Racing News from FH Sailing Club
Posted October 19, 2014 at 5:53 am by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Sailing Club’s eighth annual Fred Hoeppner International Regatta was held October 4 and 5 out on the west side of San Juan Island. This year, it was an exciting two day race that involved several sailboats, skippers and crews who competed in different races over the weekend under varying conditions. Congratulations to the top three final positions in PHRF Class: Greg Sutherland in “Wailana”, John Manning in “Bellwether” and Lloyd Bacon in “Corrida”.
Sail boat races are either casual or officially governed by the U.S. Sailing Association rules and by PHRF Northwest (Pacific Handicap Racing Fleet of the Northwest). PHRF promotes competitive sailboat racing by establishing and maintaining an equitable system of handicap ratings. The Friday Harbor Sailing Club competes according to the PHRF system.
If you are a competitive sailor, you already know what well-organized racing is all about. If you are new to racing, you will learn more about every detail of your boat and how to sail it well under all kinds of conditions. Racing improves your navigational skills while teaching you to sail in adverse current, heavy weather and light air. You can choose events that are relatively easy and as your skills improve, move on to more competitive racing. You will meet lots of new friends whether you are racing or volunteering at the events.
Friday Harbor Sailing club is a non-profit organization and welcomes both power boaters and sail boaters. Activities include cruises, races, meetings and summer barbeques. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month, 5:45pm at the Friday Harbor Grange. All interested boaters are welcome to the social/potluck dinner/meeting. To learn more or attend, please contact Commodore Don Hendrix 378-4590 and visit www.FridayHarborSailing.com
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