Opti Warmup Clinic: Feb 20 @ 1pm

February 15, 2011

Alan Rochard, our local Opti Guru,  will be teaching a clinic this weekend.  We’ll also be introducing our new coach, Kate Noble, so please join us this Saturday, Feb 20 at 1:00pm.

this could be you...

Regardless of weather, we’d like everyone to come out – even if it’s too cold to sail, Alan will hold a chalk-talk and do a session on
rigging.  It’s also our first event of the season, so it’s a great time to see old friends and learn about what is planned for the year.

Bring-your-own-boat or borrow one of the club’s Optis.  We’ll have seven Opti’s available, so reserve yours soon by sending a note to brecordsfotos@yahoo.com.

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Wanted: Junior Sailing Coach. Tween-fearers need not apply.

January 28, 2011

[update: please welcome Kate Noble as AYC's new junior coach!]

Austin Yacht Club is looking for a Sailing Director to run it’s junior program this summer, which (because it’s Texas) runs from April 17 to October 16.

Here is the job description.  To learn more, email our Sail Training chair (brecordsfotos@yahoo.com).

 

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Save the date: Mar 5-6, 2011 – Austin's biggest junior regatta

January 28, 2011

Spread the word about the 2011 Roadrunner Regatta, held on Lake Travis at Austin Yacht Club on March 5-6.

Stay tuned for registration info, including the notice of race (NOR) and sailing instructions.

photo: Yolanda Cortes-Mares

AYC RR Green Fleet 2010

In the mean time, here are the 2010 results, which included 30+ happy sailors in Opti, Laser 4.7, and 420 classes.

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June PBJ Wrap Up

June 27, 2010

We had a great day of sailing this Saturday, as the fourth PBJ class of June wrapped up.  Three cheers to all the kids who sailed solo for the first time!

Here are some photos from the two classes.

PBJ June 9:30a crew

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AYC one of best metro programs [SAIL Magazine]

June 4, 2010

Nice article in sailmagazine.com highlighting five clubs that “represent some of the best sailing instruction in metropolitan areas.”

Summer Sailing for Kids
 By MacDuff Stewart Posted June 2, 2010

Texas
Texan sailors are lucky enough to have youth sailing programs available year-round, but the number of sailing programs doubles in the summer. At the Austin Yacht Club, sailors as young as four start their sailing careers in Optis and Picos, while older children experience Lasers and FJs, all in preparation for events associated with the Texas Sailing Association. A key perk for parents: Wednesday and Thursday nights feature informal racing programs for those sailors who hope to race with their children.

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New PBJ sessions: August Saturdays

May 15, 2010

We’re adding two more PBJ classes in August. Registration will open up Wed May 19 on the AYC site, so stay tuned.

Here are the dates:

PBJ August Class 5 (9:30a-11:00a) Aug 7, 14, 21, 28
PBJ August Class 6 (11:00a-12:30p) Aug 7, 14, 21, 28
[school starts Mon Aug 23, AISD, LTISD]
[labor day is Sept 6]

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Results: 27th Easter Laser Regatta.

April 6, 2010

We had a great weekend of Laser sailing at Lake Travis this weekend, with 47 boats, a full lake and enough breeze to overlook the onslaught of motorboat wakes.

Congrats to Fred & Sally for yet another classic event.

And three cheers to the winners:

Howdy Hughes (Laser 4.7)

Chase Shaw (Laser Radials)

Scott Young (Laser Full Rigs)

Results: 2010 Easter Laser Regatta (Austin Yacht Club)

source: www.schrothfiberglass.com

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Go Abby Go!

March 29, 2010

Abby Sunderland can’t drive a car yet, but is currently sailing solo past Cape Horn on her Open 40-footer.

Source: grindtv.com

Source: grindtv.com

Track the 16-year-old’s progress as she tries to become the youngest person to solo around the world.

Here’s the latest article from grindtv.com.

Abby is one of two sixteen year-olds currently doing a solo sail around the world.  Australia’s Jessica Watson began her sail from Sydney in October 2009 and rounded Cape Horn on Jan. 13, and soon hit 70-knot winds that almost capsized her 34-foot pink sailboat.

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Results: Roadrunner Regatta 2010

March 15, 2010

Congrats to the 101 sailors and everyone who supported the event.   The regatta was a huge success, thanks to all the sailors, volunteers, great weather and full lake.

AYC RR Team 2010

Here are the regatta results from the Texas Sailing Assoc site.

Next up?  Check out the rest of the TSA junior circuit schedule.

Number of boats:

26 Opti RWB
18 Opti Green
6 Laser 4.7
12 Laser Radial
3 Laser Full

18 FJ

83 total

photo: Yolanda Cortes-Mares

AYC RR Green Fleet 2010

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Jr sailing tips from Scott Young

March 4, 2010

Sailing in the Roadrunner Regatta this weekend? Or another junior sailing event down the road?

Check out these great tips from Scott Young’s blog.

AYC Road Runner Regatta—This Weekend!

Here are a few things to think about in preparation for the regatta.

Boat Preparation:  How are your control lines?  Any worn or frayed lines?  Are they the right size, length, stretch?  No need to have a lot of excess line laying in the bottom of the boat soaking up water.  Have you tightened down all of your fittings?  Are all ring-dings taped and secure?

How is your boat bottom?  All scratches sanded smooth and the hull polished?  No road grime or grung!  Make sure your hull is clean and smooth!!

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