Lake Harriet YC upcoming events

Duval O'Neal Cup (07/15/2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Wednesday Night Safety Boat (07/15/2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Email safetyboat@lhycsailing.com with questions about Safety Boat duty.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

REMEMBER:
1. Arrive ONE HOUR before race time. Wednesday Night Races being at 6:30pm. Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

2. Bring an able-bodied assistant to help in the safety boat

3. Remember to bring PFDs and a camera (for yearbook & trophy photo pics).

4. We use the “Gopher” taxi boat system to expedite delivery to sailors to and from boats:

Two safety boats are set up for all Wednesday nights
One boat is assigned to the scheduled SB skipper
The second boat is rigged and is be used by a first-on-the-scene volunteer (the Gopher) who can be recruited to help taxi as needed
The volunteer Gopher helps with taxi service for a few limited runs. As the 6:30 start time approaches, when there are two or three sailors remaining to be taxied, the Gopher returns to the dock to get a ride out from assigned SB skipper for that evening
The second safety boat is left rigged at the dock during races
After races are finished, the first racer who is taxied off the lake takes a turn as the Gopher taxi and helps others get to the dock using the second safety boat

Wednesday Night Race Officer (07/15/2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Race Officer for Wednesday Night Racing

Wednesday Racing Guidelines

1. For each Wednesday night race, the Race Officer (RO) verifies time of sunset and finishes racing at least 30 minutes minimum before sunset: give sailors time to sail to buoys, derig and get a taxi ride back to the dock before dark. The goal is to NOT have taxi boat operating and sailors behind pick up in the dark.

2. We use the “Gopher” taxi boat system to expedite delivery to sailors to and from boats:

Two safety boats are set up for all Wednesday nights
One boat is assigned to the scheduled SB skipper
The second boat is rigged and is be used by a first-on-the-scene volunteer (the Gopher) who can be recruited to help taxi as needed
The volunteer Gopher helps with taxi service for a few limited runs. As the 6:30 start time approaches, when there are two or three sailors remaining to be taxied, the Gopher returns to the dock to get a ride out from assigned SB skipper for that evening
The second safety boat is left rigged at the dock during races
After races are finished, the first racer who is taxied off the lake takes a turn as the Gopher taxi and helps others get to the dock using the second safety boat

3. Committee boat is set up and used by the RO for all Wed night races

4. The RO is expected to and highly encourage to bring and assistant

5. The RO is asked to help taxi after dropping equipment at the dock.

6. Wednesday night races use a “short/medium” course length: the first upwind is timed to be approximately 5 minutes and the total race time is about 20 minutes total for the lead sailors. Dog leg finishes and a generous off set length are the norm.

7. Written Wednesday night guidelines are emailed to the RO/safety boat teams.

8. Written guidelines are posted in the shed.

Adaptive RACE NIGHT (07/16/2026)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Saturday Safety Boat (07/18/2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Email Kara with questions about Safety Boat duty.

This event is for both Safety Boats. There are two positions available for this day.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

REMEMBER:

• Arrive ONE HOUR before race time.

• Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

• Saturday race time is 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday and holiday race time is 10:30 a.m.

• Bring an able-bodied assistant to help in the safety boat.

• Safety boats should bring refreshments to share with racers at the end of the race (please coordinate with the other person scheduled that day)

Sunday Safety Boat (07/19/2026)

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Email Kara with questions about Safety Boat duty.

This event is for both Safety Boats. There are two positions available for this day.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

REMEMBER:

• Arrive ONE HOUR before race time.

• Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

• Saturday race time is 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday and holiday race time is 10:30 a.m.

• Bring an able-bodied assistant to help in the safety boat.

