EYC Racing
The Erieau Yacht Club offers One-Design and Performance Handicap Racing Fleet (PHRF) class racing on Rondeau Bay and Lake Erie.
EYC Fleets
A variety of sailboats, judged by a professional race committee, compete in weekend races during the months of July and August.
The fleets currently consist of Larks, C Scows, and keel boats. The Larks and C Scows and compete in the one-design fleet class while the Offshore Fleet keel boats race in the PHRF class.
Junior Racing
Junior Racing is offered on Saturdays for our campers, using our camp Lasers, Optimas (‘Optis’), Picos, and Interntional 420s.
Become a Crew Member
Being a crew member in one-design sailboat racing offers an intense, hands-on experience that accelerates learning, fosters close-knit teamwork, and provides an adrenaline-filled, active way to enjoy the water. In small you are rarely just a passenger; you are an essential, active participant in every maneuver. Sign-up to crew this season at the EYC!
C Scow Fleet
Fleet Captain Matthew Poile
C Scow racing is open to any EYC members using their own boat or crewing on a member-registered boat. Boats must be registered by the third race of the season along with a $90 registration fee.
Racing Schedule
The June C Scow International Regatta first race of the season. After that, we race Sunday morning, July-August.
Awards & Refreshments
After the race, enjoy BBQ and refreshments at the clubhouse for the awards ceremony.
Click the button to read more about C Scow boats, racing and to see race results.
Lark Fleet
Fleet Captain Doug Kerr
Lark racing is open to any EYC members using their own boat or crewing on a member-registered boat. Boats must be registered by the third race of the season along with a $90 registration fee.
Offshore Fleet
Fleet Captain Rick Church
The Offshore Fleet is composed of keel boats and races Saturday mornings on Lake Erie. The course is usually about 1.6 kms (7 miles) in length.
The Annual Morpeth Distance Race is about 32 kms (20 miles) and is held on Labour Day.
Participation in the Offshore Fleet requires a boat typically ranging in size from 24 – 36′ (7.3 – 11 M) with the proper Performance Handicap Racing Fleet (PHRF) system (PHRF) rating.
Participation in EYC Fleet Racing requires a registration fee, as well as a $30 fee on top of regular EYC membership dues to cover Ontario Sailing membership. Any operating expenses for the Offshore Fleet are covered by sponsorship from individual fleet members.
Click the button to read more about Offshore fleet keel boats, racing and race results.
Junior Racing
Junior Racing is open to kids aged 5-18 who are either EYC members OR are Erieau Yacht Club Swim & Sail campers.
Sailors can use either own boats or the EYC fleet.
There is no registration fee for Junior sailors who use their own boat.
Racing Schedule
Junior races are held on Saturday mornings in July and August.
Awards & Refreshments
After the race, enjoy free BBQ and refreshments at the clubhouse for the awards ceremony. Free BBQ and refreshments are made available through the generous donations by EYC members!
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