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Harbor 20 Racing - SCYC members are invited to join the Hilton Head Harbor 20 Fleet every Wednesday afternoon. Meet on the docks and plan for a wonderful time on the water! 

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Join fellow members on the bay throughout the year for single day, weekend and seasonal series for great PHRF sailing in numerous formats.

Cruises  are organized monthly throughout the year for all boat owners.  The Cruise Fleet  meets monthly to discuss upcoming cruises and other items of interest. Contact the Club's Sailing Office for details for any of the above activities at (843) 342-BOAT.

Private and group lessons are offered throughout the year. Whether you are a past sailor, interested new sailor, or looking to improve your skills on the water, SCYC is the place for you. On water lessons are available for the membership through our skillled yachting team. 

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The Junior Sailing Program has been in existence for many years and is known as the premier sailing program for Hilton Head Island junior sailors. There are three levels in the program -  Learn to Sail, Intermediate,  and  Racing . In 2008, the  Guppy  class was inaugurated into the program, which introduces 6 and 7 years-olds into the program.

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• Saturday, April 6
• HHI to Savannah Ocean Race">Hook Ocean Race, HHI to Savannah, SCYC/CSC
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• Friday, April 12
• James Island YC, SC">Fort 2 Battery 2024, James Island YC, SC
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• Spring Harbor - CORA
• Neuse River Regatta, Neuse YRA, New Bern, NC
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At the South Atlantic Yacht Racing Association (SAYRA), we're more than just sailors; we're a thriving community committed to elevating the sailing experience for everyone across the regions of Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Our value proposition stands on a foundation of providing resources and opportunities which will provide distinct advantages for both organizations and individuals. SAYRA is a place where beginners and world-class athletes are welcomed and engaged; we work together to foster and strengthen skills and relationships centered around sailing in our region.

Commodore's Corner

Lots of great activities going on in the SAYRA Region. Make sure your club event is posted. Please see full list at the end of this newsletter.  Charleston Race Week is the highlight of April with lots of sailors and volunteers supporting that effort to ensure a fun and safe week of sailing. It is a highlight of SAYRA. 

Many of our US Sailing instructor courses are filled for the spring, thank you to all the clubs that host the courses ensuring we have enough instructors for summer camps this year. Remember, HH funds will support these training classes. Please encourage them to apply.    Continued... 

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CSC Junior Race Team & SAYRA

The Columbia Sailing Club Junior Race Team competes in the Junior Grand Prix of the South Atlantic Yacht Racing Association (SAYRA), as well as other events hosted by sailing and yachting clubs in our region.

An opportunity to join the Junior Race Team is offered to our sailors who have already participated in our 101 and 102-level programs, or sailors who have demonstrated the necessary proficiency to safely compete. Junior Race Team practices in Optimist, Open Skiff, Club 420, Laser 4.7, and Laser Radial saillboats.

Below is a schedule for the SAYRA Junior Grand Prix separated into CSC’s Sailing Seasons.

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• May 14-15 – Saltwater – Register Now

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• September 24-25 – Freshwater – Registration link available once registration opens
• October 8-9 – Freshwater – Registration link available once registration opens
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Carolina Yacht Club Invitational Regatta 2023 July 29-30

Join us for a fun regatta in the too much fun town of Charleston South Carolina at the Carolina Yacht Club

You will not have this much fun anywhere, and you will get lots and lots of cool free stuff l.

Link: https://theclubspot.com/regatta/7jnWMkzzLP

Call Ervin Grove for info, or just to talk: 1-865-789-2895

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The Southern Collegiate Offshore Regatta

Inspired by the Larchmont, NY Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta and conceived in Charleston by Tripp Fellabom, now with North Sails Charleston, the Southern Collegiate Offshore Regatta (SCOR) held it's inaugural event in 2015 in the historic Charleston Harbor.   Participating offshore collegiate sailing teams from across the country included the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, California Maritime Academy, Kings Point College and the College of Charleston.  Four years later in 2019 the SCOR regatta included thirteen collegiate keelboat sailing teams from California, Michigan, Florida, Rhode Island, Georgia, Annapolis, Pennsylvania, New York, North and South Carolina, and has become one of the premier collegiate offshore big boat events in the country.  

SCOR is organized and hosted annually in February by the College of Charleston , Carolina Yacht Club and the Charleston Ocean Racing Association (CORA).  College sailing teams are paired with local CORA member-owned offshore keelboats, including Melges 32, J111, J105, J120, J130, J35, J36, and have an opportunity to work with the owner to learn the skills of sailing to the boat's potential.  The weekend regatta format includes mostly windward-leeward courses in the Charleston Harbor, with a distance race or two included to challenge sailors at multiple points of sail and navigation.

