Schedule of Events

Friday, May 22

5:30pm 

Join us for the AYC National Welcome Party for a smooth-sailing evening of cold beers, tasty snacks, and laid-back dockside vibes by the fire pit.

Drop anchor, ease into the weekend, and enjoy good company under the stars. 

6–9pm 

Check-in/Register for The Regatta Unlike Any Other

7:00–8:30pm

Late night spaghetti supper. (Free for registered sailors, Guests $9 at the door)

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Saturday, May 23

8:30–9:00am

Registered Junior competitors meet at the Point

9:25am

1st race warning signal for Juniors, with 2nd & 3rd races to follow

9:00–12:00pm

Check-in/Register at clubhouse for the largest inland Thistle regatta of the year

10:00–11:00am

Rita’s Famous Brunch ( $12/person )

12:00pm

Skippers report to the Pavilion at the Point

1:00pm

Patron boat passengers meet at the Point (BYO life jacket)

1:25pm

1st warning signal for the Dixie Fleet, where every tack and jibe rides the edge—smooth sailing one moment, a little chaos the next. That’s what makes it unforgettable.

6:30–7:30pm

Get dressed in your best yacht rock attire (anything goes!).

Enjoy the easygoing marina vibes at the Sunset Social, a family-friendly appetizer party featuring Jeffrey’s celebrated margaritas, pina coladas and daiquiris.  

7:00pm

Children’s Pizza Dinner hosted downstairs ( $8/person )

7:30pm

Yacht Rock Party Dinner – Catered ( $35/person )

Choice of Grilled Pork Tenderloin in a Lemon, Dijon White Wine Sauce OR Grilled Pesto Chicken with Sun Dried Tomatoes with sides of Herb Roasted Potatoes and Caeser Salad

Followed by Key Lime Pie and an Ice Cream Bar

Enjoy a great meal, smooth Yacht Rock tunes, and a relaxed evening of dancing and celebration to cap off the day

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Sunday, May 24

7:30–8:30am

Continental Breakfast ( $7/person )

9:25am

Class flag up for one final round of racing

12:30pm

Lavon’s Chicken Luncheon ( $11/person ).

Wrap up the weekend with a satisfying meal before cruising into the awards ceremony to celebrate the regatta’s standout sailors—and drift into the groove.

Race Information

Three races are scheduled, two on Saturday and one on Sunday, weather depending. Boats registered will be split into four sub-fleets, to be announced at the Competitors’ meeting and designated by corresponding colors of pennants attached to the sail. 

There will be two starts for each of the three races. Each start will include two of the subgroups, rotated after every race, so that if all races are completed each group will have competed against all three of the others during the course of the regatta. 

When we host a large fleet, the four-division format allows all boats to compete against the entire Dixie fleet without setting an impossible starting line. This always adds fun and intrigue to the races, where top finishes are a premium and even those looking strong on Saturday’s scoreboard aren't always quite sure who the regatta winner is until the last race is completed and competitors are back on shore comparing notes. Just another fun dimension to our one-of-a-kind Dixie! 

Trophies will be awarded to the top five skippers and crew.