Flying Scot North American Championship, June 25-28, 2025.
The NACs are back in the Midwest District for the first time in a long time. They will be held at the Carlyle Sailing Association in Carlyle, Illinois. Here is the link for more information NAC Link
Flying Scot Midwest Direct Championship, August 1-3, 2025.
We are excited that the Flying Scot Midwest District Championship has rotated back to EYC and will be held in conjunction with the Ephraim Regatta this year. Since this is a district championship, we anticipate that more racers will be in attendance. EYC members who are interested in racing or volunteering during this event please contact Woody Heidler at [email protected],
We are also looking for a host to house Dan Leach (Fleet Captain for Clinton Lake) and Chris Tesdal for the Districts/Ephraim Regatta. Housing is a great way to extend EYC hospitality. There are additional sailors who have also expressed interest in coming to Ephraim if housing is available. Please contact Nancy Claypool at [email protected]
Fleet Activities
If you’re looking for help getting your boat ready for the season or would like to join in on some chalk talks, feel free to reach out. I also hope we’ll have plenty of chances for those interested to socialize and unwind after racing, Mondays and Saturdays.
Flying Scot Midwinters 2025.
Congratulations to Michael Faugust, Jennifer Ikeda (and yours truly) who placed fifth in the Championship Division. I must note that a couple of us had a conversation during the Midwinters with Terry Dees and her husband, Dan Kolenich, at Ft. Walton. Terry Dees was the Flying Scot Class President in 1995 and she and her husband, Dan Kolenich, attended the 2009 NACs at EYC and commented during this event that it was best NAC she ever attended. When Michael Faugust asked her what made it memorable, she started out by complimenting our staff – who helped park boats, unload and transport gear, get masts up, and otherwise assisted wherever they could. She also mentioned that all of our events were terrific and, for the most part, kept all the racers together over the course of the event. So, here we are about 16 years later and our event is still well remembered. Kudos to EYC!
The countdown to summer starts now! EYC lesson registrations opens onSaturday, February 1st at 8:00 a.m. We have 11 Sessions for 2025 with two week sessions offered in sessions A, B, C, D, and E.
Session A1 June 2-6 Session A2 June 9-13
Session B1 June 16-20 Session B2 June 23-27
Session C1 June 30-July 4 Session C2 July 7- 11
Session D1 July 14-July 18 Session D2 July 21-25
Session E1 July 28- August 1 Session E2 August 4- 8
Session F August 11-15
The EYC operates one of the largest and oldest sailing schools in the midwest. We offer lessons from beginner to advanced, racing and power boating skills, youth and adults, and one and two weeks sessions are available.
Summer is almost here and the Learn to Sail program will kick off on Monday, June 10th! We offer lessons from Beginners to advanced and everything in between, including a power boating and adult lessons.
Do you have a sailor who loves the 420/RS Tera or maybe a water rat who wants to improve their racing skills? Perhaps, you have a sailor looking for a more challenging course?
Intro to Racingis an ideal course for intermediate or advanced students who are excited to move FAST(er)! This course is coached by an accomplished college sailor (Hobart and William Smith College), Frances Depke, who is new to our staff this year. This course will be primarily taught in our 420 Fleet, or depending on the weight and size of the sailor, in our RS Teras, a perfect boat that is particularly suited for sailors looking to transition out of Optis.
Frances will guide students through the intricacies of effective racing strategy and tactics, offering insights that go beyond the basics. Unlike any other EYC course, this course includes common starting techniques, cover vs. fleet splitting decision making, and leveraging racing rules to your advantage. Sailboat racing opens doors to lifelong opportunities across various age groups and levels, from youth and high school competitions to collegiate and beyond. “Intro to Racing” serves as an invaluable stepping stone for honing competitive skills, setting sail towards a future filled with thrilling challenges and victories on the water.
EYC Weekly Race series
The EYC offers a weekly race series for our members to put their knowledge into action! Our weekly race series hosts a different fleet in the evenings on Mondays(Opti’s and Scots), Tuesdays(420’s and Lasers), Thursdays(Opti’s and RS Teras)) and Friday s(420’s and Lasers) and in the morning on Saturdays(Flying Scots). We kick off our racing series on Saturday, June 16th with our Flying Scot fleet.
Many sessions are full or filling up fast!
These sessions are currently full:
Beginner 1: B morning, B1 morning, B2 morning, B2 afternoon, C morning, C2 morning, D1 morning, D2 morning, F morning. For Beginner 2: B1, C1, C2 D1 all morning,Intermediate: B2, C2 morning , Adventure Sailing: B2 afternoon, D2 and E morning.
Don’t wait! We have limited availability for Beginner 1 and 2 in June, Adventure Sailing in June and July. If you are looking for a particular lesson type or session check availability in our afternoon sessions. Sign up for lessons with this link Sailing Lessons
The countdown to summer starts now! EYC lesson registrations opens on Thursday, February 1st. Sessions for 2024 are:
Session A June 10-14
Session B1 June 17-21
Session B2 June 24-29
Session C1 July 1-5
Session C2 July 8-12
Session D1 July 15-19
Session D2 July 22-26
Session E July 29- August 2
Session F August 5-9
The EYC operates one of the largest and oldest sailing schools in the midwest. We offer lessons from beginner to advanced, racing and power boating skills, youth and adults, and one and two weeks sessions are available. If you have any questions please email [email protected] .
Yes, summer is upon us and we are beyond thrilled to kick-off the 2021 Season.
Here are some important dates to remember:
MAY 29– Spring Clean- come on out and lend a hand to get the club ready for the summer.
Volunteers are needed to help get the club in “ship-shape”. Please come at 9:00 a.m.
We will be cleaning and organizing the clubhouse, docks, boats and equipment and
we anticipate being finished by 12:00p.m. There are jobs for all ages and abilities.
JUNE 1- The EYC officially opens for the season (cue the pfd, sunglasses and boat shoes!).
JUNE 7-Bridge begins with open play at 1:00 p.m. An updated, 2021 EYC Summer Bridge
Information document has been posted on the website. Please review the document, as it contains
a change (since the Eagle’s Cry)regarding the 5- week bridge lesson series.
JUNE 14– EYC Sailing Lessons begin with Session A. Registration continues for all sessions and the EYC dock will soon be buzzing with activity so don’t delay, summer sailing lessons are filling up fast. All the Beginner morning sessions are almost at capacity. Don’t forget, there are lots of options for all skill levels and ages!
JUNE 26– Gala dinner and silent auction to benefit the EYC’s Aaron R. Moore Sailing Scholarship. Northern Haus @ 6:30 p.m. Get Ready! Ticket Registration coming soon.
Check the CALENDAR on our website for all the dates and timings of events, lessons
