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Flying Scot Spring Series Opener

John C. Beery on Sunday May 13, 2012 03:24PM

We finally got in the water.

The one-design fleets have suffered cabin fever long enough.  On Saturday, May 12th, the weather gods smiled down on us and we got in five good races on what was simply a gorgeous day.

2012 Great 48 Regatta at Lake Norman Yacht Club

Robert Whittemore on Tuesday May 8, 2012 12:54PM

This past weekend Kevin Clark and I packed up Flying Scot 5566 and headed down to Lake Norman just northwest of Charlotte for an annual stop on the Flying Scot circuit, the Great 48 regatta. Due to work commitments we were not able to get on the road early enough to arrive in time for the clinic hosted on Friday afternoon by Dieball Sailing’s Paul Abdullah. The clinic was a mixture of both on the water and off the water coaching. Paul plans to get the video of the clinic up on the internet for everyone’s benefit. We arrived at the club just in time to see hull numbers 1 and 2 heading out for a photo shoot in a really nice late afternoon breeze.

The day one schedule was relaxed allowing some teams to arrive in the morning with the skipper’s meeting not until 11:00 with the first race starting at 13:00. There were 43 boats in all registered for the event. We arrived at the club surprised to see a nice 8-10 knot breeze. As the morning wore on the breeze died and at the time of the skipper’s meeting there was barely anything left. But after a short on the water postponement the breeze filled in and we got going.

Flying Scots Reach Major Milestone

John C. Beery on Tuesday January 10, 2012 02:27PM

History-Making Flying Scot #6000 On Display in Chicago

Deep Creek, MD - The 6000th Flying Scot has been built and will be on display at Chicago's Strictly Sail boat show January 26-29 at the Navy Pier. After the show it will be delivered to its new owner, Dan Koules, who requested the number and ordered the boat more than two years ago. Koules sails out of Sheridan Shores Yacht Club in Wilmette, Illinois, where Flying Scots are the most active fleet in club racing.

FLYING SCOT SEASON WRAP-UP

John C. Beery on Monday October 24, 2011 03:06PM

Congratulations to the Guenthers (Len and Barb) who had simply an awesome year sailing Wind Dancer.  Not only did they handily win both our Spring and Fall Series, but traveled extensively around the Flying Scot circuit, either winning those events or placed very high in the standings.  During the off season, you will need to purchase some jerseys with big RED targets on the back! 

Congrats also go to Noel Clinard who finished 2nd in the Fall Series.  Noel - you definitely keep getting better.  Good show!

Rob Whittemore, who took 3rd for the series (and 2nd yesterday), was an extremely tough competitor throughout the year, winning many races, but alas, had to miss a couple of Spring and Fall Series days, which are killers to overcome. 

Tracy Schwarzschild had a very nice 3rd place showing yesterday!  I know where will will find him come next April.

Speaking of which - now we can start thinking about the 2012 season.  I think it goes without saying, that if you are truly looking for tough competition in sailboat racing, FS Fleet 103 right here in River City has all you can handle.   It is truly amazing how we have evolved over the years. 

Remember, right now is the best time of the year to purchase new sails to get ready for 2012. 

May you always sail on the lifted tack.

JB

 

FBYC Scot 2011 Fall Series Finale

Len Guenther on Thursday October 20, 2011 11:16AM

Sunday is it, the end of the 2011 One Design Season. What do you say we go out with a bang? Mother Nature is poised to hold up her end of the bargain.

We have had 13 skippers on the line so far this Fall. I bet we can double that total if all our Scot sailors looked at Sunday's weather forecast and then contemplated the long, dark winter looming out there on the calendar.

See you on the water (and then at the watering hole)

Flying Scot NACs -- results from qualifying series

John C. Beery on Tuesday July 12, 2011 11:52PM

Qualifying races concluded today at Cedar Point YC in Westport, Ct.  The stage is now set for the trophy round and everyone starts with a clean slate.  FBYC participants, Len and Barb Guenther and Mike and Amy Miller, will now be racing in the heavily competitive Championship Division.  John Wake is crewing for AYC member John Aras.  Of special interest -- Mike grew up racing out of Cedar Point YC. 

http://www.fssa.com/ht/race/2011%20NAC/Flying%20ScotSummaryDay2QualifyFinal_1.htm

Guenthers Prevail At Summer Solstice Regatta

John C. Beery on Monday June 20, 2011 10:46AM

Congratulations to Len and Barb, representing Fleet 103, for their superb 1st Place Trophy at the 2011 Summer Solstice Regatta, held at Selby Bay in Maryland. In very trying conditions, they bested a field of heavy hitters, including Allan Terhune (2010 NAC Champion), David Neff, and John Aras/John Wake.

That is all I have at the moment!

JB

Flying Scot Tune-Up Clinic

Mary R. Spencer on Tuesday March 22, 2011 08:12PM

FLYING SCOT TUNE-UP CLINIC

DATE: Saturday, April 9
MAKE-UP DATE: Sunday, April 10
TIME: 9:00 a.m. til mid-afternoon

DESCRIPTION: Conducted at FBYC by Jerry Latell of Ullman Sails Virginia & Latell Sailmakers, and David Neff from the Selby Bay Sailing Center and FS Capitol District Governor. The primary focus of the clinic is to appeal to the beginning and intermediate Scot sailor, but there will also be discussions of an advanced, higher level nature. The clinic is open to all Scot sailors from around the District.

