Holmes Hole Sailing Association

Sunday, June 28, 2026

HHSA: Sunday's Results 6/28/26

Ahoy!

Ten boats started today's race around Course #1R in about 5 knots of ENE wind. It seems there was no consensus as to when to take the one required tack eastward along the first leg to 23a at East Chop. In fact, even after the results were in from the first time around, each boat found their own way the second time around. Clearly there was a different wind out near the sound compared to up closer to harbor. It was blowing pretty good for the second time around and boat speeds and lack of the 1/2 mile windward starting leg made it hard for the faster boats to overcome the ratings. That said, the winner, Maitland, found her groove and shut everyone down decisively. The weather predictors these days are in un-charted territory and so it is best to just get out on the water regardless rather than miss a day like today thinking there would be no wind.

Next race Thursday, July 2nd. Short work has been made of June, so don't put it off any longer.

All the best, Roger

Rawson writes:

Ahoy Roger!

We had an interesting day of racing today! We ran Course 1 in reverse, with our start set off of Buoy A sending the fleet first on somewhat of a beat out to East Chop. Winds were light out of the ENE at the start of the racing but picked up gradually throughout and the fleet was able to make it around the triangle twice in pretty good time. Despite the slightly marginal sailing conditions, it was nice to see everyone out on the water enjoying this beautiful afternoon. I had fun motoring around and breaking in Vig’s new engine to see the fleet up close around the course. Our results were as follows:

Zebra - 3:23:01
Bliss - 3:24:25
Maitland - 3:26:01
Campana - 3:26:58
Penelope - 3:28:47
Artful Dodger - 3:30:53
Silhouette - 3:31:28
Tamu - 3:31:35
Gloria - 3:36:27
Bufflehead - Retired

Thanks, and have a great rest of your weekend!

Rawson

HHSA

File: HHSA 2026 ALL RACES

2025 All Races

Class: 2026 Season Races. PHRF (Time on distance)

6/28 #1R 6.4: Wind Speed 10: Direction ENE

Start Time: Sunday, June 28, 2026 14:05:00: Distance 6.4

Pos

Boat

Skipper

PHRF

Type

Finish Elapsed Corrected Score

MAITLAND

HAMMARLUND,KARENA

65 B BAY 25

15:26:01 01:21:01 01:14:05

GLORIA

BECKER,ROGER

131 C&C 24

15:36:27 01:31:27 01:17:29

PENELOPE

FLAM,MO

50 ALERION X 28

15:28:47 01:23:47 01:18:27

CAMPANA

WIDRA,ERIC

3 POGO 30

15:26:58 01:21:58 01:21:39

TAMU

WESCOTT,TOM

43 ALERION 28

15:31:35 01:26:35 01:22:00

ARTFUL DODGER POWERS,MIKE

36 TARTAN 3500

15:30:53 01:25:53 01:22:03

BLISS

HAYES,ADAM

-27 J 35c

15:24:25 01:19:25 01:22:18

ZEBRA

SUTULA,FRANK

-55 W-46

15:23:01 01:18:01 01:23:53

SILHOUETTE

COLSON,BECK

23 ALERION 33

15:31:28 01:26:28 01:24:01

DNF BUFFLEHEAD

FELDER,CHARLIE

150 ALERION 26

Printed on 06/28/26 17:15:29 Scoring program: RaceSail (1.2.42)

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Saturday, June 27, 2026

Thursday, 6-25-2026 Results

HHSA

File: HHSA 2026 ALL RACES

2025 All Races

Class: 2026 Season Races. PHRF (Time on distance)

