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Pelican Lake Yacht Club Racing Information

Weekly Sunday Races

Join us every Sunday during racing season between Memorial Day and Labor Day. New sailors, experienced sailors and sailing school students are all welcome! These races are fun and can be as competitive as you like. Scores are kept for self improvement proposes and for awards at the end of the season. For new sailors, the first two Sunday race days are free, from there, if you would like to continue, you are welcome to purchase the membership + racing package. Students, after two race days your welcome to purchase the membership + student racing package. We hope to see you out on the water!

Racing Information

All Races start at 11:00am except for the 4th of July, which is at 1:00pm. Racers will receive a text message regarding race cancellations or delays. If you would like to receive notifications text Dan Sprouls at (218) 790-2395. Sustained winds of more than 15 mph and gusts to 20 will cancel the race. The Race Committee Judges will make the final call.
As a reminder, we are using VHF radios to facilitate communication with the Race Committee. You can monitor channel 72 to stay on top of any changes.
Again in 2022, the Starting line will be closed except for starting and finishing to aid the judges. Going through otherwise is a disqualification. Download race instructions here. 2022 Starting Sequence in this order: Centerboard, High DPN Fleet, Low DPN Fleet, C Fleet. List of who is in which fleet below.
When formal races are cancelled due to high winds, on a case by case basis heavy wind sailing may take place (notifications through text)

Experience Sailing for Free

Come experience sailboat racing on Pelican Lake for free on Sundays. Captains are looking for crew (guests) to help on the boat/ learn a new skill or to relax. No experience or equipment is necessary. Life jackets are supplied (if needed). Once signed up you can ask your captain specific questions about suggested items to bring (sunglasses, a hat and sunscreen are useful to have) and dock departure times. Although these aren’t official sailing lessons, (offered through the sailing school) captains are usually known for passing on their knowledge!

2024
60th PLYC Regatta July 27 & 28