Another event returning this year, after it was cancelled by the pandemic is what is now the 40th Annual Go for the Gold Regatta, put on by the Gold Country Yacht Club at Scotts Flat Lake. But one of the group’s longest standing members and previous Commodore, Hugh Talman, says it is scaled back, being held only on Saturday…

click to listen to Hugh Talman

Traditionally, as many as 50 boaters participate in races. Talman says this year there are five to six races expected…

click to listen to Hugh Talman

Talman says the Gold Country Yacht Club is also not offering barbecue meals for sale this year, due to lingering COVID restrictions. But people can bring their own food. The first races at the Regatta should begin between 11am and noon, depending on the wind, and wrap up in the late afternoon. The group also has classes offered for youths and adults to learn sailing.