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Holmes Hole SA Celebrates at Mid-Winter Dinner, Offers Visions & Boating Updates

More than 30 sailors and spouses attended the Holmes Hole Sailing Association mid-winter dinner at the Wharf in Edgartown on Sunday, Feb. 13.

New Commodore Dan Culkin spoke after dinner welcoming everyone and gave out brass plaques to the season series winners who attended.

Roger Becker (above left), the erstwhile handicapper, unveiled a new boat rating system in which he was assisted by his PhD daughter. Looking at his charts you could understand why. The fleet is anxiously awaiting his final numbers.

One of the three options for dinner, this was the salmon (verdict: very good!).

HHSA News Shorts
Here are some mid-winter updates from those who couldn't make the dinner.

"Our Sonar is in RI at Waterline Systems getting repaired.  It was a sad day when she hit the beach, but I feel confident that Waterline will do a good job.  It took some time to get the insurance company and Waterline to work together, but I think all is going to be ok."
 
"We are in FL until April avoiding the snow up north.  I have been working on the YHYC Yearbook with Jack Gagnon and Margot Weston. Jack is doing a great job on layout and design and Margo has put in a ton of hours trying to get the directory as complete and correct as possible."-- Mary Worrell
 

Encore under sail in an earlier time.

"Greetings from Jackson Hole WY where we’ve had an excellent winter to date, 325” up on the hill. Are you aware that Tom Graham sold/traded SWALLOWS and bought ENCORE, one of G&B’s early boats and Nat is in the midst of a major redo? Cheers from us both." John & Lisa Stout

"Jill and I are doing well, but looking forward to the summer at VH and being with u all. We now have two grandchildren, William (2) who has been with us on the boat at VH, and our new grandchild of 2 weeks, Emma,---9.8 lbs!!! All doing fine.  'Arrant Rose' is having some inside work done, but we plan to take her back home to VH late May"-- Rich Glaser

Finally, I bumped into Mo Flam on the ferry as I was leaving the island. He was on his way to Rhode Island to look at his new Alerion28. He later sent me a photo, see below!

This new Alerion28 will join the HHSA fleet in 2011.

Send your Holmes Hole updates to David Lott.

Watersong Offers Oceanview Lots on Huntchinson Island, FL, from $100,000

Enjoy wonderful ocean views right from your home.

Watersong, a quietly beautiful community with an oceanfront location near a conservation area and untouched beaches, has joined the WaterViewHome Network.

FLORIDA
> Watersong, Hutchinson Island
Watersong is a small island community taking shape in Southeast Florida surrounded by miles of untouched beaches and Nature Preserve. Ideally situated along the Atlantic Beachfront, Watersong provides prime views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River.

Known as the Sailfish Capital of the World, Hutchinson Island provides first-class sportfishing on your own private boat or by charter. Stuart, Florida, with its array of shopping, dining and medical services, is 10 minutes away. An hour south is cosmopolitan Palm Beach.

Custom beach cottages open to views of white, sandy beaches and crystal waters brought in by the nearby Gulf Stream. Watersong is an unmatched value for new custom homes and lots—only 93 families will share this private stretch of beachfront ringed by federally protected nature preserve.

Museums & Restaurants Await: Hutchinson Island offers the Elliott Museum, currently expanding to create a new world-class facility to blend art, history, invention and innovation. The Studio at the Elliott offers instruction in the visual arts for all ages from children to adults. Diners rave about the cuisine at area eateries.

Real Estate: Watersong, FL

• Homes from $750,000 
• Oceanview lots from $100,000 
• Oceanfront lots from $300,000
• Click here for more information about Watersong!

Hope, a 2009 52' Morris M52 for Sale, Floats & a Whole Lot More for $1,295,000

Hope, a 52' Morris M52, is for sale.

    * 52' Morris M52
    * Year: 2009
    * Current Price: US $1,295,000
    * Located in FL, United States
    * Hull Material: Composite
    * Engine/Fuel Type: Single diesel
    * YW# 12144-2218875

Single-handing.

Here is a beautiful yacht that will add shine to any harbor. The Morris Yachts' M52, as the company exclaims, "is a beautiful and logical evolution of the impressive success of her smaller sister-ships, the M36 Daysailer and the M42 Weekender"

Aerial view shows fine form.

The M52 adheres faithfully to the fundamental philosophy laid down for the M-series: classic beauty, extraordinary ease of handling, and emphasis on the fundamentals of comfortable sailing.

Galley.

Her greater length and volume allow her to provide an even larger cockpit for daysailing - an M Series trademark - yet offer spacious and comfortable accommodations for cruising.

Forward berth.

HOPE is a yacht of lasting beauty - a yacht that will grace any harbor and provide her owner with pride of ownership for many years.

Saloon.

For more information about this and other Morris Yachts Brokerage listings, please contact James Allen via email or call 207-244-5509.

Comfortable living area.

Sparkman & Stephens Offers Abeking & Rasmussen Rhodes 27 for $150,000

40' Abeking & Rasmussen Rhodes 27 now for sale for $150,000.

    * Year: 1955
    * Current Price: US$ 150,000
    * Located In Mattapoisett, MA
    * Hull Material: Wood
    * Engine/Fuel Type: Single diesel
    * YW# 1877-2300999

Looking handsome at the wheel.

Sparkman & Stephens was recently appointed as central agents for the "Adventuress," a 1955 40' Abeking & Rasmussen-built Rhodes 27 Sloop.

Galley.

Accommodations
From forward, a chain locker, V-berth, head port with lockers opposite, main salon with 2 berths, galley aft.  Galley equipment includes a 2-burner Origo 3000 alcohol stove, icebox, stainless sink. The ventilation through deck hatches and opening ports is very good.  Cabin soles are teak and holly, joiner work is mahogany. 

For more information, Contact Central Agent - Jeff Grey Cell: 774-454-7638, email.

Morris Yachts & North U Team Up to Give New Morris Owners Private Instuction

Three days of North U instruction for the buyer of this 28' Morris Linda, reduced to $99,000.

Cuyler Morris, President of Morris Yachts and Bill Gladstone of North U recently announced a new partnership that will benefit all new customers and owners of Morris Yachts.

Anyone who buys a Morris yacht will receive three days of private instruction from a North U Coach. Each customized program will be designed by North U to match the needs, skills and requests of each individual owner. For current owners, North U coaches can be hired on a per diem basis.

“Morris Yachts is always looking to improve the sailing experience for its owners,” said Bill Gladstone of North U. “ This is a prime example of Morris taking it to another level and we are proud to be doing our part.”

In broad strokes, Morris Yachts’ North U Course Offerings will include sailing fundamentals to advanced sailing; coastal cruising skills, to offshore passagemaking; racing basics to advanced racing strategies. The key to this program is the customization and the fact that training will take place on the owners boat.

However, if you're not a new Morris Yacht owner, you can still benefit from a North U course. See the 2011 schedule below.

2011 Cruising & Seamanship
2011 Cruising & Seamanship    Vermilion, OH     03/26/11 9:00 AM    Lou Carretero

2011 Racing Tactics
2011 Racing Tactics    Redondo Beach, CA     02/05/11 9:00 AM    Steve LeMay
2011 Racing Tactics    Duluth, MN     02/12/11 9:00 AM    Geoff Moore
2011 Racing Tactics    Milford, CT     02/12/11 9:00 AM    Bill Gladstone
2011 Racing Tactics    Long Island, NY     02/13/11 9:00 AM    Bill Gladstone
2011 Racing Tactics    Canyon Lake, TX     02/19/11 9:00 AM    Steve LeMay
2011 Racing Tactics    Fairhope, AL     02/19/11 9:00 AM    Bruce Hedrick
2011 Racing Tactics    San Francisco, CA     02/26/11 9:00 AM    Andrew Kerr
2011 Racing Tactics    Shreveport, LA     02/26/11 9:00 AM    Steve LeMay
2011 Racing Tactics    Stamford, CT     03/05/11 9:00 AM    Todd Berman
2011 Racing Tactics    Annapolis, MD     03/06/11 9:00 AM    Bill Gladstone
2011 Racing Tactics    Chicago, IL     03/12/11 9:00 AM    Bill Gladstone
2011 Racing Tactics    Detroit, MI     03/12/11 9:00 AM    Andrew Kerr
2011 Racing Tactics    Kennebunkport, ME     03/12/11 9:00 AM    Todd Berman
2011 Racing Tactics    Milwaukee, WI     03/13/11 9:00 AM    Bill Gladstone
2011 Racing Tactics    Boston, MA     03/19/11 9:00 AM    Bill Gladstone
2011 Racing Tactics    Seattle, WA     03/20/11 9:00 AM    Bruce Hedrick
2011 Racing Tactics    Wickford, RI     03/20/11 9:00 AM    Bill Gladstone
2011 Racing Tactics    Erie, PA     03/26/11 9:00 AM    Steve LeMay
2011 Racing Tactics    Philadelphia, PA     03/26/11 9:00 AM    Todd Berman
2011 Racing Tactics    City Island, NY     03/27/11 9:00 AM    Bill Gladstone
2011 Racing Tactics    Jersey Shore, NJ     03/27/11 9:00 AM    Todd Berman
2011 Racing Tactics    Anacortes, WA     04/03/11 9:00 AM    Andrew Kerr
2011 Racing Tactics    Corpus Christi, TX     04/09/11 9:00 AM    Andrew Kerr
2011 Racing Tactics    Raritan Bay, NJ     04/09/11 9:00 AM    Todd Berman

Canadian Seminars
Canadian Seminars    Vancouver, BC     02/19/11 9:00 AM    Ross MacDonald
Canadian Seminars    Winnipeg, MB     03/05/11 3:00 PM    Ross MacDonald
Canadian Seminars    Ottawa, ON     03/26/11 9:00 AM    Geoff Moore
Canadian Seminars    Toronto, ON     04/16/11 9:00 AM    Geoff Moore