A native Kiwi now living in California, Scotty D has been in the match racing game longer than most and competed in many events worldwide over his extensive career. Having been coach to many of the younger sailors on the circuit and heavily involved in developing match racing in California, Scotty skippered his first Congressional Cup in 1996 and has not missed many since including making the finals in 2019. This Ficker win is his 14th since 1996.
Having completed 5 Transpac’s, Capetown to Rio, Auckland Noumea, Van Isle 360 and Tour De France races, Scotty has an extensive international offshore/inshore resume. Additionally he has appeared at many events as commentator including the Bermuda Gold Cup, Auckland, Chicago and St Petersberg Russia.
The real strength of Dickson Racing is the team which is comprised of Long Beach locals who are each in their own right world class sailors yet still have a strong connection with their local community. 2024 brings a continuation of this very consistent team who are undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with.
Scotty Dickson and his Dickson Racing Team (from left to right Scotty Dickson, Erik Berzins, Garrett Brown, Steve Flam, Zachary Hanna, Shane Young), winners of the 2024 Ficker Cup.
Phoot: Front center is legendary architect Frank Gehry and his friends left to right, Greg Lynn (also well known architect), Bobby Shriver, myself and Harrison Ford. The common factor here….just messing about on boats.
ABOUT LONG BEACH YACHT CLUB Established in 1929, Long Beach Yacht Club is recognized as a leading organization in the international yachting community for its commitment to excellence in yacht racing and innovation in race management. In addition to hosting the Congressional Cup and numerous other local, national and international yachting events, the Club’s member families enjoy a year-round calendar of social, yachting and junior activities at its beautiful clubhouse on the shore of Alamitos Bay.
