The LTYC one-design fleets—Dinghies (420s and Lasers), J/70s, Alerion 28s, and classic NMs— as well as an active PHRF fleet are out nearly every day of the week as part of one of the busiest and most competitive yacht club racing programs in the country.
An overview of the weekly racing:
Mondays. Lasers—13ft single-handed boats used in the Olympics—race on Monday evenings, with a first start at 6:00pm and up to four races.
Tuesdays. If it’s Tuesday, then it must mean Tuesday Night Racing, with the race starting at 6:00 and several fleets of both one-designs and PHRF racers doing (friendly) battle before recounting their exploits at the Club over perch, burgers, and gin & tonics.
Wednesdays. On most Wednesday nights we see our smallest LTS Junior Sailors showcasing their skills right in front of the club in Pram Racing. Look for the colorful boats and listen to the coaches as they work to build the next generation of master LTYC sailors.
Thursdays. On Thursday nights, two-person teams, young and old alike, set forth in the LTS 420 Fleet for three or four races in the Harbor. Everyone comes back to the club afterwards (joining many other Club members) for the BBQ Buffet and post-racing camaraderie.
Fridays. Most Friday afternoons, you'll catch a glimpse of the afternoon youth regattas hosted by the LTS Race Team from 4-6pm in which they compete for the venerable trophies of the Legends of the Great Lakes Series. On Friday nights, we rest. Or practice. And don’t forget: the LTYC Bar opens from 3-8pm. After all, nobody said you need to race in order to come to the Club for drinks with your friends!
Saturdays & Sundays. On Saturday afternoons (and some Sundays) three of our fleets—J/70s, NMs, and Alerion 28s—race multiple races on Little Traverse Bay.