FEE: There is no fee for this clinic. Pack you own lunch or you may sign up for pizza and drink for a charge of $6.

CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION: John Beery at Email Address or 804-769-2856 (home).

REGISTRATION: http://www.fbyc.net

Flying Scot Regatta at Leesylvania State Park May 1st & 2nd (Potomac River)

Mike B Miller on Monday May 3, 2010 11:21AM

We hear Sunday was rough for those who stayed home at FBYC.  At Leesylvania State Park we had early summer weather (sun with moderate winds and waves) and two days of great racing in a fleet of 9 Flying Scots.  23 Lightnings raced with a separate start.  Plan to attend next year for a real treat.
 
Five races were sailed over windward leeward courses.  Legs were 1 mile long with 3, 4 or 5 legs per race.  Current flowed out the river against the wind, causing several OCS's but no general recalls for Flying Scots.  At Leesylvania the river is wide and long.  Marks were set well off the shore and land did not affect the breeze.  Courses and starting lines were square to the wind.  Winds smoothly cycled between 210 degrees to 240 degrees with occasional light puffs.  Racing was immediately in front of the launch site.  Stars for the fleets were David Neff for Flying Scots with three wins, and Ed Adams for the Lightnings.
 

Ephraim Yacht Club FSNACs Information

R. Strother Scott on Wednesday August 5, 2009 01:37PM

The Ephraim Yacht Club, Ephraim WI, is hosting the Flying Scot NACs August 1-7, 2009 and they have a pretty good event web site located at http://www.eyc.org/fsnac/.

Results for the Qualifying Series is already posted - as are a raft of pictures on Flickr at http://www.flickr.com/photos/ephraimyachtclub/collections/72157621921345932/.

It is also interesting that they, like us in 2007, prepared a On Line Powerpoint Presentation promoting the event.

Second Day Qualifying at NACs

Richard A Bauer on Wednesday August 5, 2009 07:24AM

A helicopter shot of the two fleets. The start of the second fleet with first starters out front.

It may not look it from up here but it is blowing 18 to 24 down there. Had 5 boats capsize this one race.

Millers are leading the FBYC team. But it all starts a new tomorrow. Beautiful place.

Flying Scots at Mid-Winters

John Wake on Sunday April 5, 2009 11:00AM

The last week in March, four boats from FBYC (plus Ron Thompson from Yorktown and Hans Noordanus from Manassas - frequent visitors at FBYC) made their way south for a week of racing Flying Scots. First stop was the Sarasota Sailing Squadron and the Tune-Up Regatta which is held the weekend before the Mid-Winters. Traditionally, this event has been held at Davis Island Yacht Club and though Sarasota is only 30 miles farther south, the change in venue is dramatic...think Caribbean - white sand, clear turquoise water. The Race Committee ran a six race one, throw series over two days for thirty Flying Scots.

Flying Scot Mid Winter Champs - Results

R. Strother Scott on Saturday March 28, 2009 04:17PM

Just looking at the Results At http://www.fssa.com/ht/race/race-results-mw-09.htm - the FBYC crowd did very well at the March 23-27, 2009 Flying Scot Mid Winter Championships.

Travis Weisleder and John Wake got a 4th, with only one point separating them from the FSNACs champion and US Sailing's Sailor of the Year - Jeff and Amy Linton, who came in 3rd.

Hans Noordanus, a frequent participant at FBYC got a 5th, Mike Miller & Amy Miller got an 11th, Len Guenther & Heidi Guenther got a 15th, and Ric Bauer & Sharon Bauer got a 25th, all out of a Championship Fleet of 31 boats.

The results show they had seven races, not too bad considering the weather early in the event was gusts above 25-30 knots, according to Noel Clinard.

The event was won by Allan Terhune, Jr & Katie Terhune from Arnold, MD. We look forward to hearing a full report.

Two Good Flying Scot Articles

R. Strother Scott on Wednesday December 24, 2008 09:34AM

Two recent articles about the Flying Scot have recently been published - both are available for download as PDFs at our Publicity page.

The first is an article called Classic, Fun and Thrifty in the January, 2009 issue of the Chesapeake Bay Magazine. It is a scan so is a large 7.5MB file.

The second is an article entitled The Flying Scot North American Championships published in the recent issue of The Virginia Sportsman, written by Lud Kimbrough about his experince at Toms River Yacht Club this past summer racing with his son Blake. The article has good event photos taken by David Neff.

Capital District Sailors Take Three of Top Four Places at Carolinas District Championship

R. Strother Scott on Wednesday August 27, 2008 05:00PM

The weekend of August 23rd and 24th three Flying Scots from the capital district, crewed by 5 sailors from FBYC placed first, third and fourth at the Carolinas District Championship. 19 Flying Scots competed at Black Beard Yacht Club in New Bern, NC, on the Neuse River. A total of four long windward - leeward races were sailed in moderate winds and waves. The top five finishers were :

1st - John Wake & Mike Miller - Capital District / FBYC.
2nd - Joe and Roger Brake - Carolinas District.
3rd - Len and Josh Guenther - Capital District / FBYC.
4th - Hans Nordanus & Jerry Latell - Capital District - Selby Bay / FBYC.
5th - Tom Lawton & John .... - Carolinas District.

