Lake Harriet YC upcoming events

Labor Day Holiday Wknd (09/05/2026)

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Saturday Safety Boat (09/05/2026)

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Email Kara with questions about Safety Boat duty.

This event is for both Safety Boats. There are two positions available for this day.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

REMEMBER:

• Arrive ONE HOUR before race time.

• Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

• Saturday race time is 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday and holiday race time is 10:30 a.m.

• Bring an able-bodied assistant to help in the safety boat.

• Safety boats should bring refreshments to share with racers at the end of the race (please coordinate with the other person scheduled that day)

Sunday Safety Boat (09/06/2026)

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Email Kara with questions about Safety Boat duty.

This event is for both Safety Boats. There are two positions available for this day.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

REMEMBER:

• Arrive ONE HOUR before race time.

• Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

• Saturday race time is 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday and holiday race time is 10:30 a.m.

• Bring an able-bodied assistant to help in the safety boat.

• Safety boats should bring refreshments to share with racers at the end of the race (please coordinate with the other person scheduled that day)

Holiday Safety Boat (09/07/2026)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Email Kara with questions about Safety Boat duty.

This event is for both Safety Boats. There are two positions available for this day.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

REMEMBER:

• Arrive ONE HOUR before race time.

• Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

• Saturday race time is 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday and holiday race time is 10:30 a.m.

• Bring an able-bodied assistant to help in the safety boat.

• Safety boats should bring refreshments to share with racers at the end of the race (please coordinate with the other person scheduled that day)

NO ADAPTIVE SAILING - Holiday (09/07/2026)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Saturday Safety Boat (09/12/2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Email Kara with questions about Safety Boat duty.

This event is for both Safety Boats. There are two positions available for this day.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

REMEMBER:

• Arrive ONE HOUR before race time.

• Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

• Saturday race time is 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday and holiday race time is 10:30 a.m.

• Bring an able-bodied assistant to help in the safety boat.

• Safety boats should bring refreshments to share with racers at the end of the race (please coordinate with the other person scheduled that day)

Sunday Safety Boat (09/13/2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Email Kara with questions about Safety Boat duty.

This event is for both Safety Boats. There are two positions available for this day.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

REMEMBER:

• Arrive ONE HOUR before race time.

• Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

• Saturday race time is 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday and holiday race time is 10:30 a.m.

• Bring an able-bodied assistant to help in the safety boat.

• Safety boats should bring refreshments to share with racers at the end of the race (please coordinate with the other person scheduled that day)

Adaptive Sail and Boat Pull Out (09/14/2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Saturday Safety Boat (09/19/2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Email Kara with questions about Safety Boat duty.

This event is for both Safety Boats. There are two positions available for this day.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

REMEMBER:

• Arrive ONE HOUR before race time.

• Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

• Saturday race time is 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday and holiday race time is 10:30 a.m.

• Bring an able-bodied assistant to help in the safety boat.

• Safety boats should bring refreshments to share with racers at the end of the race (please coordinate with the other person scheduled that day)

Sunday Safety Boat (09/20/2026)

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Email Kara with questions about Safety Boat duty.

This event is for both Safety Boats. There are two positions available for this day.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

REMEMBER:

• Arrive ONE HOUR before race time.

• Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

• Saturday race time is 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday and holiday race time is 10:30 a.m.

• Bring an able-bodied assistant to help in the safety boat.

• Safety boats should bring refreshments to share with racers at the end of the race (please coordinate with the other person scheduled that day)

Die Hard Regatta (09/25/2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

A Regatta for
MC Scows and Melges 15s

Notice of Race

Custom Die Hard performance shirts are now available. Pre-order early to make sure your size is available. Order here.

Lake Harriet Yacht Club invites you to the Annual Die Hard Regatta!

Lake Harriet is nestled in the heart of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and surrounded by public park; recreational motorboats are prohibited, creating ideal conditions for fast sailing and an excellent dinghy regatta venue. While Lake Harriet is small, we boast two of the most active racing fleets in the country with over 35 active MC scows and Melges 15’s. We sail short, 30-minute races, and lots of them.

