Texoma Lakefest, North Texas

[Jeff Jones]

For anyone who cant make it out to Charleston, check out Lakefest.  Fun 3-day (modified for the sportboat classes) event in North Texas

Link - http://texomalakefest.com/index.html

from the website....



Lakefest News
SPORTBOAT SAILORS UNITE IN VERSATILE NEW REGATTA FORMAT


Denison, TX (March 27, 2011) ? To accommodate Melges 24 and Viper 640 teams who might not be able to commit to a 3-day regatta format (and per their request), the traditional Lakefest 3-day regatta will be split into separate events for these two classes: a one-day series on Friday, April 15th, followed by a 2-day series Saturday and Sunday (April 16-17). Boats registering for either class may participate in either, or both, events.

On Friday, the combined Melges 24 / Viper 640 fleet will race by handicap (Melges rated at PHRF 94, Vipers rated at PHRF 102) in a friendly competition between fellow sportboat enthusiasts. Competition on the water is sure to be fierce, but probably not as fierce as what these sailors throw down at Saturday night's Shipwrecked Ball ? where the Melges and Viper sailors will again combine forces to win the party! Awards for the combined Melges/Viper fleet regatta will be presented at the Sailor's Reception Friday evening.

On Saturday and Sunday, the Melges 24s and Viper 640s will be split into their respective One Design classes to compete (as usual) for the Lakefest championship in their One Design class.

We hope the more flexible format will provide more Melges 24 and Viper 640 teams the opportunity to participate in Lakefest 2011

[Justin Scott]

Jeff........you're a Viperfest machine.

Sounds a blast. I'm all in favor of mixing up some one design with some handicap racing vs fellow SB owners.

We'll toast y'all at Charleston and expect the usual 2 am text messages.

It'll be interesting to see whether the Melges 24 crews can keep up with the Viperers and the infamous inflated ego that y'all had fun with in AZ.