2008 Flying Scot NAC

Richard A Bauer on Thursday July 24, 2008 07:22PM

Four Fishing Bay Flying Scots traveled to Toms River Yacht Club for the 2008 North American Championship Regatta. The volunteers at Toms River hosted a great regatta, rivaling our performance in 2007. There were a total of 69 boats sailing in the two fleets: Challenger and Championship. Top FBYC finisher was Travis Weisleder with his old friend Chris as crew, placing 5th in the Championship division. The other FBYC competitors were Blake and Lud Kimbrough, Mike Miller with Tom Lawton of Lake Norman as crew, and Ric and Sharon Bauer. Amy Miller crewed for district governor Hans Noordanus of Lake of the Woods. For full results and photos of the event go to www.tomsrivernac.com. When looking at the photos - Travis' bow number is 02, Mike is 01, Blake is 15, the Bauers are 29 and Hans is 69.

Flying Scot Midwinters

R. Strother Scott on Friday March 28, 2008 04:23PM


I am sure we will hear more later - but our boats at the Flying Scot Midwinters seemed to have done pretty well - looking at the Results.

Mike Miller & John Wake were 7th and Travis Weisleder & Skip Dieball were 11th in the 34 boat Championship Division. Andrea Latell sailed with Hans Noordanus (5744) finished 17th in the Championship Fleet.

Noel Clinard & Mike Massie were 13th and Ric Bauer & Sharon Bauer were 15th in the 29 boat Challenger Division.

Well done!

P.S. - Pretty Good Pictures available at The Photo Boat website. You can use the sail number to look at the sorted photos for Rick and Sharon Bauer, (5463), Travis Weisleder and Skip Dieball (5341), Mike Miller and John Wake (2680), Noel Clinard and Mike Massie (5466), and Amy Miller with Tom Lawton in (3035) . You can look at any other boat by getting the sail number off the results and going to that number. For example, check the hiking of Skip and Travis or the sail shape of the great Marc and Marcus Eagan (GYA 99), or any of the other leaders, many of the top ten of whom were pros or semi-pro skippers or crew.

US SAILING’s One-Design Sailing Symposium

R. Noel Clinard on Tuesday November 20, 2007 10:34AM

U. S. Sailing's National One-Design Awards Press Release states in part:

National One-Design Awards Presented

In addition to seminars and workshops, US SAILING presented several awards to one-design sailors and organizations:

Fishing Bay Yacht Club (FBYC) in Deltaville, Va., received the national award for organizing the best One-Design Regatta, the Flying Scot 50th North American Championship. A record number of Flying Scots competed in three national competitions (the Women’s National Championship, the Junior National Championship and the North American Championship), making it a multi-fleet event. FBYC's careful planning led to an overwhelmingly successful regatta, which brought over 300 competitors. In preparation, the club built a concrete launch ramp, upgraded the club’s signal boat equipment, designed a 20-page color welcome brochure, solicited over 19 sponsors, and much more. More than 80 volunteers worked cheerfully and with great pride.

The award was presented to FBYC's representatives, Noel Clinard and Ric Bauer by Jim Capron, President of US Sailing.

FBYC Wins US Sailing One-Design Regatta Award For 2007

R. Noel Clinard on Monday November 19, 2007 05:19PM

FBYC has been awarded the US Sailing One-Design Regatta Award for 2007 for hosting the 2007 Flying Scot North American Championship (“NAC”) during the 50th Anniversary of that sailboat class. This award, one of five prestigious awards given yearly by the US Sailing One Design Council, recognizes “excellence in development, promotion, and management by organizers and sponsors of the year’s outstanding regional regatta.” The award was presented on November 18 at the Council’s annual One-Design Sailing Symposium in Columbus, Ohio.

FBYC’s Vice and Rear Commodores Ric Bauer and Noel Clinard traveled to Columbus to receive the award. Noel was the event chair for the NAC and Ric was the on-shore/launch coordinator for that regatta. The President of the Flying Scot Sailing Association, who nominated FBYC for this award, Barbara Griffin, was also in attendance to congratulate FBYC. The One-Design awards were presented before the common session of the symposium following lunch on Saturday and Sunday, to the warm applause of one-design leaders attending from across the country. FBYC’s friend, mentor and supporter of the NAC, Greg Fisher of North Sails, won the One-Design Distinguished Service and Leadership Award for 2007.

Noel and Ric were invited to attend the Symposium as speakers and benefited from the wide ranging discussion of one-design subjects in general and breakout sessions. Among the more pertinent sessions to FBYC were those on: obtaining event sponsorships, increasing women’s participation in sailing and racing though all-women training programs, yacht club support of high school sailing as a source of membership and participation by youth exiting younger junior programs, formation and operation of charitable entities to run community sailing programs, thinking outside the box to increase participation, skin cancer recognition and prevention, best practices for invigorating fleets, etc. Highlights of the program were amusing and highly entertaining “cool moves within the Rules” and “sportsmanship” seminars by Dave Perry, author of numerous books on sailboat racing, including the widely read Winning in One-Designs. Ric and Noel made contact with Dave about the possibility of doing something similar for FBYC during the upcoming winter or as part of spring training. They were also preliminarily approached by the Thistle Class regarding the possibility of hosting the Thistle Nationals in 2011, a flattering opportunity with a prestigious class also designed by Sandy Douglass, designer of the Flying Scot.

While it was great to receive the regatta award, the greater benefit came from the many ideas and opportunities discussed during the formal and informal sessions of the symposium.

