MC Scows Tune Up for 2007 in Eustis, FL

37 MC scows competed for the 2007 GWB regatta in Eustis, Fl. If you've never been to Lake Eustis, you are missing out! The LEYC put on a first class event in preparation for the Melges 17, C scow, and MC scow Midwinters in March.

DAY 1-

Three races were sailed Saturday in 8-15 knots of breeze. In race 1 Jeff Annis, Robert Seidelmann, and Jamie Kimball jumped out to an early lead on the left side of the course. Kimball led at the first mark, but was soon passed by both Annis and Seidelmann. Throughout the race there were several lead changes between these three boats. After a 720 on the first leg, Tommy Harken made a strong push and caught up to the leaders on the final beat. There were now 4 boats in the mix, and the finish was close! Kimball won this race with Harken, Annis, and Seidelmann finishing close behind.

The left side of the course became extremely favored for race 2. 30 seconds before the start there was a big left shift making it difficult to cross the line on starboard tack. The boats that started closest to the pin end of the starting line made out the best. Jack Kern and Bob Cole broke out to an early lead as they made their way up the beat on port tack. Bob Cole led at the first mark, with Kern and Annis close behind. Jeff Annis went hard left the next beat, which put him well ahead of the rest of the fleet. Annis would go on to win this race with Jack Kern finishing second.

Race 3 ended up being the final race of the regatta due to high winds Sunday. The breeze had now increased to the mid teens, and some sailors chose to take on crew. Soon after the start, the fleet split with half going hard right and half going hard left. Tommy Harken and David Moring led the charge right, while Kimball and Annis led out to the left. Neither side seemed to be better than the other, and leaders from the left and right converged at the weather mark. Harken and Kimball led at the mark and were able to extend their lead on the downwind run. Kimball would go onto win this race with Harken following in second.

Top Five:

1. Jamie Kimball N/S
2. Jeff Annis N/S
3. Tommy Harken
4. David Moring N/S
5. Robert Seidelmann

Thank you to all the volunteers at the LEYC for putting on another great event!

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Jamie Kimball
MELGES Performance Sailboat
North Sails One-Design Zenda
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