H Class National Regatta Results
By TED BURT
The Quissett Yacht Club hosted the H Class National Regatta over the weekend of July 26-28. Six crews entered the Junior Regatta, held on Friday, while thirty-three crews took part in the Senior Regatta on Saturday and Sunday, representing local clubs as well as clubs from Shelter Island, NY and coastal Maine. Buzzards Bay clubs included Quissett YC, Beverly YC (Marion), and Buzzards YC (Cataumet). There was even a pair of brothers from Texas who flew up to participate.
The weather presented more than its usual challenges. The Junior Regatta included three races, the first two in a steady rain. Wind was from the north between 8-15 knots, and the combination of rain and wind made for a chilly time for sailors used to the sun and heat of July. Fortunately, the sun did finally show through for a bit during the final race, bringing some smiles to young faces.
The Senior Regatta featured a veritable potpourri of conditions. The rain had left, but wind, or lack of it, and choppy water taxed the skills of the most experienced on Saturday. There was enough leftover northerly wind to keep boats on the move, but shortly after the second race, the wind softened and finally gave out altogether. A lunch break was called, swimming off the boats was enjoyed, and eventually a new wind built in from the southeast, allowing a short final race of the day so everyone could go home tired but looking forward to two deciding races on Sunday.
Sunday did not disappoint. A steady southeasterly had developed during the evening hours and promised to build somewhat during the day. The result was two great final races that completed the regatta schedule. The last race passed close to the shore, allowing spectators a clear view of thirty plus boats rounding marks and eventually finished right under the Harbor House beach.
Congratulations are due to the many who made the regatta a success, including the on-the-water race team, which included the committee boat crew of Ted Burt, timer, Sarah Meigs, Recorder, Mike Garfield, Flag Man, Noah Garfield, Assistant Flag-Man-in-Training, and Wendy Martyna, Line Judge. Mark boats included Caper, Ben Coffin in command, Tranquility, Captain George Smith, and Keeper, Captain Mark Gordon and Commodore Alan Haigh.
Junior’s Race #1 Course L2
| 1. | 520/Olivia | Olivia First, Nicholas Steinert | Quissett |
| 2. | 586/Allie Rose | Tim First, Max Steinert | Quissett |
| 3. | 16/Escape | Jack and Sam Murray | Buzzards |
| 4. | 500/Sea Glass | Anna Olsen, Alden Burt | Quissett |
| 5. | 128/Tag Along | Ethan Burt, Hadley Smith | Quissett |
| 6. | 407/Windfall | Jacob Tura, Ashlyn Hoffmeister | Buzzards |
Junior’s Race #2 Course T1 1/3
| 1. | 520/Olivia | Olivia First, Nicholas Steinert | Quissett |
| 2. | 500/Sea Glass | Anna Olsen, Alden Burt | Quissett |
| 3. | 128/Tag Along | Ethan Burt, Hadley Smith | Quissett |
| 4. | 16/Escape | Jack and Sam Murray | Buzzards |
| 5. | 586/Allie Rose | Tim First, Max Steinert | Quissett |
| DNF | 407/Windfall | Jacob Tura, Ashlyn Hoffmeister | Buzzards |
Junior’s Race #3 Course G
| 1. | 520/Olivia | Olivia First, Nicholas Steinert | Quissett |
| 2. | 16/Escape | Jack and Sam Murray | Buzzards |
| 3. | 500/Sea Glass | Anna Olsen, Alden Burt | Quissett |
| 4. | 586/Allie Rose | Tim First, Max Steinert | Quissett |
| 5. | 128/Tag Along | Ethan Burt, Hadley Smith | Quissett |
| DNC | 407/Windfall | Jacob Tura, Ashlyn Hoffmeister | Buzzards |
Junior’s Overall Results
| 1. | 520/Olivia | Olivia First, Nicholas Steinert | Quissett |
| 2. | 16/Escape | Jack and Sam Murray | Buzzards |
| 3. | 500/Sea Glass | Anna Olsen, Alden Burt | Quissett |
Senior’s Race #1 Course L2
| 1. | 104/Nefertiti | Bill Berry, Susan Volger | Beverly |
| 2. | 477/ Tiger Tale | Rich McNeil, Tracy McNeil | Beverly |
| 3. | 41/Lorelei | Terry Cronburg, David Halberstadt | Buzzards |
| 4. | 183/Phoenix | Mike Garfield, Emma Garfield | Quissestt |
| 5. | 277/Tiger Moth | Mark Adams, Jennifer Memoli | Beverly |
Senior’s Race #2 Course T1 1/3
| 1. | 592/Water Lady | John Waterman, Jonathan Pope | Beverly |
| 2. | 586/ Allie Rose | Chuck First, Doug Cooper | Quissett |
| 3. | 41/Lorelei | Terry Cronburg, David Halberstadt | Buzzards |
| 4. | 888/Swizzle | Ted Grayson, Erik Egleston | Quissestt |
| 5. | 49/Pani Baba | Lilli Dorris, Weatherly Dorris | Beverly |
Senior’s Race #3 Course L 2 1/2
| 1. | 104/Nefertiti | Bill Berry, Susan Volger | Beverly |
| 2. | 41/Lorelei | Terry Cronburg, David Halberstadt | Buzzards |
| 3. | 266/Katy | Chad Demarest, Charlie and Carder Dema | Buzzards |
| 4. | 96/Lickety Split | Jed Hoffer, Kym Lee | Beverly |
| 5. | 888/Swizzle | Ted Grayson, Erik Egleston | Quissett |
Senior’s Race #4 Course L2
| 1. | 477/Tiger Tale | Rich McNeil, Tracy McNeil | Beverly |
| 2. | 592/Water Lady | John Waterman, Jonathan Pope | Beverly |
| 3. | 266/Nefertiti | Bill Berry, Susan Volger | Beverly |
| 4. | 520/Olivia | Tom First, Max Steinert | Quissett |
| 5. | 96/Lickety Split | Jed Hoffer Kym Lee | Beverly |
Senior’s Race #5 Course O
| 1. | 277/Tiger Moth | Mark Adams, Jennifer Memoli | Beverly |
| 2. | 104/Nefertiti | Bill Berry, Susan Volger | Beverly |
| 3. | 128/Tag Along | Jon Burt, Katy Burt | Quissett |
| 4. | 41/Lorelei | Terry Cronburg, David Halberstadt | Buzzards |
| 5. | 477/Tiger Tale | Rich McNeil, Tracy McNeil | Beverly |
Senior’s Overall Results
| 1. | 104/Nefertiti | Bill Berry, Susan Volger | Beverly |
| 2. | 41/Lorelei | Terry Cronburg, David Halberstadt | Buzzards |
| 3. | 477/Tiger Tale | Rich McNeil, Tracy McNeil | Beverly |