The Sarasota Herald recently reported the increased diversity of our community is making this a much more interesting and vital place to live.
Apparently, it’s news people respond more positively to variety than homogeneity.
I am always bemused by these collective “a ha” moments but then I never spent much time in Sun City, either.… Read full article
From the Commodore…
2012 Pot o’ Gold Regatta Results
Here are the Final Results for the 2012 Pot O’ Gold Regatta, held on Sunday 3/25/2012. These results vary from the announcements made at the regatta because there were some errors found in the scoring after announcements were made yesterday. Please accept my sincerest apologies to those of you that have moved around in the standings as a result.… Read full article
Meet Your Board Members: Debbie St. James, Race Captain
Sailboat racing is at the heart and soul of this Sailing Squadron. Those members who race are fortunate to have Debra St. James as the newly elected Race Captain. Debra became a member eight years ago when she married her husband, Randy. She had crewed with him on his Capri 22 for three years before they became “Team St.… Read full article
Michelob 2012 Sarasota One Design Midwinters – Final Results
Albacore
Daysailer
E SCOWS
Flying Scot
S2
VXONE
Windmill… Read full article
Seven Fleets representing 11 States and three countries (US, Canada and England) participated in our 2012 Michelob Light One Design Midwinters at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Almost 200 sailors descended upon the club and enjoyed spectacular weather. The Daysailer, Flying Scot, S2 7.9, and VX One fleets started their regatta Friday with a 12 o’clock start.
Meet Your Board Members: Bob Miller, Vice Commodore
Bob started sailing at the ripe old age of six on Lake Fenton, just South of Flint, Michigan. His first boat was an Alcort Sailfish, (made of plywood & predecessor to the Sunfish), next he graduated to a Lightning, a 19’ day sailor was his next vessel followed by a Catalina 22’.… Read full article
2012 Windjammer Regatta
… Read full articleThe Windjammer Regatta is a reincarnation of an event from the past of the Sarasota Sailing Squadron. The new version is now three years old and is sponsored by SSS, Venice Yacht Club and Venice Sailing Squadron. The idea is to emulate offshore point-to-point races, first from Sarasota to Venice on a Saturday and then back to Sarasota the next day.
Minutes of 13 Mar 2012 Board Meeting
Call to Order:
by Vice Commodore Bob Miller at 7:09 pm.
The roll was called and a quorum certified with 7 directors present.
Directors present: Sara Allen: Fleet Captain, Cassandra Roznos: Social Coordinator, Mike Halliday: Secretary, Laurel Kaiser: Education Coordinator, Barry Millbourn: Rear Commodore, Bob Miller: Vice Commodore, Debbie St. James: Race Captain
Directors absent: Donna Hillmyer: Regatta Director, David Jennings: Commodore, Michelle Lee: Treasurer
Adoption of Agenda
Motion… Read full article by Laurel Kaiser and 2nd by Bob Miller to adopt the agenda as presented.
Don’t let this happen to YOU!
… Read full articleAlthough we have enjoyed a mostly mild winter Sunday, March 4th we were met with Gale force winds and the cancellation, once again, of the Cherry Pie regatta.
The Cherry Pie cancellation wasn’t the only loss that day. Two boats from in or around the Mooring Field washed away during the 9 hours of sustained 26mph winds with gusts exceeding 40.
2012 Windsurfing Regatta Results
click here… Read full article for the results.
American Red Cross
Luffing Lassies
Sarasota Power & Sail Squadron
Sarasota Youth Sailing Program