Schedule

Friday, Sept 25

1700-2000 Registration

Saturday, Sept 26

0730-0900 Launch, Registration, and Continental Breakfast

0900 Competitor’s Briefing

0930 Warning Signal, First Race (races to follow, PRO discretion)

TBD Lunch on shore

TBD Warning Signal, Afternoon races

1800-2200 Party (Dinner provided)

Sunday, Sept 27

0800-0900 Continental Breakfast

0930 Warning Signal, First Race (races to follow, PRO discretion; no races will be started after 1230 on Sunday)

Moorings and trailers

Boats may be dry-sailed and kept in the parking lot using trailers or dollies. Boats may be moored to the east of the boat launch. Bring your own anchor, buoy, and line (30 feet). Water in the mooring area is between 10-20 feet deep. The bottom is a mixture of sand and mud with some weeds. If mooring in the lake, trailers may be kept in the parking lot.

Lake Harriet Yacht Club Sailing Pavilion

4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy

Minneapolis, MN 55409

LHYC, the sailing dock, and boat ramp are just east of the Lake Harriet Band Shell:

Housing

Housing with LHYC members is limited and first-come-first-serve. Please contact John Berg, skipperjohnb@gmail.com, to inquire.

Spectator Boats

The size of Lake Harriet allows for shore viewing from all sides of the lake. Kayaks, canoes, and pedal-boats may be available to rent from Wheel Fun, located at the boat ramp. Motorboats are prohibited.

Regatta Chair

John Berg, skipperjohnb@gmail.com

Thank you to our Sponsors!

2026 Die Hard Regatta Shirt (09/26/2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

(This "event" is only for shirt sales.)

Regatta sign up is at https://www.diehardregatta.com

While quantities last.
Shirts are available for pickup at the regatta, September 26 and 27, 2025.

Unisex and Women's styles

$30

4-ounce, 100% recycled poly interlock
Moisture-wicking
Stain release
Odor-resistant
Snag-resistant
UPF rating of 44+
Reinforced shoulder seams for durability
Double-needle coverstitching on hem
Tag-free label

Saturday Safety Boat (09/26/2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Email Kara with questions about Safety Boat duty.

This event is for both Safety Boats. There are two positions available for this day.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

REMEMBER:

• Arrive ONE HOUR before race time.

• Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

• Saturday race time is 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday and holiday race time is 10:30 a.m.

• Bring an able-bodied assistant to help in the safety boat.

• Safety boats should bring refreshments to share with racers at the end of the race (please coordinate with the other person scheduled that day)

Sunday Safety Boat (09/27/2026)

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Email Kara with questions about Safety Boat duty.

This event is for both Safety Boats. There are two positions available for this day.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

REMEMBER:

• Arrive ONE HOUR before race time.

• Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

• Saturday race time is 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday and holiday race time is 10:30 a.m.

• Bring an able-bodied assistant to help in the safety boat.

• Safety boats should bring refreshments to share with racers at the end of the race (please coordinate with the other person scheduled that day)

Saturday Safety Boat (10/03/2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Email Kara with questions about Safety Boat duty.

This event is for both Safety Boats. There are two positions available for this day.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

REMEMBER:

• Arrive ONE HOUR before race time.

• Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

• Saturday race time is 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday and holiday race time is 10:30 a.m.

• Bring an able-bodied assistant to help in the safety boat.

• Safety boats should bring refreshments to share with racers at the end of the race (please coordinate with the other person scheduled that day)

Sunday Safety Boat (10/04/2026)

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Email Kara with questions about Safety Boat duty.

This event is for both Safety Boats. There are two positions available for this day.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

REMEMBER:

• Arrive ONE HOUR before race time.

• Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

• Saturday race time is 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday and holiday race time is 10:30 a.m.

• Bring an able-bodied assistant to help in the safety boat.

• Safety boats should bring refreshments to share with racers at the end of the race (please coordinate with the other person scheduled that day)

Saturday Safety Boat (10/10/2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Email Kara with questions about Safety Boat duty.

This event is for both Safety Boats. There are two positions available for this day.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

REMEMBER:

• Arrive ONE HOUR before race time.

• Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

• Saturday race time is 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday and holiday race time is 10:30 a.m.

• Bring an able-bodied assistant to help in the safety boat.

• Safety boats should bring refreshments to share with racers at the end of the race (please coordinate with the other person scheduled that day)

Sunday Safety Boat (10/11/2026)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Email Kara with questions about Safety Boat duty.

This event is for both Safety Boats. There are two positions available for this day.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

REMEMBER:

• Arrive ONE HOUR before race time.

• Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

• Saturday race time is 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday and holiday race time is 10:30 a.m.

• Bring an able-bodied assistant to help in the safety boat.

• Safety boats should bring refreshments to share with racers at the end of the race (please coordinate with the other person scheduled that day)

LHYC Fall Meeting - location TBD (10/15/2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT