Huge Yacht Fleet Takes to the Ocean for the SCYA’s 58th Midwinter Regatta

Threatening weather failed to daunt the competitive urge of 816 skippers and crews from 16 yacht clubs who turned out Saturday and Sunday for the Southern California Yachting Assn.’s 58th Midwinter Regatta.

Light weather prevailed both days, despite the threat of rain on Sunday.

The Midwinters, as they are known to Southland yachtsmen, usually heralds a new season of sailing competition.

The regatta continues today with Los Angeles Yacht Club hosting 10 classes of large boats, and Coronado Cays Yacht Club, San Diego, which also conducts races for ocean racing yachts.

This year’s turnout exceeded last year’s 790.

Largest turnout was at Alamitos Bay Yacht Club where 153 boats in 112 classes competed. Second largest was Mission Bay Yacht Club with 96 boats in eight classes, according to Mike Kane, general chairman.