• Safety boats should bring refreshments to share with racers at the end of the race (please coordinate with the other person scheduled that day)

Adaptive Sail (07/20/2026)

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Wednesday Night Safety Boat (07/22/2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Email safetyboat@lhycsailing.com with questions about Safety Boat duty.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

3. Remember to bring PFDs and a camera (for yearbook & trophy photo pics).

4. We use the “Gopher” taxi boat system to expedite delivery to sailors to and from boats:

Two safety boats are set up for all Wednesday nights
One boat is assigned to the scheduled SB skipper
The second boat is rigged and is be used by a first-on-the-scene volunteer (the Gopher) who can be recruited to help taxi as needed
The volunteer Gopher helps with taxi service for a few limited runs. As the 6:30 start time approaches, when there are two or three sailors remaining to be taxied, the Gopher returns to the dock to get a ride out from assigned SB skipper for that evening
The second safety boat is left rigged at the dock during races
After races are finished, the first racer who is taxied off the lake takes a turn as the Gopher taxi and helps others get to the dock using the second safety boat

Wednesday Night Race Officer (07/22/2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Race Officer for Wednesday Night Racing

Wednesday Racing Guidelines

2. We use the “Gopher” taxi boat system to expedite delivery to sailors to and from boats:

Two safety boats are set up for all Wednesday nights
One boat is assigned to the scheduled SB skipper
The second boat is rigged and is be used by a first-on-the-scene volunteer (the Gopher) who can be recruited to help taxi as needed
The volunteer Gopher helps with taxi service for a few limited runs. As the 6:30 start time approaches, when there are two or three sailors remaining to be taxied, the Gopher returns to the dock to get a ride out from assigned SB skipper for that evening
The second safety boat is left rigged at the dock during races
After races are finished, the first racer who is taxied off the lake takes a turn as the Gopher taxi and helps others get to the dock using the second safety boat

3. Committee boat is set up and used by the RO for all Wed night races

4. The RO is expected to and highly encourage to bring and assistant

5. The RO is asked to help taxi after dropping equipment at the dock.

7. Written Wednesday night guidelines are emailed to the RO/safety boat teams.

8. Written guidelines are posted in the shed.

Saturday Safety Boat (07/25/2026)

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Email Kara with questions about Safety Boat duty.

This event is for both Safety Boats. There are two positions available for this day.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

REMEMBER:

• Arrive ONE HOUR before race time.

• Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

• Saturday race time is 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday and holiday race time is 10:30 a.m.

• Bring an able-bodied assistant to help in the safety boat.

• Safety boats should bring refreshments to share with racers at the end of the race (please coordinate with the other person scheduled that day)

Sunday Safety Boat (07/26/2026)

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Email Kara with questions about Safety Boat duty.

This event is for both Safety Boats. There are two positions available for this day.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

REMEMBER:

• Arrive ONE HOUR before race time.

• Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

• Saturday race time is 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday and holiday race time is 10:30 a.m.

• Bring an able-bodied assistant to help in the safety boat.

• Safety boats should bring refreshments to share with racers at the end of the race (please coordinate with the other person scheduled that day)

Adaptive Sail (07/27/2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Wednesday Night Safety Boat (07/29/2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Email safetyboat@lhycsailing.com with questions about Safety Boat duty.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

3. Remember to bring PFDs and a camera (for yearbook & trophy photo pics).

4. We use the “Gopher” taxi boat system to expedite delivery to sailors to and from boats:

Two safety boats are set up for all Wednesday nights
One boat is assigned to the scheduled SB skipper
The second boat is rigged and is be used by a first-on-the-scene volunteer (the Gopher) who can be recruited to help taxi as needed
The volunteer Gopher helps with taxi service for a few limited runs. As the 6:30 start time approaches, when there are two or three sailors remaining to be taxied, the Gopher returns to the dock to get a ride out from assigned SB skipper for that evening
The second safety boat is left rigged at the dock during races
After races are finished, the first racer who is taxied off the lake takes a turn as the Gopher taxi and helps others get to the dock using the second safety boat

Wednesday Night Race Officer (07/29/2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Race Officer for Wednesday Night Racing

Wednesday Racing Guidelines

2. We use the “Gopher” taxi boat system to expedite delivery to sailors to and from boats:

Two safety boats are set up for all Wednesday nights
One boat is assigned to the scheduled SB skipper
The second boat is rigged and is be used by a first-on-the-scene volunteer (the Gopher) who can be recruited to help taxi as needed
The volunteer Gopher helps with taxi service for a few limited runs. As the 6:30 start time approaches, when there are two or three sailors remaining to be taxied, the Gopher returns to the dock to get a ride out from assigned SB skipper for that evening
The second safety boat is left rigged at the dock during races
After races are finished, the first racer who is taxied off the lake takes a turn as the Gopher taxi and helps others get to the dock using the second safety boat

3. Committee boat is set up and used by the RO for all Wed night races

4. The RO is expected to and highly encourage to bring and assistant

5. The RO is asked to help taxi after dropping equipment at the dock.

7. Written Wednesday night guidelines are emailed to the RO/safety boat teams.

8. Written guidelines are posted in the shed.

Saturday Safety Boat (08/01/2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Email Kara with questions about Safety Boat duty.

