Racing Links:

Lake Yacht Racing Association 

Central New York Sailing Assn.

PHRF LO

Lake Ontario 300

US Sailing

We try (and generally succeed) to maintain about equal emphasis between racing and cruising.  We encourage one-design boats to organize and participate.  Handicap racing is currently run under the PHRF system and is divided into four fleets.  Division I is comprised of boats with PHRF rating below 111 s/mi.  Division II is the very competitive group of yachts rating from 112 s/mi to approximately 150 s/mi.  These are mostly in the 27-33 foot range and are close in boat speed potential, resulting in some exciting finishes in the program.  Division III, with boats from the C&C, Sabre, Pearson and Catalina rate above 150 s/mi. The skill of the skippers in the group turn these boats into fast, fine tuned racing yachts.  The above fleets are raced with spinnaker gear and ratings.  Our active Genoa Only (GO) Fleet has produced some of the best racers on the lake.  This is an excellent fleet for the novice racer or the skipper who is short handed to get out and compete without the added attention a spinnaker demands.
 

To provide added support to the overall racing program, we have added to our facilities a two-ton capacity boat hoist for those who prefer dry sailing their boats.  Those boats currently using this facility include J24’s, a Melgas 24, a Bull’s Eye and the Lightnings.  Storage space is available to enable dry sailing as an opportunity for club members.
The club racing season is comprised of a Spring series, a Fall series, and a series of long distance races to Fair Haven, Ford Shoal, Rochester and Pultneyville.  The Ladies Challenge gives the female skippers a chance for bragging rights each year.  The two race series, raced on the same day, may be extended to a four series spread out over the summer with spinnakers being allowed for the first time.  Additionally , there is informal competition with all comers welcome. 

Racing Contacts:

Fleet Captain

8Metre Regatta

R-Boat Regatta

Ideal 18 Racing

Junior Sailing/Racing

Centrals Regatta

Club PHRF

Scoring