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2026 HHSA Women's Regatta




2026 HHSA Women's Regatta
Saturday, July 11, 2026
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!  To build the next generation of sailors, this year we encourage all boats to bring a junior sailor (7-18) onboard.

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

2026 Women's Regatta Results
Click Here


Documents

2026 Women's Regatta Notice of Race
2026 Womens Regatta Sailing Instructions

2026 HHSA Course Book


2026 HHSA Regatta Amend 1 .pdf

2026 Women's Regatta Scratch Sheet 7.9.26

2026 HHSA Racing Rules



Registration/Registered Boats


To register, (skippers only) please go to Women's Regatta - 7/11/2026 
Please remember to have everyone register for the Awards/After Party (see link below under News & Information)

BOAT NAME, Skipper, Make, PHRF Rating

GRACE, Hilary Howes, Nonsuch 30, 198
UNCLOUDY DAY, Jayne Durden, J/30, 147
SPITE SAILING, Marianna Fleischman, RG Mini 650, 96
PATRIOT XI, Alison Banholzer, Cape Fear 38, 72
DIET SPRITE, Suzanne Carter, Goman Express 30, 114
KOKOMO EXPRESS, Hannah Garbee, Express 35, 108
MAYA, Paula Grenier, Tartan 28, 195
JOURNEY, Cynthia Miller, Pearson 31-2, 156
IN THE RED, Antoinette Wilkins, S2 9.1, 138
THE DOGHOUSE, Elizabeth Principe, J/29, 111
ALLEGIANT, Maryline Bossar, J/42, 84
ETOILE, Barbie Klik, Jeanneau 33i, 144
PISCES, Cynthia Nordone, Catalina 34,150
RESILIENT, Shannon Hutcheson, Alerion Express 28, 183

Boats Looking for Crew

 

Skipper Contact Crew needs
Suzanne Carter 4438036321 Has room on Diet Sprite 


Crew looking for a boat - the skippers above may still have crew spots available.  Please reach out directly to them.

Crew Available



Crew Name       Contact Experience
 Patricia Remacle paremacle@yahoo.com My husband and I own a Cabo Rico NE 400 that I captain.  I have decades od sailing experience - we have owned a Hunter 38 and an Admiral 40 catamaran. I haven’t raced in years but know how to trim sails including spinnakers.
 Shannon Simmons ssimmons010@gmail.com I would like to join the women’s regatta on July 11th. I have completed ASA 101 and 103 and have a couple years of experience as crew, mostly cruising. Let me know if there are any spots available. I look forward to sailing!
 
Susan Stiglitz 2022369161 Sails on a Jeanneau 42.  New to racing. 

Email womenunderway@hhsa.org with best contact and short outline of your experience to be listed as interested in crewing. Skippers can reach out if they need crew. Please let us know if you find a spot so we can remove you.

2026 Prep Sessions


Rules and Tactics Seminar:
Register Here - 7/6/2026

Skippers' and Crew Briefing:
 Register Here- 7/9/2026

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

News and Information






Regatta Schedule
7/10/2026 - Join us for a Bastille Day party. Details and registration at Bastille Dock Hop - 7/10/2026

7/11/2026
8:30am - Meet up at the Gedunk at Herrington North at 8.30 for coffee and donuts.  Meet the other competitors, get a weather brief and get excited about the day.

11:00 - Racing starts

2:00 - Final race will not start after this time

5:00 - After race party (see below)
 

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".
* 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).

Awards & Reception

Awards & catered party will be hosted at the Gudunk (HHN). Registration is required, find details here:  Women's Regatta After Party Registration

 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?
The regatta is listed in the "The Green Book," and is sanctioned by CBYRA.  It is not part of the HHSA 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.

Previous Results


 2025 HHSA Women's Regatta Final 

2024 HHSA Women's Regatta Final

2023 HHSA Women's Regatta Final

2022 HHSA Women's Regatta Final

2021 HHSA Women's Regatta Final
            

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