This event is for both Safety Boats. There are two positions available for this day.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

REMEMBER:

• Arrive ONE HOUR before race time.

• Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

• Saturday race time is 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday and holiday race time is 10:30 a.m.

• Bring an able-bodied assistant to help in the safety boat.

• Safety boats should bring refreshments to share with racers at the end of the race (please coordinate with the other person scheduled that day)

Sunday Safety Boat (08/02/2026)

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Email Kara with questions about Safety Boat duty.

This event is for both Safety Boats. There are two positions available for this day.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

REMEMBER:

• Arrive ONE HOUR before race time.

• Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

• Saturday race time is 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday and holiday race time is 10:30 a.m.

• Bring an able-bodied assistant to help in the safety boat.

• Safety boats should bring refreshments to share with racers at the end of the race (please coordinate with the other person scheduled that day)

Adaptive Sail (08/03/2026)

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Wednesday Night Safety Boat (08/05/2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Email safetyboat@lhycsailing.com with questions about Safety Boat duty.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

3. Remember to bring PFDs and a camera (for yearbook & trophy photo pics).

4. We use the “Gopher” taxi boat system to expedite delivery to sailors to and from boats:

Two safety boats are set up for all Wednesday nights
One boat is assigned to the scheduled SB skipper
The second boat is rigged and is be used by a first-on-the-scene volunteer (the Gopher) who can be recruited to help taxi as needed
The volunteer Gopher helps with taxi service for a few limited runs. As the 6:30 start time approaches, when there are two or three sailors remaining to be taxied, the Gopher returns to the dock to get a ride out from assigned SB skipper for that evening
The second safety boat is left rigged at the dock during races
After races are finished, the first racer who is taxied off the lake takes a turn as the Gopher taxi and helps others get to the dock using the second safety boat

Wednesday Night Race Officer (08/05/2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Race Officer for Wednesday Night Racing

Wednesday Racing Guidelines

2. We use the “Gopher” taxi boat system to expedite delivery to sailors to and from boats:

Two safety boats are set up for all Wednesday nights
One boat is assigned to the scheduled SB skipper
The second boat is rigged and is be used by a first-on-the-scene volunteer (the Gopher) who can be recruited to help taxi as needed
The volunteer Gopher helps with taxi service for a few limited runs. As the 6:30 start time approaches, when there are two or three sailors remaining to be taxied, the Gopher returns to the dock to get a ride out from assigned SB skipper for that evening
The second safety boat is left rigged at the dock during races
After races are finished, the first racer who is taxied off the lake takes a turn as the Gopher taxi and helps others get to the dock using the second safety boat

3. Committee boat is set up and used by the RO for all Wed night races

4. The RO is expected to and highly encourage to bring and assistant

5. The RO is asked to help taxi after dropping equipment at the dock.

7. Written Wednesday night guidelines are emailed to the RO/safety boat teams.

8. Written guidelines are posted in the shed.

Adaptive RACE NIGHT (08/06/2026)

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Saturday Safety Boat (08/08/2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Email Kara with questions about Safety Boat duty.

This event is for both Safety Boats. There are two positions available for this day.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

REMEMBER:

• Arrive ONE HOUR before race time.

• Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

• Saturday race time is 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday and holiday race time is 10:30 a.m.

• Bring an able-bodied assistant to help in the safety boat.

• Safety boats should bring refreshments to share with racers at the end of the race (please coordinate with the other person scheduled that day)

Sunday Safety Boat (08/09/2026)

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Email Kara with questions about Safety Boat duty.

This event is for both Safety Boats. There are two positions available for this day.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

REMEMBER:

• Arrive ONE HOUR before race time.

• Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

• Saturday race time is 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday and holiday race time is 10:30 a.m.

• Bring an able-bodied assistant to help in the safety boat.

