Sailboat Racing at SNSYC

SNSYC has an active, year-round racing program that offers both distance and round-the-buoys racing. In the winter we race on Sundays and in warmer months we race on Wednesday evenings. In addition, we also organize overnight races and participate in similar races organized by other clubs.

If you're not yet involved in racing but would like to try it out we can help! First timers get to race their boats free for one race series (6 races), and you don't have to be a member of the club! Thereafter, it's a very modest $60 per year for guests (SNSYC members get a bit of a break!) and covers over 50 races per year. We will mentor new racers and will help you in any way that we can to enjoy the racing to its fullest. While racing you get to learn the local waters, tides and wind conditions in a safe environment. And…it's a great way to meet other sailors in a relaxed and supportive environment.

If you want to learn to race but you're not confident enough yet to use your own boat there's always the option of crewing on someone else's boat. This will build your confidence and lets you meet new people. And, SNSYC also offers adult sailing classes on our Martin 242 if you want to brush up your skills!

Finally, if you don't have a full crew for a race, we have a bank of people who want to race - most of them experienced.