The Snipe fleet has attended several regattas recently and carried the FYC burgee across the nation.
Andy Culver, along with his son Andrew, won the Low Country regatta in Beaufort, SC. They bested a fleet of sailors from Atlanta and Charleston. They were also able to partake in the scenic Club grounds and famous low country boil.
Hal Gilreath and Andy Culver both traveled to Pensacola for the Snipe District Four Championships. Hal and Andy finishing first and second. The sailing was marked by a great day of sea breeze and warm temperatures. They’ll return next year to Pensacola for our National Championships.
August brought on the Snipe Nationals in windy San Francisco Bay. True to its reputation, the Bay provided six days of awesome sailing in 18-25 knots of breeze. The fleet sailed out of Richmond Yacht Club, which proved to be a great sailing and social venue. Hal Gilreath represented FYC, finishing ninth in the highly competitive field.
Upcoming regattas include the North Americans in Boston, Snipe US Team World Qualifier at FYC and the Halloween Regatta in Atlanta. There’s a regatta for everyone who wants to have Serious Sailing and Serious Fun.
Thistle Fleet 133 News
The St. Johns River Thistle Fleet continues to tear up the regional and national competition this year with two more victories and two boats in the top five at Nationals.
In July, Greg Griffin, Mark Reddaway and Dave DeCamp edged out Paul Abdullah and his team for the top spot in The Gregor MacGregor, the last race of the Southeast Spring Series held in Fernandina. The Nationals held at Pensacola Yacht Club in August saw Paul in third place with Greg finishing in fifth. The Southeast Fall Series kicked off in Atlanta at Lake Lanier Sailing Club with Greg Griffin and Mark Reddaway adding another victory.
The Fleet will once again be very active at FYC this winter for the training sessions so watch the Newswaves and website for further details. |