• Safety boats should bring refreshments to share with racers at the end of the race (please coordinate with the other person scheduled that day)

Wednesday Night Safety Boat (08/12/2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Email safetyboat@lhycsailing.com with questions about Safety Boat duty.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

3. Remember to bring PFDs and a camera (for yearbook & trophy photo pics).

4. We use the “Gopher” taxi boat system to expedite delivery to sailors to and from boats:

Two safety boats are set up for all Wednesday nights
One boat is assigned to the scheduled SB skipper
The second boat is rigged and is be used by a first-on-the-scene volunteer (the Gopher) who can be recruited to help taxi as needed
The volunteer Gopher helps with taxi service for a few limited runs. As the 6:30 start time approaches, when there are two or three sailors remaining to be taxied, the Gopher returns to the dock to get a ride out from assigned SB skipper for that evening
The second safety boat is left rigged at the dock during races
After races are finished, the first racer who is taxied off the lake takes a turn as the Gopher taxi and helps others get to the dock using the second safety boat

Wednesday Night Race Officer (08/12/2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Race Officer for Wednesday Night Racing

Wednesday Racing Guidelines

2. We use the “Gopher” taxi boat system to expedite delivery to sailors to and from boats:

Two safety boats are set up for all Wednesday nights
One boat is assigned to the scheduled SB skipper
The second boat is rigged and is be used by a first-on-the-scene volunteer (the Gopher) who can be recruited to help taxi as needed
The volunteer Gopher helps with taxi service for a few limited runs. As the 6:30 start time approaches, when there are two or three sailors remaining to be taxied, the Gopher returns to the dock to get a ride out from assigned SB skipper for that evening
The second safety boat is left rigged at the dock during races
After races are finished, the first racer who is taxied off the lake takes a turn as the Gopher taxi and helps others get to the dock using the second safety boat

3. Committee boat is set up and used by the RO for all Wed night races

4. The RO is expected to and highly encourage to bring and assistant

5. The RO is asked to help taxi after dropping equipment at the dock.

7. Written Wednesday night guidelines are emailed to the RO/safety boat teams.

8. Written guidelines are posted in the shed.

MC Team Regatta (Upper Minnetonka) (08/15/2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Saturday Safety Boat (08/15/2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Email Kara with questions about Safety Boat duty.

This event is for both Safety Boats. There are two positions available for this day.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

REMEMBER:

• Arrive ONE HOUR before race time.

• Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

• Saturday race time is 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday and holiday race time is 10:30 a.m.

• Bring an able-bodied assistant to help in the safety boat.

• Safety boats should bring refreshments to share with racers at the end of the race (please coordinate with the other person scheduled that day)

Sunday Safety Boat (08/16/2026)

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Email Kara with questions about Safety Boat duty.

This event is for both Safety Boats. There are two positions available for this day.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

REMEMBER:

• Arrive ONE HOUR before race time.

• Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

• Saturday race time is 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday and holiday race time is 10:30 a.m.

• Bring an able-bodied assistant to help in the safety boat.

• Safety boats should bring refreshments to share with racers at the end of the race (please coordinate with the other person scheduled that day)

Adaptive Sail (08/17/2026)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Wednesday Night Safety Boat (08/19/2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Email safetyboat@lhycsailing.com with questions about Safety Boat duty.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

3. Remember to bring PFDs and a camera (for yearbook & trophy photo pics).

4. We use the “Gopher” taxi boat system to expedite delivery to sailors to and from boats:

Two safety boats are set up for all Wednesday nights
One boat is assigned to the scheduled SB skipper
The second boat is rigged and is be used by a first-on-the-scene volunteer (the Gopher) who can be recruited to help taxi as needed
The volunteer Gopher helps with taxi service for a few limited runs. As the 6:30 start time approaches, when there are two or three sailors remaining to be taxied, the Gopher returns to the dock to get a ride out from assigned SB skipper for that evening
The second safety boat is left rigged at the dock during races
After races are finished, the first racer who is taxied off the lake takes a turn as the Gopher taxi and helps others get to the dock using the second safety boat

Wednesday Night Race Officer (08/19/2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Race Officer for Wednesday Night Racing

