Sent November 7th, 12 noon.
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Sunday, October 18, 2026
HHSA: Sunday's post-season race Results.
Ahoy!
5 boats took to the water this afternoon for a race along course # 2 in about 10 knots of diminishing Northeasterly winds with bright sunshine and clear visibility. The shifting light wind made for a great day for Gloria who was able to keep up with the usually faster boats. The unique match of raising tide and Northeast winds and a course requiring a windward work for over two miles and then a straight downwind run with the tide fighting the whole way made for a lot of different decisions among the group. A beat with a helpful current from West Chop to East added another challenge and the final run to N6 was not enough to open up the fleet.
Looks like we are in for more high winds during the week so stay in touch.
Roger.
HHSA
File: HHSA 2026 ALL RACES
2025 All Races
Class: 2026 Post Season. PHRF (Time on distance)
10/18 #2 6.5: Wind Speed 10: Direction NE
Start Time: Sunday, October 18, 2026 14:05:00: Distance 6.5
| Pos | Order | Sail | Boat | Skipper | PHRF | Delta | Type | Finish | Elapsed | Corrected | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | GLORIA | GLORIA | BECKER,ROGER | 131 | C&C 24 | 16:13:53 | 02:08:53 | 01:54:42 | 5 | |
| 2 | 2 | MAITLAND | MAITLAND | HAMMARLUND,KARENA | 65 | -15 | B BAY 25 | 16:13:41 | 02:08:41 | 02:03:16 | 4 |
| 3 | 3 | SILHOUETTE | SILHOUETTE | COLSON,BECK | 23 | ALERION 33 | 16:13:30 | 02:08:30 | 02:06:01 | 3 | |
| 4 | 4 | PENELOPE | PENELOPE | FLAM,MO | 50 | ALERION X 28 | 16:17:49 | 02:12:49 | 02:07:24 | 2 | |
| 5 | 1 | BLISS | BLISS | HAYES,ADAM | -27 | J 35c | 16:12:48 | 02:07:48 | 02:10:44 | 1 |
Speed as VMG of winning boat: 3.0 knots
Race Officer: RGBecker
Created on 10/18/26 17:51:10 Scoring program: RaceSail (1.2.42)
Thursday, October 15, 2026
HHSA: Thursday post season race results
Ahoy!
Just the three of us, but a pleasant afternoon outing in a dying northeasterly breeze. Gloria won the race with Silhouette eking out a second place over Penelope by one second. Like Sunday there was weird chop out there just southwest of Can23a, slowing the fleet whether in the middle of it or slightly towards shore or to the West. This seems to occur about one hour into the ebbing tide. The current at the can or inshore of the can was not abnormally strong.
Sunday looks promising, though it might be time the long johns, especially if your boat doesn't require too much physical activity.
All the best, Roger.
HHSA
File: HHSA 2026 ALL RACES
2025 All Races
Class: 2026 Post Season. PHRF (Time on distance)
10/15 #0R: Wind Speed 11: Direction NNE
Start Time: Thursday, October 15, 2026 16:05:00: Distance 3.2
| Pos | Order | Sail | Boat | Skipper | PHRF | Delta | Type | Finish | Elapsed | Corrected | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | GLORIA | GLORIA | BECKER,ROGER | 131 | C&C 24 | 16:54:56 | 00:49:56 | 00:42:57 | 3 | |
| 2 | 2 | SILHOUETTE | SILHOUETTE | COLSON,BECK | 23 | ALERION 33 | 16:52:17 | 00:47:17 | 00:46:03 | 2 | |
| 3 | 3 | PENELOPE | PENELOPE | FLAM,MO | 50 | ALERION X 28 | 16:53:44 | 00:48:44 | 00:46:04 | 1 |
Speed as VMG of winning boat: 3.8 knots
Race Officer: RGBecker
Created on 10/15/26 18:26:03 Scoring program: RaceSail (1.2.42)
Sunday, October 11, 2026
HHSA: Sunday's post season race results
Ahoy!
7 boats turned out for a Columbus Day (Indigenous People's Day) Weekend race twice around the triangle in a 10 knot Southeastern Breeze. The boats finished up as the Hurricane Isaias' rain arrived in the harbor. The race was started an hour earlier than usual to avoid too much wet and the timing turned out pretty much on target. The odd thing for today was the slop on the way to the Can 23a at East Chop from the Nun 4 start. In fact the harbor was full of a swell that turned into a 4 foot chop along that route and with the wind blocked by the East Chop bluff, most all the boats suffered a big hit to their speed. No matter, a good fast ebbing tide made up for the lost time to West Chop and elapsed times were short as Windward work was reduced to a couple of places along the legs that simply required a close reach. Gloria won the race with Maitland Second and Apres Third.
