Lake Harriet YC upcoming events

LHYC Spring Meeting - 6:30pm (04/20/2026)

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Wednesday Night Practice Safety Boat (05/06/2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Email safetyboat@lhycsailing.com with questions about Safety Boat duty.

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

REMEMBER:
1. Arrive ONE HOUR before race time. Wednesday Night Races being at 6:30pm. Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

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

3. Remember to bring PFDs and a camera (for yearbook & trophy photo pics).

4. We use the “Gopher” taxi boat system to expedite delivery to sailors to and from boats:

Two safety boats are set up for all Wednesday nights
One boat is assigned to the scheduled SB skipper
The second boat is rigged and is be used by a first-on-the-scene volunteer (the Gopher) who can be recruited to help taxi as needed
The volunteer Gopher helps with taxi service for a few limited runs. As the 6:30 start time approaches, when there are two or three sailors remaining to be taxied, the Gopher returns to the dock to get a ride out from assigned SB skipper for that evening
The second safety boat is left rigged at the dock during races
After races are finished, the first racer who is taxied off the lake takes a turn as the Gopher taxi and helps others get to the dock using the second safety boat

Wednesday Night Practice Safety Boat (05/13/2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Email safetyboat@lhycsailing.com with questions about Safety Boat duty.

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

3. Remember to bring PFDs and a camera (for yearbook & trophy photo pics).

4. We use the “Gopher” taxi boat system to expedite delivery to sailors to and from boats:

Two safety boats are set up for all Wednesday nights
One boat is assigned to the scheduled SB skipper
The second boat is rigged and is be used by a first-on-the-scene volunteer (the Gopher) who can be recruited to help taxi as needed
The volunteer Gopher helps with taxi service for a few limited runs. As the 6:30 start time approaches, when there are two or three sailors remaining to be taxied, the Gopher returns to the dock to get a ride out from assigned SB skipper for that evening
The second safety boat is left rigged at the dock during races
After races are finished, the first racer who is taxied off the lake takes a turn as the Gopher taxi and helps others get to the dock using the second safety boat

Saturday Safety Boat (05/16/2026)

Sat, 16 May 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 (05/17/2026)

Sun, 17 May 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)

Wednesday Night Practice Safety Boat (05/20/2026)

Wed, 20 May 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Email safetyboat@lhycsailing.com with questions about Safety Boat duty.

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

3. Remember to bring PFDs and a camera (for yearbook & trophy photo pics).

4. We use the “Gopher” taxi boat system to expedite delivery to sailors to and from boats:

Two safety boats are set up for all Wednesday nights
One boat is assigned to the scheduled SB skipper
The second boat is rigged and is be used by a first-on-the-scene volunteer (the Gopher) who can be recruited to help taxi as needed
The volunteer Gopher helps with taxi service for a few limited runs. As the 6:30 start time approaches, when there are two or three sailors remaining to be taxied, the Gopher returns to the dock to get a ride out from assigned SB skipper for that evening
The second safety boat is left rigged at the dock during races
After races are finished, the first racer who is taxied off the lake takes a turn as the Gopher taxi and helps others get to the dock using the second safety boat

Memorial Day Holiday Wknd (05/23/2026)

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Saturday Safety Boat (05/23/2026)

Sat, 23 May 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 (05/24/2026)

Sun, 24 May 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 (05/25/2026)

Mon, 25 May 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 (05/30/2026)

Sat, 30 May 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 (05/31/2026)

Sun, 31 May 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)

Wednesday Night Safety Boat (06/03/2026)

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Email safetyboat@lhycsailing.com with questions about Safety Boat duty.

