HERRESHOFF HILL NEWS
Another sailing season done and another upon us.
IMAGES Rick Steuart
Wednesday Winter Sailing. H28 sailing on Wednesdays has just completed the Midweek Winter Series. The series started a few months back upon the conclusion of the Corona Cup. Over that time five to six H28’s were competing most weeks, Anna, Corella, Mariner, Swiftsure Saga, The First Jindarra and Wynella. Georgina, Karoleeya, Alma and Aloha raced on fewer occasions with a lack of crew being an issue. With the conclusion of the Midweek Winter Series the final result was in doubt till the last race. The final point score was as follows: Wynella .................................................................... 18 Mariner............................................................... 20.5 Swiftsure Saga................................................26. Congratulations to Glen, Ernie, Russell, Andy and crew on a very reliable season in all sailing conditions over the winter months. A model of consistency with Wynella finishing in the top three most Wednesdays. Well done.
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SOUNDINGS | December 2020 ~ February 2021
Frostbite. In 2020 the “C Fleet” Frostbite Series consisted of seven races spanning the months between July and September. The majority of the early races were held in fairly light and fluky breezes more suitable to smaller, lighter boats. Due to inclement weather conditions the last two races were abandoned. Georgina, Karoleeya, Mariner and Swiftsure Saga were intrepid competitors in “C Fleet” with Georgina and Mariner both recording “First over the Line” victories during the season. Unusually none of the H28s finished in the top placegetters of “C Fleet” Frostbite Series with the very consistent San Michelle taking the honours. However, there is always next year.
