FWYC Juniors Sail in Jr. Lipton Challenge
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group of five FWYC Juniors ventured to Pass Christian, Mississippi to compete in the GYA Junior Lipton Challenge
July 21-23. George Hambleton, Ian Hunter, Merideth McIntosh, William Wells and Conlin Arrowsmith sailed against
14 other GYA teams in a total of five races. Poor weather conditions meant only one race could be completed on the first day.
Skippers George, Ian and Meredeth lead the team to an overall 4th place finish for FWYC! Notably, George skippered crew
Ian and Williams to first place in Race 4.
While four of the five juniors had sailed together in the 2016 Junior Liptons, new team mate Conlin joined to round out the
team. This event was Conlin’s first regatta. After this experience, he is excited about sailing and hopes to continue to compete
with the FWYC Juniors.
Skipper Ian demonstrated impressive and finely honed sailing skills in leading crew Merideth and William. After an impressive
1st place start in the final race, an unexpected OCS was called on FWYC. However, that did not dampen Ian’s determination.
After taking the penalty and being left far behind, Ian and crew still managed to pass more than half the fleet to finish in 7th
place. Ian’s will and determination meant the team was still able to achieve fourth place overall.
Senior Advisor, world class competitive sailor and FWYC member, Paul Beaudry, came to coach and debrief the team after
their races. Parents Stephen and Candie Arrowsmith traveled to PCYC and helped cheer on the team for the weekend.
Richard and Diane Wells hosted the entire team and Coach Paul to live aboard their Hatteras, Sometimes Heaven, for the
weekend. All had a great time on board, dining on a gourmet breakfast of Belgian waffles, fruit, eggs and bacon before the
first race each morning.
Sometimes Heaven be-
came the “official” view-
ing vessel, luncheon
host and crew change
station for FWYC.
Congratulations to the
done and a memorable
Juniors on a job well
weekend!
It’s that time of year again!
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Nominations close in October and our annual election is in November.
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Nominating Committee
Reddoch Williams, Chairman
850 863 3330
Scott Bailey 850 582 5945
Matt Chapman
850 609 0140
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