All collegiate offshore keelboat teams are encouraged to apply.  The 2024 SCOR regatta will be held February 10-11.  For more information, contact SCOR Representative Ned Goss (College of Charleston) .

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The South Carolina Yacht Club is a members only club. Boat slip owners and tenants must join the SCYC for access to the activities and amenities of the club, which include fine dining, wine cellar, tennis, pool and spa, and health club.

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The JUNIOR SAILING PROGRAM has been in existence for many years and is known as the premier sailing program for Hilton Head Island junior sailors. There are three levels in the program – “Learn to Sail,” “Intermediate,” and “Racing.” In 2008, the “Guppy” class was inaugurated into the program, which introduces 6 and 7 years-olds into the program.

Harbor 20 Racing – SCYC members are invited to join the Hilton Head Harbor 20 Fleet every Wednesday afternoon. Meet on the docks and plan for a wonderful time on the water!

The Club hosts three major annual regattas each year:

• Harbor 20 Spring Regatta – held in May of each year.
• Spar Wars Regatta – held in August of each year.
• Ocean Challenge – held in October of each year.

The Club is a member of the prestigious SOUTH ATLANTIC YACHT RACING ASSOCIATION (SAYRA) . SCYC boats are always in attendance at the events.

CRUISES are organized monthly throughout the year for all boat owners. The Cruise Fleet meets monthly to discuss upcoming cruises and other items of interest.

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E-Scow sailors compete during the annual Carolina Yacht Club regatta July 25, 2021. Brad Nettles/Staff

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Katelyn Dietert sails her Open Skiff during the annual Carolina Yacht Club regatta July 25, 2021. Brad Nettles/Staff

Y-Flyer sailors Tripp Paterson and Merick Earle compete during the annual Carolina Yacht Club regatta July 25, 2021. Brad Nettles/Staff

Summer regatta series continues with Carolina Yacht Club Regatta

• By David Shelton Special to The Post and Courier
• Jul 25, 2021

The Carolina Yacht Club held its annual regatta over the weekend, taking advantage of excellent weather and good sailing conditions.

The event, held July 24-25, is part of a local summer series of regattas and followed regattas hosted by the James Island Yacht Club, the Hobcaw Yacht Club, and the Charleston Yacht Club. The final event will the Rockville Regatta, hosted by the Sea Island Yacht Club on Aug. 7-8.

“It was a wonderful weekend,” said Kate O’Donnell, sailing director at the Carolina Yacht Club. “We are very happy that we could have this event again and for everyone to have a great time sailing.”

The Carolina Yacht Club presented two awards to young sailors who exemplify sportsmanship and a commitment to sailing.

Andrea Catalina Melnik received the Henry Clay Robertson IV Memorial award. Melnik is a rising junior at Ashley Hall School in Charleston and participates on the school’s sailing team. She took up sailing at age 5 while living in Puerto Rico and spent many summers in Charleston perfecting her craft.

“This award is about sportsmanship and a love for sailing, and I am very honored to receive this,” Melnik said. “I look up to everyone who has earned this award before me, and I will try my best to represent this award well.”

Lucas Price Sawin received the Philip O’Neill Hanvey Memorial Award. Sawin, 20, is currently attending the United States Merchant Marine Academy, pursuing his dream of working in commercial maritime.

“Lucas learned to sail when he was 8 years old and sailing has been his life ever since,” said Skip Sowin, Lucas’ father, who accepted the award for his son. “He has worked as a sailing instructor and has spent many summers as a clinic instructor for young people. He could not be here to accept this award, but I know he is very honored to be included in the list of those who have previously earned this award.”

Principal race officers for the event were Harvey McCormick, Tommy Harken and Sammy Glenn.

Carolina Yacht Club Regatta results

(top three in each division)

