2011 Youth Regatta Results-All Classes

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As you’ve probably seen and heard, this year’s Youth Regatta was another example of what makes HYC so special. Hosting 91 boats, 117 sailors with their coaches and some parents, we had a small army of volunteers who made it all happen.  Here’s a brief rundown of everyone’s contributions, many of which began in the weeks prior to the Regatta.

• Brenda Collins and Carol Hudson greeted the sailors on Thursday morning with breakfast.
• Denley Poor and Susan McCracken ran the registration table, while Jeb McCarty and Tom Tobey directed   the flow of cars, trucks and boat trailers as the sailors arrived to unload, launch and prepare for the competition.
• Cynthia Selinger and Karen Bikulcius made and delivered bag lunches for everyone.
• With a delayed harbor start, Bob Grout piloted Jack Thomas’s “Dark & Stormy” as the 420/ Laser RC boat put out to the bay with Frank Pizzo and his crew.
• Finn Hadlock and Cliff George handled the 420/ Laser marks; Max Jennings and myself tended the marks for the Optimist course.
• Sarah Kent with help from Claire Henry, directed the Optimist course RC work (60 boats!).
• Peter McCracken, John Lincoln and the Prices’ provided parents and friends with boats to watch the action.
• Meanwhile back at the club, Tim Baker caught up on his summer reading while handling the scoring as the results were called in.
• Beth Ahearn joined Julie Freund, Kristen Bailey, Peg Willauer, Sandi Goolden, Susan Martling, Romey Brown, June Chomyn, Cindy Burroughs and others in serving up a great lasagna dinner for all the competitors after the races on Thursday evening.
• On Thursday night, the Prices’s, Stephanie Paine, Vicki Smith and Pat Phillips hosted sailors from Christmas Cove and Boothbay.
• Mabel Gerquist helped Sue Jennings put on breakfast Friday morning.
• The 420/ Laser Race Committee crew got additional help on Friday from Bob Santomena and Tom & Kevin Schwarm.
• Sue Hadlock hosted a gang of parents and friends spectating on “Tangent” as did the Peter and Weezie on “Big Dog Party”
• Anne & Rob Fuehrer, Cindy & Spencer Drake, June Chomyn, Pat Nash, Pat Phillips and Katie Siemen arrived on the scene with Carter Becker on the “Barge”. Their collective efforts resulted in another fantastic post-race, on-the -water cookout. As I heard one young sailor say to another on Friday morning “….the best darn hamburger you’ll ever have.”

Many thanks to all who helped the sailors haul and pack their boats and gear  – and especially those that cleaned up the Club afterwards. Also, much appreciation to Frank Pizzo and all the Instructors!
I’m sure I’ve overlooked several dozen, my apologies.
Well done !!
Henry

Here are the Results

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Helmsperson Race 2011

Sonar 1st Series

Sonar 2nd Series

Tuneup Race

June 1st (No Race Due to Severe Weather Forecast)

June 8th Races

June 15th Races

June 22nd Races

June 29th Race Cancelled

July 6th Races

July 13th Races

July 20th Races

July 27th Races

Aug 3rd Races

Aug 10th Races

Aug 17th Races

Ben Niles finished wit 14 points for 2cd

And Chip Loheed came in a close 3^rd with 16 points

Unfortunately the Dyer could not withstand the grueling pace and lost its centerboard in the third race, hence DNF

2010 Laser Results

2010 Opti RWB Results

2010 Opti Green Results

2010 Sonar 1st Series

2010 Sonar 2nd Series 

2010 Helmsperson Race

August 18th Races

August 11th Races       Pictures

August 4th Races

July 28th Races

July 21st Races – No Race due to severe thunderstorms 

July 14th Races

July 7th Races

June 30th Races

June 23rd Races

June 16th Races

June 9th Races

June 2nd Race 

May 26th – Tune Up 

September 19, 2009; HYC, South Freeport, Maine

The Grub Tub World Championships were held here today on a beautiful, gusty September afternoon. The “Grub Tub”, a wonderful sailing dinghy designed and built by Henry “Grubby” Douglas, has a long history in this harbor and at HYC. This sailing event hasn’t been held for a quite a few years, but thanks to Stuart MacDonald, Cliff George and a few others, a small fleet of six “Tubs” entered the competition. Heidi Bishop, Jeff Whiting, Faith Baker, Henry Bliss, Ben Niles and Tim Baker launched their boats and braved a wild, gusty breeze generally (using the term mildly) from the Northwest. As most recalled from past GT Worlds, these conditions are the norm. The word “attrition” was heard quite often afterwards as three of the six Tubs had to retire due to multiple dunks in the drink. Regardless, everyone showed their skill and sportsmanship. Thanks to Ross Cudlitz for running the show, Cliff & Laura George and Susie Soule for the cheering section – as well as bailing a lot of water!

Final Results

1st   Ben Niles

2nd   Henry Bliss

3rd  Tim Baker

Photos have been posted (taken by Susie Soule)

Additional notes from the race committee (with additional photos posted):

Great race, congrats to all contestants for braving the NW gales of September.
Six boats started the first race and 5 finished (Whiting first in the drink)
Fifth race three boats started two finished, need I say more (more swimmers and drop outs).
Scoring: Ben Niles:      3/4, 2, 2, 2, 2    =  8.75
Henry Bliss:    3, 3, 3, 3/4, 3/4 = 10.5
Tim Baker:      2, 3/4, 3/4, 4, 4 = 11.5 (two penalty strokes for being out of the fairway).

I wanted to take a picture of Tim trying to right his craft 50 feet from the finish line, however his safety seemed more important at the moment.
Ben Niles learned that grub tubs do not carry any momentum when one tries to round up hard and tack over the finish line, Henry just cruised on by.
Oh by the way Henry, on that general recall you all started in the exact same positions and locations, creatures of habit.
Next year no horns necessary, just Cliff’s cheer leading voice (pom poms and saddle shoes optional).
Lets not forget to remember Grubby Douglass for making this possible.

Ross Cudlitz

2nd   John Grillo        Wendigo

3rd    Tim Baker          Zulu

2009 State of Maine 420 Championships

2009 Opti- Championship Fleet Results

2009 Opti- Green Fleet Results

2009 Laser Results