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

3. Remember to bring PFDs and a camera (for yearbook & trophy photo pics).

4. We use the “Gopher” taxi boat system to expedite delivery to sailors to and from boats:

Two safety boats are set up for all Wednesday nights
One boat is assigned to the scheduled SB skipper
The second boat is rigged and is be used by a first-on-the-scene volunteer (the Gopher) who can be recruited to help taxi as needed
The volunteer Gopher helps with taxi service for a few limited runs. As the 6:30 start time approaches, when there are two or three sailors remaining to be taxied, the Gopher returns to the dock to get a ride out from assigned SB skipper for that evening
The second safety boat is left rigged at the dock during races
After races are finished, the first racer who is taxied off the lake takes a turn as the Gopher taxi and helps others get to the dock using the second safety boat

Saturday Safety Boat (06/06/2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 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 (06/07/2026)

Sun, 07 Jun 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)

Wednesday Night Safety Boat (06/10/2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Email safetyboat@lhycsailing.com with questions about Safety Boat duty.

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

3. Remember to bring PFDs and a camera (for yearbook & trophy photo pics).

4. We use the “Gopher” taxi boat system to expedite delivery to sailors to and from boats:

Two safety boats are set up for all Wednesday nights
One boat is assigned to the scheduled SB skipper
The second boat is rigged and is be used by a first-on-the-scene volunteer (the Gopher) who can be recruited to help taxi as needed
The volunteer Gopher helps with taxi service for a few limited runs. As the 6:30 start time approaches, when there are two or three sailors remaining to be taxied, the Gopher returns to the dock to get a ride out from assigned SB skipper for that evening
The second safety boat is left rigged at the dock during races
After races are finished, the first racer who is taxied off the lake takes a turn as the Gopher taxi and helps others get to the dock using the second safety boat

Saturday Safety Boat (06/13/2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 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 (06/14/2026)

Sun, 14 Jun 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)

Wednesday Night Safety Boat (06/17/2026)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Email safetyboat@lhycsailing.com with questions about Safety Boat duty.

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

3. Remember to bring PFDs and a camera (for yearbook & trophy photo pics).

4. We use the “Gopher” taxi boat system to expedite delivery to sailors to and from boats:

Two safety boats are set up for all Wednesday nights
One boat is assigned to the scheduled SB skipper
The second boat is rigged and is be used by a first-on-the-scene volunteer (the Gopher) who can be recruited to help taxi as needed
The volunteer Gopher helps with taxi service for a few limited runs. As the 6:30 start time approaches, when there are two or three sailors remaining to be taxied, the Gopher returns to the dock to get a ride out from assigned SB skipper for that evening
The second safety boat is left rigged at the dock during races
After races are finished, the first racer who is taxied off the lake takes a turn as the Gopher taxi and helps others get to the dock using the second safety boat

Saturday Safety Boat (06/20/2026)

Sat, 20 Jun 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 (06/21/2026)

Sun, 21 Jun 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)

Wednesday Night Safety Boat (06/24/2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Email safetyboat@lhycsailing.com with questions about Safety Boat duty.

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

3. Remember to bring PFDs and a camera (for yearbook & trophy photo pics).

4. We use the “Gopher” taxi boat system to expedite delivery to sailors to and from boats:

Two safety boats are set up for all Wednesday nights
One boat is assigned to the scheduled SB skipper
The second boat is rigged and is be used by a first-on-the-scene volunteer (the Gopher) who can be recruited to help taxi as needed
The volunteer Gopher helps with taxi service for a few limited runs. As the 6:30 start time approaches, when there are two or three sailors remaining to be taxied, the Gopher returns to the dock to get a ride out from assigned SB skipper for that evening
The second safety boat is left rigged at the dock during races
After races are finished, the first racer who is taxied off the lake takes a turn as the Gopher taxi and helps others get to the dock using the second safety boat

Saturday Safety Boat (06/27/2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 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 (06/28/2026)

Sun, 28 Jun 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)

Wednesday Night Safety Boat (07/01/2026)

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Email safetyboat@lhycsailing.com with questions about Safety Boat duty.

