RACING SCUTTLEBUTT- Mike Brescher          

The Don Ellis Memorial Regatta was sailed on March 11 in the North Fork of the St. Lucie River. We had a good turnout of seven boats and great weather for sailing and just being out on the River. The forecast was winds 5-10 knts. and 20% rain. 

It showed us another reason why we are so fortunate to sail on a day like this in the middle of March.  The Fleet seemed to be spread out through out the course but when the handicaps were applied the fleet were only minutes apart.

The Finishers are:

Cruising J&M Fleet are:

1^st – WHISPER with Larry Bryant at 1hr 29min 15sec.

2^nd - SHOO FLY with Steve Pickuet at 1hr 35min 19 sec.

3^rd – SLOOP JOHN B with Mike Diamond at 1 hr 42 min 20 sec.

^{4th ---}VOYAGER with Joe Sawyer at 1hr 43min 28sec.

5^th – WILD RICE with Richard Rice at 1hr 45min 47sec.

6^th – SHARK ITECTURE with Bill McCluen at 1hr 51min 27sec

7^th – SHOALGIRL with Diana Rell Dean at 2hr 2 min 30 sec. 

 

RACING SCUTTLEBUTT- Mike Brescher

On February 18, 2017 we had the SWEETHEART’S REGATTA. This is another race where there must be a female helmsperson throughout the course. We had a good turnout and great weather for sailing and just being out on the River. We had eight boats come out which is the largest number of boats to participate in years.  We are thinking of having a new award for the boat that can snag and drag a turning mark the longest distance. “Shoal Girl” would have won it. Remember to always give plenty of room on the windward side of the marks because of anchor line and wind. It can really slow you down.

The trophies were presented at the After Race Party on the deck at Deck Restaurant :

J&M Fleet:

1^st  WHISPER- Patricia Strutz-Belin    1:11:28

2^nd  SHOO FLY – Nancy Pickuet  1:14:12

3^rd  WILD RICE -  Asta Poirier   1:17:18

4^th  VOYAGER -  Joanne Swann & Karen Twiss 1:23:02

5^th  SAMSARAH - Susan Postlewaite 1:24:42

6^th  SHARKITECTURE – Carolyn Zytaruk  1:25:42

7^th  SHOAL GIRL – Diana Rell Dean  1:59:30 (sc)

8^th  WIND DANCER – Adrienne Jalowsky- DNS

RACING SCUTTLEBUTT- Mike Brescher          

The HERB CAREY / CHUCK READE Regatta was sailed on January 21, 2017  in the North Fork of the St. Lucie River. We had a good 6 boat turnout and great weather for sailing and just being out on the River. They stated out with winds 5-10 knts. out of the south and with gusts reported over 25knts later in the afternoon. 

 It was great to see Richard and Asta finally get “Wild Rice” out for the afternoon of racing. On their last rounding of the Bessey Creek mark the boat slowed down and had problems reaching to the finish. They almost made it to the finish when it was discovered they had hooked the mark and was dragging the anchor. A great finish on a great day on the first race out.     

The Finishers are:

Cruising J&M Fleet are:

1^st – WHISPER with Larry Bryant at 1hr 5min 42sec.

2^nd – SHOO FLY with Steve Pickuet at 1hr 10min 26 sec.

3^rd  – JOY with Fran Clark at 1 hr 14 min 2 sec.

4^{th  --}SLOOP JOHN B with Mike Diamond at 1 hr 18min 56 sec.

5^th  - SAMSARAH with Harvey Nation at 1 hr 20min 33 sec.

6^th – WILD RICE with  Richard Rice  Survived with a DNF