C Scow Racing

Fleet Races

The C Scows race in the one-design racing class,  races are on Sundays during the season weather permitting.

The one-design racing class consists of just one model or design of sailboat. In one-design racing, the first boat to finish wins the race.

C Scow racing is open to any EYC members using their own boat or crewing on a member-registered boat.

One-design fleet boats require a one-time $90 registration fee per boat per season and must be registered by the third race of the season.

    Race Schedule

    The C Scow International Regatta in June is the fleet’s first race of the season.

    After that, we race from July thru August on Sundays.

    On race day we have a 9am Skipper’s Meeting at the Clubhouse to decide the course based on wind and conditions, and if the race is a go or a no go.

    Race start is at 10am.

    Hot dogs, hamburgers and awards are after the race at the clubhouse.

    Race Results

    C Scow Fleet Q&A

    Q: What kind of fleet is it, what size boats and how many?
    The C Scow is a catboat rig (single sail) first designed by Johnson Boat Works of White Bear Lake, Minnesota. They are sailed all over the Mid West United States and in Erieau, Ontario, Canada. They are a one design class meaning all aspects of the C Scow are strictly regulated. They are 20 feet long, weigh 650 pounds and have a sail area of 216 square feet. We usually have five to eight C Scow’s racing on a Sunday.

    Q: When and where will you race and what is the race course like?
    To kick things  off we host an international C Scow regatta on a weekend in mid to late June and then for July and August we race every Sunday at 10am. For most of our regular season we race in Rondeau Bay, and shoot for getting in one Lakeside race. We sail a windward leeward course. Meaning there is one upwind mark and one downwind mark. This creates extra strategy as the downwind leg requires timely jibes in order to gain an advantage as going straight downwind is usually the slowest.

    Q: How is it officiated? How is it scored and are their trophies?
    Our fleet is officiated by the EYC race committee. We follow the race and rules set by the Canadian Sailing Association. We score our races using a lowest point for first system. Meaning, if you place first, you will receive one point, you will receive two points for second, three for third and so on. The boat with the lowest total points at the end of season will win that year. We will have one or two throw out races depending on how many races were completed for the year. There is a trophy for the boat that wins the whole season. We also sail a special race in which the winner receives a trophy called the Lakeside race. The C Scows will start in the bay, race into Lake Erie and finish in the bay.

    Q: Who can join as crew and who can join with their own boat? What skills sets are needed to be eligible?
    Anyone on a EYC registered C Scow can race. On heavy wind days, anything over 15 to 18 knots, most C Scow’s will require three people to race. Therefore, there is an opportunity to crew if the winds require it. However, C Scows can be difficult to race in heavy winds and usually require the crew to have experience in sailing and/or racing.

    Q: What are the selling points of this fleet?
    The C Scow travels well. There are regattas all over the Midwest United States throughout the summer. In 2019, The EYC held its debut International C-Scow regatta, hosting five boats from the states including Iowa, Indiana, Idaho and Michigan. We were able to complete six races that Saturday and on Sunday we raced in Lake Erie. It was a wonderful event that has grown every year and is now held annually as the opening event of our C Scow season!

    Q: How can I get more information on the C Scow Fleet?
    The governing body for the C Scows is the National C Scow Association. However, for information regarding the Erieau Yacht Club C-Scow fleet, contact Matt Poile or commodore@erieauyachtclub.com.