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

3. Remember to bring PFDs and a camera (for yearbook & trophy photo pics).

4. We use the “Gopher” taxi boat system to expedite delivery to sailors to and from boats:

Two safety boats are set up for all Wednesday nights
One boat is assigned to the scheduled SB skipper
The second boat is rigged and is be used by a first-on-the-scene volunteer (the Gopher) who can be recruited to help taxi as needed
The volunteer Gopher helps with taxi service for a few limited runs. As the 6:30 start time approaches, when there are two or three sailors remaining to be taxied, the Gopher returns to the dock to get a ride out from assigned SB skipper for that evening
The second safety boat is left rigged at the dock during races
After races are finished, the first racer who is taxied off the lake takes a turn as the Gopher taxi and helps others get to the dock using the second safety boat

4th of July Holiday Wknd (07/03/2026)

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Wednesday Night Safety Boat (07/08/2026)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Email safetyboat@lhycsailing.com with questions about Safety Boat duty.

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

3. Remember to bring PFDs and a camera (for yearbook & trophy photo pics).

4. We use the “Gopher” taxi boat system to expedite delivery to sailors to and from boats:

Two safety boats are set up for all Wednesday nights
One boat is assigned to the scheduled SB skipper
The second boat is rigged and is be used by a first-on-the-scene volunteer (the Gopher) who can be recruited to help taxi as needed
The volunteer Gopher helps with taxi service for a few limited runs. As the 6:30 start time approaches, when there are two or three sailors remaining to be taxied, the Gopher returns to the dock to get a ride out from assigned SB skipper for that evening
The second safety boat is left rigged at the dock during races
After races are finished, the first racer who is taxied off the lake takes a turn as the Gopher taxi and helps others get to the dock using the second safety boat

Duval O'Neal Cup (07/15/2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Wednesday Night Safety Boat (07/15/2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Email safetyboat@lhycsailing.com with questions about Safety Boat duty.

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

3. Remember to bring PFDs and a camera (for yearbook & trophy photo pics).

4. We use the “Gopher” taxi boat system to expedite delivery to sailors to and from boats:

Two safety boats are set up for all Wednesday nights
One boat is assigned to the scheduled SB skipper
The second boat is rigged and is be used by a first-on-the-scene volunteer (the Gopher) who can be recruited to help taxi as needed
The volunteer Gopher helps with taxi service for a few limited runs. As the 6:30 start time approaches, when there are two or three sailors remaining to be taxied, the Gopher returns to the dock to get a ride out from assigned SB skipper for that evening
The second safety boat is left rigged at the dock during races
After races are finished, the first racer who is taxied off the lake takes a turn as the Gopher taxi and helps others get to the dock using the second safety boat

Wednesday Night Safety Boat (07/22/2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Email safetyboat@lhycsailing.com with questions about Safety Boat duty.

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

3. Remember to bring PFDs and a camera (for yearbook & trophy photo pics).

4. We use the “Gopher” taxi boat system to expedite delivery to sailors to and from boats:

Two safety boats are set up for all Wednesday nights
One boat is assigned to the scheduled SB skipper
The second boat is rigged and is be used by a first-on-the-scene volunteer (the Gopher) who can be recruited to help taxi as needed
The volunteer Gopher helps with taxi service for a few limited runs. As the 6:30 start time approaches, when there are two or three sailors remaining to be taxied, the Gopher returns to the dock to get a ride out from assigned SB skipper for that evening
The second safety boat is left rigged at the dock during races
After races are finished, the first racer who is taxied off the lake takes a turn as the Gopher taxi and helps others get to the dock using the second safety boat

Wednesday Night Safety Boat (07/29/2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Email safetyboat@lhycsailing.com with questions about Safety Boat duty.

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

3. Remember to bring PFDs and a camera (for yearbook & trophy photo pics).

4. We use the “Gopher” taxi boat system to expedite delivery to sailors to and from boats:

Two safety boats are set up for all Wednesday nights
One boat is assigned to the scheduled SB skipper
The second boat is rigged and is be used by a first-on-the-scene volunteer (the Gopher) who can be recruited to help taxi as needed
The volunteer Gopher helps with taxi service for a few limited runs. As the 6:30 start time approaches, when there are two or three sailors remaining to be taxied, the Gopher returns to the dock to get a ride out from assigned SB skipper for that evening
The second safety boat is left rigged at the dock during races
After races are finished, the first racer who is taxied off the lake takes a turn as the Gopher taxi and helps others get to the dock using the second safety boat

Wednesday Night Safety Boat (08/05/2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Email safetyboat@lhycsailing.com with questions about Safety Boat duty.

