EYC Racing Fleet
The Erie Yacht Club has a long history of yacht racing as evidenced by the many trophies in our display case. One of the most prestigious is the Annette Cup that was established in 1907 shortly after the formation and incorporation of the EYC. Previously, yacht racing on Lake Erie had spawned the formation of the Inter Lake Yachting Association in 1885. The annual regatta competition and camaraderie brought on by ILYA racing provided one of the many reasons for forming a yacht club in Erie. Since its inception in 1895, Erie Yacht Club racers have competed at the ILYA’s annual regatta at Put-in Bay, Ohio as well as others throughout the U.S. and Canada. The Erie Yacht Club hosted the ILYA Regatta in 1920 which was so overwhelmingly successful, the ILYA awarded the Erie Yacht Club with a brass German made chiming ship's bell clock currently displayed in our lounge in appreciation of the EYC's hospitality. Racing continues today with a strong organization and large fleet.
Locally, the fleet has raced under various handicap systems and numerous one design classes over it’s one hundred plus year history. The current organization was formed in the spring of 1992 with a single racing authority using the PHRF-Lake Erie handicap system under the EYCRF banner. The fleet is currently comprised of three divisions: Spinnaker, Family JAM and Jib & Main. The fleet has been skillfully helmed by the volunteer chairmen listed below and their numerous committees since its inception. We owe the positive evolution and success of our fleet to these hardworking leaders. Welcome to the Erie Yacht Club Racing Fleet!
Sharon Dale, 2024 Chair: E-mail
2024 Officers and Committee contacts
NOTICE TO COMPETITORS 2024
#6 8/13/2024
Night Light House Race FRIDAY 8/16/2024
Note that the annual position of the Near Shore Weather Buoy changes slightly each year.
The WB approximate location for 2024 is:
Lat: N 42’ 11.136 minutes
Lon: W 080’ 08.088 minutes
The 2024 race distance is 15.62 nm.
See race instructions.
Note: If the Race Committee is not on station at the finish, the Finish Line is between R2 and the channel lighthouse. To be scored, take times and submit the Finish Form as required in the SI’s within 2 hrs of your finish time.
NOTE: Notices to Competitors are posted on the fleet Home Page.
#5 8/13/2024
FJAM Pony Express Spring Series #3 is rescheduled to Wednesday September 4.
# 4 8/13/2024
Regatta Des Femmes races 1 & 2 are rescheduled to Friday August 23 @ 6:00PM.
Reminder the Racing Fleet Chair’s Party is August 24 @ 5pm
This year’s theme is Pirates of the Caribbean.
#3 5/29/2024
Regatta Des Femmes races 1 & 2 are rescheduled to August 23 @ 5:00PM.
# 2 5/21/2024
Spinnaker Division races Brier Patch 1 & 2 have been rescheduled to Sunday, June 2, 2024, 11:00AM
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We thank our Race Committee Volunteers for their efforts and time managing our races.
PRO Karen Niemic - Family JAM Division
PRO Barb Weibel - Spinnaker Division
Please abide by our rules to make their job easier or risk a DSQ. 1 Boats must Display the proper Class Pennant that can be obtained from the RC prior to the race. 2 Racers must Check-in verbally by sailing close to the race committee and reporting. Not via the VHF radio. 3 Boats must Stay clear of the starting area during all other class starts. 4 Read the Race Instructions.
# 1 5/21/2024
Memorial Day Lighthouse Race SUNDAY 5/26/2024Note that the annual position of the Near Shore Weather Buoy changes slightly each year. The WB approximate location for 2024 is: Lat: N 42’ 11.136 minutes Lon: W 080’ 08.088 minutes. The 2024 race distance is 12.14 nm. See race instructions.Note: If the Race Committee is not on station at the finish, the Finish Line is between R2 and the channel lighthouse. To be scored, take times and submit the Finish Form as required in the SI’s within 2 hrs of your finish time. NOTE: Notices to Competitors are posted on the fleet Home Page.SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2024
FEB 24 SAT. Fleet Social Meeting #1
MAR 24 SUN Fleet Social meeting -#2
APR 26 TUE Fleet Social meeting #3 - Rules of the Road by Bill Lasher
APR 24 WED EARLY BIRD boat entry discount ends.
MAY 15 WED. 6:30pm - First Race of the season.
JUN 21 FRI. Interclub Cruise - 5 days of racing.
JUL 5 FRI. EYC Foundation Boathouse Party Fund Raiser @ Rickloff Community Boathouse
AUG 9, 10, 11 Koehler Cup - Erie to Ashtabula, Ashtabula to Erie.
AUG 24 SAT. EYCRF Chair's Picnic @ Rickloff Community Boathouse
AUG 25 SUN. Fleet Raft Up. Presque Isle Marina. Dress your boats.
SEP 7 SAT. Race to Port Dover for the Wolford Trophy
SEP 22 SUN. Thomas Carroll Reverse Handicap Race. Cover Starting Schedule
OCT 6 SUN. 2024 Chili Cup - NOR
Race Fleet Chairs
2024 Sharon Dale
2023 Taylor Hoover
2022 Chris “Skip” Grychowski
2021 Fritz Busse
2020 Aaron Ackerman
2019 Jeff Benson
2018 Mike Kohler
2017 Frank Jarecki
2016 Alex Miller
2015 Jon Stull
2014 A.J. Ficcardi
2013 Kimberly Yamma
2012 Jon Tushak
2011 Greg Gorny
2010 P/C John Orlando
2009 Tom Madura
2008 P/C Matt Niemic
2007 P/C Ronald Busse
2006 Rick Diz
2005 Russ Thompson
2003-04 P/C Tom Trost
2002 Rick Barner
2000-01 P/C David Amatangelo
1999 Rick Kern
1998 Matt Wolford
1996-97 David Haller
1995 Kit Kershaw
1994 P/C Dave Heitzenrater
1993 John Bloomstine
1992 P/C John Ashby
