"I'm Hungry" Distance Race Series

This Distance race series will consist of 6 race days with 2 races scheduled each day.

Schedule of Races:

#1 - April 20

#2 - May 18 - Cancelled due to Weather

#3 - June 15

#4 - July 13 -  Cancelled due to Conflict with Heritage Cup

#5 - August 17

#6 - September 28

Skippers meeting each race day at 11AM. First gun at Noon. Please register in advance and indicate how many crew persons will be joining for food after racing.

Registration will be handled on SailingScores.com

http://sailingscores.com/event.php?event_id=80

Full Moon Race Series

This race series will consist of 6 race days with 1 races scheduled each day.

Schedule of Races:

#1 - April 20

#2 - May 18

#3 - June 15

#4 - July 13 -  Cancelled due to Conflict with Heritage Cup

#5 - August 17

#6 - September 28

Skippers meeting each race day at 6PM. First gun 7 PM. Please register in advance and indicate how many crew persons will be joining for food after racing.

Registration will be handled on SailingScores.com

http://sailingscores.com/event.php?event_id=79

J24 Fleet 163 is inviting anyone new or seasoned to attend our crew training program. This event is open to members and non-members. The goal is to take someone excited about sailing and train them on every position of the J24. Once you master the position you want, you will learn another position until it is mastered as well. The idea is that you perform every position on the boat so you learn how the boat operates as a team and how each member of the team interacts with your position. We will be training on Sundays at 2PM to 7PM until the end of year. The J24 is a fun group of people who know how to have a great time and are serious about racing. Learning a crew position is the best way to learn how to sail as well.

• How to rig a J24 for Jib, Main, and Spinnaker
  
• Learn a key position (foredeck, mast/middle, spinnaker trimmer, Jib trimmer, and skipper)
• Master all positions
• Start learning to read wind on water
• Learn key details regarding wind, waves, and fleet management
• Tactics
• Tacks, Gybes, Douses, Sets, Starts, and finishes
• Advanced sail trim for main, jib, and spinnaker
• Rig tuning 
• Boat maintenance

If you are interested in furthering or starting a sailing career, this is the class for you. Text in advance of each class stating you will be coming or not before each Sunday.

James Freedman
214-864-6024
jamesofreedman@gmail.com

"Enough Heat Already" Race Series

This Summer race series will consist of 5 race days with 2 races scheduled each day.

Schedule of Races:

#1 - September 08

#2 - September 15

#3 - September 29

#4 - October 13

#5 - October 27

Skippers meeting each race day at noon. First gun 1:00 PM. Please register in advance and indicate how many crew persons will be joining for food after racing.

Registration will be handled on SailingScores.com

http://sailingscores.com/event.php?event_id=77

Hello New Sailors,

This class will be a two-day class on Sep 21-22, from 9:00 am until about 1:30 pm. 

Register no later than 9/9 confirming that you are interested in taking the class.  Additional classes will be scheduled as needed.

Any questions feel free to ask via email, text or call me at 972-0920-6440. 

This will be an ASA style Keelboat 101 class.  With classroom instruction and on the water skills.  There will be a final exam.  Upon successful completion you will receive a certificate from DCYC and be comfortable handling a boat up to 27' length in light to moderate wind conditions.

If desired, your new knowledge will allow you to take the ASA exam at an authorized ASA sailing center and get the Keelboat 101 certificate.  

See you in the classroom soon!!

Registration is now full for this class.

(Prepared by Edward Henkel)
Youth Sailing Class Program for Fall 2019 at Dallas Corinthian Yacht Club
Classes are on Saturdays Commencing September 21, 2019
www.dcyc.org
jamesofreedman@gmail.com

Located on the scenic shores of Lake Dallas, Dallas Corinthian Yacht Club (DCYC) proudly announces its 2019 sailing class schedule for aspiring young sailors. This exciting, new offering from DCYC is designed for beginning sailors with some experience such as from one of DCYC’s Summer Sailing Camps, previous exposure to sailing, or perhaps no experience at all. All participants must know how to swim and tread water 1 and must always wear an approved PFD (life jacket) when near the lake. Class size is limited to ensure that each sailor receives appropriate sailing instructor attention. Suggested Ages 8-12*.

Class Session 1 Saturday 9/21/19
Class Session 2 Saturday 9/28/19
Class Session 3 Saturday 10/19/19
Class Session 4 Saturday 10/26/19

All classes start promptly at 9:30 a.m. and end at approximately 3:30 p.m.

October 5, 2019: DCYC Terlingua-in-Exile Regatta – Students are encouraged to participate in the regatta by crewing on a keelboat. Your instructor will assist in arranging a crewing position, if wanted. This day’s sailing is optional as there are no sailing classes scheduled.

October 12-13, 2019: Pirates of the Corinthian Youth Regatta – Students are welcome to come see the junior sailors compete in the annual regatta. DCYC's annual junior regatta is part of the Texas Sailing Association racing circuit. Class students, who have demonstrated sufficient proficiency, are encouraged to use one of DCYC’s Optimist Class sailboats and participate in the Pirates of the Corinthian Youth Regatta. This weekend’s sailing is optional as there are no sailing classes scheduled. Separate regatta entry fee may be required.

