News & Views for Southern Sailors - Southwinds Magazine

“Solarus”
Charleston sailors Noel Sterrett (at the
helm) and his crew Matt Henderson, on
board Sterrett’s J/130 Solarus, got a strong
start in the four-boat Double-handed division.
After that, the duo never looked back.
For the first four days, they ran neck-andneck
with the larger, faster boats, ultimately
winning this division by finishing in just
over seven days. Photo by Dan Dickison.
The Charleston Bermuda Race takes place every
two years. The next race will start in the spring
of 2013. For full scores and reports on this
year’s race, log on to: www.charlestonbermudarace.com.
the course in just under nine days. Photo by
Dan Dickison.
Inset photo: On First Light, Nick Shahid
proudly displays dinner—a mahimahi the
crew caught on Day 2. Photo by Jay
Waddell.
“Tucana”
Tucana, the speedy Shipman 63 that won this
race by finishing the course in just over six
days, was under charter to Hank Hofford
and Susan Ford. The duo – both multi-time
veterans of this event – had their three children
on board, along with a few friends and
guests. For the majority of the race, Tucana
was within sight of her rival Juno, but she
broke away on the final day. She not only
won line honors and first in the Racing division,
but secured the unofficial award for
fishing, hauling in two yellow fin tuna, three
mahimahi, and a blue marlin (caught and
released). Photo by Dan Dickison.
Inset photo: Tucana’s full complement of
crew, shortly before departing.
“Halcyon”
Wyomingites Dan Alonso and Kathy
Reckling on board their Hallberg Rassy 49
Halcyon as they depart Charleston Harbor.
Though they looked like contenders in the
Double-handed division until the halfway
mark, the duo ultimately opted to engage
Halcyon’s engine and get to Bermuda more
quickly. Photo by Dan Dickison.
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