Event Type:  This event is for all skill levels with custom in boat instruction available and is an opportunity to try your hand at small boat sailing or sailboat racing. This is a great opportunity to get out on the water with fellow sailors, sharpen your sailing skills or get a low-pressure introduction to sailboat racing. The event will be structured based on the participant’s interest.

Who can participate: FBYC members and non-members.

What to Bring: Must wear properly fitting PFD & closed toe shoes, bring hat, sunglasses, water, sunscreen . Bring a handheld VHF radio if you have one. Bring your own sandwich/snack/water for lunch on the water.

Boats type: Flying Scots are available through the Club boat program. Sail your own boat under 19 ft.  M15, Flying Scot, ILCA, Hobie or other small boat. Members – no charge, non -members $50/boat)

Training and Club Boat Options:  

• Day sailing with custom in boat lessons @ $25/person (the $25 fee includes a boat and coach)
• Intro to racing with on water coaching (3 boat boat minimum required)
• Club boat subscribers can reserve a boat for the day sail or intro to racing
• Skippers and crews sailing their own or a club boat but will not have an on board coach
• Limited coaching may be available from Safety Boat Operators at no charge to those who bring their own boat.

Registration/Fees: All participants are asked to register.  Event registration, information and notices can be found at the event website on Regatta Network

Social:  Relax after a day on the water to recount your adventures with fellow sailors. Food/beer/wine/water/soft drinks will be provided.

Program: 

• 10:00 Clubhouse porch - Welcome, program for the day and boat assignments
• 11:00 On water activities begin
• 15:30 Social kicks off

Training Notes: Custom in boat instruction in either your boat or a Club boat limited to 8 students/4 coached boats: ($25/Student). We emphasize quality over quantity (2, maximum 3 students+ Coach)/boat. Introduction to Racing requires a minimum of three boats registered and coaching will be available on the water.