Fifty-Seven For The 51^st Annual

DEEP SOUTH REGATTA

Savannah, Georgia

By: David Starck

The 51^st annual Deep South was a family affair.  I was fortunate enough to have brothers Joe and Tommy aboard USA-15252 for a weekend of fine dining, fun sailing, and an all-around relaxing weekend.   I was also lucky to have my wife in the fleet (sailing with Debbie Probst) and daughter Sabrina cheering us onshore with Grandma Jean. 
 

The first stop on the southern circuit is my personal favorite.  Chart House for dinner Friday night with friends and family, interesting sailing (like no where else!) on the rivers of Savannah, unmatched hospitality at SYC and in historic downtown Savannah, and beautiful weather.  Even the no-see-ums cooperated.  You simply can’t beat it.   
 

The RC provided the sailors with an excellent day of sailing on Saturday.  Sunday, however, was a better day for golf than sailing.  Although they desperately tried to get a 3^rd race in, Mother Nature kept the sailors on shore….no wind!  Nevertheless, we did give the hoist a workout Sunday as the RC kept us on our toes  - to sail or not to sail – that was the question. 
 

This was my second time winning the Deep South (we won last year).  After watching Larry MacDonald win year after year, I have learned from his success….ask two fun people to sail, eat and drink (Larry would strongly suggest red wine) well,  laugh often, rarely, if ever, look at the compass while sailing,  and simply appreciate the uniqueness Savannah has to offer. 
 

Lightning sailors are very lucky to be affiliated with SYC.  They enjoy having us as much as we enjoy stopping by for a couple of days.  Maybe next year we can break the 60-boat mark.   I hope to see you at the 52^nd Deep South. 

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