I'm including the current standings with today's report and a reminder of the scoring system for the post season racing. For there to be a completed series, 5 races with at least 3 boats will need to be held and scored. A competitor's final score can count up to 5 races. If a competitor races in more than 5, only his best 5 races will be scored. Racing will continue until 3 boats can no longer be gathered for a race, by agreement of the all wishing to continue. The Hugh Schwarz Cup is awarded for the winner of the series to hold until the next season.
Hoping for a few more good days in October,
Roger.
HHSA
File: HHSA 2026 ALL RACES
2025 All Races
Class: 2026 Post Season. PHRF (Time on distance)
10/11 #1R 6,5: Wind Speed 10: Direction ESE
Start Time: Sunday, October 11, 2026 13:05:00: Distance 6.4
| Pos | Order | Sail | Boat | Skipper | PHRF | Delta | Type | Finish | Elapsed | Corrected | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | GLORIA | GLORIA | BECKER,ROGER | 131 | C&C 24 | 14:29:00 | 01:24:00 | 01:10:02 | 7 | |
| 2 | 6 | MAITLAND | MAITLAND | HAMMARLUND,KARENA | 65 | -15 | B BAY 25 | 14:24:44 | 01:19:44 | 01:14:24 | 6 |
| 3 | 2 | APRES | APRES | BESSE,STEPHEN | -95 | J-120 | 14:10:10 | 01:05:10 | 01:15:18 | 5 | |
| 4 | 4 | PENELOPE | PENELOPE | FLAM,MO | 50 | ALERION X 28 | 14:27:26 | 01:22:26 | 01:17:06 | 4 | |
| 5 | 7 | BLISS | BLISS | HAYES,ADAM | -27 | J 35c | 14:20:55 | 01:15:55 | 01:18:48 | 3 | |
| 6 | 5 | TRINITYIX | TRINITY IX | MCDONOUGH,DAVID | -15 | -4 | J 105 | 14:23:10 | 01:18:10 | 01:20:12 | 2 |
| 7 | 3 | ZEBRA | ZEBRA | SUTULA,FRANK | -55 | W-46 | 14:20:47 | 01:15:47 | 01:21:39 | 1 |
Speed as VMG of winning boat: 4.6 knots
Race Officer: RGBecker
Created on 10/11/26 16:17:41 Scoring program: RaceSail (1.2.42)
HHSA
File: HHSA 2026 ALL RACES
2025 All Races
Class: 2026 Post Season. PHRF (Time on distance)
Overall Score: Last Race Date:09/17/26
| Sail | Boat | Skipper | PHRF | Type | Total | 10/1 #0 3.2 | 10/4 #0R 3.2 | 10/11 #1R 6,5 | 9/17 #0 3.2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GLORIA | GLORIA | BECKER,ROGER | 131 | C&C 24 | 15 | 3 | 0 DNC | 7 | 5 |
| 2 | PENELOPE | PENELOPE | FLAM,MO | 50 | ALERION X 28 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| 3 | APRES | APRES | BESSE,STEPHEN | -95 | J-120 | 10 | 5 | 0 DNC | 5 | 0 DNC |
| 4 | MAITLAND | MAITLAND | HAMMARLUND,KARENA | 65 | B BAY 25 | 8 | 0 DNC | 2 | 6 | 0 DNC |
| 5 | SILHOUETTE | SILHOUETTE | COLSON,BECK | 23 | ALERION 33 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 DNC | 3 |
| 6 | BLISS | BLISS | HAYES,ADAM | -27 | J 35c | 4 | 1 | 0 DNC | 3 | 0 DNC |
| 7 | TRINITYIX | TRINITY IX | MCDONOUGH,DAVID | -15 | J 105 | 3 | 0 DNC | 0 DNC | 2 | 1 |
| 8 | CAMPANA | CAMPANA | WIDRA,ERIC | 3 | POGO 30 | 2 | 0 DNC | 0 DNC | 0 DNC | 2 |
| 9 | ZEBRA | ZEBRA | SUTULA,FRANK | -55 | W-46 | 1 | 0 DNC | 0 DNC | 1 | 0 DNC |
Race Officer: RGBecker
Created on 10/11/26 16:31:53 Scoring program: RaceSail (1.2.42)
Thursday, September 17, 2026
HHSA Post Season Race Results - Thursday 9/17
Ahoy!
5 BOATS, COURSE 0, 8 KNOTS OF SOUTH BREEZE, PARTLY COUDY, ROOM TEMPERATURE.
Enjoyed by all, smooth waters, smooth sailing, ferry boat dodged the racers...no backing, no horns.
