Sailing at AYC

AYC offers a variety sailing events and racing series for adults and juniors.  We sail a range of boats including the Optimist, Sunfish, Laser, Club 420 and a small number of offshore keelboats.  In addition to the club level events, the AYC hosts three invitational events including the Avalon MAYRA Regatta, AYC Juniors Regatta and the Avalon Cup Offshore Race.  Some highlights include:

§  PSS: Pre-Season and Post-Season Sailing

Why wait… it’s tune up time!! Pre-Season Sailing is an informal gathering of sailors who have some experience and their own boats (Sunfish, Lasers, Optis, 420s… are all welcome.) Just show up on Saturdays at 11:00am in May and June (weather permitting).  Maybe we can find someone to set some marks or even a give us a start? 

Don’t put your boat away at the end of racing season.  Post-Season Sailing at 11:00am on Saturdays, from late August 22 through the middle of October, provides for plenty of season-extending sailing adventures. (Yes, we did sail last Columbus Day Weekend!)

§  “All Dingy Fleets”  Holiday Regattas

NEW this season are the Memorial Day and Labor Day Races for Lasers, Sunfish, Optimists and 420s.   Dust off your sails and be ready for the Memorial Day Races.  Extend your sailing season and plan to participate in the Labor Day Races.

§  Intra-Club Regatta Series for Sunfish and Optis

The AYC Intra-Club Regatta Series for Sunfish and Optis consists of 6 Saturday races scheduled throughout the summer.   SUNFISH Sailors race in appropriate age groups:  Master Fleet (age 40+), Alumni Fleet, Junior A, and Junior B.   There are prizes each week, as well as several coveted Perpetual Awards based on the participation and performance in this summer series. 

Skippers’ Meetings start promptly at 11am; arrive early to rig your boat and get it on the beach. We would like to start the races around 11:15am!  Patrol boats are on the water, so come out and practice your sailing skills.  Plan to stay for the Sailors’ Lunch and awards!

§  Twilight Sail/Poker Regatta

All sailors and spectators are welcome to participate in this fun sailing evening. The “Poker” Regatta is set for 5:30pm.  You can WIN without crossing a finish line! Boat ownership is not necessary… hitch a ride on one of the AYC boats.  Participants in the Youth Sailing Program are encouraged to take their parents for a sunset cruise.  Enjoy dinner on the North Deck and savor the sunset while sipping libation from the infamous Jay “Fish House” Punch Bowl!

§  Mother/Father Regatta and Old Timers’ Regatta

These traditional races are geared for Sunfish, Laser, Opti & 420 Sailors of all ages and experience.   Skippers’ Meeting is promptly at 11:00am; start whistle is at 11:15am.  Team up with your Mother, Father, son or daughter, and/or compete with the Old Masters.  Lots of fun and prizes!

§  Sailing Friends E-mail Reminder List

If you would like to be put on the “Sailing Friends” e-mail reminder list, kindly        e-mail Linda Tozour at lindatozour@comcast.net.   Reminders for PSS as well as other sailing events are sent throughout the season.     

If you have any questions or need any further information about the Youth & Sailing program, please do not hesitate to email us at Avalon Sailing.