Welcome to the Austin Yacht Club website
Promoting the sport of sailing on Lake Travis since 1951
Bruce McDonald photo
AYC is located on 35 acres of lakefront property on the shore of Lake Travis, in the heart of the Texas hill country yet only 30 minutes from downtown Austin.
Activities are organized year round, with racing of some kind almost every weekend and many weekday nights during the summer months.
The club supports local high school sailing teams and hosts the University of Texas sailing team.
The club also offers on-the-water and classroom-based training for members and non-members, including a kids' summer camp.
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From the Commodore
Christopher Dwight
Summer Months at AYC !
With the coming of June, AYC moves into summer mode: The pool is open, summer camps are starting, and we shift to Dog Days evening series races.
During June and most of July your club will be busy during the week as we host sailing day camps once again. This program not only generates revenue for the general membership, but also introduces the up-and-coming generation to sailing. It has also served as an avenue to introduce the parents of Junior Sailors to our club, which has lead to new membership. If you are out at the club during the week, take a few minutes to savor the kids having fun while learning to sail, and if you see any parents about, please be sure to introduce yourself and make them feel welcome at our club.
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From the Commodore
Christopher Dwight
Summer Months at AYC !
With the coming of June, AYC moves into summer mode: The pool is open, summer camps are starting, and we shift to Dog Days evening series races.
During June and most of July your club will be busy during the week as we host sailing day camps once again. This program not only generates revenue for the general membership, but also introduces the up-and-coming generation to sailing. It has also served as an avenue to introduce the parents of Junior Sailors to our club, which has lead to new membership. If you are out at the club during the week, take a few minutes to savor the kids having fun while learning to sail, and if you see any parents about, please be sure to introduce yourself and make them feel welcome at our club.
In addition to our week-long day camps, June also brings the return of our ever popular PB&J program. This program, taking place n Saturday mornings, introduces children as young as four years old to sailing. Over the course of four weekends, kids who have never been in a boat become competent at sailing upwind and downwind – it is truly remarkable and a delight to watch. If you or your friends have children ages 4-12 who might be interested in sailing, this program is an ideal introduction.
Other upcoming activities include the South Coast Intergalactics, held on Saturday, June 15, a Centerboard Clinic held Sunday, June 23 and the annual Independence Cup Regatta, held Saturday, July 6. These are in addition to ongoing Beer Can races every Friday evening and Sunfish / Laser races every Wednesday evening. Lastly, our Summer Series with 1:30 p.m. starts wrapped up Sunday, June 9, followed by Dog Days races beginning on Saturday, June 22 with 4:00 p.m. starts.
There is a wealth of activity at AYC this summer. Please come out and enjoy your club, and if you see an unfamiliar face, introduce yourself!
Christopher Dwight
2013 AYC Commodore
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