As a part of the Southern California Yachting Association's Midwinter Regatta, there was a Portsmouth fleet of Nacra 20s, F18s and F16s racing at the Mission Bay Yacht Club last weekend. Conditions were delightful; 8-10 knots on Saturday, which built to 16-18 knots and big waves on Sunday in advance of some weather. Results are posted HERE.

F16s were sailed by Annie Gardner and Eric Witte, and Dennis Key and John Williams. Outside of the Alter Cup, this may have been the first time more than one F16 appeared on a course together on the West Coast. Annie and Eric have competed in multiple events in the San Diego area, and John Dudash has competed at events in Long Beach in the past.

There is a growing interest in F16 racing in Southern California.