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

3. Remember to bring PFDs and a camera (for yearbook & trophy photo pics).

4. We use the “Gopher” taxi boat system to expedite delivery to sailors to and from boats:

Two safety boats are set up for all Wednesday nights
One boat is assigned to the scheduled SB skipper
The second boat is rigged and is be used by a first-on-the-scene volunteer (the Gopher) who can be recruited to help taxi as needed
The volunteer Gopher helps with taxi service for a few limited runs. As the 6:30 start time approaches, when there are two or three sailors remaining to be taxied, the Gopher returns to the dock to get a ride out from assigned SB skipper for that evening
The second safety boat is left rigged at the dock during races
After races are finished, the first racer who is taxied off the lake takes a turn as the Gopher taxi and helps others get to the dock using the second safety boat

Wednesday Night Safety Boat (08/12/2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Email safetyboat@lhycsailing.com with questions about Safety Boat duty.

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

3. Remember to bring PFDs and a camera (for yearbook & trophy photo pics).

4. We use the “Gopher” taxi boat system to expedite delivery to sailors to and from boats:

Two safety boats are set up for all Wednesday nights
One boat is assigned to the scheduled SB skipper
The second boat is rigged and is be used by a first-on-the-scene volunteer (the Gopher) who can be recruited to help taxi as needed
The volunteer Gopher helps with taxi service for a few limited runs. As the 6:30 start time approaches, when there are two or three sailors remaining to be taxied, the Gopher returns to the dock to get a ride out from assigned SB skipper for that evening
The second safety boat is left rigged at the dock during races
After races are finished, the first racer who is taxied off the lake takes a turn as the Gopher taxi and helps others get to the dock using the second safety boat

Wednesday Night Safety Boat (08/19/2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Email safetyboat@lhycsailing.com with questions about Safety Boat duty.

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

3. Remember to bring PFDs and a camera (for yearbook & trophy photo pics).

4. We use the “Gopher” taxi boat system to expedite delivery to sailors to and from boats:

Two safety boats are set up for all Wednesday nights
One boat is assigned to the scheduled SB skipper
The second boat is rigged and is be used by a first-on-the-scene volunteer (the Gopher) who can be recruited to help taxi as needed
The volunteer Gopher helps with taxi service for a few limited runs. As the 6:30 start time approaches, when there are two or three sailors remaining to be taxied, the Gopher returns to the dock to get a ride out from assigned SB skipper for that evening
The second safety boat is left rigged at the dock during races
After races are finished, the first racer who is taxied off the lake takes a turn as the Gopher taxi and helps others get to the dock using the second safety boat

Wednesday Night Safety Boat (08/26/2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Email safetyboat@lhycsailing.com with questions about Safety Boat duty.

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

3. Remember to bring PFDs and a camera (for yearbook & trophy photo pics).

4. We use the “Gopher” taxi boat system to expedite delivery to sailors to and from boats:

Two safety boats are set up for all Wednesday nights
One boat is assigned to the scheduled SB skipper
The second boat is rigged and is be used by a first-on-the-scene volunteer (the Gopher) who can be recruited to help taxi as needed
The volunteer Gopher helps with taxi service for a few limited runs. As the 6:30 start time approaches, when there are two or three sailors remaining to be taxied, the Gopher returns to the dock to get a ride out from assigned SB skipper for that evening
The second safety boat is left rigged at the dock during races
After races are finished, the first racer who is taxied off the lake takes a turn as the Gopher taxi and helps others get to the dock using the second safety boat

Labor Day Holiday Wknd (09/05/2026)

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

MC Team Regatta (Upper Minnetonka) (09/12/2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

LHYC Fall Regatta (09/25/2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT