Hello Sailors,

 Winds were up last Sunday and it was a little cold but that didn't stop 14 boats from participating in the 3rd Annual Off The Wall Regatta. 4 boats with new to racing skippers crossed the start line for a raucous sail around the course. The post race gathering was exciting as trophies were awarded and tales of the day were exchanged. Thanks to everyone who participated and helped with planning. It was a memorable day!.

• Our next Spring Series races take place this Saturday, February 3rd, start time 1100. Race Committee boat will be Fiddlesticks. Post Race Meet-up at Localz for race awards and the KOB for January will be announced! **The Sailing Center is hosting the ILCA Midwinters regatta this weekend and their lot is being used for trailer storage. There will be no parking in their lot that Saturday, only loading/unloading and hoist use, but cars must park elsewhere. Sorry for the inconvenience.
• Wednesday, February 6th is our next SPSA Board of Directors meeting, 6:00PM at the Sailing Center. All SPSA members are welcomed. Please let us know if you plan to attend by emailing commodore@spsa.us

• Saturday, February 10 – DIYC Around the Point Regatta – 
•  February 16 – 18 Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series – at St. Petersburg Yacht Club –  This series of races is a WFPHRF Suncoast Boat of the Year event.
• Saturday February 24 is the Tampa Sailing Squadron Gasparilla Regatta. Arrrgg! always a fun race and post race party.