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Moffett Race Brings High Seas, Spirits and Storybook Finish

John Amabile | Friday, September 14 2012 - 11:51am

Harry Duane would have loved every minute of it.

The late giant in the Vineyard Haven sailing community was certainly present in spirit for the 35th running of the annual George Moffett Race last Saturday, when a robust fleet of sailboats turned out in weather that was even more robust to race in a 20-mile course from East Chop to Falmouth to Oak Bluffs to Edgartown and back. In the end, all agreed — it was a memorable day of sailing in nearly every way.

Holmes Hole Sailors See End of Summer For Thursday Night Harbor Race Series

John Amabile

The Holmes Hole Sailing Association concluded its summer season of handicap sailboat racing from Vineyard Haven harbor with a Thursday night race on August 28 and two harbor races on August 31.

Jerry Goodale Captains Moffett Winner

John Amabile

The 31st running of the George Moffett Race sponsored by the Holmes Hole Sailing Association took place on Saturday, Sept. 6, with the start and finish off East Chop in Vineyard Haven harbor.

Holmes Hole Sailors Post Race Results

John Amabile

The Holmes Hole Sailing Association continued its summer season of handicap sailboat racing from Vineyard Haven Harbor with a Thursday night race on August 14 and a Sound race on August 17.