Racing
Club Racing
Due to the 30 dry out quarantine period required of all trailered boats wishing to sail on Scotts Flat Lake, it has become impractical to host any further races nor our Regatta this year. We are hoping for a better resolution to the Golden Mussel invasion next year.
We often have two simple race circuits (Spring and Summer) to help sailors learn how to race their sailboat at our lake. The winner of the Spring sailing series is immortalized in our coveted GCYC Racing Trophy. Calatina 22’s will compete for the Fleet 54 Championship Trophy. Additionally, our club has perennial trophies for Rookies and Sportsmanship.
If you have not been a sailboat racer in the past, please join us for an afternoon sail. We will have a skippers meeting before the race to help you learn the course and discuss tactics. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned salt, there is always a crew spot available.
Beginners and Cruisers are welcome!
Go For the Gold Regatta
Starting on the first Saturday in June of each year,
the GCYC hosts the “Go for the Gold Regatta.” Sailors from all over California and Nevada come to participate. The competition is tough as several fleets hold their regional qualification trials during this event. The regattas have included the Region 10 Catalina 22 Championship, Open Keel, Open Multihull, El Toro, Sunfish Western Regional Championships, Laser, Lido 14 Northern California Championship, Banshee and Open Centerboard categories. A highlight of this event is the barbecue dinner on Saturday night with a “tall tales" storytelling competition followed by raffles and games. The “Go for the Gold” regatta has become a major Northern California sailing event, and is a favorite among its competitors. In keeping with the locale, the first prizes for the regatta are hand-crafted oak chests with vials of real gold, with second and third receiving gold pans with "gold" nuggets.