FBYC and NACs Win National Award!!!

R. Noel Clinard on Monday November 5, 2007 04:39PM

I am thrilled to report that Bill Ross just called me on behalf of the US Sailing One Design Committee to announce that FBYC has been awarded the U S Sailing National One Design Regatta Award for the year. This award will be presented on Saturday November 17, 2007, in Columbus, Ohio, at the One Design Symposium.

Ric Bauer and I are discussing the FBYC delegation to travel to Columbus to receive the award. Bill Ross, immediate past Commodore and Barbara Griffin, President, of FSSA, will be there.

Needless to say, we could not have done without you and without Barbara Griffin, as President of FSSA. Her unstinting support and meticulous nomination write-up carried the day!

This award is one of five awards given each year by the US Sailing One Design Council for (1) exceptional service as an individual, (2) for leadership as an individual, (3) as a club, (4) for a regatta, or (5) for creativity in the most innovative One Design event. Specifically the Regatta Award to FBYC is made "to recognize excellence in development, promotion, and management by organizers and sponsors of the year's outstanding multi-class regional regatta." Apparently there is precedent for making this award to single class national regattas, because last years' award was made to the 2006 E Scow national Championship at Lake Minnetonka, MN, which like the FSNACs at FBYC, was the largest regatta in that class' history.

Times Dispatch Article - Preparing to set sail once again

R. Strother Scott on Friday June 29, 2007 03:57PM

FSNACs Publicity and Press Coverage

Unknown Unknown on Friday June 29, 2007 03:33PM

A couple of short articles in the Daily Press at Newspaper Link and we also have them on FBYC Publicity Page

and Scuttlebutt had a nice "Sailing Shorts" article about the event:

* (June 27, 2007) A year after a microburst tornado storm damaged or destroyed much of the fleet at the 2006 Flying Scot North American Championship (NAC) in Marblehead, Massachusetts, local and national sailors gathered at Fishing Bay Yacht Club in Deltaville VA for the 2007 NAC, the largest in history on the 50th anniversary of the class. From Sunday through Wednesday, 119 Flying Scots competed in the Piankatank River mouth and Chesapeake Bay just off Middlesex County, Virginia. Winning the Championship Division was Jeff Linton/Amy Linton of Tampa, FL, with Michael Mittman/ Greta Mittman of Dallas TX claiming the Challenger Division. -- Complete results:

RECORD SUCCESS FOR FLYING SCOT NORTH AMERICAN SAILING CHAMPIONSHIP

R. Noel Clinard on Thursday June 28, 2007 03:02PM (1 comment)

Event turnout made championship the largest of its class in the country

Deltaville, VA -- June 28, 2007 -- Local and national sailors completed the largest Flying Scot North American Championship (NAC) in history on the 50th anniversary of that one-design sailboat yesterday at Fishing Bay Yacht Club (FBYC) in Deltaville VA.

From Sunday through Thursday, 119 Flying Scots competed for continental championship honors in 18 races in the Championship, Challenger, Women and Junior Divisions in the Piankatank River mouth and Chesapeake Bay just off Middlesex County, Virginia. Their success stood in marked contrast to the disastrous 2006 NAC in Marblehead, Massachusetts, struck by as microburst tornadic storm that damaged or destroyed much of the fleet.

According to participants, record attendance at the regatta was attributable to pent up demand for a championship after last years’ catastrophe, the central location of Deltaville on the east coast, and the proximity to Deep Creek, Maryland, where the 19 foot one design boats are built by Flying Scot Inc., and where boat owners from across the country will gather to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of this long lasting sailboat design with over 6,000 boats in existence.

Flying Scots off Stingray Point

R. Strother Scott on Thursday June 28, 2007 02:58PM

May 13, 2007
By Larry Chowning
"Copyright Southside Sentinel, used with permission."

The Flying Scot North American Championship began Sunday and was due to be completed on Wednesday, June 27, on the Chesapeake Bay and the Rappahannock and Piankatank rivers near Deltaville. Fishing Bay Yacht Club hosted the prestigious event that attracted over 100 boats from yacht clubs across the country. Above, many of the Flying Scots can be seen in the distance from Stingray Point - the eastern tip of Middlesex County in Deltaville.

Welcome Brochure published for FS North Americans

R. Strother Scott on Tuesday June 19, 2007 04:29PM

1.  Noel and his team have published a 20 page Welcome Brochure which we will give you upon arrival - but it might be more fun to have a copy in your car as you drive towards Fishing Bay. It has all the logistical info you need, plus beautiful ads from many of our event sponsors.  You may get a copy - 6 MB download - at the bottom of the list at the top of the NAC event web page - http://www.fbyc.net/fsnacs  specifically at http://www.fbyc.net/Events/2007/06.24.onedesign/Welcome%20Brochure%206MB   Enjoy.
 
2. Directions to FBYC are available at http://www.fbyc.net/Club/Directions  - maybe you should print that page too.  If you have problems call me on my cell 804-405-5999 or Noel Clinard on his cell 804-338-4066
 
3. Weather  - All our weather links are on our web site at http://www.fbyc.net/Club/Weather  but my favorite is http://co-ops.nos.noaa.gov/ofs/cbofs/wind_forecast.shtml which somehow predicts the winds for the upcoming rolling 24 hours.  Fishing Bay is just below the horizontal dotted line between 37.20 and 38.00 on the western side of the bay.
 
