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2025 HHSA Women's Regatta




2025 HHSA Women's Regatta
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Herring Bay, Maryland


 The regatta is one of the only events on the Chesapeake Bay that is for just women sailors.  It's a wonderful one day, three race regatta with all women skippers and crew.  Get your team together, get registered and we will see you out there.

This event is for experienced and novice racers.  Our mission is that everyone steps up and does something they haven't done before.  Maybe you've raced but never skippered, maybe you're a cruiser and haven't raced.  This day is for all of you!

This space is the hub for all information about the event as well as regatta prep events.  Need some crew? Email us!  Want some more information? Email us!  In the meantime, get out and find all your great women sailing friends and get your team together.

Any questions please email womenunderway@hhsa.org

Official Notice Board

2025 Documents

2025 HHSA Course Book

2025 HHSA Womens Regatta Notice of Race 


2026 Registration/Registered Boats


To register, skippers please go to Women's Regatta - 7/12/2025 

BOAT NAME, Skipper, Make, PHRF Rating

DIET SPRITE, Suzanne Carter, Goman Express 30, 114
CAROLINA BLUE, Ange Brock, J30, 147
WATER DOG, Donna Clapp, Beneteau 373,150
JOURNEY, Cynthia Miller, Pearson 31-2, 159
ADAGIO, Amy Turnbull, Catalina 34, 
IN THE RED, Antoinette Wilkins, S2 9.1, 138
SHAMROCK, Erika Kraft, J30, 144
HELLO MARY LOU, Katie Freeman, J30, 144
VASA, Jody Gibson, C&C Viking 33, 155
RESILIENT, Shannon Hutcheson, Alerion 28, 183
BARE BONES, Jordan Hecht, Sunfast 3600, 62
THE DOGHOUSE, Elizabeth Principe, J29, 111
PATRIOT VII, Alison Banholzer, J109, 69
ETOILE, Barbie Klik, Jeanneau 33i, 141
KNOT HOME, Jayne Durden, J27, 141
HAPPY PLACE, Maryline Bossar, Beneteau 331, 192

Boats Looking for Crew

Skipper Contact Crew needs
Ange Brock CayCap@verizon.net  Racing a J 30
Amy Turnbull amyturnbull@mac.com Racing a Catalina 34
Shannon Hutcheson spultz79@gmail.com Racing her Alerion 28
Jody Gibson gjody63@gmail.com Needs crew - please contact
Barbie Klik barbie.klik@gmail.com  Needs crew on her Jeanneau 33i

Skippers looking for a boat? We may be able to help you.  Email womenunderway@hhsa.org.

Crew Available



Crew Name       Contact Experience
 Holly Marken 443-994-6873 Raced previously and have done some sailing since but have taken a break to raise family.  Used to do foredeck on a J24, spin trim and J30 and various other nights of sailing with friends.  AYC Wednesday races, SSA Thursday nights and Friday nights on a Catalina 27.
Anne Kyle  410-971-0847
I have 5 years sailing experience with the Downtown Sailing Center in Baltimore. Sailed J22s and cruising boats as a crew member. Raced with DSCs fun races.
 Nancy Eyl nancy.eyl@gmail.com I have years of experience cruising but have never raced and have gaps in my sailing knowledge. I am very eager to learn and would be happy with any role. I usually handle the jib on our yawl. 
 Sharon Runge 571-265-6681 I have been racing on HHSA Wednesday nights for a couple years on a friend's boat, and have been a boat owner for 5 years. I've been sailing on and off most of my life. I'm always looking for more experience on different boats.
Amanda Atwell  abatwell1@gmail.com  I have raced for 9 seasons including 4 seasons as pit on a Beneteau 30, 2 seasons headsail/pit/floater on a J/30, and 3 seasons headsail/pit on a Cat 30, including this season. I recently completed 3 races on a C&C 44 at the mast. I co-own a Jeanneau 379. I love being out on the water and learning new things.  I'm excited about the prospect to race with an all female team.  
 Siusan Boyd shboydvt@gmail.com 240-381-7624 I have raced with HHSA on a J22 for the last season.  Great at taking direction and love being out on the water and learning new things. 
Diana O'Connell  doconnell@amaritime.org 805-324-3310 I've been sailing since 2014, and on my own boats since 2017, first on a Catalina 34 in Santa Barbara CA for 6 years, and now on a Jeanneau 42 which we bought in 2023.
Misty Melton misty.melton@gmail.com
901-246-1823		 4 years sailing & 6 ASA certifications in the Chesapeake on vessels 30-45'
Have completed a couple offshore trainings and passages. Raced last season and the women's regatta
 
Email womenunderway@hhsa.org with best contact and short outline of your experience to be listed as interested in crewing.  Don't worry if you are a newbie!

2025 Prep Sessions


Women's Regatta Info Session: Register here - 5/22/2025

Women's Regatta prep seminar: Register here - 6/19/2025

Skippers' and Crew Briefing: Register here - 7/10/2025

 
For any questions, please contact the Race Coordinator, Jayne Durden - womenunderway@hhsa.org

News and Information


The 2025 HHSA Women's Regatta gear store is OPEN!  Order regatta shirts at: 2025 HHSA Women's Regatta gear

Women

Regatta Schedule
7/10/24: Skipper's and crew briefing Zoom: HHSA Women's Regatta - Skipper and crew briefing - 7/10/2025

7/11/24: Dock Hop at Herrington Harbour North. Join our members for a Bastille Day themed social.  Bring a bottle of wine and some food to share.  Meet your fellow competitors! Register at: Bastille Day Dock Hop - 7/11/2025

7/12/24: Regatta Day

 - 8:30am - meetup at Gedunk lawn at Herrington Harbour North (K and L docks).  If you ordered a shirt, it will be available at the meet up.  HHN Map to Gedunk  

 - 11.00am - first race sequence starts

 - 3.30pm - Post race party at Gedunk lawn at Herrington Harbour North (K and L docks).  Everyone attending MUST register:  After Party Registration 

Slips for the Regatta 
Coming to Herring Bay for the Regatta? Don't forget to book a slip! And do it early. 

* Herrington Harbour North, contact the Dockmaster Megan Dierks via Dockwa and mention "HHSA Women's Regatta". NOTE: HHN may not longer have slips and is waitlisting only
* Shipwright Harbor Marina, contact the at Chesapeake Bay Boat Slips | Shipwright Harbor Marina
* Herrington Harbour South, contact the Dockmaster Tyler via Dockwa (there is a shuttle from HHS to HHN).

 FAQ

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Do I have to be a member of HHSA?
Do I have to be a member of HHSA?
NO! The Regatta is open to members and non-members of HHSA. Registration is free to HHSA skippers and $25 for non-members.
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Is the race PHRF or one-design?
Is the race PHRF or one-design?
The Regatta is for PHRF handicapped sailboats.  A one design boat is allowed to compete if it has a valid PHRF certificate.
Boats are encouraged to have a current PHRF certificate, however HHSA will assign a courtesy rating to boats without a certificate.  
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What classes will race?
What Classes will race?
HHSA currently plans to have three classes: Spinnaker, Non-Spinnaker Racing and Non-Spinnaker Cruising. However, we may alter this depending on the number and type of entries.
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Is there a party?
Is there a party?
Yes! HHSA will host an after-race party at Herrington Harbour North to include the presentation of awards.  This will be a catered event.  Please BYOB.
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Is the race sanctioned by CBYRA?
Is the race sanctioned by CBRYA?
Although listed in the "The Green Book," the HHSA Women's Regatta is not sanctioned by by CBYRA, or part of the highpoint standings.
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What kind of courses will be used?
What kind of courses will be used?
Courses will be either drop mark or a combination of government marks and HHSA Club marks, as described in the event Sailing Instructions and Course Book.
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Can the crew include any males?
Can the crew include any males?
All personnel on board must be female.
  
            

Crew Finder 

The purpose of the Regatta is to enable women at all skill levels to race. 
If you are a skipper in need of crew or a sailor looking for a boat, please contact Women Underway Captain 
 

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