Key Sailing Camp FAQ’s:

• Maximum class size of six with a minimum of four sailors required for class formation
• Sail training curriculum is progressive and builds on prior week’s skills
• Program fee payable to DCYC is: DCYC Member $110 and for non-member $135 per student
• Parent must read, complete and sign the registration documents
• Contact Youth Sailing Director James Freedman at jamesofreedman@gmail.com
• Most of the students’ time will be spent in the boats on the lake
• There will be some class-time spent at the DCYC clubhouse
• Inclement weather cancelations of any class or classes will be re-scheduled at direction of DCYC
• No Refunds or exchanges once registration is accepted by DCYC
• Students need to bring lunch, towel, sun block, appropriate sailing clothing and closed-toe shoes
• DCYC will provide water and Gatorade to ensure regular, commonsense hydration
• Full payment due on first day of class
  

Just what will the young sailors will be learning?

• Safety on the boat
• Capsize and recovery (lake water temperature will determine extent of any emersion)
• How to follow program and harbor rules and how be safety conscious
• PFD check by student and by instructor
• Sun protection, proper hydration, and appropriate sailing clothing
• Emergency bad weather actions (no-go if thunder, high winds, or lightning, etc.)
• Sailing rules-of-the-road to avoid boat collisions
• How to bail while sailing or heave-to (resting)
• Boat rigging and de-Rigging
• Parts of a sailboat
• Knot Tying
• Square knot, bowline, cleat tying, clove-hitch, figure eight, and half-hitches
• Points of sail
• Upwind or close-hauled
• Reaching and Running
• Where’s the wind coming from?
• Heave to
• Sail trim and centerboard positioning for each point of sailing
• Boat handling skills
• Straight and level sailing
• Tacking & Gybing
• Leaving and returning to the dock
• Maintain proper body position and weight placement in the boat
• Hold the tiller and mainsheet correctly and proper tiller movement; mainsheet trimming
• Avoid luffing/no-go zone-keep the sail full
• Racing
• Starting line, starting on-time, finding clear air
• Mark rounding
• Starting signal sounds
• Good sportsmanship on the race course
• Sail adjustments such as boom vang, outhaul and sprit halyard
• Bailing while sailing
• Penalty turns such as 360-degree turn
• Racing rules and sailing instructions
• Committee boat (RC) actions

*Pool water temperature will determine extent of student’s swimming skills demonstration
*Exceptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis

Hello New Sailors,

This class will be a two-day class on Sep 28-29, from 9:00 am until about 1:30 pm. 

Register no later than 9/9 confirming that you are interested in taking the class.  Additional classes will be scheduled as needed.

Any questions feel free to ask via email, text or call me at 972-0920-6440. 

This will be an ASA style Keelboat 101 class.  With classroom instruction and on the water skills.  There will be a final exam.  Upon successful completion you will receive a certificate from DCYC and be comfortable handling a boat up to 27' length in light to moderate wind conditions.

If desired, your new knowledge will allow you to take the ASA exam at an authorized ASA sailing center and get the Keelboat 101 certificate.  

See you in the classroom soon!!

TERLINGUA-IN-EXILE REGATTA

STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION

Pirates of the Corinthian Regatta

This is DCYC's annual junior regatta that is part of the Texas Sailing Association circuit. All competitors are between the ages of 8 and 20 years old. They race dingy boats such as the Optimist, Laser, C420, and Open Bics. 

Come join in on the fun as a spectator or volunteer to be part of the action! To volunteer, contact Michele Ditmer at micheleditmer@gmail.com. 

For Registration, Meals and Merchandise, click HERE

Columbus Day Weekend
Hobie Regatta

WELCOME BACK, HOBIE SAILORS!!

Check back here for more information as the date approaches. 

"Does it Ever Get Cold" Race Series

This Winter race series will consist of 6 race days with 2 races scheduled each day.

Schedule of Races:

#1 - November 3

#2 - November 10

#3 - November 17

#4 - December 1

#5 - December 8

#6 - December 15

Skippers meeting each race day at noon. First gun 1:00 PM. Please register in advance and indicate how many crew persons will be joining for food after racing.

Registration will be handled on SailingScores.com

http://sailingscores.com/event.php?event_id=78

Annual Meeting

November 16^th

Start time: 11 am

 Lunch will be provided ~ Make plans to join us!

Your vote counts

DCYC's Annual Meeting to review our past year and to make plans for 2020. 

·        You will have an opportunity to vote on the 2020 budget as well as cast your vote for three new representatives for the Board of Governors.

·        Members who own a slip can attend the dock meeting to select dock representatives. 

·        We will announce the names of our members receiving our annual club awards.

·        And we will have lunch provided to attendees!     

December 7^th

DCYC Clubhouse

6:00 to 10:00 pm

Members and guests of members are invited to join the Commodore and flag officers for a night of holiday celebration and to close out this year's leadership. 

 6 pm - Light music, mingling & hors d'oeuvres (downstairs)

7 pm - Dinner (upstairs) 

More info to come.

Please click the registration button and complete the form to to request use of the DCYC Club House for your private event. Your request will be submitted to the House Committee and reviewed for approval by the Board of Governors. Before you use this form to request use of the facilities, please read the House Rules in the section entitled Group Use of Club beginning on page four.

Please click the Register button and complete the form to help properly promote your event on the DCYC Web Site. The more details you can give, the better the event will be promoted. You will receive an email confirmation of the information you submitted for web promotion. 

**SAVE THE DATE**

ANNUAL HERITAGE CUP & J/24 CORINTHIAN CUP REGATTA

MORE DETAILS COMING SOON! 

**SAVE THE DATE**

J/24 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

MORE DETAILS COMING SOON! 

Chairpersons: Tonja Sanchez-Holmes & Michele Ditmer