4. Press - we now have several Press inquiries for coverage - the latest being JH Peterson - a photographer from Sailing World Magazine.  Put on your smiles, and later your eyeglasses, to read the article!!    And we have one Flying Scot registered for the beginnings of a Spectator Fleet. 
 
5.  Schedule - Early Bird Registrations begin at FBYC 1300-1700 on Saturday and resume at West Marine 0800-1700 on Sunday.  Inspections are available on both Saturday and Sunday at FBYC at the Stable.  We have 9 Juniors and 6 Women set to race on Sunday Afternoon - followed by the Regatta Officials and Competitors Procession - a not to be missed event - at 1745 at FBYC, followed by a Reception and dinner.    And Championship and Challenger Classes begin racing on Monday.
 
6.  Merchandising - Hopefully Noel will have plenty of his various unique regatta apparel items on site - hats, polos, and both Flying Scot and 2007 NAC logo neckties from vineyard vines - all at the FBYC store.   Personalization is also available.  Plus Coral Reef Sailing Apparal will have a on-site store operating during the event.   

FIRST FLYING SCOT BUILT TO COMPETE AT FLYING SCOT NORTH AMERICANS

Unknown Unknown on Monday June 18, 2007 11:01AM

Hull Number 1, built 50 years ago, to compete during 50th Anniversary of Flying Scot June 24-27, 2007

Deltaville, VA – Harry Carpenter, president of Flying Scot, Inc, has registered the first Flying Scot built, Hull number 1, named First “One,” to compete at the 2007 Flying Scot North Americans scheduled for June 24-27 at Fishing Bay Yacht Club in Deltaville, VA. In another first, First “One,” at 50 years old, has never competed in a North American event.

The event, held in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the Flying Scot, has set an unprecedented number of registrants making this one of the largest national regattas in its class. More than 100 boats are expected to vie for over 30 different trophies.

When asked about his decision to sail Flying Scot #1, Carpenter said, “My daughter, Carrie, and I talked it over and decided that it was time for FS 1 to sail a North American Championship. What better way to celebrate the boat’s fiftieth than to finally take her to the big dance.”

The Flying Scot, a 19-foot daysailer, was designed by Gordon K. (Sandy) Douglass. Currently, new Scots are identically constructed by Flying Scot, Inc., and strict class rules prevent changes that could make older boats obsolete. With about 6,000 boats built, used boats are available as well. In 1998, the Flying Scot was awarded the high honor of being included in the American Sailing Hall of Fame.

See also Flying Scot Sailing Association News.

Final 2006 Flying Scot Team Race Converts to Regular Regatta

Katherine Hubbard on Monday October 30, 2006 07:30AM

This past Sunday 3 FBYC Flying Scots and 8 FBYC sailors attended the Final 2006 Team Race at LOWSC. Due to the dire weather predictions on Sat., Selby Bay Sailing Center did not show (someone suggested we rename them SELDOM Bay Sailing Center) and one of the three LOWSC members didn’t show either. Conditions turned out to be sunny, in the mid 60s with between 5-15 knots with occasional gusts to 20. We made the most of it and turned it into a 5 boat regatta and had a great time. Conditions were ideal for practicing all skills from very light & shifty to planing downwind on main & jib. (spinnakers were not used) Mike Miller, John Wake, & Mike Schmidt won the day with Hans Noordanus, Josh Guenther, and crew in second. Also in attendance from FBYC were: Brad Miller, Noel Clinard, Len Guenther, Ellis Hubbard, and John Hubbard.

FBYC Scots Clean Sweep 4 Clubs to Win Team Race

Katherine Hubbard on Sunday August 20, 2006 10:37PM

In an excited phone call from Mike Schmidt, who was fresh off the race course, I understand that today, Sunday Aug. 20th, 3 FBYC Flying Scots won in a clean sweep against 4 other clubs at RRYC. 15 boats (5 groups of 3) competed from 5 clubs in the second of three Capitol District team race events scheduled for this year.

Sailing for FBYC were Travis Weisleder with our Commodore Lud Kimbrough as crew, Michael Schmidt with Mike Toms as crew and Mike Miller with John Wake as crew. WAY TO GO GUYS!!!!!!

Other clubs sending teams were LOWSC (Lake of the Woods), SBSC (Selby Bay Sailing Center), GRSA (Greater Richmond Sailing Club), and our host RRYC. FBYC hosted and won the first team race on June 25. I heard through the grape vine that SBSC was sending a secret weapon - FBYC never saw it!

The 3rd and final team race for 2006 is at LOWSC on Sun. Oct. 29, 2006. We hope FBYC will field 2 teams for the final one. Stay tuned or better yet come join the fun!

Photos From Marblehead

Sharon H Bauer on Friday July 14, 2006 10:03PM

You've all seen the website news about the microburst tornado we experienced at the Corinthian Yacht Club in Marblehead, MA on Tuesday afternoon. Here are a few photos of the scene before and after.

Marblehead Before

Before - was taken on Saturday afternoon. You can see that CYC is the picture of order. The first 9 Flying Scots launched were assigned spots at the dock. The remaining 55 were assigned moorings in the harbor. We felt so "special" to be at the dock along with several members of the Board of Governors.

Video of Marblehead Disaster Area

R. Noel Clinard on Wednesday July 12, 2006 12:20PM

Go to http://www.boston.com/ and click on photo of overturned boat for a video of the Marblehead damage.

