The Huck Scott Regatta 2017
Saturday August the 12th
Once again Hughie refused to co-operate and the breeze was starting to punch above a comfortable rate with a fair amount of swell starting to hump up. Reluctantly RO Paul Green, in conference with some of the elders of the tribe,
hauled out the A over N and flew it from the centreboard flag pole. Mind you he did so after letting all assembled know the reasoning behind the decision. Safety was the primary cause and fairly put by Paul. The decision was then to do the presentations in the club house at 10.30 and I was requested to join them for the photographs. Not as many of the eventual winners were there thanks to the bad weather, but those in attendance were met by the Commodore and Rear Commodore sailing to present the awards to those who had sailed well over the abbreviated series. And congratulations to them as well. As usual thanks to all the volunteers, officials and the clubs sailing management team who got me onto the water, but most of all to the sailors who I photograph.
Saturday August the 12th
Once again Hughie refused to co-operate and the breeze was starting to punch above a comfortable rate with a fair amount of swell starting to hump up. Reluctantly RO Paul Green, in conference with some of the elders of the tribe,
hauled out the A over N and flew it from the centreboard flag pole. Mind you he did so after letting all assembled know the reasoning behind the decision. Safety was the primary cause and fairly put by Paul. The decision was then to do the presentations in the club house at 10.30 and I was requested to join them for the photographs. Not as many of the eventual winners were there thanks to the bad weather, but those in attendance were met by the Commodore and Rear Commodore sailing to present the awards to those who had sailed well over the abbreviated series. And congratulations to them as well. As usual thanks to all the volunteers, officials and the clubs sailing management team who got me onto the water, but most of all to the sailors who I photograph.
The Huck Scott Regatta 2017
Saturday July the 22nd
I've been caught before with both the Valmadres and the Huck Scott on at the same time, but some smart thinking on Scott Olson's part has me on a rib to do the Valmadre and then to follow up with the Huck Scott. Many thanks to Scott and the FSC. Looks like there will be a nice bit of breeze and some rain as well. Oh well, it is winter after all.
And onto the water we went, fairly lumpy and with a nice westerly of 10 to 15 knots. I'd finished the Valmadre Mayflower race by 10 am so it was a matter of move across to the Success course where the starters were firing off the various fleets every three minutes.
We had missed the starts of the smaller boats and found ourselves dealing with the lasers, then the 420's and into the 505's. My word, do the 50's love a good start. The breeze was punching through and each boat was heeling hard as the skippers jockeyed for position at the line. I've included nearly a dozen images just on that start line.. those boats were great. Then we watched the Musto's , 29ers and SB20's get away with each fleet rocking off the line.
I had a quick guess as to the numbers and my feeling is mid to high 80's which is not bad for a cool winters day. No F 15's to be seen around, but I'm not sure that they were invited this year. Still there were enough boats around to do justice to the day. I've not seen any results on FB or on line, so I can't offer sympathy to anyone out there, but I did note a lack of the big guns on the water today, so I'm presuming that there is somewhere warmer for them to be in the northern hemisphere.
My thanks to FSC again for getting me onto the water and to FSC's chief boson, Alan Jones who was happy to take me out onto the water in his boat to take the images. Many thanks Alan.
Enjoy the images and I look forward to the finals.
Saturday July the 22nd
I've been caught before with both the Valmadres and the Huck Scott on at the same time, but some smart thinking on Scott Olson's part has me on a rib to do the Valmadre and then to follow up with the Huck Scott. Many thanks to Scott and the FSC. Looks like there will be a nice bit of breeze and some rain as well. Oh well, it is winter after all.
And onto the water we went, fairly lumpy and with a nice westerly of 10 to 15 knots. I'd finished the Valmadre Mayflower race by 10 am so it was a matter of move across to the Success course where the starters were firing off the various fleets every three minutes.
We had missed the starts of the smaller boats and found ourselves dealing with the lasers, then the 420's and into the 505's. My word, do the 50's love a good start. The breeze was punching through and each boat was heeling hard as the skippers jockeyed for position at the line. I've included nearly a dozen images just on that start line.. those boats were great. Then we watched the Musto's , 29ers and SB20's get away with each fleet rocking off the line.
I had a quick guess as to the numbers and my feeling is mid to high 80's which is not bad for a cool winters day. No F 15's to be seen around, but I'm not sure that they were invited this year. Still there were enough boats around to do justice to the day. I've not seen any results on FB or on line, so I can't offer sympathy to anyone out there, but I did note a lack of the big guns on the water today, so I'm presuming that there is somewhere warmer for them to be in the northern hemisphere.
My thanks to FSC again for getting me onto the water and to FSC's chief boson, Alan Jones who was happy to take me out onto the water in his boat to take the images. Many thanks Alan.
Enjoy the images and I look forward to the finals.
The Huck Scott Regatta 2017
June the 17th
I've missed a couple of years at the Huck Scotts and I'm feeling it. None of those early starts and heaving seas that we've had in the past. This season they have almost one hundred boats signed up and coach Thor has a special prize for the one hundredth boat. ( or so it is rumored ) Last report ( 17th June...110 boats )
A welcome start to the day and a gentle east nor easter blowing over the water. Stacks of people everywhere and lots of boats ready to go. The big fella was wandering around looking happy and the club Centreboard captain was heard calling the faithful to the briefings before the race. It must be a Huck Scott morning... I've been allocated a boat and the Joyner's were not only my drivers but excellent company. Bottom mark, gates and pin to put in. Bang on and in record time. Apparently they've done it before.
On the water and the Musto's were first away and who should be in the pack but young Laser full rig sailor Matt Wearne... no threat to the full rig guys today, he's grown another arm to cope with the spirited skiff. Arthur was present as well and I believe I saw Thor on the water as well amongst others of the Musto clan.
To the Laser group and the regulars were there with the hotspot sailors as well. Good to see the sisters Ainsworth on the water and Zoe T seems to have recovered from the glandular fever. Not as many masters on the water this morning but I was pleased to see a couple of regulars out there.
The Redline team seemed to have taken over a couple of the SB20's and were having a hoot of a time... the last time I saw them on the water out of Freo, Patrick and Matt were driving a skiff. How times change. Mark Whittington was driving the other Redline boat and had young Connor on board to help out with Alex? up front. No scores have been posted on the website as yet... sounds like I'll have to check FB and woops. Not yet. (2100 hrs Sat).
No matter, it was a great day though a little slow and the biggest excitement occurred when a heavy set of swell came through the fleet and it knocked some of the boats heading into it to a dead stop. Oh well.. look for more excitement over the next few events. Many thanks to FSC for getting me onto the water and the big fella Travis for ensuring the ride.
Enjoy the images.
A welcome start to the day and a gentle east nor easter blowing over the water. Stacks of people everywhere and lots of boats ready to go. The big fella was wandering around looking happy and the club Centreboard captain was heard calling the faithful to the briefings before the race. It must be a Huck Scott morning... I've been allocated a boat and the Joyner's were not only my drivers but excellent company. Bottom mark, gates and pin to put in. Bang on and in record time. Apparently they've done it before.
On the water and the Musto's were first away and who should be in the pack but young Laser full rig sailor Matt Wearne... no threat to the full rig guys today, he's grown another arm to cope with the spirited skiff. Arthur was present as well and I believe I saw Thor on the water as well amongst others of the Musto clan.
To the Laser group and the regulars were there with the hotspot sailors as well. Good to see the sisters Ainsworth on the water and Zoe T seems to have recovered from the glandular fever. Not as many masters on the water this morning but I was pleased to see a couple of regulars out there.
The Redline team seemed to have taken over a couple of the SB20's and were having a hoot of a time... the last time I saw them on the water out of Freo, Patrick and Matt were driving a skiff. How times change. Mark Whittington was driving the other Redline boat and had young Connor on board to help out with Alex? up front. No scores have been posted on the website as yet... sounds like I'll have to check FB and woops. Not yet. (2100 hrs Sat).
No matter, it was a great day though a little slow and the biggest excitement occurred when a heavy set of swell came through the fleet and it knocked some of the boats heading into it to a dead stop. Oh well.. look for more excitement over the next few events. Many thanks to FSC for getting me onto the water and the big fella Travis for ensuring the ride.
Enjoy the images.
The Huck Scott Regatta 2014 August the 16th
and presentations.
A great day on the water with the grinners being the ones on the water today. Welcome back to a number of the Laser heavies who have been away in Europe on campaign, but a great day for those who have followed the series.
The general feeling was that of welcoming back some of the sailors returning from OS and getting the winter season tidied up ready for the forth coming summer. The breeze was in the North East and was around the 4 to 7 knot range, though it did swing into the North and picked up a fraction as the day went along. A couple of Mustos went out with the SB's getting three on the water with guest crew being the priority as Mark Whittington was given a helm for the first time...good to see a laser sailor out there. Three Tasars fought it out on the water as did the solitary Hobie 16 and the start line for the assembled brew of SB's, Musto's, 29ers, Tasars etc was a fine jumble.
We were visited by the inshore racing boats for the last race and the sight of Tony Mitchells TP52 was a fine sight in amongst the smaller boats, but they got away from us and the last we saw was the fleet taking off into the dying north westerly. Not encouraging, but that's what happens on a soft winter's day.
Many thanks to FSC with the Charlwood's and Sean in particular, for getting me onto the water. My personal thanks to Bill Stewart who carted me around on the water on Saturday and provided a good commentary on the sailing that occurred.
I may add more to this in the fullness of time.
Enjoy the images
The general feeling was that of welcoming back some of the sailors returning from OS and getting the winter season tidied up ready for the forth coming summer. The breeze was in the North East and was around the 4 to 7 knot range, though it did swing into the North and picked up a fraction as the day went along. A couple of Mustos went out with the SB's getting three on the water with guest crew being the priority as Mark Whittington was given a helm for the first time...good to see a laser sailor out there. Three Tasars fought it out on the water as did the solitary Hobie 16 and the start line for the assembled brew of SB's, Musto's, 29ers, Tasars etc was a fine jumble.
We were visited by the inshore racing boats for the last race and the sight of Tony Mitchells TP52 was a fine sight in amongst the smaller boats, but they got away from us and the last we saw was the fleet taking off into the dying north westerly. Not encouraging, but that's what happens on a soft winter's day.
Many thanks to FSC with the Charlwood's and Sean in particular, for getting me onto the water. My personal thanks to Bill Stewart who carted me around on the water on Saturday and provided a good commentary on the sailing that occurred.
I may add more to this in the fullness of time.
Enjoy the images
The Presentation images from the 2014 Huck Scotts
The Huck Scott Regattas 2014 July the 12th
A carbon copy of last year (almost)
It was a great day for sailing with the wind out of the nor east at 8 to 10 knots with very little swell to think of.
Today was a chance for the rest of the Laser/Opti/420 fleets to get their scores up on the board and with a perfect day, it was kind to the younger sailors as they worked their way out to the start line. We were blessed with the appearance of a couple of Mustos who came out to keep their skills up; three Tasars and the determined bunch from the 420 squad who as usual, never gave up. The Opti fleets were a little down, but holidays counts for a lot nowadays and I'd lay a bet that this was a chance for the families to get away. However Ezra Kaye took 2 firsts today with Campbell Stewart taking the second race in the Gold Optimists. In Silver fleet Brodie Nightingale took all three races today, but my thoughts were with the youngest competitor in Opti Silvers William Oldham, who despite his extreme youth and lack of weight, managed to battle through the day and finish the racing. Yes, that's him with his Opti upside down.
The Laser fleets, less the overseas competitors, still had a strong competition going and the radials were in fine form with Lachy Gilham, James Stewart and David Whait sharing the honours. The usually strong fleet of Laser 4.7's still has newcomer to the ranks, Zac Littlewood at the top with three seconds, but the first were spread amongst the fleet with Caelin Winchcombe taking the first two races and Josh Edwards picking up the last race. Colin Dibb took all before him in the full rig class.
The 420 fleet had the Clueless girls Sarah and Zane take an unfortunate OCS in the 1st race of the day, but made up with a 1st and a 2nd. The winners for the day were Oliver and Adam sailing 1, 3, 1 and very happy on the day too. My heart went out to James Stout and Ryan Donaldson when their spinnaker halyard was tangled and they had to stop and drop the boat to clear it. Would have been a much better finish otherwise.
Many thanks to the Charlwoods, Keith and Gillian and of course to Sean the centerboard captain.
These are not the full scores but you can get them here http://www.fsc.com.au/cproot/3052/3/V1Huck%20Scott%20Results%20R%201,2,3,4,5.pdf
Enjoy the images .
It was a great day for sailing with the wind out of the nor east at 8 to 10 knots with very little swell to think of.
Today was a chance for the rest of the Laser/Opti/420 fleets to get their scores up on the board and with a perfect day, it was kind to the younger sailors as they worked their way out to the start line. We were blessed with the appearance of a couple of Mustos who came out to keep their skills up; three Tasars and the determined bunch from the 420 squad who as usual, never gave up. The Opti fleets were a little down, but holidays counts for a lot nowadays and I'd lay a bet that this was a chance for the families to get away. However Ezra Kaye took 2 firsts today with Campbell Stewart taking the second race in the Gold Optimists. In Silver fleet Brodie Nightingale took all three races today, but my thoughts were with the youngest competitor in Opti Silvers William Oldham, who despite his extreme youth and lack of weight, managed to battle through the day and finish the racing. Yes, that's him with his Opti upside down.
The Laser fleets, less the overseas competitors, still had a strong competition going and the radials were in fine form with Lachy Gilham, James Stewart and David Whait sharing the honours. The usually strong fleet of Laser 4.7's still has newcomer to the ranks, Zac Littlewood at the top with three seconds, but the first were spread amongst the fleet with Caelin Winchcombe taking the first two races and Josh Edwards picking up the last race. Colin Dibb took all before him in the full rig class.
The 420 fleet had the Clueless girls Sarah and Zane take an unfortunate OCS in the 1st race of the day, but made up with a 1st and a 2nd. The winners for the day were Oliver and Adam sailing 1, 3, 1 and very happy on the day too. My heart went out to James Stout and Ryan Donaldson when their spinnaker halyard was tangled and they had to stop and drop the boat to clear it. Would have been a much better finish otherwise.
Many thanks to the Charlwoods, Keith and Gillian and of course to Sean the centerboard captain.
These are not the full scores but you can get them here http://www.fsc.com.au/cproot/3052/3/V1Huck%20Scott%20Results%20R%201,2,3,4,5.pdf
Enjoy the images .
The Huck Scott Regattas 2013 July the 13th
While the cats away, the mice will play.
With all the guys and girls heading over to Europe to get amongst the riches on offer over there, we have the Huck Scott, the Solo Series and various other events to enjoy. I've been a little busy with off shore stuff and a little garden maintenance over the last few weeks, so it's a relief to put the rake and shovel aside and spend some time on the water with the Huck Scott.
Damn nice day on the water and good company on the boat. Thanks to Sean the new centreboard captain and great to see the Charlwoods again. Just nice to be out on the water .
A light nor - easter that was threatening to go round to the west and toughen up a little. Nothing like it. From the reports I had it was patchy and full of holes and only when we began to head in did it start to pick up a little.
A good collection of Opti's, and a lonely Bic ( hi Drew) then a bunch of 420's; Mustos, Lasers of various types, a solitary 505, SB20's, 29ers and Flying 15's to go on with and I've probably forgotten one of them. No matter they are all here. As before I have split off the Mustos so that they can have a look at themselves.
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With all the guys and girls heading over to Europe to get amongst the riches on offer over there, we have the Huck Scott, the Solo Series and various other events to enjoy. I've been a little busy with off shore stuff and a little garden maintenance over the last few weeks, so it's a relief to put the rake and shovel aside and spend some time on the water with the Huck Scott.
Damn nice day on the water and good company on the boat. Thanks to Sean the new centreboard captain and great to see the Charlwoods again. Just nice to be out on the water .
A light nor - easter that was threatening to go round to the west and toughen up a little. Nothing like it. From the reports I had it was patchy and full of holes and only when we began to head in did it start to pick up a little.
A good collection of Opti's, and a lonely Bic ( hi Drew) then a bunch of 420's; Mustos, Lasers of various types, a solitary 505, SB20's, 29ers and Flying 15's to go on with and I've probably forgotten one of them. No matter they are all here. As before I have split off the Mustos so that they can have a look at themselves.
Yes these images are for sale. E files 1 to 2 mb are $7.50 each personal use only. Larger file sizes are available from $35 each. Commercial usage by agreement. Prints: 6 by 4 inch $5.00 each + postage and handling of $2.00 A4 are $15.00 each with a postage and handling of $5.00 Contact me at [email protected] or through this website.
