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St Augustine Summer Sizzler, p.5
New Location, Same Good Time in 2006
The Flying Scott Sailors
Story and Photos Copyright 2006 by Roy Laughlin
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In the Flying Scots, Dave Strickland finished 1st with
a score of 4: all first place finishes. The 2nd and 3rd place finishes were
won in a competitive contest among several crews. When it was all over and
the spray settled, Donna Mohe was in 2nd place with 9 points and John Hirsch
was 3rd with 10 points.
The Summer Sizzler was a successful regatta again this year. Whether the
change in venue will continue remains up in the air. Jacksonville’s
sponsoring catamaran fleet, Hobie Fleet 111, had little choice this year.
Hurricane Ophelia eroded the beaches so badly last year, access to the usual
site on St. Augustine Beach remains too limited to conveniently hold the
regatta in the ocean. In addition, the fleet lost a couple of key members
when they moved to new jobs out of state. They were unable to find
replacements in time for the regatta this year. The advantage for
participants is that the Rudder Club has established facilities and an
unsurpassed reputation for hospitality. If the Summer Sizzler remains at the
Rudder Club, both multi and mono hull sailors can look forward to a great
time and a reasonable cost in future regattas.
Thanks: I thank John Bottenbrush
for the ride on a chase boat to take photos of the event. He and the
other membes of Fleet 111 are always good company for the day. It's
all about the fleet's collective empathy. Robert Murph
extended additional hospitality that made the trip to Jacksonville a
pleasure. And as usual, there was the superb hospitality at the Rudder
Club. Thanks to all.
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