More On Marblehead FSSA NACs Disaster

R. Noel Clinard on Wednesday July 12, 2006 11:48AM

2006 North American Championship Regatta, Corinthian Yacht Club, Marblehead, MA, July 9-14, 2006 The third qualifying race was held today. This afternoon, July 11th, shortly after all Flying Scots had been towed or sailed to safety at the Corinthian Yacht Club in Marblehead, MA, harbor by the Corinthian Race Committee, a micro-burst tornado devastated the Flying Scot fleet and many of the Yacht Clubs' boats and docks. The above photo shows just a sample of the carnage that occurred. Scots on the the dock, such as 34 in the photograph above, were flipped 8 to ten feet in the air, with results seen above. Out of 63 Scots a conservative count would say 30 of those boats were turtled, with damage to many more. Fortunately, all Scot sailors and Corinthian people were injury free. The damage to Flying Scots and other boats in the harbor is severe and will take some time to assess. The Corinthian staff will dedicate their efforts on becoming operational over the next day. Then they will focus on helping the Scot sailors get their boats righted and back to shore. In the meantime, thanks goes to Eastern Yacht Club which has offered their help to the regatta sailors. Tomorrow (Wednesday, July 12th) will be spent trying to recover as many boats as possible. Already Scotters such as Harry Carpenter, Larry Taggart, Carrie Berger, Bill Dunham, Ryan Malmgran and Hans Noordanus have begun the ordeal of retrieving the fleet. The FSSA board and members are extremely grateful to the efforts of Corinthian Yacht Club. The club is extending special support to the FSSA this week, in spite of the fact that it will be at least two weeks before the the yacht club's own members will be able to use their facilities Sadly, the North American Championship is over.

Sudden Extreme Weather Terminates Flying Scot North American Chapionships in Marblehead, Mass.

R. Noel Clinard on Wednesday July 12, 2006 10:43AM

Sudden extreme weather, including hail and a twister, possibly a tornado, abrubtly ended the 2006 Flying Scot North American Championships in Marblehead, Mass., yesterday afternoon. At the end of two days of qualifying races in which Len Guenther was in the low twenties out of sixty-some boats, John Hubbard was around thirtieth with the Bauers close behind, a hail storm brought the fleet off the water and drove them into the clubhouse. This fortunate sequence prevented personal injury from the following twister, but left the fleet rafted up and exposed on the Corinthian waterfront. Numerous Scots, perhaps a dozen, were lifted from the water, dismasted and overturned. Hubbard's boat was saved by what had been thought a disfavored mooring bouy at the mouth of the harbor well out of the twister's path. But Guenther's boat was dismasted and the Bauer boat "365" was dismasted, overturned and suffered fiberglass damage. The water front at Corinthian Yacht Club was in disarray. A fleet of Solings on jacks were upended and strewn across the single launching ramp, delaying removal of the boats from the water. Nearby Eastern Point Yacht Club, at which not even the pool furniture was moved, offered its hoists and recovery facilites to the fleet. The Corinthian Clubhouse was untouched but those inside said their ears popped with the passing storm. All racing was cancelled for the remainder of the event, but the diehard Scot racers will enjoy the annual dinner in the undamaged Corinthian Clubhouse. Today, the FBYC Scot sailors are helping each other pack up the damaged boats and assisting Corinthian and the other fleeet members with recovery and cleanup. Tomorrow, they'll limp home to Virginia. This story is based solely on two calls from John Hubbard to Noel Clinard who missed the event due to conflicts.

FBYC to Host 2007 FLYING SCOT 50TH NAC

Katherine Hubbard on Thursday May 25, 2006 06:11AM

FSNACsFBYC has been chosen to host the 2007 Flying Scot North American Championship the last week of June, 2007. It is the 50th anniversary of production (1957-2007) and the first time the NACs have been so centrally located. Noel Clinard has agreed to be the Event Chair and John McCarthy the PRO. We will need lots of volunteers in the coming months to prepare for this spectacular event, so think about getting involved! FBYC FS fleet 103 has been growing; presently we have 29 Flying Scots and expect 30 by next year!

As FS Fleet Captain I’ve set a goal having 23 of our boats on the line. (If you own a Flying Scot, I’ll be calling because we need you) For those that are not highly skilled racers do not be intimidated as there will be a Championship, Challenger, and Senior Division. Several club members are attending this year's NAC in Marblehead, MA this July 9-14, including Noel Clinard & Family, Ric & Sharon Bauer, Len & Barb Guenther, Mike & Amy Miller and your scribe John Hubbard.

4 FBYC Flying Scots VS. HMS Bounty @ FL Mid-Winter Championship

Katherine Hubbard on Monday March 13, 2006 04:47PM

They went, they conquered, they returned!

Noel Clinard and Mike Miller take on the Bounty in Tampa Bay, surviving to tell all! Doubloon can just be made out through the Bounty’s rigging as she prepares a volley.

As well, Wind Dancer (Len, Barb, & Heidi Guenther), Antonia (Mike and Sophie Massie), DouBloon (Noel Clinard & Mike Miller), and Fathom Knot II (John Hubbard, Ric & Sharon Bauer) competed in 4 days of racing in the Flying Scot Midwinter Regatta, hosted by the Saint Petersburg Yacht Club on Tampa Bay. For final race results click: RACE RESULTS

The Guenther’s continue to transfer their formidable Mobjack skills to the Scot, as the rest of us watched their stern entirely too much.