3rd, 4th and 5th positions within 10 seconds. Gloria wins it.
See you Sunday,
Roger.
HHSA
File: HHSA 2026 ALL RACES
2025 All Races
Class: 2026 Post Season. PHRF (Time on distance)
9/17 #0 3.2: Wind Speed 8: Direction S
Start Time: Thursday, September 17, 2026 16:05:00: Distance 3.2
| Pos | Order | Sail | Boat | Skipper | PHRF | Delta | Type | Finish | Elapsed | Corrected | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | GLORIA | GLORIA | BECKER,ROGER | 131 | C&C 24 | 16:47:04 | 00:42:04 | 00:35:05 | 1 | |
| 2 | 1 | PENELOPE | PENELOPE | FLAM,MO | 50 | ALERION X 28 | 16:44:23 | 00:39:23 | 00:36:43 | 2 | |
| 3 | 2 | SILHOUETTE | SILHOUETTE | COLSON,BECK | 23 | ALERION 33 | 16:43:15 | 00:38:15 | 00:37:01 | 3 | |
| 4 | 3 | CAMPANA | CAMPANA | WIDRA,ERIC | 3 | POGO 30 | 16:42:20 | 00:37:20 | 00:37:10 | 4 | |
| 5 | 5 | TRINITYIX | TRINITY IX | MCDONOUGH,DAVID | -15 | -4 | J 105 | 16:41:10 | 00:36:10 | 00:37:11 | 5 |
| DNC | ALTIUS | ALTIUS | WILSON,ALAN | 119 | STUART KNOCKABOUT | ---- | |||||
| DNC | AMONINI | AMONINI | RYDER,JOHN | 0 | J70 | ---- | |||||
| DNC | APRES | APRES | BESSE,STEPHEN | -95 | J-120 | ---- | |||||
| DNC | ARTFULDODGER | ARTFUL DODGER | POWERS,MIKE | 36 | TARTAN 3500 | ---- | |||||
| DNC | BANDIT | BANDIT | HALE,PHIL | 26 | J7 | ---- | |||||
| DNC | BIA | BIA | LODGE,JUSTIN | 42 | SWAN 42 | ---- | |||||
| DNC | BLISS | BLISS | HAYES,ADAM | -27 | J 35c | ---- | |||||
| DNC | EASYRIDER | EASY RIDER | SIMONS,ROBERT | 40 | J9 | ---- | |||||
| DNC | EIDER | EIDER | PESCH,DAN | 64 | HINCKLEY YAWL | ---- | |||||
| DNC | ENCORE | ENCORE | GRAHAM,TOM | 196 | G&B Ketch 37.5' | ---- | |||||
| DNC | ESCAPE | ESCAPE | WELCH,TOM &. | 8 | J100 | ---- | |||||
| DNC | EVENING | EVENING STAR | GORDON,BRIAN | 26 | REDLINE 41 | ---- | |||||
| DNC | FLYINGCLOUD | FLYING CLOUD | ZEILER,JOHN | -50 | SAFFIER 33 | ---- | |||||
| DNC | FULLCIRCLE | FULL CIRCLE | GIBSON,GEOFF | -28 | HANZE 455 | ---- | |||||
| DNC | JOIEDEVIVRE | JOIE DE VIVRE | YOUNG-HYMAN,PAUL | 100 | ALERION 28 | ---- | |||||
| DNC | JULIALEE | JULIA LEE | BOWMAN,WOODY | 296 | 21' Catboat | ---- | |||||
| DNC | LIBERTY | LIBERTY | MAXWELL,DOMINIC | 162 | MORRIS 36 | ---- | |||||
| DNC | MAITLAND | MAITLAND | HAMMARLUND,KARENA | 65 | -15 | B BAY 25 | ---- | ||||
| DNC | MARTA | MARTA | AMABILE,JOHN | 205 | G&B 26' | ---- | |||||
| DNC | MOONRAKER | MOONRAKER | LEE,ZACH | -36 | SABRE 36 SPIRIT | ---- | |||||
| DNC | SANDPIPER | SANDPIPER | LOGUE,KATHY | 331 | CAPE COD 25 | ---- | |||||
| DNC | SHANNON | SHANNON | BROSSI,BILL | 65 | CAL-33 | ---- | |||||
| DNC | SIENNA | SIENNA | GOODALE,JERRY | 151 | CATALINA 34 | ---- | |||||
| DNC | SOMA | SOMA HOLIDAY | SUTULA,FRANK | 16 | HANSE 335 | ---- | |||||
| DNC | STORM | STORMALONG II | GOODALE,PETER | 100 | KIRBY 25 | ---- | |||||
| DNC | TAMU | TAMU | WESCOTT,TOM | 43 | ALERION 28 | ---- | |||||
| DNC | TRUCKIN | TRUCKIN' | MELENY,ZANDER | -41 | J70 | ---- | |||||
| DNC | VHYC-G | VHYC-GUEST | VHYC,GUEST | 38 | SONAR | ---- | |||||
| DNC | VHYC-HOB | VHYC-HOB | HOBBES | 14 | SONAR | ---- | |||||
| DNC | VHYC-KING | VHYC-KING | KING | 102 | SONAR | ---- | |||||
| DNC | VHYC-MEN | VHYC-MEN | MENDEL | 63 | SONAR | ---- | |||||
| DNC | VHYC-PETE | VHYC-PETE | PETERSON | 53 | SONAR | ---- | |||||
| DNC | VHYC-PH | VHYC-PH | HOWELL,PETER | 19 | SONAR | ---- | |||||
| DNC | VHYC-PP | VHYC-PP | PIL,PIETER | 38 | SONAR | ---- | |||||
| DNC | VHYC-SG | VHYC-SG | St. GERMAINE | 33 | SONAR | ---- | |||||
