MC Class Boat
M16 Class Boat
C Class Boat
X Class Boat
Laser Class Boat
Optimist Class Boat
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Spring Regatta

Thanks for joining us for the first race of the season, the LHYC Spring Regatta, on May 10-11th. MC, M-16, and X boats raced four races on Saturday and one on Sunday. Race results available here. Club races begin Saturday, May 17th.

Upcoming Events

LHYC Spring Regatta, Saturday/Sunday, May 10-11th. Come join us for the first regatta of the season. Registration form here.
Club Races Begin, Saturday, May 17th. First weekend race of the season. Get that boat in the water!
Upper Minnetonka Tuner Upper Regatta, May 17-18th. Special trophy for the top scorer sailing in the Spring Regatta and Tuner Upper.
Open Board Meeting, Monday, May 19th. 7:30 pm. Paul's house, 5800 James Ave South.

Adaptive Sailing on Lake Harriet


Minnesota Adaptive Sailing
, a partnership between Lake Harriet Yacht Club and the Courage Center, provides opportunities for physically challenged individuals to learn to sail in a controlled supportive environment. For more information see the website www.mnAdaptiveSailing.org.

2008 Membership Info

The 2008 Membership Registration Form is available here.


Marketplace
Listings

1986 Johnson MC with trailer and Lake Harriet buoy, $2500.

1969 Luger 21' Windward. Daysailor with Lake Harriet Buoy and 5 1/2 hp Johnson.

2001 Byte Sailboat, with Seltech Dolly and Roll-N-Go Docking System $2995.
Reduced price, must sell 1984 Johnson MC sailboat - 819 (Chaser). Good condition. Older trailer included. Price $1200 now $800.
Sponsorship Available - Participate in the Lake Harriet Opti Youth Sailing Program and have your kids learn to sail. Instruction and full access to use of the Opti boats. $300 to sponsor a boat. Contact Bill Kirkpatrick at 612-922-6511 or bill@portablestoragemn.com.
Click here for details.

 
 

About LHYC


Beautiful Lake Harriet, nestled in South Minneapolis, one of the chain of lakes in the highly acclaimed Minneapolis park system, is the place to be for sailing fun. From the first week in May through mid-September, Lake Harriet Yacht Club (LHYC) sponsors regattas, weekly club sailboat races, Wednesday night races, as well as seminars for sailors of all skill levels.

LHYC also maintains an active social calendar of outings, parties and picnics for families, couples, singles, the young and the young at heart. We’d love to have you as a member.

Lake Harriet Yacht Club is an organization dedicated to the support of sailing and sailboat racing on the lake since 1941.

View Lake Harriet Yacht Club Yearbook covers for a glimpse into the past here.


Original Music, "Halyards in the Breeze", courtesy of Chuck Nagle. Listen here. Lyrics here.

Current LHYC Weather


NOAA Forecast Overview
NOAA Hourly Forecast
NOAA Graphical Forecast
Weather Underground Radar

LHYC Webcam

Watch the lake live!

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Where to find us

Before most LHYC events on the lake (club races, Wednesday night races, and Regattas) you will find us at the sailboat dock and sailing pavilion east of the Lake Harriet Band Shell. The Band Shell is located on the northwest shore of the lake near the intersection of W. 42nd Street and W. Lake Harriet Parkway. The sailboat dock is located next to the boat launch. Parking is available in the lot north of the boat launch, in the lot west of the Band Shell, or on the parkway. Map

Contact Info


Lake Harriet Yacht Club
P.O. Box 24164
Minneapolis, MN 55424

(612) 920-9420 - Sailing Pavilion

Questions about membership? Contact Charlie Gantzer at 612-824-6703 or email him at membership@lhycsailing.com.

Comments regarding this website? Contact Paul Baltzersen at web@lhycsailing.com.

Sailboat buoy permits are available from the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board at www.minneapolisparks.org, or at their office at 2117 West River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55411.