The Massie's were a good team, finishing 9th in the Challenger Fleet among some very good sailors. Your scribe and the Bauer’s barely edged out the Guenther’s for first FBYC Scot and 16th overall in the Championship Fleet.

It was a thrill to sail against and occasionally tangle with some of the best sailors around, including Marcus and Marc Eagan (commanding winner of the event), Harry Carpenter (owner of Flying Scot) & his daughter Carrie & crew Cat Miller, David & Allyson Neff (winner of the FBYC hosted ACCs), Dan and Christine Neff (author of the Scot calendar), Greg & Joanne Fisher (sailor extraordinaire, North Sails dealer, won the Thistle nationals the week before) and on and on.

Read on – it’s worth the time…

Flying Scot Midwinters

R. Strother Scott on Tuesday March 7, 2006 06:11PM

A number of FBYC boats went to St. Petersburg Yacht Club for the Flying Scot Midwinters being held March 5-10. A close look at the Results shows that John Hubbard is in the top half of the 35 boat Championship Fleet. I heard Friday night that his crew included our Rear Commodore Ric Bauer and Sharon. Noel Clinard is also competing in the Championship Fleet.

Mike Massie and daughter Sophie - on a break from UVa - is a consistent 11 in the Challenger Fleet.

Sail fast - guys and girls!

FBYC Flying Scot “DOUBLOON” Does a “HORIZON JOB” at LNYC

Katherine Hubbard on Thursday November 10, 2005 12:25AM

THE EVENT

This past Sat. & Sun, Nov. 5-6, two FBYC Flying Scots traveled to LNYC (Lake Norman Yacht Club) in Mooresville, North Carolina. Noel Clinard’s, “Doubloon” and John Hubbard’s, “Fathom Knot II”, traveled in convoy 6 hrs. to compete at LNYC 8th Annual Fall 48 & Carolina District Flying Scot Championships. Forty-five Scots competed over two beautiful days in winds from 2 to 18 knots.

LNYC & THE BURGEE SWAP

Larry Vitez, Flying Scot Fleet Captain, and LNYC were excellent hosts. They provided accommodations on the clubs 25 acre site for many of the sailors and provided a good meal and revelry Saturday night. Larry and other Scot sailors gave us the royal treatment as several of their fleet of nearly 50 Scots had attended the Flying Scott ACCs hosted earlier this year by FBYC. Mike Massie brought along our burgee to bestow upon LNYC and they responded in kind. (Larry Vitez, LNYC Fleet Captain, is in the middle holding our burgee).

“HORIZON JOB”

Noel Clinard and crew, Mike Massie, were the talk of the day on Saturday when they pulled (as Mike Massie called it) a “Horizon Job” on the fleet. For those who have not a clue what this means …. A “Horizon Job” is when you are so far ahead of the fleet that the fleet almost loses sight of you over the horizon. Just as Doubloon was about to cross the finish line however, the Race Committee abandoned the race. The RC explanation was that in their judgment it may not have been fair for the rest of the fleet, who by the rules needed to finish within 30 minutes of the first place finisher or be scored DNF.

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Flying Scots Atlantic Coast Championship

Debbie Cycotte on Wednesday September 28, 2005 07:55AM

Flying Scots at the startThe Second Annual Flying Scot Atlantic Coast Championship was held this past weekend at the Fishing Bay Yacht Club. Thirty-five boats came from New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina to compete in the five race series.

Near perfect conditions - both on the water and off - made for a very memorable weekend. Saturday's three races were held in conditions that made for some exciting racing with winds up to 20 knots. Sunday's two races saw about 10 knots for a calmer pace.

Results | Pictures

Debbie Cycotte Featured

Sharon H Bauer on Friday August 5, 2005 11:30AM

Our very own Debbie Peterson Cycotte was featured in the latest issue of Scot N' Water - the Flying Scot official newsletter. Debbie was held up by Capitol District Governor Hans Noordanus as an example for Fleet Captains to follow.

Greg Fisher's Flying Scot Seminar

Debbie Cycotte on Saturday April 16, 2005 11:32PM

To kick off the 2005 sailing season, FBYC Fleet #103, held a seminar on successfully racing Flying Scots to be sure that everyone was up on the latest tuning advice and ready to go.

Twenty-seven sailors attended with visitors from the Scot fleets at RRYC, LOWSC, GRSA, and one Fireball sailor from Indian Creek YC on Sunday, April 10th. It was perfect weather to hold the clinic outside with a clear blue sky, temperatures in the 60's, and a gentle breeze perfect for "land sailing".

The real success to the seminar was our teacher, Greg Fisher, who heads up the One-Design Loft at North Sails in Annapolis. Greg is also one of the very best One-Design sailors in the country - his expertise is matched by few. His resume' of sailing championships is over 36 National, North Americans, and Midwinters titles in 9 different One-Design classes.

But what makes this guy so special is that he is a really nice person and an incredible teacher. He shares his knowledge with us in a clear and interesting way and is always responsive to any and all questions. His genuine interest in helping you learn more is unbelievable.

Many thanks to Noel Clinard for providing us with his Scot to use in the parking lot. We spent the entire time around his boat while gathering the latest in rigging, sail trim & performance, boat handling and tuning techniques.

This was an outstanding seminar and a fun day with fellow Scotters!