Andrea Melnik/ Walter Blessing

Ashton Loring/Ella Durst

Molly Loring/Mae Durst

Tom Loutrell/Brian Zimmerman/Dave O’Reilly/Stanton Bost

Kevin Jewett/Carolina Jewett/Hunter Stunzi

Cliff Russell/Josh Putnam/Markus Kraemer

Conrado Cookson

Elliott Lipp

Arabella Duer

Kelly Ann Arrindell

Will Rucker

Wyatt Norman

Max Zhalilo

Jason Rucker

Mason Baird

Patrick Hogan/Will Sloger/Laura Dupnik

Carter Cameron/John Cameron/Alicia Cameron

Ezra Zankel

David Guggenheim

Rich Horton/Amanda Horton

Butch Mumma/Stellena Mumma

Rutledge Hyman

Katelyn Dietert

Grant Dietert

Ellis Frampton

Smoak Copenhaver

Harrison Ward

Garrett Davis

Will Martin

Kai Bernthal

Alessandro Mazzi

Marcus Durlach

Stan Laroche/Claude Fitzgerald/Bryant Quisenberry

Kurt Oberle/Johnny Cordray/Robert Morrow

Michael Miller

Edward Scarborough

Walter Everett

Stanley Hassinger/Robert Bowden

Pete Marriott

Reggie Fairchild/Ned Goss/Jess Goss

Henry McCray/Sam Cabiness

David Loring/Margaret Bost

John Parker/Jamie Ewing

Photos: Carolina Yacht Club Regatta

The Carolina Yacht Club held their annual regatta Saturday and Sunday in Charleston Harbor.

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Inaugural Azalea Bowl Welcomes High School & College Sailors

Jacksonville university and hoggard/viking sailing win in college and high school divisions.

In April, CYC 1853 hosted the inaugural Azalea Bowl Regatta and it was undeniably a success! The regatta enjoyed sunny, warm and windy conditions and welcomed more than 120 sailors from 12 high schools and 16 colleges for two days of fantastic sailing. Sailors traveled from California, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and the US Virgin Islands to participate. 

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Sailing Report - Saturday, April 15, 2023:

Saturday morning racing began after complementary and freshly prepared breakfast from Spoonfed Kitchen & Bake Shop and welcoming remarks from the event organizers. Spectators lined the waterfront and the teams did not disappoint with close and competitive racing all day. 

By 4:30pm, racing was called for the day. In the high school fleet, Hoggard/Viking Sailing had the top position, followed closely by Christchurch School from Virginia and Lucy Beckham High School out of Charleston. In the college fleet, the Old Dominion University Monarchs had the lead followed closely by the Jacksonville University Dolphins, leaving the UCLA Bruins and the NC State Wolfpack tied for the third position. 

After racing, teams enjoyed dinner from Island’s Fresh Mex Grill and participated in the interactive and informative College Night event. Each college program provided a brief overview of their school and sailing team, then interacted individually with high school sailors and parents at tables set up for the event. Jacksonville University took home the Rooster People’s Choice Award from the College Night event. Sailors also participated in a game of college sailing trivia and received prize packs sponsored by Zim and West Coast Sailing.

Sunday, April 16, 2023:

Day Two of the 2023 Azalea Bowl Regatta brought more sunshine, comfortable temperatures and a building breeze. Spoonfed Kitchen & Bake Shop again provided complimentary breakfast to sailors, coaches and race committee with racing starting shortly after 10AM. 

As the day progressed, the top of the leaderboard tightened up. In the high school fleet, first place came down to the last set with Hoggard/Viking Sailing securing the top spot by one point. Lucy Beckham finished second with Christchurch School finishing third. In the college fleet, Jacksonville University was able to leapfrog the ODU Monarchs to earn the top spot. ODU and UCLA tied for second with the Monarchs winning the tie-breaker. Racing was competitive and the Corinthian Spirit was widespread as teams competed with good sportsmanship and camaraderie. Full scores and pictures from the event can be found at CapeFearCommunitySailing.org

Special thanks to CYC’s Pierce Barden for serving at the regatta’s PRO and to Glenn Walker, Kiki Barden and Amy Jones for serving on the Signal Boat. This team organized nearly 40 races between the high school and college fleets over the two days. Another special thank you to the entire team of volunteers who served on and off the water to make this a welcoming, competitive and successful regatta.

The event wrapped up with an awards ceremony where the winning teams received wooden trophies, and winning skippers and crew from A and B divisions were also recognized with trophies. The Azalea Bowl Regatta perpetual trophy was presented to Hoggard/Viking Sailing and Jacksonville University for their first place finishes. 

Special thanks to Rooster, Zim Sailing, and West Coast Sailing for providing prizes and swag for teams and the regatta winners, as well as Mayfaire Family Dentistry (Dr. John Overton) for being the regatta’s presenting sponsor. Additional corporate sponsors included PGH Architecture (Philip Humphrey), Spoonfed Kitchen & Bake Shop, Island’s Fresh Mex Grill, Silver Coast Insurance, Jason Bell & Associates Keller Williams Realty, Wilmington Fish Camp, and Wilmington Marine Center. More than 20 individual patrons also helped make the inaugural Azalea Bowl Regatta a reality and a success! For more information about the event, visit CapeFearCommunitySailing.org .