Sailboat Fleet Activities

by Marty Chrisman, Rear Commodore

 

Start of Presidential Race As an active racing club and member of the Yachting Club of America, Texas Sailing Association, and the US Sailing Association, Hill Country Yacht Club is delighted to present its racing and sailing program for 2008. We provide an active racing program as well as informal and educational sailing activities for our members and their guests. Whether you are a novice sailor or an experienced yachtsman, there is something here for you. We offer:
  • PHRF Handicap Fleet Racing
  • Summer Night Racing
  • Group Cruises
  • Youth Sailing
  • Educational and Safety Seminars
The largest sailing event sponsored by HCYC is the Fiesta Regatta, held the 2nd weekend of the the San Antonio Fiesta celebration. What a great way to celebrate Fiesta.  During the summer we will continue “The Patriot Series” which will take place each Friday night in July. We will close out our 2008 racing season with the “Wild Turkey” Regatta on November 17th. The Parade of Lights will take place in December.
 

2008 Racing Schedule: 

Saturday, January 19th Frostbite Regatta
Saturday, February 16th "Presidential" Race
Saturday, March 15th St. Patrick’s Regatta
Saturday & Sunday, April 19th & 20th Fiesta Regatta
Saturday, May 24th Jamaican Me Crazy Race
Saturday, June 21st Beginning Racing Seminar & Novice Regatta
4 Fridays beginning July 11th Patriot Series
Saturday, August 16th "Moonlight Madness" Race
Saturday, September 20th Masters Invitational Regatta
Saturday, October 25th Tour-de-Canyon Long Distance Race
Saturday, November 15th "Wild Turkey" Regatta
Saturday, December 13th 24th Annual Parade of Lights
 
 

2008 Seminar Schedule: 

Saturday, June 21st Adult Beginning Racing Seminar
Saturday, July 19th Youth Sailing and Safety Seminar
Saturday, August 16th Race Committee Seminar
Saturday, August 26th Man Overboard Seminar and Drill
Saturday, December 6th Boat Decorating Seminar
 
 
For up-to-date information on all of the HCYC events, please access the club’s calendar on our website. Welcome  to the Hill Country Yacht Club, located on the north shore of Canyon Lake, Texas.

Fair winds,
Marty Chrisman,
Rear Commodore for Sail

RACE RELATED DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE ON THE SITE:
* Regatta Results
* Canyon Lake Sailing Instructions
    (Print to view courses)
* What is PHRF?
* PHRF Handicaps 2008
* The 2008 Jamaican Me Crazy Race is available for download.