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• Isaac Reeve May and June Series

  • Start
    05/17/2025
  •  
  • End
    06/29/2025
  • Schedule
    12 sessions

  Five-minute warning signal at 1PM Saturday, 10:30 AM Sunday

  
  

  Most races in this series will also be counted towards the Season Championships. Check the Racing Schedule for details.

  
  

  Sailing Instructions posted at Lake Harriet YC - Racing Info.

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• Adaptive Sailing

  • Start
    06/02/2025
  •  
  • End
    09/11/2025
  • Schedule
    19 sessions

  Adaptive Sailing at Lake Harriet

  
  

  Most Mondays of the summer and a few Thursdays as well.

  
  

  5PM until Dusk.

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• Wednesday Night Race Officer

  • When
    06/18/2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Lake Harriet
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  Race Officer for Wednesday Night Racing

  
  

  Wednesday Racing Guidelines

  1.      For each Wednesday night race, the Race Officer (RO) verifies time of sunset and finishes racing at least 30 minutes minimum before sunset: give sailors time to sail to buoys, derig and get a taxi ride back to the dock before dark. The goal is to NOT have taxi boat operating and sailors behind pick up in the dark.

  
  

  2.      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

  3.      Committee boat is set up and used by the RO for all Wed night races

  
  

  4.      The RO is expected to and highly encourage to bring and assistant

  
  

  5.      The RO is asked to help taxi after dropping equipment at the dock.

  
  

  6.      Wednesday night races use a “short/medium” course length: the first upwind is timed to be approximately 5 minutes and the total race time is about 20 minutes total for the lead sailors. Dog leg finishes and a generous off set length are the norm.

  
  

  7.      Written Wednesday night guidelines are emailed to the RO/safety boat teams.

  
  

  8.      Written guidelines are posted in the shed.

  
  

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• Wednesday Night Safety Boat

  • When
    06/18/2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Lake Harriet
  • Spaces left
    1

  Register

  
  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

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• Saturday Safety Boat

  • When
    06/21/2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Lake Harriet
  • Spaces left
    0
  • Registered
    2 registrants

  Registration is closed

  
  

  Email Darin Newman 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)

  
  

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• Sunday Safety Boat

  • When
    06/22/2025
  •  
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Lake Harriet
  • Spaces left
    1
  • Registered
    1 registrant

  Register

  
  

  Email Darin Newman 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)

  
  

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• Wednesday Night Race Officer

  • When
    06/25/2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Lake Harriet
  • Spaces left
    1

  Register

  Race Officer for Wednesday Night Racing

  
  

  Wednesday Racing Guidelines

  1.      For each Wednesday night race, the Race Officer (RO) verifies time of sunset and finishes racing at least 30 minutes minimum before sunset: give sailors time to sail to buoys, derig and get a taxi ride back to the dock before dark. The goal is to NOT have taxi boat operating and sailors behind pick up in the dark.

  
  

  2.      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

  3.      Committee boat is set up and used by the RO for all Wed night races

  
  

  4.      The RO is expected to and highly encourage to bring and assistant

  
  

  5.      The RO is asked to help taxi after dropping equipment at the dock.

  
  

  6.      Wednesday night races use a “short/medium” course length: the first upwind is timed to be approximately 5 minutes and the total race time is about 20 minutes total for the lead sailors. Dog leg finishes and a generous off set length are the norm.

  
  

  7.      Written Wednesday night guidelines are emailed to the RO/safety boat teams.

  
  

  8.      Written guidelines are posted in the shed.

  
  

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• Wednesday Night Safety Boat

  • When
    06/25/2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Lake Harriet
  • Spaces left
    1

  Register

  
  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

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• Adaptive Racing

  • Start
    06/26/2025
  •  
  • End
    08/28/2025
  • Schedule
    3 sessions

  
  

  Adaptive Sailing Races

  
  

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• Saturday Safety Boat

  • When
    06/28/2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Lake Harriet
  • Spaces left
    0
  • Registered
    2 registrants

  Registration is closed

  
  

  Email Darin Newman 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)

  
  

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• Sunday Safety Boat

  • When
    06/29/2025
  •  
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Lake Harriet
  • Spaces left
    0
  • Registered
    2 registrants

  Registration is closed

  
  

  Email Darin Newman 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)

  
  

  Show details
• Wednesday Night Race Officer

  • When
    07/02/2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Lake Harriet
  • Spaces left
    1

  Register

  Race Officer for Wednesday Night Racing

  
  

  Wednesday Racing Guidelines

  1.      For each Wednesday night race, the Race Officer (RO) verifies time of sunset and finishes racing at least 30 minutes minimum before sunset: give sailors time to sail to buoys, derig and get a taxi ride back to the dock before dark. The goal is to NOT have taxi boat operating and sailors behind pick up in the dark.