Wednesday Racing Guidelines

2. We use the “Gopher” taxi boat system to expedite delivery to sailors to and from boats:

Two safety boats are set up for all Wednesday nights
One boat is assigned to the scheduled SB skipper
The second boat is rigged and is be used by a first-on-the-scene volunteer (the Gopher) who can be recruited to help taxi as needed
The volunteer Gopher helps with taxi service for a few limited runs. As the 6:30 start time approaches, when there are two or three sailors remaining to be taxied, the Gopher returns to the dock to get a ride out from assigned SB skipper for that evening
The second safety boat is left rigged at the dock during races
After races are finished, the first racer who is taxied off the lake takes a turn as the Gopher taxi and helps others get to the dock using the second safety boat

3. Committee boat is set up and used by the RO for all Wed night races

4. The RO is expected to and highly encourage to bring and assistant

5. The RO is asked to help taxi after dropping equipment at the dock.

7. Written Wednesday night guidelines are emailed to the RO/safety boat teams.

8. Written guidelines are posted in the shed.

Saturday Safety Boat (08/22/2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Email Kara with questions about Safety Boat duty.

This event is for both Safety Boats. There are two positions available for this day.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

REMEMBER:

• Arrive ONE HOUR before race time.

• Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

• Saturday race time is 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday and holiday race time is 10:30 a.m.

• Bring an able-bodied assistant to help in the safety boat.

• Safety boats should bring refreshments to share with racers at the end of the race (please coordinate with the other person scheduled that day)

Sunday Safety Boat (08/23/2026)

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Email Kara with questions about Safety Boat duty.

This event is for both Safety Boats. There are two positions available for this day.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

REMEMBER:

• Arrive ONE HOUR before race time.

• Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

• Saturday race time is 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday and holiday race time is 10:30 a.m.

• Bring an able-bodied assistant to help in the safety boat.

• Safety boats should bring refreshments to share with racers at the end of the race (please coordinate with the other person scheduled that day)

Adaptive Sail (08/24/2026)

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Wednesday Night Safety Boat (08/26/2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Email safetyboat@lhycsailing.com with questions about Safety Boat duty.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

3. Remember to bring PFDs and a camera (for yearbook & trophy photo pics).

4. We use the “Gopher” taxi boat system to expedite delivery to sailors to and from boats:

Two safety boats are set up for all Wednesday nights
One boat is assigned to the scheduled SB skipper
The second boat is rigged and is be used by a first-on-the-scene volunteer (the Gopher) who can be recruited to help taxi as needed
The volunteer Gopher helps with taxi service for a few limited runs. As the 6:30 start time approaches, when there are two or three sailors remaining to be taxied, the Gopher returns to the dock to get a ride out from assigned SB skipper for that evening
The second safety boat is left rigged at the dock during races
After races are finished, the first racer who is taxied off the lake takes a turn as the Gopher taxi and helps others get to the dock using the second safety boat

Wednesday Night Race Officer (08/26/2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Race Officer for Wednesday Night Racing

Wednesday Racing Guidelines

2. We use the “Gopher” taxi boat system to expedite delivery to sailors to and from boats:

Two safety boats are set up for all Wednesday nights
One boat is assigned to the scheduled SB skipper
The second boat is rigged and is be used by a first-on-the-scene volunteer (the Gopher) who can be recruited to help taxi as needed
The volunteer Gopher helps with taxi service for a few limited runs. As the 6:30 start time approaches, when there are two or three sailors remaining to be taxied, the Gopher returns to the dock to get a ride out from assigned SB skipper for that evening
The second safety boat is left rigged at the dock during races
After races are finished, the first racer who is taxied off the lake takes a turn as the Gopher taxi and helps others get to the dock using the second safety boat

3. Committee boat is set up and used by the RO for all Wed night races

4. The RO is expected to and highly encourage to bring and assistant

5. The RO is asked to help taxi after dropping equipment at the dock.

7. Written Wednesday night guidelines are emailed to the RO/safety boat teams.

8. Written guidelines are posted in the shed.

Saturday Safety Boat (08/29/2026)

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Email Kara with questions about Safety Boat duty.

This event is for both Safety Boats. There are two positions available for this day.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

REMEMBER:

• Arrive ONE HOUR before race time.

• Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

• Saturday race time is 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday and holiday race time is 10:30 a.m.

• Bring an able-bodied assistant to help in the safety boat.

• Safety boats should bring refreshments to share with racers at the end of the race (please coordinate with the other person scheduled that day)

Sunday Safety Boat (08/30/2026)

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Email Kara with questions about Safety Boat duty.

