Week of Events
Adult Beyond Basics/Next Step Dinghy Class (July)
Adult Beyond Basics/Next Step Dinghy Class (July)
This class refreshes basic sailing skills and moves forward with more advanced sailing techniques. Dates are Sundays, July 10, 17, 24, 31 from 9:00am to noon. Prerequisite is Adult Beginning Sailing in Dinghies and approval of Instructor. Contact Linda, sail_training@austinyachtclub.net,…
Discover Sailing (aka First Sail)
Discover Sailing (aka First Sail)
A beginner sailing class made up of a 45 to 60 minute chalk talk, followed by a two-hour sail, followed by a Q&A. There are drinks and snacks during the Q&A. The sailing part is done on volunteer members boats…
Iced Coffee with the Commodore
Iced Coffee with the Commodore
Iced Coffee with the Commodore. Come and talk with Commodore Anne. Harbor Commander Bill and Race Commander Bob will also be there to discuss your questions. We'll need iced coffee, iced tea, and water available.
Free Sail
Free Sail
Free Sail is a time for AYC members to come out and use the AYC Boats. The planned dates are as follows, subject to change: 5/8, 15, 22, 29, 6/12, 18, 26, 7/9, 17, 23, 31, 8/28, 9/11, 18, 25, …
Fleet Training Clinic (potential date)
Fleet Training Clinic (potential date)
A set of dates have been reserved for special Fleet Training Clinics. Fleet Captains may request and reserve these dates by coordinating with Linda, the Sail Training Commander. The planned dates are as follows, but are subject to change. 3/12,…
Adult Basic Racing in FJs 1
Adult Basic Racing in FJs 1
This class is designed to teach the basic racing skills of tactics and boat handling as well as understanding rules on the course. Classes are on Monday evenings, July 11, 18, 25, August 1 from 6:00pm to dark. Prerequisite is…
AustinCats Fleet Meeting – August
AustinCats Fleet Meeting – August
This is an AustinCats fleet meeting to plan Big brother / Big Sisters event. We will meet in the clubhouse. We request that the air conditioning be turned on on ahead of time so that the clubhouse can be cooled…
Endless Summer Opti Wednesday Series
Endless Summer Opti Wednesday Series
Wednesday Night Optimist racing all summer! Green fleet and up welcome! Open to all AYC Junior Opti racers! This will happen concurrently with the Sunfish / Laser series. Potluck supper under the clubhouse after racing. Members: 10. Fee: $0.00,…
Sunfish/Laser Wednesday Night Racing
Sunfish/Laser Wednesday Night Racing
Sunfish/Laser Wednesday Night Series. Races start at 6:00 pm. Racing starts on May 4 and ends on September 28. Facilities Needed: Clubhouse, Downstairs-Under Clubhouse. Chase Boats - 1 chase boat to set marks and starting line. Members: 20. Fee: $0.00…
Friday Beer Can Races
Friday Beer Can Races
It's time for Beer Can Racing! Beer Can races are informal pursuit-style races that occur every Friday evening from April 15 through September 23. There are prizes for 1st and 2nd boat each week. Burgers and brats are available for…
RC Training & Practice Races on Saturday Mornings
RC Training & Practice Races on Saturday Mornings
Join us for on the water Race Committee Training and Practice Racing in the morning of each Saturday of the Summer Series, 7/16, 7/23, and 8/6. Any AYC boat is invited to participate in morning practice races. To sign up…
Summer Series 2022
Summer Series 2022
Summer Series. Note: Saturday and Sunday races have different start times. Check the NOR and Sailing Instructions for your day of racing. They are on the Racing Documents page. On Saturdays: PRF, Catalina 22, SC21, J70, Ensign, J22, J24, Pearson…
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Take a Kid Sailing Day after-party
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Take a Kid Sailing Day after-party
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Take a Kid Sailing Day after-party. This is an after-party for AYC members who volunteer all day in the hot sun to take kids sailing at Windy Point as part of the "Big Brother / Big Sister…