6/25 #0W 3.7: Wind Speed 10: Direction WSW

Start Time: Thursday, June 25, 2026 17:05:00: Distance 3.7

Pos

Boat

Skipper

PHRF

Type

Finish Elapsed Corrected Score

VHYC-KING

KING

102 SONAR

17:50:11 00:45:11 00:38:54

VHYC-MEN

MENDEL

63 SONAR

17:50:43 00:45:43 00:41:50

MAITLAND

HAMMARLUND,KARENA

65 B BAY 25

17:52:17 00:47:17 00:43:17

GLORIA

BECKER,ROGER

131 C&C 24

17:57:21 00:52:21 00:44:16

ZEBRA

SUTULA,FRANK

-55 W-46

17:46:12 00:41:12 00:44:36

EASY RIDER

SIMONS,ROBERT

40 J9

17:52:10 00:47:10 00:44:42

BLISS

HAYES,ADAM

-27 J 35c

17:48:42 00:43:42 00:45:22

ARTFUL DODGER POWERS,MIKE

36 TARTAN 3500

17:52:56 00:47:56 00:45:43

PENELOPE

FLAM,MO

50 ALERION X 28

17:54:30 00:49:30 00:46:25

APRES

BESSE,STEPHEN

-95 J-120

17:46:09 00:41:09 00:47:01

BANDIT

HALE,PHIL

26 J7

17:53:50 00:48:50 00:47:14

TAMU

WESCOTT,TOM

43 ALERION 28

17:55:00 00:50:00 00:47:21

JULIA LEE

BOWMAN,WOODY

296 21' Catboat

18:10:47 01:05:47 00:47:32

BUFFLEHEAD

FELDER,CHARLIE

150 ALERION 26

18:02:08 00:57:08 00:47:53

LIBERTY

MAXWELL,DOMINIC

80 MORRIS 36

18:05:33 01:00:33 00:55:37

Printed on 06/25/26 20:57:02 Scoring program: RaceSail (1.2.42)

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HHSA: Reminder of the importance of heeding the Racing Rules of Sailing

Ahoy!

    It has been brought to my attention that some HHSA skippers may be unaware of some of the basic rules for sailing or not familiar with the courtesies used on the race course to avoid conflicts and possible collisions. I hope this quick review will help those unclear on at least the basic port starboard rule and how it can play out at a windward mark requiring a starboard rounding which several of our HHSA courses require. Typically courses are laid out using port roundings and many seasoned sailors may not be used to the HHSA starboard roundings.

    First of all, a boat on starboard tack has right of way over a boat on port tack. When boats on opposite tacks meet, the port boat must take whatever action is necessary to avoid a collision. The port boat should do so in a timely manner so the starboard boat does not have to be concerned that he will need to maneuver to avoid contact. Although not required by the rules to alert the port tack boat of a possible conflict, I would recommend that if the starboard tacker is at all concerned, especially that the port skipper does not see the starboard boat, the starboard skipper vocally alert the port tacker…and so the shouts of “Starboard” are often heard on the race course.

   Approaching a windward mark that requires a starboard rounding on starboard tack gives that boat rights over any boat approaching on port tack, regardless of who gets there first. However, the starboard boat will need to tack to port tack to round the mark and may become burdened by other starboard boats approaching the mark. Hopefully any boat approaching the mark on port tack will have left plenty of room for starboard boats to make their tack to port, but it is up to the starboard boat to determine when to make that tack and how much room he needs to do it. For that reason, I suggest the port tackers choose their layline to the mark conservatively allowing space to dodge the starboard boats. Again, as a courtesy, the starboard tackers could alert the port tackers of their intentions to help the port boats become aware of their burdens or not. Port tack boats on the optimal layline to the mark will have a very hard time making the mark should they have to duck a starboard tacker near the mark.

   Because of the inherent differences in boat designs of the HHSA member’s vessels, there are two obvious factors that generally have reduced the conflict between the boats but also figure into how potential conflicts are to be viewed.

1. The boats, during the race tend to space themselves out as the race progresses and the intrinsic speeds of the boats shows as time goes by. Conflicts between two boats early in the race will end up hurting both boats, to neither’s advantage, while the rest of the fleet continues to beat their usual times.

2. The HHSA racer needs to constantly consider the handling abilities of each other’s boat. The boat’s maneuverability is not just based on size, but also design and skipper’s abilities.

   As the sailing instructions state, “There is no stigma in protesting…..” but if you do, there is a procedure that must be followed. It will involve people spending the time and energy to resolve any disputed issues etc. It could be that more would be achieved if the aggrieved party approached the other skipper and an understanding of what happened could be agreed upon and both parties take the incident as a learning lesson. Remember, HHSA racing is for fun. No one is going to prove that they are the best sailor around by winning HHSA races. We are all just trying to do our best, maybe improving our skills, but mainly just wanting to have a good time sailing around in our little boats together.

Here is a copy of the Racing Rules of Sailing 2025-2028. Also, there are many discussions available on the internet that will help in your understanding of the Rules. https://www.sailing.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-2028-RRS-with-Changes-and-Corrections.pdf

All the best, Roger.

Thursday, June 25, 2026

HHSA: Thursday's results

Ahoy!

