The "Old Farts Trophy" was created to have a friendly competition between the Suncoast Model Sailing Club and the Naples Model Sailing Club. The "brain trust" behind the "Old Farts" was Jack Ward (Suncoast) and Ole Kistler (Naples).***** The competition was started in December 2006 when the Suncoast traveled to Naples to sail 1 Meter Solings. The rules were not established and it is possible that because this is a bunch of "Old Farts" the rules of engagement may still be a little on the loose side (no pun intended). However the traveling trophy pictured above was won by Naples in a 10 to 9 victory.
In January 2007 Suncoast hosted Naples and Suncoast emerged as victors. January 2008 the contest was hosted by Naples in a rolling blowing regatta, Suncoast once again "won" the Old Farts Trophy. February 2008 Naples returned to Suncoast however Suncoast again prevailed.
**** Unfortunately our old pal “Ole” slipped his anchor (summer 2008). He will be missed by all of us. A fun loving sailor who was willing to help anyone, he made our sport better by being there!!!
The 2009 season results;
Suncoast won both in Punta Gorda and Naples
January 2010 Suncoast wins in Punta Gorda
Februay 2010 Suncoast win in Naples
Individual Match Racing For Top Five Places:
1st Jack Burwell, Suncoast
2nd Bob Graham, Suncoast
3rd Jack Ward, Suncoast
4th John Steacy, Suncoast
5th Dick Hedderick, Naples
Race Director Art Hawes
Presents the Old Farts Trophy
To Commodore of Suncoast
Jack Ward
Race Director Art Hawes
Presents Individaul 1st Place To
Jack Burwell
Individual Match Racing For Top Three Places:
1st Jim Child, Suncoast
2nd Art Hawes, Suncoast
3rd Jack Burwell, Suncoast
Race Director Chuck Ryntz
Presents Individaul 1st Place To
Jim Child
Race Director Chuck Ryntz
Presents the Old Farts Trophy
To Commodore of Suncoast
Jack Ward