jennifer and Michael Faugust, from Ephraim,  Eric Bussell and Alan Shaklee, Ben Williams and Deb Aronson, Jim and Jennifer Colgrove, and Rick Wojnar and Susan McIntyre from Clinton Lake and Jim and Mike Moyle, who I think are from Delavan but I’ll have to ask them.

Today is the Charlie Fowler Memorial Race, which is a practice race but comes with a trophy. This helps northern sailors shake out the cobwebs and recognizes long-time class stalwart Charlie Fowler, creator and founding district governor of the Dixie Lakes District.

Tomorrow the racing starts for “real.” Because this venue has a strong afternoon sea breeze, racing will begin about noon. That gives off of us a chance to sleep in and/or drink tons of coffee to counteract the effects of the adult beverages consumed the night before. Of course, with 60 boats and not that much dock space, we will have to start putting boats in a little early, too. …

Anyway, check in for more soon!

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