15 boats raced the triangle with a windward starting leg in 10 knots of breeze on smooth waters. The rising tide helped from West Chop to East but hit the boats rounding 23a with a foul current flowing out of the harbor. Diminishing winds made for a long close-to-the-wind beat back to the finish at N6, but a lot of the boats made it on one tack. Both Sonars sailed by VHYC sailors performed better than usual and finished 1st and 2nd. Maitland was 3rd. A good attendance at the post race gathering and dinner at the VHYC snack bar made for a chance to review the race and prospects for the season.

Light winds are predicted for Sunday's 2 PM race, but mostly, the winds this June have been plentiful.

Note that the results are slightly different than those announced at the club because I forgot the 1/2 mile windward starting leg when entering the race mileage.

All the best, Roger.

Sunday, June 21, 2026

HHSA: Sunday's results

Ahoy!

Today's race was all about a lot of wind, start to finish. Whitecaps all across the sound whipped up by a wind in the high teens, at least. There were 11 boats out to start but 3 decided against it...each with their own story, I'm sure. The Course was #5 in reverse which required a brisk dash on a screaming reach to Falmouth R16, then to Green pond R14 and back to VH harbor. Tide was flooding all afternoon and was maybe a detriment as the fleet beat their way back. Although miles ahead, Apres won the cup by just 50 seconds over Silhouette after calculating the ratings effect. Liberty, having only raced 4 in-season races, is undergoing re-evaluation and her rating is in flux until more data is obtained. Hopefully she will become a regular attender and some consistency will ensue.

Next race is Thursday, 5:00 PM Warning.

Sunday, June 14, 2026

HHSA Results Tune-up 2026

HHSA
File: HHSA 2026 ALL RACES
2025 All Races
Class: 2026 Pre Season. PHRF (Time on distance)
Tune-Up 6.9 !RW: Wind Speed 13: Direction SSW
Start Time: Sunday, June 14, 2026 14:05:00: Distance 6.9

Pos	Boat	Skipper	PHRF	Type	Finish	Elapsed	Corrected	Score
1	LIBERTY	MAXWELL,DOMINIC	162	MORRIS 36	15:27:41	01:22:41	01:04:03	7
2	ARTFUL DODGER	POWERS,MIKE	36	TARTAN 3500	15:18:58	01:13:58	01:09:50	6
3	GLORIA	BECKER,ROGER	131	C&C 24	15:30:25	01:25:25	01:10:21	5
4	SILHOUETTE	COLSON,BECK	23	ALERION 33	15:18:44	01:13:44	01:11:05	4
5	TAMU	WESCOTT,TOM	43	ALERION 28	15:22:52	01:17:52	01:12:55	3
6	EASY RIDER	SIMONS,ROBERT	40	J9	15:23:37	01:18:37	01:14:01	2
7	BANDIT	HALE,PHIL	26	J7	15:26:30	01:21:30	01:18:31	1

Speed as VMG of winning boat: 5.0 knots
Race Officer: RGBecker

Created on 06/14/26 20:16:15 Scoring program: RaceSail (1.2.42)

HHSA: Results for the 2026 Tune-up Race

Ahoy!

7 boats raced course #1 with a windward starting leg in reverse. 13 knots and fair currents made for some fast times and the fleet finished in good order without any breakdowns. The leg from West Chop to Nun 6 which was dead on the wind gave opportunities to the boats that know the drill. No one was complaining about the conditions which were bright and sunny, blue water and skies with room temperatures over the entire course.

Liberty won the cup. Dominic Maxwell has been putting in some time on the Morris 36 and the improving results are now beginning to show.

Kick off pot luck is 6:00 PM at the VHYC and the season's opener is Thursday, 5:00 PM warning.

Rawson Clough, our man on the committee boat, writes:

Ahoy Roger!

It was great to be back out on the water with everyone this afternoon for a beautiful day of racing. We had some sporty conditions- winds were around 13 kts with gusts into the low 20s out of the SSW. Seven boats made their way to the line for a 2PM start and we ran Course 1 in reverse with an upwind start to Buoy A. It was a perfect day for tuning up and working out some early-season kinks (my apologies for the confusion at the first Buoy A rounding, and thanks for everyone’s patience!) The results were as follows:

Silhouette - 3:18:44

Artful Dodger - 3:18:58

Tamu - 3:22:52

Easy Rider - 3:23:37

Bandit - 3:26:30

Liberty - 3:27:41

Gloria - 3:30:25

Thanks everyone for a great afternoon on the water- looking forward to seeing you all and hopefully some more boats out for the next one!

Take care,

Rawson