North American Mid Winters

16 March 2014

The 49th Annual Fireball Mid Winters held March 14-16 at Davis Island Yacht Club in Tampa, Florida.

 Turnout was low due to miserable weather for traveling from Canada and northern USA, but the competition was intense.

Canadian Debbie Kirkby with crew Rune Lausten in their Fireball "Rocket Science" won the event with American Pat Crump with crew Jane Millican sailing "Girl You Want" in second.

Crump led on a tiebreaker after the first four races, but became ill and was hospitalized.

When no races could be completed on day two in Saturday's light air, Crump was pleased to learn his boat, now named "Sick Puppy", was still the regatta leader.

Kirkby dominated Sunday's three races in 18-24k to take the title.

Crump somehow hung on to second overall. 

We wish Pat a quick recovery.

Overall Positions - 

1st Debbie kirkby and Rune Lausten

2nd Pat Crump and Jane McMillan

3rd Mike McEvoy and Clay Poulson

4th Andy Carran and Trish Cattan