Monday, February 22, 2010

LAKE EUSTIS SAILING CLUB

Warm weather and lighter winds gave Lake Eustis Sailing Club’s George Washington Birthday Regatta and the 70 boats that came from around the country a full weekend of sailing.

The largest fleet was the Flying Scots with Jeff Linton from St. Petersburg the winner. Dave Chapin from Orlando was second and Ron Baerwitz of Orlando third.

The nineteen boat Laser Fleet was won by Ben Getchell of Eustis, who was also the first youth. Josie Trainer of Deltona Beach was second and the first woman. Alejandro Illera of Eustis was third..

In the Optimist fleet Luke Yates of Eustis was first overall and first in the red fleet. Arden Haley of Deltona Beach was the second in red fleet with Delancy Caron of Deltona Beach third. Blue fleet winner was Andrew Clarke of Deltona Beach. Chris Nagy of Winter Park was second and Rebecca Stambersky was third. Sasha Yates of Eustis was first in the Green Fleet with Sydney Proco of Deltona Beach second and Jeanette Getchell of Eustis third.

The Portsmouth fleet winner was Jim Heffernan of North Carolina sailing a Wayfarer. Jonathan Watson was second sailing a 420 and Nicole Dormand third sailing a 420.

The next regatta at Lake Eustis is March 12 to 14 with combined C scow, Melges 17, and E scow Midwinter Championships.

Youth sailing classes continue on Saturdays.
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