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Divisions

Racing divisions are designed to group similar boats into classes of roughly the same quantity, balancing Wednesday and weekend participation. Start sequences are optimized for efficient Wednesday racing, and clear wind on weekends.

The list of Current Registrants is sorted by class and you can see where your boat fits. Please see the Racing Documents for Notices of Race and Sailing Instructions.

Here are the current class splits and starting sequences:

Wednesday Night Classes
  • Etchells
  • Jib and Main
  • Spinnaker A (PHRF < 093)
  • Spinnaker B (PHRF 093 - 126)
  • Spinnaker C (PHRF > 126)
Wednesday Night Starting Sequence

1. Etchells (Etchells Flag)
2. Jib and Main + Spinnaker C (Yellow Flag)
3. Spinnaker A + Spinnaker B (Purple Flag)

Weekend Classes
  • Jib and Main
  • Spinnaker A (PHRF < 093)
  • Spinnaker B (PHRF 093 - 126)
  • Spinnaker C (PHRF > 126)
Weekend Starting Sequence

1. Spinnaker (Purple Flag)
2. Jib and Main (Yellow Flag)

Ladies Cup Classes
  • Etchells
  • Jib and Main A (PHRF < 159)
  • Jib and Main B (PHRF ≥ 159)
  • Spinnaker A (PHRF < 093)
  • Spinnaker B (PHRF 093 - 126)
  • Spinnaker C (PHRF > 126)
  • Sportboat (J/70, Melges 20, Melges 24, Rocket 22, Viper 640, VX One)
Ladies Cup Starting Sequence

1. Spinnaker (Purple Flag)
2. Jib and Main (Yellow Flag)

Lake Champlain Championship Series
  • Jib and Main A (PHRF < 159)
  • Jib and Main B (PHRF ≥ 159)
  • Spinnaker A (PHRF < 093)
  • Spinnaker B (PHRF 093 - 126)
  • Spinnaker C (PHRF > 126)

Ramp Construction Time Lapse

Thanks to Parker Hoblin for this unique view of the work in progress.

https://www.facebook.com/lcyc.info/videos/2545496982177538/

Junior Sailing Registration now open for LCYC members

February is early registration month for LCYC members only. Please check out our schedule for the coming summer at:

https://lcyc.info/junior-sailing

A button on the linked webpage will take you to the Active Works registration site. Please remember to enter the coupon code “MEMBER” if registering your children or “GRANDCHILD” if registering grandchildren, nieces or nephews.

Spots fill up fast starting in March, when we open registration to the general public. Please reach out to me with any questions.

Kevin Hawko, Junior Sailing Programs
krhawko@gmail.com
Cell: 802.734.9623

LCYC is a member of US Sailing's MVP Program

The MVP program provides LCYC members with discounted membership dues to US Sailing and, for every club member who joins (or renews an existing membership), LCYC gets cash credits which can be used to offset the cost of US Sailing training programs and other products and services. As the National Governing Body for the sport of sailing, US Sailing’s mission is to provide leadership for the sport of sailing in the United States. Particularly if you are a racing sailor, you should strongly consider being a member of US Sailing as they provide the underlying support for our sport (e.g. Racing Rules, National PHRF database, Race Management training, Sailing Instructor training, Safety at Sea seminars, etc.). Go to the link below and select Lake Champlain YC to join or renew on line and you will automatically get the $10 dues discount. Also, don't forget to sign up for your subscription Sailing World magazine as well.

https://www1.ussailing.org/membership/mpp/default.aspx

Ladies Cup History: The "Deed of Gift"

With the Ladies Cup coming up next weekend, Club Historian Bern Collins thought it would be a good time to share some important documents about the origin of the Cup from our archives. While there was no formal "Deed of Gift" for the Cup, what we do have is the minutes from the September 1, 1888 LCYC Executive Committee meeting in which the gift was accepted and the rules governing the competition for the Cup were set. We have posted copies of both the original handwritten minutes as well as a transcribed typed version that was done some years later.

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Results

2025 Race Results

Events

Opening Workday
2025/05/10 - 08:00 to 13:25
May Board Meeting
2025/05/12 - 18:30 to 21:20
Launch Service begins
2025/05/17 - 09:00 to 20:00
Practice Event
2025/05/21 - 18:10 to 20:55
Cruisers Potluck
2025/05/23 - 17:00 to 19:55
Club
Club

LCYC is a member-run yacht club located in a sheltered cove on the southwest shore of Shelburne Bay in Shelburne, Vermont, USA. We offer moorings, activities, and community for our members, most of whom own a sailboat or powerboat. The object of the Club is to promote and encourage boating and sailing on Lake Champlain, while emphasizing racing, cruising, and education, without financial gain. Click here if you are interested in joining LCYC!

About | Binnacle | Directions | History

Cruising
Cruising

Lake Champlain offers some of the best freshwater cruising in North America. The beautiful scenery and charming lakeside destinations make it a great place to explore. LCYC organizes several rendezvous events. Spontaneous cruising events also materialize throughout the season. We have a number of scheduled events planned for the summer season. Cruisers are out and about just about every weekday and weekend throughout the summer.

Cruising | Events | Destinations | Safety

Junior Sailing

Is your Junior Sailor ready to set sail?

Welcome to the LCYC Junior Sailing Program, where we ignite a lifelong passion for sailing in young adventurers. Our program offers a safe and enjoyable learning environment tailored to sailors of all levels—from beginners to advanced racers.

Registration | Schedule | Curriculum | Boat Use