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The Windsor Yacht Club prides itself as host to multiple outstanding races on Lake St. Clair, including weekly WYC Wednesday Night Club races and the annual Canadian Club, Chimo, and “Around the Island” Races. For sailors, Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions for all our races can be found here. For members & guests, WYC encourages you to support our local sailing community by visiting our patio to watch some outstanding sailing and raise a glass (or two) to the talented crew members as they cross the finish line.

2023 WYC Race Registration is open April 1, 2023!
To register and be scored for awards you will need to:

  1. Register on Yacht Scoring by either;
    1.  Clicking on the link on our Race Page to register.
    2. Register directly  Wednesday Night Race Series Registration 
 
  1. Provide proof of insurance for your boat;
    1. send a photo or scan of the document.
    2. to race@windsoryachtclub.com
 
  1. Provide proof of your 2023 MWPHRF rating;
    1. Clicking on the link on our Race Page or www.mwphrf.org
    2. Pay the fee for your rating.
    3. Request/download a copy of your 2023 MWPHRF rating.
    4. NOTE:  Spinnaker Boats will use the Random Leg Handicap (DHCP) rating.
    5. Boats racing without an MWPHRF rating will not be scored.
 
  1. Pay the WYC registration fee via PayPal;
    1. You do not need a PayPal account to pay, you can use a credit card.
 
Wednesday Night Race Series
Class Overall will be awarded to cumulative counter scores from Wednesday Night Spring Race Series, Wednesday Night Fall Race Series and Chimo races.  Participation as a starter for the Chimo is mandatory to be included in the overall awards.  The WYC Race Committee highly recommends participants register for the following at the start of the season.
  1. Wednesday Night Spring Series
  2. Wednesday Night Fall Series
  3. Chimo Race
Sincerely,
The Windsor Yacht Club Race Committee.


 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT RACES

This weekly race series is enormously popular with sailors from around the area and with WYC members who enjoy exciting finish-line views from our patio. Reservations suggested for this well-attended event. Read more.

Spring Series: May 17, 2023 - June 28, 2023
Fall Series: Aug. 16, 2023 - Oct. 4, 2023


WYC OVERNIGHT RACE

Sponsored by Canadian Club
A renowned international sailing race hosted annually by the Windsor Yacht Club. Read more.

Friday June 16, 2023
 

CHIMO RACE

This an end-of-season event open to sailors of all clubs in the Windsor and Detroit area. 
Read more.

Wednesday Oct. 4, 2023
 

AROUND THE ISLAND RACE

The P/C Greg Gaudette Memorial Race is held annually. Read more.

Saturday Aug. 19, 2023
 

RACE AWARDS

Come celebrate the completion of another exciting season of racing at Windsor Yacht Club’s 2023 Race Awards Night on
Saturday, October 14th 2023

Our evening program will include awards for:  Canadian Club Windsor Overnight Invitational Race, Wednesday Night Spring/Fall series, and Chimo Race

Flags for winning yachts & perpetual trophy awards for the Canadian Club Race and the Windsor Yacht Club Racing series will be presented following dinner to skippers attending.

Cocktails: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Dinner: 7:00 p.m.
Awards: 8:00 p.m.

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Ticket sales end Tuesday October 10, 2023 (17:00)