This event is for both Safety Boats. There are two positions available for this day.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

REMEMBER:

• Arrive ONE HOUR before race time.

• Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

• Saturday race time is 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday and holiday race time is 10:30 a.m.

• Bring an able-bodied assistant to help in the safety boat.

• Safety boats should bring refreshments to share with racers at the end of the race (please coordinate with the other person scheduled that day)

Adaptive Sail (08/31/2026)

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Labor Day Holiday Wknd (09/05/2026)

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Saturday Safety Boat (09/05/2026)

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Email Kara with questions about Safety Boat duty.

This event is for both Safety Boats. There are two positions available for this day.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

REMEMBER:

• Arrive ONE HOUR before race time.

• Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

• Saturday race time is 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday and holiday race time is 10:30 a.m.

• Bring an able-bodied assistant to help in the safety boat.

• Safety boats should bring refreshments to share with racers at the end of the race (please coordinate with the other person scheduled that day)

Sunday Safety Boat (09/06/2026)

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Email Kara with questions about Safety Boat duty.

This event is for both Safety Boats. There are two positions available for this day.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

REMEMBER:

• Arrive ONE HOUR before race time.

• Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

• Saturday race time is 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday and holiday race time is 10:30 a.m.

• Bring an able-bodied assistant to help in the safety boat.

• Safety boats should bring refreshments to share with racers at the end of the race (please coordinate with the other person scheduled that day)

Holiday Safety Boat (09/07/2026)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Email Kara with questions about Safety Boat duty.

This event is for both Safety Boats. There are two positions available for this day.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

REMEMBER:

• Arrive ONE HOUR before race time.

• Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

• Saturday race time is 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday and holiday race time is 10:30 a.m.

• Bring an able-bodied assistant to help in the safety boat.

• Safety boats should bring refreshments to share with racers at the end of the race (please coordinate with the other person scheduled that day)

NO ADAPTIVE SAILING - Holiday (09/07/2026)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Saturday Safety Boat (09/12/2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Email Kara with questions about Safety Boat duty.

This event is for both Safety Boats. There are two positions available for this day.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

REMEMBER:

• Arrive ONE HOUR before race time.

• Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

• Saturday race time is 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday and holiday race time is 10:30 a.m.

• Bring an able-bodied assistant to help in the safety boat.

• Safety boats should bring refreshments to share with racers at the end of the race (please coordinate with the other person scheduled that day)

Sunday Safety Boat (09/13/2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Email Kara with questions about Safety Boat duty.

This event is for both Safety Boats. There are two positions available for this day.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

REMEMBER:

• Arrive ONE HOUR before race time.

• Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

• Saturday race time is 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday and holiday race time is 10:30 a.m.

• Bring an able-bodied assistant to help in the safety boat.

• Safety boats should bring refreshments to share with racers at the end of the race (please coordinate with the other person scheduled that day)

Adaptive Sail and Boat Pull Out (09/14/2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Saturday Safety Boat (09/19/2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Email Kara with questions about Safety Boat duty.

This event is for both Safety Boats. There are two positions available for this day.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

REMEMBER:

• Arrive ONE HOUR before race time.

• Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

• Saturday race time is 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday and holiday race time is 10:30 a.m.

• Bring an able-bodied assistant to help in the safety boat.

• Safety boats should bring refreshments to share with racers at the end of the race (please coordinate with the other person scheduled that day)

Sunday Safety Boat (09/20/2026)

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Email Kara with questions about Safety Boat duty.

This event is for both Safety Boats. There are two positions available for this day.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

REMEMBER:

• Arrive ONE HOUR before race time.

• Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

• Saturday race time is 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday and holiday race time is 10:30 a.m.

• Bring an able-bodied assistant to help in the safety boat.

• Safety boats should bring refreshments to share with racers at the end of the race (please coordinate with the other person scheduled that day)

LHYC Fall Regatta (09/25/2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Die Hard Regatta (09/25/2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

A Regatta for
MC Scows and Melges 15s

Notice of Race

Lake Harriet Yacht Club invites you to the Annual Die Hard Regatta!

