This past weekend was the big Flying Scot regatta on Lake Monona, hosted by Lake Monona Sailing Club. The Madison Clinigatta was a special event that emphasized learning and improving skills. It started with a clinic on Friday, mainly for less experienced racers or as a refresher for more experienced ones.
There was also coaching provided throughout, including by former and current North American Champion David Ames! Friday afternoon's events were partly rained out, but it was still an exciting start to the weekend.
Races were held Saturday and Sunday in almost perfect weather with some 30 boats and crews participating. As any Hoofers who were out on Lake Mendota already know, Saturday especially was really nice--partly cloudy with a 10+ kn breeze most of the time. It doesn't get much better than that for the Flying Scot. The wind came down a bit on Sunday but we still managed to get a few more races in.
"The most fun I've had in years," said one slightly imbibed racer at Saturday evening's party.
As expected (or feared?), the incomparable Dave Gorwitz took first place overall--though not by much, with lesser mortals finishing a close second and third. In fact, Dave only finished first in one or two of the individual races, but of course it's the overall numbers that count in the end.
The race results can be viewed here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rUzIVeg1Go6dqGnwHoq7obbYIx3WRnCfVVWV2oHtmBU/edit?usp=drivesdk
We meant to post this yesterday but are just now recovering from some serious Hoofer-style drinking! Photos coming soon.
Thanks to everyone who helped make this event an outstanding one!