  
  

  2.      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

  3.      Committee boat is set up and used by the RO for all Wed night races

  
  

  4.      The RO is expected to and highly encourage to bring and assistant

  
  

  5.      The RO is asked to help taxi after dropping equipment at the dock.

  
  

  6.      Wednesday night races use a “short/medium” course length: the first upwind is timed to be approximately 5 minutes and the total race time is about 20 minutes total for the lead sailors. Dog leg finishes and a generous off set length are the norm.

  
  

  7.      Written Wednesday night guidelines are emailed to the RO/safety boat teams.

  
  

  8.      Written guidelines are posted in the shed.

  
  

  Show details
• Wednesday Night Safety Boat

  • When
    07/02/2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Lake Harriet
  • Spaces left
    1

  Register

  
  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

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• Holiday Safety Boat

  • When
    07/04/2025
  •  
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Lake Harriet
  • Spaces left
    0
  • Registered
    2 registrants

  Registration is closed

  
  

  Email Darin Newman 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)

  
  

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• Fourth of July Races

  • Start
    07/04/2025
  •  
  • End
    07/06/2025
  • Schedule
    3 sessions

  Five-minute warning signal at 10:30 AM Friday, 1PM Saturday, and 10:30 AM Sunday

  
  

  Sailing Instructions posted at Lake Harriet YC - Racing Info.

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• Saturday Safety Boat

  • When
    07/05/2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Lake Harriet
  • Spaces left
    0
  • Registered
    2 registrants

  Registration is closed

  
  

  Email Darin Newman 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)

  
  

  Show details
• Sunday Safety Boat

  • When
    07/06/2025
  •  
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Lake Harriet
  • Spaces left
    0
  • Registered
    2 registrants

  Registration is closed

  
  

  Email Darin Newman 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)

  
  

  Show details
• Wednesday Night Race Officer

  • When
    07/09/2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Lake Harriet
  • Spaces left
    1

  Register

  Race Officer for Wednesday Night Racing

  
  

  Wednesday Racing Guidelines

  1.      For each Wednesday night race, the Race Officer (RO) verifies time of sunset and finishes racing at least 30 minutes minimum before sunset: give sailors time to sail to buoys, derig and get a taxi ride back to the dock before dark. The goal is to NOT have taxi boat operating and sailors behind pick up in the dark.

  
  

  2.      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

  3.      Committee boat is set up and used by the RO for all Wed night races

  
  

  4.      The RO is expected to and highly encourage to bring and assistant

  
  

  5.      The RO is asked to help taxi after dropping equipment at the dock.

  
  

  6.      Wednesday night races use a “short/medium” course length: the first upwind is timed to be approximately 5 minutes and the total race time is about 20 minutes total for the lead sailors. Dog leg finishes and a generous off set length are the norm.

  
  

  7.      Written Wednesday night guidelines are emailed to the RO/safety boat teams.

  
  

  8.      Written guidelines are posted in the shed.

  
  

  Show details
• Wednesday Night Safety Boat

  • When
    07/09/2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Lake Harriet
  • Spaces left
    1

  Register

  
  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

  Show details
• Peter Super July Races

  • Start
    07/12/2025
  •  
  • End
    07/27/2025
  • Schedule
    6 sessions

  Five-minute warning signal at 1PM Saturday, 10:30 AM Sunday

  
  

  Most races in this series will also be counted towards the Season Championships. Check the Racing Schedule for details.

  
  

  Sailing Instructions posted at Lake Harriet YC - Racing Info.

  Show details
• Dee O'Neal Cup 2025

  • When
    07/16/2025
  •  
    5:30 PM

  
  

  Novice racers take the helm while the more experienced sailor is crew.

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• Wednesday Night Safety Boat

  • When
    07/23/2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Lake Harriet
  • Spaces left
    1

  Register

  
  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

  Show details
• Wednesday Night Race Officer

  • When
    07/23/2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Lake Harriet
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  Race Officer for Wednesday Night Racing

  
  

  Wednesday Racing Guidelines

  1.      For each Wednesday night race, the Race Officer (RO) verifies time of sunset and finishes racing at least 30 minutes minimum before sunset: give sailors time to sail to buoys, derig and get a taxi ride back to the dock before dark. The goal is to NOT have taxi boat operating and sailors behind pick up in the dark.

