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Flying Scot Fleet 97 is based at The West River Sailing Club in
Galesville, Maryland and has
been a part of that club's one-design racing program since 1979. The
club's central location to Baltimore and Washington, D.C. make it an easy
commute for its members.
Although only 15 miles south of Annapolis by road, the West
River is several light years away from the crowded conditions that
routinely turn weekend events on the Severn River into a turf war.
The location also puts us
within easy reach of other clubs on the bay that sponsor Flying Scot
events, as well as a convenient spot for trailering to national events of the Flying Scot Sailing Association.
The
Flying Scot Sailboat has proved to be a ideal boat in which to realize the
many benefits of the WRSC racing program. The boat is so well suited
to the conditions on the West River that the club elected to use the
Scot for our adult sailing school. The boat is stable as well as
fast, and can easily be raced by a husband and wife team. The fleet
has several members who have proved that, yes, married couples can
race together, and not only enjoy it, but keep up with the
competition. In fact, the Scot is the only class that conducts a
separate championship regatta for married couples, and the event,
the Wife/Husband Championship, routinely attracts 40 to 50 boats
every year. Fleet 97 anticipates hosting this regatta in 2005.
Fleet 97 also enjoys a diverse schedule
of sailing events sponsored by the club. There is racing from May to
October for all levels of
experience, from beginner to expert. A typical season will include
six days of summer series racing, with three races each day, usually
on Sunday afternoons. These races are well attended by both the
beginners and experienced sailors in the fleet, and as a result,
sailors new to racing can use these races as a gauge to measure
their progress. There are also several club invitational regattas scheduled
that will attract other Flying Scot sailors. That will provide a good opportunity to test your speed against Scot
sailors from other clubs on the Bay. And finally, for a true test of
your skills, there are the Association events, including the Capitol
District Championship, Midwinter Championship, North American
Championship, and
Wife/Husband Championship. Some of the countries top sailors are in
the Flying Scot Class and the competition at these events is at the highest
level.
So, if you are interested in one-design racing, come to WRSC and
check out Fleet 97's program. For those new to the game, take some
lessons in our adult sailing school. You'll have fun and get
familiar with the Scot at the same time, and the price is right. If
you're already an experienced racer, you'll find plenty of good
competition. For
information regarding the Flying Scot at West River Sailing Club,
contact the Fleet Captain by clicking on
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