Laser Fleet 413 was founded in 1983 by Pete Milnes, father of fleet members Scott and Sue Wallace.  For those who didn’t have the pleasure to know Pete, the best way I can describe him was the ultimate true sportsman.  He was (and always will be) FLEET CAPTAIN and ran all of the duties for many years including dues, registration, scoring, cheerleader, coach, etc….and, oh yeah, an extremely accomplished competitor in a laser, J24, and Thistle.  He always had time for anyone but wasn’t afraid to send you a little heat if he thought you were slacking.  In my opinion, he ran the fleet with a simple philosophy: show up, rig up, compete, and hang out afterwards.

PJ Schaffer