  
  

  2.      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

  3.      Committee boat is set up and used by the RO for all Wed night races

  
  

  4.      The RO is expected to and highly encourage to bring and assistant

  
  

  5.      The RO is asked to help taxi after dropping equipment at the dock.

  
  

  6.      Wednesday night races use a “short/medium” course length: the first upwind is timed to be approximately 5 minutes and the total race time is about 20 minutes total for the lead sailors. Dog leg finishes and a generous off set length are the norm.

  
  

  7.      Written Wednesday night guidelines are emailed to the RO/safety boat teams.

  
  

  8.      Written guidelines are posted in the shed.

  
  

  Show details
• Wednesday Night Safety Boat

  • When
    07/30/2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Lake Harriet
  • Spaces left
    1

  Register

  
  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

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• Wednesday Night Race Officer

  • When
    07/30/2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Lake Harriet
  • Spaces left
    1

  Register

  Race Officer for Wednesday Night Racing

  
  

  Wednesday Racing Guidelines

  1.      For each Wednesday night race, the Race Officer (RO) verifies time of sunset and finishes racing at least 30 minutes minimum before sunset: give sailors time to sail to buoys, derig and get a taxi ride back to the dock before dark. The goal is to NOT have taxi boat operating and sailors behind pick up in the dark.

  
  

  2.      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

  3.      Committee boat is set up and used by the RO for all Wed night races

  
  

  4.      The RO is expected to and highly encourage to bring and assistant

  
  

  5.      The RO is asked to help taxi after dropping equipment at the dock.

  
  

  6.      Wednesday night races use a “short/medium” course length: the first upwind is timed to be approximately 5 minutes and the total race time is about 20 minutes total for the lead sailors. Dog leg finishes and a generous off set length are the norm.

  
  

  7.      Written Wednesday night guidelines are emailed to the RO/safety boat teams.

  
  

  8.      Written guidelines are posted in the shed.

  
  

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• Dorothy Scheper Series Races

  • Start
    08/02/2025
  •  
  • End
    09/28/2025
  • Schedule
    10 sessions

  Five-minute warning signal at 1PM Saturday, 10:30 AM Sunday

  
  

  Most races in this series will also be counted towards the Season Championships. Check the Racing Schedule for details.

  
  

  Sailing Instructions posted at Lake Harriet YC - Racing Info.

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• Wednesday Night Safety Boat

  • When
    08/06/2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Lake Harriet
  • Spaces left
    1

  Register

  
  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

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• Wednesday Night Race Officer

  • When
    08/06/2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Lake Harriet
  • Spaces left
    1

  Register

  Race Officer for Wednesday Night Racing

  
  

  Wednesday Racing Guidelines

  1.      For each Wednesday night race, the Race Officer (RO) verifies time of sunset and finishes racing at least 30 minutes minimum before sunset: give sailors time to sail to buoys, derig and get a taxi ride back to the dock before dark. The goal is to NOT have taxi boat operating and sailors behind pick up in the dark.

  
  

  2.      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

  3.      Committee boat is set up and used by the RO for all Wed night races

  
  

  4.      The RO is expected to and highly encourage to bring and assistant

  
  

  5.      The RO is asked to help taxi after dropping equipment at the dock.

  
  

  6.      Wednesday night races use a “short/medium” course length: the first upwind is timed to be approximately 5 minutes and the total race time is about 20 minutes total for the lead sailors. Dog leg finishes and a generous off set length are the norm.

  
  

  7.      Written Wednesday night guidelines are emailed to the RO/safety boat teams.

  
  

  8.      Written guidelines are posted in the shed.

  
  

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• Wednesday Night Safety Boat

  • When
    08/13/2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Lake Harriet
  • Spaces left
    1

  Register

  
  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

  Show details
• Wednesday Night Race Officer

  • When
    08/13/2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Lake Harriet
  • Spaces left
    1

  Register

  Race Officer for Wednesday Night Racing

  
  

  Wednesday Racing Guidelines

  1.      For each Wednesday night race, the Race Officer (RO) verifies time of sunset and finishes racing at least 30 minutes minimum before sunset: give sailors time to sail to buoys, derig and get a taxi ride back to the dock before dark. The goal is to NOT have taxi boat operating and sailors behind pick up in the dark.

  
  

  2.      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

  3.      Committee boat is set up and used by the RO for all Wed night races

  
  

  4.      The RO is expected to and highly encourage to bring and assistant

  
  

  5.      The RO is asked to help taxi after dropping equipment at the dock.

  
  

  6.      Wednesday night races use a “short/medium” course length: the first upwind is timed to be approximately 5 minutes and the total race time is about 20 minutes total for the lead sailors. Dog leg finishes and a generous off set length are the norm.

