HHSA: Pictures from todays race

Attached please find some fine pictures taken by Rawson Clough, our Committee Boat Captain.  Looks like a sailboat race to me!

HHSA: Sunday's Results

HHSA

File: HHSA 2025 ALL RACES

2025 All Races

Class: 2025 Season Races. PHRF (Time on distance)

6-29 #2W 7.0: Wind Speed 7: Direction SW

Start Time: Sunday, June 29, 2025 14:05:00: Distance 7.0

Pos

Boat

Skipper

PHRF

Type

Finish Elapsed Corrected Score

1

JULIA LEE

BOWMAN,WOODY

389 21' Catboat

16:10:50 02:05:50 01:20:27

12

2

MAITLAND

HAMMARLUND,KARENA

100 B BAY 25

15:44:36 01:39:36 01:27:56

11

3

GLORIA

BECKER,ROGER

126 C&C 24

15:48:01 01:43:01 01:28:19

10

4

SANDPIPER

LOGUE,KATHY

331 CAPE COD 25

16:13:48 02:08:48 01:30:11

9

5

TAMU

WESCOTT,TOM

56 ALERION 28

15:42:30 01:37:30 01:30:58

8

6

ARTFUL DODGER POWERS,MIKE

37 TARTAN 3500

15:41:57 01:36:57 01:32:38

7

7

ESCAPE

WELCH,TOM &.

-25 J100

15:40:25 01:35:25 01:38:20

6

RAF BLISS

HAYES,ADAM

-53 J 35c

15:36:21

1

RAF CAMPANA

WIDRA,ERIC

-75 POGO 30

15:43:33

1

RAF EASY RIDER

SIMONS,ROBERT

-25 J9

15:45:18

1

RAF SILHOUETTE

COLSON,BECK

13 ALERION 33

15:43:15

1

RAF PENELOPE

FLAM,MO

50 ALERION X 28

15:41:46

1

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Pos

Boat

Skipper

PHRF

Type

Finish Elapsed Corrected Score

Speed as VMG of winning boat: 3.3 knots

Race Officer: RGBecker

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AHOY!

    After a record setting week of weird weather, 12 boats came out for great Sunday afternoon sailboat race.  The course was #2 with a windward starting leg.  The boats were expected to sail to the harbor N6 buoy, leave it to starboard and proceed to the West end of Hedge Fence, RG buoy.  Some of the racers did not leave it to port, but rather to starboard and proceeded back south to N4 (Leave to port), east to C23a (Leave to starboard) and finish back at N6 and the committee boat.  In addition, Course #2 states that when/if Nun 4 is not a turning mark, it must be honored when entering and leaving the Harbor.  (This was done to make sure larger boats with deep keels are not disadvantaged by smaller boats that can sneak around the chop, close into shore.  I did not monitor offenders of this clause today...but wondered by why so many went so far west as the left the harbor.)   It is not unusual to forget to check the course and make mistakes...in this case it may have been a follow the leader problem.  Either way the 5 boats which proceeded to completion without correcting their error were retired after the finish.  This is the simplest and most straight forward way of several ways to score the race.  Having made such a mistake in the past, I feel for those who find themselves in this position.  I can remember an entire 60 boat fleet of Moffett racers mistakenly taking a shortcut in one race and in another, one half of the fleet sailed the course in reverse (Correct way) while the the other half went with the opposite direction. In both instances, 4 hours later, at the after race party, there were some very unhappy people. I suggest printing out the circular to keep onboard.  Checking the website would also be worth the time if you have help on board to hold on to the tiller.  

I noticed that every boat seemed to have a good group of people on board having a great "last chance in June" race.  I'm guessing 60-70 people all together for the HHSA outing.  

This race was the first 2025 peek into the sound.  Clearly some were found not remembering about the effect the currents have out there and the way West Chop divides up the SW wind between the sound and the harbor.  

Next race Thursday, 5:05 PM Start. 

