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2012 Sailing Season

Now available! - 2012 Racing Schedule, 2012 Sailing Instructions, 2011 Survey Results, 2012 Safety Boat Schedule, 2012 Race Official Schedule, Adaptive Sailing Calendar for 2012, and 2012 Summer Social Schedule.


Lake Harriet Yacht Club Discussion Board now available here.

Learn the Racing Rules of Sailing
Here is an excellent online simulation using the 2009-2012 Racing Rules. It is a fun way to learn the racing rules. It features a quiz to test your knowledge.

Upcoming Events

Fun2SailFast On Water Practice Series
Wednesdays: 5/16, 5/23, and 5/30 at 5:30pm
All beginning racers from both TCSC and LHYC are encouraged to come meet at the shed for a brief shore session and then on the water practice - followed by a beer afterwards at a location tbd - organized by John Berg - coaches and trainers depending on the week: Andy Crowe, Jason Curtis, Joe Fricton, Dave Mott, Pam Paufler, and Steve Loscheider. Questions? Email John Berg.

Club Racing
Saturday May 19th, 1PM race start (2 races)
Sunday May 20th, 10:30AM race start (1 race)

TCSC Club Mixer and Backyard BBQ and Sailor Open House
Saturday May 19th, 6:30PM
Sailors meet on Saturday, May 19 for the season's first backyard BBQ party of the 2012! Please bring something grill-able and drink-able and maybe a dish to share. Bring friends and significant others. Look for the house with the sail on it. Don't miss the opening event - see you there! LHYC friends and sailors are very welcome!
Where: Home of John Berg and Cynthia Callanan - 3828 Garfield Ave S. in Minneapolis

Adaptive Sailing
Monday May 21st 5-8PM
Land Seminar, Safety boat training and Boat Launch. Become a volunteer!

Memorial Day Weekend Racing
Saturday May 26th 1PM, Sunday May 27th 10:30AM, Monday 28th 10:30AM (warning signal time - be there 30-60 min. earlier to rig)
The holiday series our 2nd most prestigious series with trophies for the top 7 places. The holiday series includes the 3-day weekends of Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day. All 12 races are combined, after throw-outs, to determine the final series standings.

Memorial Day Party
Monday May 28th, 2:30PM
Chuck & Wendy Ott's House
4656 Aldrich Ave South
Please bring an appetizer/snack or dessert to share, and any libations you would like (vegetarian option will be available)
Complete details: flier

Safety Boat Training
Sunday 5/27 12:30PM (or after race) and Thursday 5/31 5:45PM
This is required for all TCSC members and encouraged for any LHYC member who is not already comfortable helping a distressed sailor or righting a turtled boat - led by Andy Crowe and Joe Fricton - We have 2 dates so far and will schedule another one if there is interest or need

Adaptive Sailing
Monday June 4th, 4:45PM
First sailing of the season

Gordy Bowers Clinic
Saturday June 9th, 9AM-5PM - have boat rigged by 9AM
All day on Saturday with former olympic coach Gordy Bowers -targeting intermediate and advanced racers from LHYC and TCSC - on the shore session followed by on the water sessions in each the morning and afternoon - $50/boat - limit 20 boats - If interested, you need to RESERVE YOUR SLOT by contacting Pam Paufler via email Pam Paufler or phone 612-817-4381

Club Racing
Sunday June 10th, 10:30AM race start (1 race)

Adaptive Sailing
Monday June 11th, 4:45PM


Adaptive Sailing on Lake Harriet

The Lake Harriet Adaptive Sailing Program provides opportunities for physically challenged individuals to learn to sail. For more information on volunteering or sailing contact Karen Hemstad at 952-994-4512 or Paul VanWinkel at 763-475-0198. Video by Paul Van Winkel. Adaptive Sailing calendar for 2012 is here.

2012 Membership Info

The 2012 Membership Registration Form is available here.


Marketplace
Listings
Sponsorship Available - Participate in the Lake Harriet Opti Youth Sailing Program and have your kids sail. Full access to 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.


Adaptive Sailing Wins Award
Our adaptive sailing program has won the "Outstanding Program for Disabled Sailors" Award from U.S. Sailing for 2011!

This is an awesome acknowledgement of our wonderful program and a giant thanks goes to all the volunteers, sailors and the entire Lake Harriet Yacht Club, THANK YOU. We join a long list of other terrific programs from across the country from Piers Park Sailing Center in Boston, MA to the Bay Area Association of Disabled Sailors (BAADS) in San Francisco. (Pictured are Adaptive Sailing Program Coordinator Karen Hemstad and LHYC Commodore Robert Netzer).


LHYC Sailing Video

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

Current Weather


NOAA Forecast Overview
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NOAA Graphical Forecast

Weather Underground Forecast
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Lake Harriet Webcams

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 Jayson Wold at 612-418-8926 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.