  
  

  7.      Written Wednesday night guidelines are emailed to the RO/safety boat teams.

  
  

  8.      Written guidelines are posted in the shed.

  
  

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• Wednesday Night Safety Boat

  • When
    08/20/2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Lake Harriet
  • Spaces left
    1

  Register

  
  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

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• Wednesday Night Race Officer

  • When
    08/20/2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Lake Harriet
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  Race Officer for Wednesday Night Racing

  
  

  Wednesday Racing Guidelines

  1.      For each Wednesday night race, the Race Officer (RO) verifies time of sunset and finishes racing at least 30 minutes minimum before sunset: give sailors time to sail to buoys, derig and get a taxi ride back to the dock before dark. The goal is to NOT have taxi boat operating and sailors behind pick up in the dark.

  
  

  2.      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

  3.      Committee boat is set up and used by the RO for all Wed night races

  
  

  4.      The RO is expected to and highly encourage to bring and assistant

  
  

  5.      The RO is asked to help taxi after dropping equipment at the dock.

  
  

  6.      Wednesday night races use a “short/medium” course length: the first upwind is timed to be approximately 5 minutes and the total race time is about 20 minutes total for the lead sailors. Dog leg finishes and a generous off set length are the norm.

  
  

  7.      Written Wednesday night guidelines are emailed to the RO/safety boat teams.

  
  

  8.      Written guidelines are posted in the shed.

  
  

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• Wednesday Night Safety Boat

  • When
    08/27/2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Lake Harriet
  • Spaces left
    1

  Register

  
  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

  Show details
• Wednesday Night Race Officer

  • When
    08/27/2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Lake Harriet
  • Spaces left
    1

  Register

  Race Officer for Wednesday Night Racing

  
  

  Wednesday Racing Guidelines

  1.      For each Wednesday night race, the Race Officer (RO) verifies time of sunset and finishes racing at least 30 minutes minimum before sunset: give sailors time to sail to buoys, derig and get a taxi ride back to the dock before dark. The goal is to NOT have taxi boat operating and sailors behind pick up in the dark.

  
  

  2.      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

  3.      Committee boat is set up and used by the RO for all Wed night races

  
  

  4.      The RO is expected to and highly encourage to bring and assistant

  
  

  5.      The RO is asked to help taxi after dropping equipment at the dock.

  
  

  6.      Wednesday night races use a “short/medium” course length: the first upwind is timed to be approximately 5 minutes and the total race time is about 20 minutes total for the lead sailors. Dog leg finishes and a generous off set length are the norm.

  
  

  7.      Written Wednesday night guidelines are emailed to the RO/safety boat teams.

  
  

  8.      Written guidelines are posted in the shed.

  
  

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• Labor Day Weekend Races

  • Start
    08/30/2025
  •  
  • End
    09/01/2025
  • Schedule
    3 sessions

  Five-minute warning signal at 1PM Saturday, 10:30AM Sunday, and 10:30AM Monday

  
  

  Sailing Instructions posted at Lake Harriet YC - Racing Info.

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• 2025 MC Team Racing Regatta

  • Start
    09/06/2025
  • End
    09/07/2025
  • Location
    Lake Harriet Yacht Club
  • Registered
    Be the first

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• Die Hard Regatta

  • Start
    09/13/2025
  • End
    09/14/2025
  • Location
    Lake Harriet Yacht Club

  
  

  70th Annual Die Hard Regatta

  Minneapolis, MN
  September 13 & 14, 2025
  MC Scows and Melges 15s

  
  

  Results and other details of last year's event

  
  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Save the date!

  Notice of Race and other details coming soon

  
  

  
  

  Lake Harriet Yacht Club invites you to the 70th 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 25 active MC scows and 11 Melges 15’s. We sail short, 30-minute races, and lots of them.

  
  

  
  

  Regatta Chair

  Jamie Fraser, (312) 952-6960,  jamie@widernets.com

  
  

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• Schepers Memorial Races

  • Start
    09/20/2025
  •  
  • End
    09/21/2025
  • Schedule
    2 sessions

  Five-minute warning signal scheduled for 1PM Saturday and 10:30AM Sunday

  
  

  Sailing Instructions will be posted at Lake Harriet YC - Racing Info.
  
  Schepers Memorial races are likely to have a changed starting sequence to provide for fleet handicapping.

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• Boats Must Be Off Buoys

  • When
    10/13/2025

  
  

  Per Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board:
  
  "All boats must be removed from all lake buoys no later than Indigenous Peoples Day [Second Monday in October]. "

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