The Veronica Cup is an honour based, “woman-at-the-helm” race starting at the HYC start / finish markers, sail out and around the Lake Simcoe Weather Buoy, and return to pass through the HYC start / finish markers. Each participant records their start and finish times and posts them on the bulletin board in the clubhouse. The Veronica Cup is presented at the Commodore’s Ball for the season’s best time.
The following are the details of this fun race:
When: Anytime between Sailpast and lift out.
When: As often as you wish to do the course.
Who: Female skippered Hawkestone Yacht Club Boats *
Course: HYC start / finish line – Environmental Weather Buoy – HYC start / finish line.
Direction: Up to the Skipper. Turn around the Environmental Weather Buoy to Port or Starboard.
Start and Finish: Between HYC start / finish mark and lighthouse.
Turning Mark: Environmental Weather Buoy: N44 29.98 W79 22.05
Times: You must record your start time and finish time to the second (As bow crosses line). On your honour!!
Recording Races: In order for your race to be recognized, be sure to record your Boat, Skipper, Start Time, Finished Time and Elapsed Time in the Clubhouse the day the race is completed. This is a Best Actual Time Race. HYC modified PHRF adjustments will apply.
Veronica Cup Winners:
2024 – Trumpet – Skipper: Debbie Martin
2023 – Serenada – Skipper: Diana Ruhe
2022 – Trumpet – Skipper: Debbie Martin
2018 – Sassafras – Skipper: Linda Marsh
2017 – Sassafras – Skipper: Linda Marsh
2016 – Sultana III – Skipper: Les Galicinski
2015 – Lorna Doone – Skipper: Lorna Bolden
2014 – Sultana III – Skipper: Les Galicinski
2013 – Sultana III – Skipper: Les Galicinski
2012 – Sassafras – Skipper: Linda Marsh
* female Skipper rule re-instituted in 2017