Laser Midwinter's East
February 24-27, 2005

Wow. The weather god's really didn't want to cooperate for this regatta. Two races were completed on Thursday and Garry Hufford of Beachmaster Photography was on the water taking pictures. On Friday one race did get started, but that had to be abandoned when the wind shut down completely. Saturday started by looking more promising and one race was completed for both Full rigs and the Radial/4.7 fleets. Then the wind got really squirrelly, two more starts were attempted only to have the wind drop to below 3 knots and those races were abandoned. Sunday, the forecast was dismal with heavy rain and threats of thunderstorms. After a short postponement ashore, the radar didn't indicate any thunderstorm cells close and an attempt was made to race. Before the boats made it to the racing area the first storm cell moved in and it was back to the beach for an early awards ceremony at the sailing center. Amanda Fleming was able to get some on the water pictures Saturday and at the awards ceremony.

The final results after three races were completed.
Lasers    Radials    4.7's

Ted Morgan from the Severn Sailing Association has contributed a regatta report with a Chesapeake slant. Thanks Ted, and your right about the Laser top female award!

The Officers and members of the Clearwater Yacht Club are proud to announce they have once again been selected to host the Laser Midwinter's East Regatta. This regatta will be held February 24-27, 2005 at the Clearwater Community Sailing Center, Clearwater, Florida.

Laser Midwinter's East will be a ranking regatta for the 2005 US Sailing Team in the Laser for Men and the Radial for Women.

Entries are invited from Laser, Radial and Laser 4.7 sailors, who are members of the ILCA or their National Laser Class Association.

You can register online, check the pre-registered entry list, or check your regatta entry payment status.

Accommodations are available in varying price ranges on Clearwater Beach and Sand Key. Several of the hotels overlook the race course area. While you are racing your families can enjoy the many activities of Clearwater Beach.

IMPORTANT!
Please would you register online or mail your completed entry form, to help us better plan this event.

For further information, please contact Cassie Featherston.

For chartering information, please contact:
Andy Levine at the Tackle Shack
Kurt Taulbee at Sailfit
John McNally at Gulfstream Marine (phone 561-262-3672)