Greg Fisher's Flying Scot Workshop

Debbie Cycotte on Saturday March 19, 2005 09:22PM

Greg Fisher will be conducting a workshop on successfully racing Flying Scots. This will be held on Sunday, April 10th from 11:00 to around 4:00 at FBYC. A $5.00 per person fee will include lunch.

Greg is one of the top One-Design sailors around and is head of the O/D Loft at North Sails in Annapolis. He has won over 36 Nationals, North Americans, and Midwinters Championships in 9 One-Design Classes - including the Flying Scots five times (the most recent this year's Midwinters)!

This will NOT be an on-the-water clinic but we will have a Flying Scot rigged in the parking lot for demonstrations. Among the topics of the day will be a discussion on the principles and practices of making a Scot go fast.

This will be a wonderful start to the upcoming sailing season so make plans now to attend. All Flying Scotters in this area, plus all sailors interested in One Design sailing are welcomed. Please use the advanced registration on this web site to sign-up for the event.

FALL SERIES #3 RESULTS

Debbie Cycotte on Tuesday September 28, 2004 08:25PM


Last Saturday was Fall Series #3 and it looked like it was a fantastic day for sailing.  I had to work so I didn't get to the club until after the races were over.  We had 8 Flying Scots on the line.  John Hubbard took top honors for the day. John Beery with his daughter Katie finished in second.  Top husband-wife team, Ric and Sharon Bauer were third and vistors Mike & Mike came in fourth.  Thanks to Allene Cahill for doing the social after the races.  Results are listed below.

CAPITOL DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP

Debbie Cycotte on Thursday September 16, 2004 10:31AM

This past weekend was the Capitol District Championship Regatta hosted by our fleet. Twenty boats raced in near perfect weather conditions. All five races were completed in shifty conditions that made the racing interesting going around the race course -- going to the correct side of the course made big gains at the marks!

The complete results and some Pictures taken by Tom Roberts - Scot sailor for the weekend, can be found on the FBYC web site.

Summer Seabreeze 1

R. Strother Scott on Monday July 19, 2004 04:06PM

Thanks to Durwood Usry for a good picture of Doubloon with Noel Clinard and Ron Jenkins going to windward right next to Antonio with Mike Massie and crew on Saturday at the first Summer Seabreeze races. There 7 Optis - the winner was Madeline Alderman, 8 Lasers - won by Alain Vincey (who actually tied for points with James Jacob - who was assisted by his crew - daughter Erin), 5 Frontrunners - won by Bill Spencer, and 6 Flying Scots - won by John Buhl. Complete Results are available at http://www.fbyc.net/Events/2004/07.17.onedesign/results.xls

Flying Scot Sailboats can sink after all!?!

R. Strother Scott on Friday August 22, 2003 03:32PM (1 comment)

Sailboat mishap has happy ending - reprinted from the Southside Sentinal

"Copyright Southside Sentinal, used with permission."
Although they don’t know the names of the people who helped them when their small sailboat overturned on August 8, Joe Grimes and Eleanor Dunlap of Arlington said they are very thankful that so many people came to their rescue in the Rappahannock River just off Urbanna Creek.

Dunlap said people in four or five boats came to their rescue and helped them right their 19-foot boat. “We will probably never know their names, but they will always remain in our hearts,” said Dunlap.

FLYING SCOT WORKSHOP APRIL 6--MOVED TO FBYC

Debbie Cycotte on Wednesday April 2, 2003 11:51PM

To all Flying Scotters and Friends,
This is your final reminder about the Greg Fisher Flying Scot Workshop, THIS SUNDAY, April 6th at the FISHING BAY YACHT CLUB in Deltaville, Virginia. Please note that it is not at RRYC, like originally planned. I have heard from Greg and he is psyched to come down to Virginia and talk to us all. This will start at 10:00 AM with a discussion on the principles and practices of making Scots go fast. Click Read More... for details on the day and a list of who's signed up.

Greg Fisher 's Flying Scot Workshop

Debbie Cycotte on Friday February 21, 2003 09:12PM

Greg Fisher will be conducting a hands on workshop about successfully racing Flying Scots. This will be on Sunday, April 6th, at the Rappahannock River Yacht Club, home of Scot fleet #185.

Greg is one of the top One Design sailors around and head of the O/D Loft at North Sails in Annapolis. He has won over 34 Nationals, North Americans, and Midwinters Championships in 9 One Design Classes - including the Flying Scots four times!!! Click Read More... for details on time and registration.

63rd Annual Regatta a great success - Big Flying Scot turnout!

R. Strother Scott on Wednesday September 4, 2002 02:55PM

Ninety-three boats and their crews raced on August 10-11 in Fishing Bay’s very successful 63rd Annual One Design Regatta. Dick Cole was the Event Chair and organized and ran a large one design regatta that was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. Thank you Dick!

On the day prior to the Regatta, Harry Carpenter was invited by John Beery and our Flying Scot fleet to conduct a clinic on Flying Scots. The Flying Scot Fleet must be applauded for getting 25 boats on the line. Harry stayed over for the racing, and after a slow start (5th), he went on to get 5 First Places to win the Flying Scot Fleet for the regatta. David Lee, on Floozies Little Sister was the top FBYC boat with a 4th in the class.

In the Opti Green Fleet, which had 10 races over the 2 days, Ben Buhl, aged 8, received his well-earned first First Place trophy from Dick Cole, the Event Chair.

Results are available on-line.