And then the Mustos
The Huck Scott Regatta 2013 Finals and Presentations
The day wasn't going to be easy, no matter what. Arriving down at the dinghy section, the warmest spot was near Sean where the breakfast was being cooked on the BBQ. So welcomed on board and piled cameras onto the Start boat. The forecast was 10 to 12 knots nor westerly, showers and a 1 to 2 meter swell. By the time we got out there the breeze was pushing 12 to 15 and the squalls were passing either side of us. Many moments were spent as the line was established and the marks laid thanks to the tireless work of the volunteers.
The Opti's got away and a mixed fleet of 420's/ lasers and whatever, blew their start totally and were sent to the back of the queue. The rest of the starts got away and no less than 4 Mustos hit the line ( More later ) . Good racing and as the Opti's came through the finish line, more showers could be seen on the horizon. The Flying 15's were well set for good racing with a number of the stalwarts out on the water and Rookie had Shero on board. Hmmmm! Can't stop the Jerwoods though. Young Matt was out there too on the 49er (see the pix). "Just practising" he said, "but it makes the river easy". I have to agree with him.
Second race was about 5 knots higher and gusts belting through with the rain. The Sports boats were reduced to one, but they stayed out there and good on them. By the time that the race was under way several of the Mustos were upside down and the result may be seen on the last photo on the slide show. Something to do with shallow water and long masts. A couple of the Opti's decided that the Start boat was a good spot to stop and warm up. They were seen tucking into the nibbles available on the boat after they warmed up a little.
By the time the race came to a close, the weather was pumping with squalls dominating the race track and the swell humping up to two plus meters. Safety boats were designated to escort the fleets home and the last boats were scurrying into harbour as we gathered up the pins and buoys and headed for home. A good day on the water.
Enjoy the photo's and remember that they are available to purchase. Contact me at [email protected]
The Opti's got away and a mixed fleet of 420's/ lasers and whatever, blew their start totally and were sent to the back of the queue. The rest of the starts got away and no less than 4 Mustos hit the line ( More later ) . Good racing and as the Opti's came through the finish line, more showers could be seen on the horizon. The Flying 15's were well set for good racing with a number of the stalwarts out on the water and Rookie had Shero on board. Hmmmm! Can't stop the Jerwoods though. Young Matt was out there too on the 49er (see the pix). "Just practising" he said, "but it makes the river easy". I have to agree with him.
Second race was about 5 knots higher and gusts belting through with the rain. The Sports boats were reduced to one, but they stayed out there and good on them. By the time that the race was under way several of the Mustos were upside down and the result may be seen on the last photo on the slide show. Something to do with shallow water and long masts. A couple of the Opti's decided that the Start boat was a good spot to stop and warm up. They were seen tucking into the nibbles available on the boat after they warmed up a little.
By the time the race came to a close, the weather was pumping with squalls dominating the race track and the swell humping up to two plus meters. Safety boats were designated to escort the fleets home and the last boats were scurrying into harbour as we gathered up the pins and buoys and headed for home. A good day on the water.
Enjoy the photo's and remember that they are available to purchase. Contact me at [email protected]
The Huck Scott Regatta @ Fremantle Sailing Club 2012 ( Finals )
A reasonable nor -easterly greeted us on a chilly morning and I caught up with the hosts for the day. Thanks to Steve Darke and Sean who found me a boat to go out on and it had to be Tim C , who was coaching the Lasers on the day. The wind eventually dropped out and the seabreeze took over as we towed some of the Lasers in.
The whole reason for being here was to look at the Musto Skiffs. They are due to do a Nationals next year at Mounts Bay Sailing Club in Perth along with a Worlds ( maybe ) and their reputation goes before them.
This series of images is done in two parts.
Please note that two camera's were used and the images are separated in both sets of image files
The Fleet and the Mustos
first of all the Fleet.
The whole reason for being here was to look at the Musto Skiffs. They are due to do a Nationals next year at Mounts Bay Sailing Club in Perth along with a Worlds ( maybe ) and their reputation goes before them.
This series of images is done in two parts.
Please note that two camera's were used and the images are separated in both sets of image files
The Fleet and the Mustos
first of all the Fleet.
And then the hp Musto skiffs.