HHSA: Thursday's results

HHSA

File: HHSA 2025 ALL RACES

2025 All Races

Class: 2025 Season Races. PHRF (Time on distance)

6/26 #0R 3.2: Wind Speed 12: Direction NE

Start Time: Thursday, June 26, 2025 17:05:00: Distance 3.2

Pos

Boat

Skipper

PHRF

Type

Finish Elapsed Corrected Score

1

MAITLAND

HAMMARLUND,KARENA

100 B BAY 25

17:41:12 00:36:12 00:30:52

5

2

TAMU

WESCOTT,TOM

56 ALERION 28

17:41:31 00:36:31 00:33:32

4

3

ARTFUL DODGER POWERS,MIKE

37 TARTAN 3500

17:41:06 00:36:06 00:34:08

3

4

BLISS

HAYES,ADAM

-53 J 35c

17:39:31 00:34:31 00:37:21

2

DNF PENELOPE

FLAM,MO

50 ALERION X 28

1

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Pos

Boat

Skipper

PHRF

Type

Finish Elapsed Corrected Score

Speed as VMG of winning boat: 5.3 knots

Race Officer: RGBecker

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Ahoy!  

Rawson Clough Reports:

Below are the results from today's Holmes Hole racing:

5:05 PM Start, winds NE, 12 kts gusting 18 kts

We did a Course 0 in reverse, with the starting line set off of the red nun. We had 5 boats at the start with 4 finishing. Penelope retired early in the first leg due to issues with her jib. Sailors battled a fairly large swell coming out of the NE. The fleet stayed pretty close together throughout the race and everyone finished within 2 minutes of each other, which was fun to see. 

A few pictures of the start are attached below. 

1. Bliss - 5:39:31
2. Artful Dodger - 5:41:06
3. Maitland - 5:41:12
4. Tamu - 5:41:31
5. Penelope - DNF

HHSA 6-22-2025 results:

HHSA

File: HHSA 2025 ALL RACES

2025 All Races

Class: 2025 Season Races. PHRF (Time on distance)

6/22 #1W 6.9: Wind Speed 18: Direction SW

Start Time: Sunday, June 22, 2025 14:05:00: Distance 6.9

Pos

Boat

Skipper

PHRF

Type

Finish Elapsed Corrected Score

1

TAMU

WESCOTT,TOM

56 ALERION 28

15:27:14 01:22:14 01:15:48

3

2

SILHOUETTE

COLSON,BECK

13 ALERION 33

15:24:42 01:19:42 01:18:12

2

3

MAITLAND

HAMMARLUND,KARENA

100 B BAY 25

15:35:15 01:30:15 01:18:45

1

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Pos

Boat

Skipper

PHRF

Type

Finish Elapsed Corrected Score

Speed as VMG of winning boat: 5.0 knots

Race Officer: RGBecker

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HHSA: Sunday's Results

HHSA

File: HHSA 2025 ALL RACES

2025 All Races

Class: 2025 Season Races. PHRF (Time on distance) 6/19 #0W 3.7: Wind Speed 14: Direction SW

Start Time: Thursday, June 19, 2025 17:05:00: Distance 3.7

1	JULIA LEE	BOWMAN,WOODY	389 21' Catboat	18:00:16 00:55:16 00:31:17	7
2	TAMU	WESCOTT,TOM	56 ALERION 28	17:47:21 00:42:21 00:38:54	6
3	LIBERTY	MAXWELL,DOMINIC	159 MORRIS 36	17:54:11 00:49:11 00:39:23	5
4	PENELOPE	FLAM,MO	50 ALERION X 28	17:47:49 00:42:49 00:39:44	4
5	ARTFUL DODGER	POWERS,MIKE	37 TARTAN 3500	17:47:05 00:42:05 00:39:48	3
6	GLORIA	BECKER,ROGER	126 C&C 24	17:53:25 00:48:25 00:40:39	2
7	APRES	BESSE,STEPHEN	-104 J-120	17:40:12 00:35:12 00:41:37	1

Pos Boat Skipper PHRF Type Finish Elapsed Corrected Score

Pos Boat Skipper PHRF Type Finish Elapsed Corrected Score

Speed as VMG of winning boat: 4.0 knots Race Officer: RGBecker

Ahoy!    3 boats took on the 18 knot winds with gusts into the 30s to duke it out around the harbor on Course #1 with a windward starting leg.  The new members Karena and Erik Hammarlund brought out "Maitland", a cold molded Buzzard's Bay 25 named after Mait Edey for their HHSA debut.  In the running with their starting, temporary rating, they corrected to 3rd place just 33 seconds behind Silhouette with Tamu winning the cup.   I think I saw Penelope on the course for the start when the winds were recorded over 20, but she was returning to the harbor.   

A correction to my scoring of the Thursday evening season's opener doesn't change the winner, but does adjust some of the finishing places.  I overlooked setting the course distance correctly to reflect the windward starting leg and the correction helps the slower rated boats.  Rather than go over the changes, I'll add the results below and on the website.  

