Here lies a body of William Jay, who died maintaining his right of way -
He was right, dead right, as he sped along, but he's just as dead as if he were wrong.
from the Boston "Transcript" circa 1930's
He was right, dead right, as he sped along, but he's just as dead as if he were wrong.
from the Boston "Transcript" circa 1930's
Nevada Yacht Club: Racing on Lake Mead
They say if you can sail on Lake Mead you can sail anywhere! Now try racing in these conditions: 3knots or 13knots, our race committee is professional, skilled and fun! Non-members are welcome to join the races, but pay a premium fee. Members of NYC and non members pay per series or regatta. See the calendar for all upcoming races. Subscribe to the calendar for updates and be sure to join our email list to get direct notices about races.
* NYC uses Us sailing Rules Close to worls sailing rules but not an exact match.
Single-Handed Race - Saturday, May 21st
Does the crew make a winning boat or is it all about the skipper?
Skippers, put your single-handing skills to the test and show the fleet what you're made of! This nowhere-to-hide event is great fun and is all about bragging rights (no points toward Fleet Cups). It also makes for a great spectator event. Come watch the Nevada Yacht Club skippers duke it out and stick around for a social raft-up (BYOBBQaB).
Jack & Jill Race - Sunday, May 22nd
After Saturday's Single-Handed race, it may be obvious that skippers really do need a good crew! We'll give them a hand and let them take their best guy or gal to keep them on course. Come see which couple is fastest around the marks!
Both Events - Skippers meeting 10:00AM on the patio in front of the Boathouse Restaurant at the Lake Mead Marina.
Does the crew make a winning boat or is it all about the skipper?
Skippers, put your single-handing skills to the test and show the fleet what you're made of! This nowhere-to-hide event is great fun and is all about bragging rights (no points toward Fleet Cups). It also makes for a great spectator event. Come watch the Nevada Yacht Club skippers duke it out and stick around for a social raft-up (BYOBBQaB).
Jack & Jill Race - Sunday, May 22nd
After Saturday's Single-Handed race, it may be obvious that skippers really do need a good crew! We'll give them a hand and let them take their best guy or gal to keep them on course. Come see which couple is fastest around the marks!
Both Events - Skippers meeting 10:00AM on the patio in front of the Boathouse Restaurant at the Lake Mead Marina.
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Nevada Yacht Club Race Start Sequence and Flags |
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FLEET B
Class Flag
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FLEET A Class Flag
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Individual Recall Flag
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Postponement Flag
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Abandonment Flag
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This is the way Race Committee likes to start the races at NYC:
Race Committee Boat is ready when you see the "On Station" Flags **All horn signals are courtesy. |
 Class Flag & No. 5 ACACA (example)
Start with "A" FLEET:
5 minutes to GO - Class Flag + Course Flag go UP 1 horn |
4 minutes to GO -
Preparatory Flag goes UP 1 horn |
1 minute to GO -
Preparatory Flag goes DOWN 1 horn |
GO! for A FLEET
both Class & Course Flags go DOWN AT THE SAME TIME this is |
 Class Flag and NO. 5 ACA (example)
"B" FLEET's
5 minutes to GO - Class Flag + Course Flag go UP 1 horn |
4 minutes to GO -
Preparatory Flag goes UP 1 horn |
1 minute to GO -
Preparatory Flag goes DOWN 1 horn |
GO! for B FLEET
both Class & Course Flags go DOWN |
Here are the courses we use:download the pdf HERE
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STILL CONFUSED?Watch Fleet Captain, Clay, run through the Sail Race Flag Sequence
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Annual Race Events
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Winter Series (Welcome the New Year)
Three races in the chillier months. Keep active. Take a break from Christmas shopping give yourself a treat on the Lake. January. Plaques. Silver Cup (First Test of your Boat and Crew) Silver = Spring. Two day regatta celebrating the some of the best sailing of the year. Early March. Trophy. Spring Series (Getting into the Groove) Two races in the spring. Welcome the Ides of March. Early April. Plaques. Ostrom Cup (Temple Bar Race and Cruise) This two day multi-leg race (and cruise) held in Spring and Fall. The 70 mile round trip multi leg race will have an overnight stop over at the Temple Bar Marina. This is a great race with festivities held right in the middle, warning, some crew may not be at their best on Sunday. Trophy Fred Darling Race (Long Distance Race) When Fred's son was killed, he scheduled an annual race in his memory near Memorial Day Weekend and a full moon. Fred was not only a wonderful contributor to the club but to the Southern Nevada community as a whole. After Fred passed the race was renamed the Darling Memorial race in both their honor. This two day one leg race runs 68 to 72 miles overnight starting and finishing near Boulder Island. Early June. Scheduled on a full moon. Trophy. Single Hand and Jack & Jill Has your crew been carrying their skipper? Now is the time to resolve that question (Single Hand). Followed by women and men work together to for a two handed team (Jack & Jill). Just before the summer heat arrives. Not part of Nevada Cup Summer Sailstice (Cruise) In Coordination with a National Event Summer Sailstice is schedule in the Summer Solstice (Usually Father's Day). A beach party and sailing games commence off of Boulder Beach, great fun day. Around June 21st. Basin Race (Do it in the Dark) Do your best in the cool evenings at Lake Mead in the Lower Basin. Mid June - August. Fall Series After the summer heat we need races in the cooler temps. The fall series takes advantage of non blistering air temperatures and the still warm water temperature. If you have time take a swim between races. Plaque Nancy Cox Regatta (Race) Nancy Cox was an avid racer in the Hobie Fleet local 51. After contracting and later passing from cancer a race and BBQ was held in her honor on Boulder Beach. Every year thereafter an annual race was held in her honor. LADIES ONLY, supportive men may hang back at the beach and BBQ for the hard working ladies. Trophy. Gold Cup Nevada has a history of mining the regattas are named to nod the history of the state. The gold cup is a two day regatta with nice trophies. Frostbite Last series of the season. Bundle up and prepare to get wet. Plaque |
Trophys
Nevada Cup
Comprises of scores from the following races and series.
Two trophys. A & B fleets cup trophy. Plaques with winners names in the case at the marina.
Spring Series
Fall Series
Frostbite
Gold Cup
Silver Cup
Darling
Comprises of scores from the following races and series.
Two trophys. A & B fleets cup trophy. Plaques with winners names in the case at the marina.
Spring Series
Fall Series
Frostbite
Gold Cup
Silver Cup
Darling
 Nice hand made trophy
Ostrum Cup
Comprises the score of Spring and Fall Temple Bar races. Adjusted scores PHRF. One class for all. |
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Fred Darling Long Distance
NYC gives racers a plaque to add their 12" x 12'" wall hanging.
NYC gives racers a plaque to add their 12" x 12'" wall hanging.
Gold Cup
Have fun in the fall.
Have fun in the fall.