Upcoming series, regattas, and other races for 2020 have been collected from Indian River Yacht Club, Melbourne Yacht Club, and Fort Pierce Yacht Club and posted to the calendar.
Please inform if you find any errors.
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RS Aero Midwinters come to Merritt Island in February
IRYC is hosting the RS Aero Midwinters Championship sailing out of Kelly Park, Merritt Island, February 7-9, 2020. Several charter Aeros will be available for newcomers to the boat eager to sail in a competitive fleet.
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Saturday Racing Canceled for MYC Small Boat Regatta
From the Fleet Captain:
I do not wish to send small boat sailors out into a Small Craft Advisory, SO Saturday’s racing at MYC has been cancelled, as well as dinner. But SUNDAY we will race, I amended the NOR, it aint going to cost as much, you may now have more fun for the buck. Come Support Melbourne Yacht Club’s Fall Race Week.
2019 St. Augustine Dash and Back – NOR Posted
Halifax River Yacht Club has posted the Notice Of Race for the annual race being held on August 23, 2019.
The St Augustine Dash and Back is a race within a race within a race. From the start line, near the Ponce Inlet Sea Buoy, the course continues in a Northerly direction towards the Main St. Pier where times will be collected for the first race. Competitors will continue approximately 43 nm to the St Augustine Sea Buoy where their recorded time will be used for the second race. Competitors will return to the Ponce Inlet Sea Buoy where the third finish time will be recorded.
Find full details and online registration on the event’s Regatta Network page.
PCYC to host 2019 Firecracker Regatta on July 6 at Cape Canaveral
The 2019 Firecracker Regatta, sponsored by Port Canaveral Yacht Club (PCYC), will accommodate two ocean races on Saturday July 6, 2019. It is our hope that participants will leave our beautiful facility, with a sincere appreciation of the hospitality extended by the membership of our club. This one-day regatta has been planned to promote competition and camaraderie, in an ambiance of yacht racing.
More information, including the Notice of Race and the entry form, can be found on the PCYC 2019 Firecracker Regatta event page.
PCYC June Regatta Canceled
Port Canaveral Yacht Club reports that the regatta that was scheduled for June has been canceled.
There will reportedly be another one scheduled for the July 4th holiday weekend. Details will be posted when they become available.
MYC Spring Regatta This Weekend – Boats Need Crew!
MYC’s Big Boat weekend is upon us and there are quite a number of boats needing crew. Racing is both Saturday and Sunday figure to be done by 3:30 each day.
If you are wanting and able to race please contact Dave Noble.
Ladies on the Lake Charity Regatta
From Patti Miller:
Lake Monroe Sailing Association is hosting a regatta on April 12 – 14th. All lady Sunfish sailors are strongly encouraged to come race. Also, if anyone is interested in driving or crewing, there is a possibility of that as well. A pub crawl is planned for Friday night in support of the local Sanford businesses. The ladies race on Saturday with a dinner and raffle to follow. All proceeds go to the charity The Lifeboat Project, which is an organization that helps rehabilitate human trafficking victims.
The NOR and online registration are available on the event’s website.
Please spread the word and be a part of a great turnout to generate lots of support for a great charity.
Updated IRYC Dragon Point Sailing Instructions
This just in from IRYC Fleet Captain Mike Nulf:
2019 IRYC Dragon Point Sailing Instructions
Just in time for Saturday’s co-ed races.
J/24 Fleet 87 Regatta – Florida State Series Championship
J/24 Fleet 87’s annual regatta, which is normally held in October at Dragon Point, will instead be held this year on July 20th and 21st.
Please see the event page for the NOR, a link for online registration, and the schedule of events.