Finally a shout out to the HHSA sailors that sailed the Edgartown Yacht Club's round the island race.  Steve Besse sailing Apres won her class #2, Eric Widra sailing Campana finished 3rd in class #3, Frank Sutula in Class #4 finished 3rd with Zebra,  Bill Brossi sailing Shannon to a win and Mike Powers sailing Artful Dodger to  second in class #5.  It was a long day, but the weather was crystal clear and the fleet finished the entire course for the first time in years.  

HHSA: Thursday's results

HHSA

File: HHSA 2025 ALL RACES

2025 All Races

Class: 2025 Season Races. PHRF (Time on distance) 6/19 #0W 3.2: Wind Speed 14: Direction SW

Start Time: Thursday, June 19, 2025 17:05:00: Distance 3.2

1	JULIA LEE	BOWMAN,WOODY	389 21' Catboat	18:00:16 00:55:16 00:34:31	7
2	TAMU	WESCOTT,TOM	56 ALERION 28	17:47:21 00:42:21 00:39:22	6
3	ARTFUL DODGER	POWERS,MIKE	37 TARTAN 3500	17:47:05 00:42:05 00:40:07	5
4	PENELOPE	FLAM,MO	50 ALERION X 28	17:47:49 00:42:49 00:40:09	4
5	LIBERTY	MAXWELL,DOMINIC	159 MORRIS 36	17:54:11 00:49:11 00:40:42	3
6	APRES	BESSE,STEPHEN	-104 J-120	17:40:12 00:35:12 00:40:45	2
7	GLORIA	BECKER,ROGER	126 C&C 24	17:53:25 00:48:25 00:41:42	1

Pos Boat Skipper PHRF Type Finish Elapsed Corrected Score

Pos Boat Skipper PHRF Type Finish Elapsed Corrected Score

Speed as VMG of winning boat: 3.5 knots Race Officer: RGBecker

Ahoy!

    7 boats come out to race around the triangle in some nice winds...about 14 knots with gusts in the twenties. Most, but not all chose to put in a reef or two.  Julia Lee, missing in action over the last several years, showed up and won the race with a 5 minute margin.  The other 6 boats were all very close with each other.  All 6 were corrected to within 2 minutes and 22 seconds.   It was the first race of the season counting towards the seasons Jewett Cup Award.  Held on Juneteenth after the Tune up race on Sunday was on Fathers day.....it's just one big sailing holiday with the Holmes Hole Sailing Association.  

    Next race is Sunday, Warning 2:00 PM.  

    See you there,  Roger. 

Re: HHSA: Results 2025 TUNE-UP race.

Roger,
Congradulations.
Clear your understanding of the eddie that developes off of  East Chop, aidded by your perspective from aft of the antactics of the  fleet, helps explain you betting your handiczp

As for Artful Dodger, a confluance of conditionds. First; We had a crew of five who know the boat (the strings can be difficult to pull when short handed) Second, we had favorable winds  (tacking her in light air is close to painful), Third we had clear air, choices good or bad were ours to make1 Four, we  have been racing her since May 17, we have some kinks worked out.

Bad news, (for the fleet) I was at the heln and at times was struggling. The winddex was suggesting we were cracked off, the telltales saying we were  pinching. Lots of room for improvement. 

On Sun, Jun 15, 2025, 6:22 PM 'Roger Becker' via Holmes Hole Sailors <holmes-hole-sailors@googlegroups.com> wrote:

Ahoy!

     7 boats started the race which was on course #1 in similar conditions to last weeks go around. This time the NE winds stayed NE, but dropped more than last and the currents was a flood with the back eddy at East chop put the current westward at Can 23a and current heading south along the beach.  The second time around the fair current was further north in the sound, while the westward current started in line with C23a and N4.  Always very interesting out there.  

Gloria over-came her "Previous year winner" Penalty to win the first cup of the 2025 season.  Her time was just 48 seconds slower than last week while some of the others lost some minutes...probably because of the lighter, dying wind. Today Robert Simons sailed his 2024 J9 in the first race for the boat...so much to learn...but definitely an "Easy Rider".  Generally if the season continues with conditions similar to today's,  I suggest not missing one race. Sun and wind what more are you waiting for?  Waiting to hear about why the Artful Dodger suddenly leads the pack.  

Thursday evening with 5:05 PM start will open the season.  You can then start counting up your points that you will need to secure the 2025 Jewett Cup.

See you then,  Roger. 

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