Fort Walton Yacht Club Letter Log
October 2018
30° 25.60’N 86° 35.58’W
At the Helm
By Fleet Captain Shari Seaton
Email: [email protected]
THE 2018 ‘ROUND THE ISLAND REGATTA 50/50 was held during the last week-
end of September and WOW what a weekend it was! Many thanks to all of our volunteers
and competitors. Our Overall Winner was Ralph Cole and Patrick Cole, father and son
team out of Tampa Florida. Our own Randy Smyth and Deborah Deats-Wilusz took First
and Second place respectively in the Trimaran Fleet and Mike Kelley took Second Place in
the Catamaran fleet.
We are nothing without our volunteers! So, say thank you when you see them! We can’t
get by without this group!
David Seaton
Phyllis Seaton
Leslie Hanley
Pat Rennie
Tammi Mee
Steve Mee
Jerry Vaughan
Dan Gross
Shari Gross
Sam Grant
Jennifer Grant
Lou Richard
Randy Smyth
Jan Hine
Lynn Wooten
Wednesday Night Fun Races have come to an end and our winners are:
A Fleet Breakaway Sam Grant & Charles Hine
B Fleet Amigo Jeff Brown
C Fleet Perl Brian & Erin Smith
V Fleet Rebel Nitin Bawa
M Fleet Sizzor Matthew Smyth
Congratulations to all of the winners and everyone who participated in the WNFR. It’s
a great way to break up the week even if you are not in competition for an award. The
Crew Recognition and Appreciation Party will be held on October 10th.
October brings us regattas, the Thomas, Hennicke, and the last Night Race. And in addi-
tion, our Junior Program will be hosting the junior Fall Festival on Sunday October 21st.
Author and Captain Skip Rowland will be joining us on November 10th for a presentation
about his adventures while cruising. Keep an eye out for information in upcoming emails
and postings around the club.
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