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| Sailing Instructions | (Last updated: 07/10/2026 09:41 pm GMT) |
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Subject: Thank You for Racing the Meigs Regatta – We'd Love Your Feedback Sent: 07/13/2026 12:44 pm GMT Competitors, Thank you for participating in the Meigs Regatta! We hope you enjoyed the racing, the competition, and the hospitality at Fort Walton Yacht Club. FWYC was honored to be selected for evaluation for the Gulf Yachting Association Race Management Award. As part of that process, we're asking all competitors and race officials to complete a brief survey about your experience. Your feedback is extremely valuable. It helps us recognize what went well and identify opportunities to improve future regattas. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey at the link below: https://www.gya.org/pubforms/rmaward/questions.php?id=20 Whether your comments are positive or suggest areas for improvement, we appreciate your honest feedback. On behalf of the Organizing Authority, Race Committee, Protest Committee, scorers, and the many volunteers who made the regatta possible, thank you for sailing with us. We hope to see you back at Fort Walton Yacht Club soon. Fair winds, John D. Farris
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Subject: Sent: 07/12/2026 05:01 pm GMT
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Subject: Meigs Regatta Update – Racing Concluded for Today Sent: 07/12/2026 04:44 pm GMT
Competitors, At 11:40 CDT, the Race Committee displayed Flag AP over Flag A. There will be no further racing today. The Awards Presentation will be held at 1:00 PM CDT on the FWYC back porch. Thank you to all of our competitors, race officials, and volunteers for a great weekend of racing. We look forward to recognizing our winners this afternoon. V/R, John D. Farris |
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Subject: Meigs Regatta – Circle 1 Docking Time & Protest Time Limit Sent: 07/11/2026 11:07 pm GMT Competitors, The Circle 1 Race Committee has docked.
Hearing Requests, Requests for Redress, and Requests for Reopening must be delivered to the Official Notice Board no later than 18:25 CDT, in accordance with the Sailing Instructions. Please monitor the Official Notice Board for notices of hearings and other Race Committee actions. V/R, John D. Farris |
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Subject: Meigs Regatta – Circle 2 Docking Time & Protest Time Limit Sent: 07/11/2026 10:42 pm GMT Competitors, The Circle 2 Race Committee has docked.
Hearing Requests, Requests for Redress, and Requests for Reopening must be delivered to the Official Notice Board no later than 18:25 CDT, in accordance with the Sailing Instructions. Please monitor the Official Notice Board for notices of hearings and other Race Committee actions. V/R, John D. Farris |
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Subject: Meigs Regatta Update – Flag AP Lowered Sent: 07/11/2026 06:54 pm GMT Competitors, At 1:50 PM CDT, the Race Committee lowered Flag AP, signaling the end of the shoreside postponement. Competitors should proceed to their assigned racing circles. Racing will begin as soon as the Race Committees are in position and the course areas are ready. For those following the action from shore, live RaceSense tracking is available for Circle 1 (Capdevielle Viper 640, Open Viper 640, and Melges 15) at: https://player.vakaros.com/watch/2zj1kBqGBTo5foWWZl3r/Capdevielle?live=true Thank you for your patience during today's weather delay. We look forward to getting everyone on the water. V/R, John D. Farris
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Subject: Meigs Regatta – Sailing Instructions Amendment 1 Posted Sent: 07/11/2026 04:44 pm GMT Competitors, At 11:39 AM, the Race Committee displayed Flag AP ashore, followed by Flag L, to indicate that Amendment 1 to the Sailing Instructions has been posted on the Official Notice Board. The amendment updates the Sunday Schedule of Races as follows: Sunday, July 12, Amendment 1, July 11, 2026
The purpose of this amendment is to provide an earlier start for Circle 2. Please review Sailing Instructions Amendment 1 on the Official Notice Board before racing. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing everyone on the water. V/R, John D. Farris |
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Subject: Follow the Racing Live – Circle 1 RaceSense Tracking Sent: 07/11/2026 12:57 pm GMT Competitors, We're excited to offer live race tracking for Circle 1 during the 75th GYA Meigs Regatta using the Vakaros RaceSense system. Live tracking is available for:
Follow the racing in real time using the link below: RaceSense Live Tracking – Circle 1 A QR code for the live tracking page will also be posted on the Official Notice Board and at Registration. Please note that RaceSense live tracking is available only for Circle 1. Whether you're ashore, between races, or following friends and family on the water, we hope you enjoy this new feature. Fair winds, John D. Farris |
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Subject: Please Help Us Evaluate Race Management at the Meigs Regatta Sent: 07/11/2026 07:47 am GMT Competitors, Fort Walton Yacht Club has been selected for evaluation for the Gulf Yachting Association Race Management Award, and we need your help. The GYA has asked that all competitors and race officials complete a short questionnaire about their experience at the Meigs Regatta. Your feedback is important and helps recognize excellence in race management while identifying opportunities for improvement at future events. The survey takes only a few minutes to complete. Please scan the QR code posted on the Official Notice Board or use the link below: https://www.gya.org/pubforms/rmaward/questions.php?id=20 We encourage you to complete the survey after racing or before leaving the club on Sunday. On behalf of the Organizing Authority, Race Committee, Protest Committee, and all of our volunteers, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for supporting the 75th Meigs Regatta. Fair winds, John D. Farris |
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Subject: Meigs Regatta Sailing Instructions Posted (ONLINE) Sent: 07/10/2026 09:45 pm GMT Good afternoon, Meigs Sailors, Welcome to Fort Walton Yacht Club! We’re happy you’re here and hope you have a great weekend of racing and fellowship. The Sailing Instructions (SI) have now been posted and are available for your review. Please take a few minutes to read them before racing and let us know if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing everyone on the water. Sail fast, sail safe, and have a great regatta! V/R, John D. Farris |