Lighthouse Regatta

OPTIMIST GREEN FLEET ONLY

Welcome, Beginner Opti Racers!

Three races are planned in our protected cove in front of the clubhouse. Any beginner sailors from an LBIYRA club who would like a fun and relaxed start to learning how to race their Optimist dinghy are invited. See USODA Green Fleet Policy for eligibility (USODA.org). 

Advance registration is required as there is a limit of 40 participants. Cost is $15.00 Click here to pay online.  Note that you are not guaranteed a spot until you have completed both steps. No refunds will be given unless the event is canceled. The fee includes medals for all participants, light breakfast (bagels, fruit, granola bars), candy boat, and popsicles after racing.

Please park and set up at the Bay Beach parking lot on 75th Street and the Bay (southside of the clubhouse).

Timeline:

8:30 - Check-in at the BLYC clubhouse starts

9:30 - Chalk talk by BLYC Coach

10:00 - Boat launching directly after (boats launch from bay beach at 75th Street - south side of clubhouse)

3 races, followed by awards and popsicles

Coaches Note: Although on water coaching will be available by our experienced BLYC staff, please send the appropriate number of instructors to accompany your sailors in order to ensure the safety of all participants. Per the USODA Green Fleet policy, coaching will be encouraged and permitted only to the bottom half of the fleet.