Atlanta Yacht Club Open Regatta
April 22-23, 2023
Sailing Instructions (updated 4/15/2023)
Open to all boats of the Thistle, Flying Scott, Y-Flyer, Snipe and Laser Classes. Open to any centerboard dinghy class with an LOA (length overall) less than or equal to 20' that can register three or more participating boats (excluding late participation). See NOR for contact information of the Regatta Chair.
There are lots of opportunities for you to participate, both sailing and on shore - See what's needed and sign up today to help make this an awesome event!!
Schedule of Events
Friday April 21
All Day
Club will be open to park boats and set up camp
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Check-in, Late Registration, Brick Oven Pizza Served for Competitors (all Fleets are encouraged to check in Friday Evening with the first warning horn at 10 AM Saturday)
Saturday April 22
7:30 AM-8:30 AM
(Last minute) Check-in and Late Registration
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Biscuit Bar Breakfast
9:00 AM
Competitors meeting
10:00 AM
Warning Signal 1st start of 1st race, Races 2 thru 3 to follow, time permitting
12:00 PM
Picnic Bar Lunch will be served at the Clubhouse kitchen
End of the days races
“Captain's Hour Rum Punch” reception with Live Music at the viewing pavilion. Sponsored by Mount Gay Rum
6:45 PM
Taco/Nacho Bar Dinner and Live Music
Sunday April 23
7:30 AM
Biscuit Bar Breakfast
9:25 AM
Warning Signal 1st start of the day, Remaining races to follow, time permitting
12:25 PM
No warning signal will be made after this time
11:45 AM or following the last race
Salad Bar Lunch and Awards
2022 AYC Open Pictures (credit Diane Vandeputte)