| DNC | ZEBRA | ZEBRA | SUTULA,FRANK | -55 | W-46 | ---- | |||||
| DNC | ZENITH | ZENITH | COLON,TIM | 80 | WHITBY 45 | ---- |
Speed as VMG of winning boat: 4.6 knots
Race Officer: RGBecker
Created on 09/17/26 19:09:29 Scoring program: RaceSail (1.2.42)
Thursday, September 10, 2026
HHSA: End of 2026 Season report
Ahoy!
Sorry if you missed the end of 2026 Season Awards Pot Luck Dinner. I wanted to thank the VHYC for hosting our event giving us shelter from the rain as we gathered to review the HHSA's 50th season of racing. The staff at the club and the VHYC members that are also leaders of the HHSA have really stepped up to help the HHSA continue to deliver an agenda of fun with boats. Your tips for the committee boat crew are still being accepted.
Attached please find a report of the season and the summary of our races. If you didn't get out this summer or if you want more fun this fall, our post season racing is due to start next week, Thursday, the 17th at 4:00....watch for notifications.
Your Moffett committee is watching the weather and will pick the best of Saturday or Sunday for the race and let you know on Friday.
I mainly would like to thank everyone for joining with us on the water for our little excursions each week.
All the best, Roger.
Monday, September 7, 2026
Re: HHSA: Sunday's Results - 9/6/26
Nice write-ups as always.
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 6, 2026, at 6:06 PM, 'Roger Becker' via Holmes Hole Sailors <holmes-hole-sailors@googlegroups.com> wrote:
--Ahoy!
A rip-roaring end to the 2026 Season's race series. Artful Dodger won the cup showing what a little weight can do slogging through some seas and taking the lighter winds in stride all the way to the finish. 9 boats came out for the Labor day weekend outing with a 10th, Julia Lee, choosing the mooring after tasting the chop in the outer harbor. Just an hour later and the wind had died off to just another summer afternoon.
Wednesday evening at 6:00 PM is our awards pot luck at the VHYC. Come celebrate the season with your competitors on dry land.
Still time to sign up for the Moffett without a late fee until Monday at Midnight. Forecast is promising with just the right amount of wind for your boat!
All the best, Roger
----- Forwarded Message -----From: Rawson Clough <rawson.clough@gmail.com>
Ahoy Roger!
This afternoon was a wonderful day of racing for our fleet. The Northerly breeze was on throughout the morning and into the afternoon, but laid down a fair bit throughout the racing. Around midday, gusts were up into the 20+ knot range with white-capping waves rolling down the harbor, which encouraged most crews to put a reef in. Those nine crews who weren’t daunted by the sporty conditions were rewarded with a beautiful day on the water and a good test. My sense is that the waning breeze will have been to the advantage of the larger, faster boats. We ran course 1 with the North breeze allowing us to set the starting line directly off of Nun 6. To nobody’s surprise, Après, who chose not to reef, was first to complete her two laps around the triangle, in just over an hour. The rest of the results were as follows:
- Après - 3:12:24
- Zebra - 3:18:40
- Trinity IX - 3:18:55
- Bliss - 3:21:56
- Artful Dodger - 3:22:47
- Silhouette - 3:25:55
- Maitland - 3:28:59
- Penelope - 3:29:57
- Gloria - 3:42:29
Thanks, and take care!Rawson
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