Lakeside Inn Soling Cup Regatta

Lakeside Inn Soling Cup Regatta

Accommodations:
Lakeside Inn 100 N Alexander St, Mount Dora, FL 32757 . (800) 556-5016
Florida's Most Historic Hotel. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Lakeside Inn specializes in Southern Hospitality where sweeping verandahs, cooling paddle fans and colonial rockers set the mood for stunning sunsets over Lake Dora. This 1883 American Classic sits on the lake, is walking distance to Mount Dora shopping and antiquing. For additional information contact them at: www.lakeside-inn.com.

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Greetings everyone! Well the 2nd Annual Lakeside Inn Soling Cup Regatta is completed and locked into the memories of all the skippers and spectators. By 0630 the final arrangements for the regatta commenced and by 1030 the setup, registration and skippers meeting was complete and the first races began.

Fifteen skippers showed up out of 16 registered. While the winds may have seemed a bit shifty throughout the day, competitors had breezes ranging from 3 – 7 mph with an occasional 10 - 12 mph gust. The start line was especially long to minimize the general clustering and barging that can occur on a start line and the skippers tended to "mind their manners" too!! This regatta was designed to really be was a fun event and RD did his best to keep them, the spectators and skippers, engaged, talking and focused on their boat handling; also drinking plenty of water as it was rather warm in temperatures the mid 80’s or so. The skippers were challenged with a modified olympic triangle. We're not exactly sure how long the legs were mainly because it was very difficult measuring and painting the lines on the water! For the most part the heats were run in groups of three with approximately 5 breaks for relaxing, tuning, water (hydration) and potty breaks.

After completing 10 heats, the skippers and their wives were able to take a relaxing group lunch break from 1230 to 1330 in the Inn's restaurant. The menu was a' la cart so everyone was able to enjoy and feast as they desired. Also, the results were readout just to add a bit of "flavor" to the meal! Around 1400 or so we resumed sailing. With the concurrence and agreement of a few of the better skippers, the RD changed the course a bit, adding two additional legs. At that point, the skippers sailed 5 more heats and completed the last heat at 1502 thus ending the day on a top note. Throughout the event, there were no major incidents or arguments but I did incorrectly penalize the score of one of the skippers for an infraction involving an entanglement of two boats before a start. I don’t believe it would have made a major change in it the final placement.

Scores were recorded in the low point system and the top three places were awarded to Jack Ward with 35 points, Brian Engle with 47 points and Martin Gray with 59 points. These skippers displayed some very consistant, smooth sailing and for that great skill, each received some very nice gifts from the Lakeside Inn, not to forget that the winner, Jack Ward, will have his name engraved on the Lakeside Inn Soling Cup Regatta Perpetual Cup which will reside at the Inn for future guests to see and admire. Full regatta results can be see below and at the page "Soling One Meter Masters Championship Regatta".

I would like to extend a special thank you to Chris Hubbard and his wife Susan, our Canadian friends, who came over from Titusville. Chris was a great help with the scoring and monitoring the start and finish line. I also extend a huge thanks and deep appreciation to the owners and staff of Lakeside Inn without whose support this event could not and would not have been realized. To Alexandra and Jim Gunderson and to your staff, on behalf of all of the participants their families; Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!! We hope to see everyone again in the fall for the 2nd Soling Master's Cup!!

Skipper Posn. Score

Paul Newfield 6 60

Chris Wright 9 86

Frank Novak DNR DNR

Joe Russell 13 100

Gerd Peterson 5 57

Donald Keyser 8 85

Kent Burgess 10 95

Gary Dodson 4 55

Brian Engle 2 35

Tom Engle 7 72

Bob Chappell 11 96

Jeff Hawley 14 103

Gary Schwarting 15 162

Martin Gray 3 48

Jack Ward 1 28

Glenn Prunyi 12 98

Soling One Meter Masters Championship Regatta 8 October 2012

Although there were only five (5) skippers from the state to come to Mount Dora on for the Soling One Meter masters Championship Regatta it was a true test of the skills of those who sought the title of Soling Master Skipper. No one could have predicted the beautiful blue skies with such gentle breezes that tested the patience of each skipper. Because of the soft breeze, 2-4 mph, the planned start time was delayed until almost 11:00 at which time everyone agreed to at least give it a go. The clock was set, the countdown began and by 12:30 p.m. or so 7 heats had been completed when it was decided to have a temporary hold due to a passing squall with thunder and lightning. No one wanted to tempt fate here in Florida!

A time out was taken for a nice leisurely luncheon with the skippers and their spouses and friends in the dining room of the Lakeside Inn, our hosts. Skippers agreed to complete another 7 heats for the day however they were warned that after that lunch, snoozing at the helm would not be tolerated!! When the racing resumed blue skies and a gentle westerly breeze made sailing conditions about the same as earlier but the completion of fourteen heats went in the books. Saturday evening gave everyone an opportunity to dine wherever they chose and get a good night rest in preparation for the final six heats of the regatta.

Sunday morning, the racing began with another beautiful sunny day but almost no breeze. I’m sure it was quite frustrating for the skippers however you can tell the true stalwarts of this hobby because by 12:30 the final six (6) heats had been completed and recorded regardless of the 1-3 mph breeze. Jim Gunderson, owner and host, managed to break away from his duties in the Inn and join the skippers and their families and friends for the presentation of the awards.

The results were as follows:

1st Place with 25 points Jonathan Luscomb who received a plaque and gift certificate from Lakeside Inn.
2nd Place with 30 points Brian Engle who received a plaque and gift certificate from Lakeside Inn.
3rd Place with 43 points Al Stall who received a plaque and an RG-65 hull from Breaking Wind Boats.
4th Place with 59 points Darrell Krasoski an RG-65 hull from Breaking Wind Boats.
5th Place with 67 points Martin Gray, an excellent skipper who was only able to sail on Saturday.

Soling One Meter Regatta, 7 April 2012

SOLING ONE METER MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIP REGATTA
October 5 - 7, 2012
Hosted by Lakeside Inn, Mount Dora, Florida
THIS IS AN AMYA SANCTIONED EVENT.
Rules: The regatta will be governed by the ‘rules’ as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing, as modified by Appendix E, Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions.