2025 Laguna Madre Yacht Club Regatta Summary

Race Schedule and Synopses

Completed Races

February 15th: Triangle Bay Race

• Course: Not specified; standard triangular course around fixed marks in the bay.

• Start Time: 2:00 PM CDT

• Scoring: PHRF Time-on-Time

• Participants: 4 boats

• Results:

  1. Corp Trip: Elapsed 0:45:00, Corrected 0:44:00

  2. Chapter 4: Elapsed 1:01:00, Corrected 0:55:00

  3. Nonie Sue: Elapsed 2:35:00, Corrected 2:10:00

  4. Invictus: Did not finish (DNF)

• Notes: Corp Trip led with a strong performance, showcasing excellent handicap-adjusted speed. Invictus' failure to finish impacted its standing. No weather or incident details provided.

March 15th: Reverse Bay Triangle

• Course: Not specified; reverse of standard triangular course in the bay.

• Start Time: 2:00 PM CDT

• Scoring: PHRF Time-on-Time

• Participants: 3 boats

• Results:

  1. Corp Trip: Elapsed 1:20:00, Corrected 1:19:00

  2. Tortuga: Elapsed 2:35:00, Corrected 2:01:00

  3. Barco de Marco: Elapsed 2:33:00, Corrected 2:05:00

• Notes: Corp Trip continued its dominance. The reverse course tested navigation skills, with all boats completing the race successfully.

April 26th: Jack Up Rig Race

• Course: From the exit of Brazos Santiago Pass to the Paragon Offshore -100-5 oil rig (26°7.779'N, 96°51.790'W), approximately 10-15 nautical miles.

• Start Time: 11:00 AM CDT

• Scoring: PHRF Time-on-Time (A = 650, B = 550)

• Participants: 3 boats

• Results:

  1. Corp Trip (Catalina 445 WK, PHRF 105): Elapsed 4:31:00 (16,260s), Corrected 4:28:56 (16,135.88s)

  2. Nonie Sue (Catalina 250 CB, PHRF 225): Elapsed 6:22:00 (22,920s), Corrected 5:20:23 (19,223.23s)

  3. Chapter 4 (Catalina 320 WK, PHRF 162): Elapsed 6:45:00 (24,300s), Corrected 6:09:44 (22,183.99s)

• Notes: This endurance race targeted an offshore oil rig, emphasizing open-water navigation. Corp Trip’s lower PHRF rating and faster elapsed time secured first place. PHRF ratings align with NCPHRF base ratings.

May 24th: Mansfield Race (Cancelled; Moved to August 30th)

• Status: Cancelled due to unspecified reasons (e.g., weather or logistical issues). Rescheduled and combined with the August race as the Port Mansfield Race.

• Notes: No results recorded. Participants were notified, and the race distance/course was integrated into the August event.

June 28th: Primero Island Race

• Course: From the first green navigation buoy (26.075°N, 97.207°W) on the north side of the Queen Isabella Causeway, north via the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) to Primero Island buoy 25 (26°16.436'N, 97°17.169'W), approximately 13.5 nautical miles.

• Start Time: 10:00 AM CDT

• Scoring: PHRF Time-on-Time (A = 650, B = 550)

• Participants: 4 boats

• Results:

  1. Cricket (Assumed 22–25’ cruiser, PHRF 240 assumed): Elapsed 2:35:00 (9,300s), Corrected 2:07:32 (7,651.90s)

  2. Barco de Marco (Lancer 25-4, PHRF 252): Elapsed 2:38:00 (9,480s), Corrected 2:08:03 (7,683.29s)

  3. Corp Trip (Catalina 445 WK, PHRF 105): Elapsed 2:18:00 (8,280s), Corrected 2:16:57 (8,217.27s)

  4. Nonie Sue (Catalina 250 CB, PHRF 225): Elapsed 2:55:00 (10,500s), Corrected 2:26:46 (8,806.45s)

• Notes: Cricket’s assumed PHRF of 240 led to a first-place finish, outperforming Corp Trip due to a favorable handicap adjustment. Confirmation of Cricket’s PHRF rating is needed, as a lower rating could alter rankings. Moderate winds likely favored Corp Trip’s faster elapsed time, but handicaps shifted the results.

July 26th: Raft Up

• Course: Not specified; a short, casual bay course of ~10 nautical miles (assumed), culminating in a "raft up" gathering on the northeast side of Puerto Del Sol Marina.

• Start Time: 11:00 AM CDT

• Scoring: Not formally scored (casual event; no PHRF times provided)

• Participants: 4 boats (Nonie Sue, Barco de Marco, Big Fishing Boat, Small Pontoon Boat)

• Results: No official race times or rankings provided due to the event’s casual nature. Participants focused on socializing, with food, drinks, and stories shared during the raft-up on the northeast side of Puerto Del Sol Marina. Two incidents occurred where boats inadvertently became untied but were quickly re-secured.

• Notes: This event prioritized camaraderie over competition. No points are assigned for standings, but participation is noted.

August 30th: Port Mansfield Race

• Course: Start at 26°4.058'N, 97°8.483'W (north jetty, South Padre Island) to 26°33.536'N, 97°24.379'W (ICW convergence near Port Mansfield), ~36.8 nautical miles.

• Start Time: 10:00 AM CDT

• Scoring: PHRF Time-on-Time (A = 650, B = 550)

• Participants: 6 boats

• Results:

  1. Corp Trip (Catalina 445 WK, PHRF 105): Elapsed 6:44:00 (24,240s), Corrected 6:40:55 (24,054.96s)

  2. Barco de Marco (Lancer 25-4, PHRF 252): Elapsed 8:28:00 (30,480s), Corrected 6:51:43 (24,703.24s)

  3. Chapter 4 (Catalina 320 WK, PHRF 162): Elapsed 7:34:00 (27,240s), Corrected 6:54:28 (24,867.98s)

  4. True Love (Assumed 25–28’ cruiser, PHRF 210 assumed): Elapsed 8:45:00 (31,500s), Corrected 7:29:01 (26,940.79s)

  5. Nonie Sue (Catalina 250 CB, PHRF 225): Elapsed 9:25:00 (33,900s), Corrected 7:54:32 (28,432.26s)

  6. Cisco (Assumed 22–25’ cruiser, PHRF 240 assumed): Elapsed 10:15:00 (36,900s), Corrected 8:26:01 (30,360.76s)

• Notes: This long-distance race tested endurance and navigation. Corp Trip maintained its lead, while Barco de Marco outperformed Chapter 4 on corrected time. PHRF ratings for True Love and Cisco were assumed, pending confirmation.

Upcoming Races

As of September 8, 2025, the following races are scheduled (no results available):

September 27th: Grand Pre Race

• Course: Not specified; likely a prestigious course around Grand Pre landmarks or a longer bay route.

• Start Time: TBD (typically 10:00-11:00 AM CDT)

• Scoring: PHRF Time-on-Time

• Expected Participants: 5-7 boats

• Notes: Anticipated to be a highlight of the fall season with potentially favorable conditions.

October 25th: Ship Channel Race

• Course: Not specified; involving navigation through the ship channel near South Padre Island.

• Start Time: TBD

• Scoring: PHRF Time-on-Time

• Expected Participants: 4-6 boats

• Notes: Focus on channel navigation skills; weather-dependent.

November 22nd: Boxers Race

• Course: Not specified; possibly a themed event or challenging course named after "Boxers."

• Start Time: TBD

• Scoring: PHRF Time-on-Time

• Expected Participants: 3-5 boats

• Notes: Likely the season finale, emphasizing community participation.

Overall Standings (Completed Races Only)

The standings are calculated using a low-point scoring system (RRS Appendix A-inspired) for competitive races (Feb, Mar, Apr, Jun, Aug):

• Points = finishing position in each race (1 for 1st, etc.).

• DNF = number of boats that started the race + 1.

• DNC (did not compete) = number of unique boats in the series (11) + 1 = 12.

• The July Raft Up is excluded from scoring due to its casual, non-competitive nature (no times/rankings provided).

• Ties are broken by the number of first-place finishes, then second-place finishes, etc.

• Only completed competitive races (Feb, Mar, Apr, Jun, Aug) are included. May was cancelled (no points).

Notes on Standings

• Corp Trip remains in first with four wins across five competitive races, despite placing third in June due to Cricket’s favorable handicap.

• Chapter 4 holds second, with consistent top-three finishes in three races but impacted by missing June and March.

• Barco de Marco ranks third, boosted by second-place finishes in June and August.

• Nonie Sue is fourth, with solid performances but affected by missing March.

• Cricket takes fifth, with a single first-place finish in June, pending PHRF confirmation.

• Tortuga, True Love, Cisco, Big Fishing Boat, Small Pontoon Boat, and Invictus trail due to limited participation or DNF.

• Total unique boats: 11. The July Raft Up is excluded from scoring due to its casual nature. Standings will update after September, October, and November races.

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