Lake Harriet is nestled in the heart of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and surrounded by public park; recreational motorboats are prohibited, creating ideal conditions for fast sailing and an excellent dinghy regatta venue. While Lake Harriet is small, we boast two of the most active racing fleets in the country with over 35 active MC scows and Melges 15’s. We sail short, 30-minute races, and lots of them.

Schedule

Friday, Sept 25

1700-2000 Registration

Saturday, Sept 26

0730-0900 Launch, Registration, and Continental Breakfast

0900 Competitor’s Briefing

0930 Warning Signal, First Race (races to follow, PRO discretion)

TBD Lunch on shore

TBD Warning Signal, Afternoon races

1800-2200 Party (Dinner provided)

Sunday, Sept 27

0800-0900 Continental Breakfast

0930 Warning Signal, First Race (races to follow, PRO discretion; no races will be started after 1230 on Sunday)

Moorings and trailers

Boats may be dry-sailed and kept in the parking lot using trailers or dollies. Boats may be moored to the east of the boat launch. Bring your own anchor, buoy, and line (30 feet). Water in the mooring area is between 10-20 feet deep. The bottom is a mixture of sand and mud with some weeds. If mooring in the lake, trailers may be kept in the parking lot.

Lake Harriet Yacht Club Sailing Pavilion

4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy

Minneapolis, MN 55409

LHYC, the sailing dock, and boat ramp are just east of the Lake Harriet Band Shell:

Housing

Housing with LHYC members is limited and first-come-first-serve. Please contact John Berg, skipperjohnb@gmail.com, to inquire.

Spectator Boats

The size of Lake Harriet allows for shore viewing from all sides of the lake. Kayaks, canoes, and pedal-boats may be available to rent from Wheel Fun, located at the boat ramp. Motorboats are prohibited.

Regatta Chair

John Berg, skipperjohnb@gmail.com

Saturday Safety Boat (09/26/2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Email Kara with questions about Safety Boat duty.

This event is for both Safety Boats. There are two positions available for this day.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

REMEMBER:

• Arrive ONE HOUR before race time.

• Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

• Saturday race time is 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday and holiday race time is 10:30 a.m.

• Bring an able-bodied assistant to help in the safety boat.

• Safety boats should bring refreshments to share with racers at the end of the race (please coordinate with the other person scheduled that day)

Sunday Safety Boat (09/27/2026)

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Email Kara with questions about Safety Boat duty.

This event is for both Safety Boats. There are two positions available for this day.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

REMEMBER:

• Arrive ONE HOUR before race time.

• Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

• Saturday race time is 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday and holiday race time is 10:30 a.m.

• Bring an able-bodied assistant to help in the safety boat.

• Safety boats should bring refreshments to share with racers at the end of the race (please coordinate with the other person scheduled that day)

Saturday Safety Boat (10/03/2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Email Kara with questions about Safety Boat duty.

This event is for both Safety Boats. There are two positions available for this day.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

REMEMBER:

• Arrive ONE HOUR before race time.

• Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

• Saturday race time is 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday and holiday race time is 10:30 a.m.

• Bring an able-bodied assistant to help in the safety boat.

• Safety boats should bring refreshments to share with racers at the end of the race (please coordinate with the other person scheduled that day)

Sunday Safety Boat (10/04/2026)

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Email Kara with questions about Safety Boat duty.

This event is for both Safety Boats. There are two positions available for this day.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

REMEMBER:

• Arrive ONE HOUR before race time.

• Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

• Saturday race time is 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday and holiday race time is 10:30 a.m.

• Bring an able-bodied assistant to help in the safety boat.

• Safety boats should bring refreshments to share with racers at the end of the race (please coordinate with the other person scheduled that day)

Saturday Safety Boat (10/10/2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Email Kara with questions about Safety Boat duty.

This event is for both Safety Boats. There are two positions available for this day.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

REMEMBER:

• Arrive ONE HOUR before race time.

• Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

• Saturday race time is 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday and holiday race time is 10:30 a.m.

• Bring an able-bodied assistant to help in the safety boat.

• Safety boats should bring refreshments to share with racers at the end of the race (please coordinate with the other person scheduled that day)

Sunday Safety Boat (10/11/2026)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Email Kara with questions about Safety Boat duty.

This event is for both Safety Boats. There are two positions available for this day.

Safety Boat Duties Defined:
Safety boats will arrive prepared with a driver and crew/able bodied assistant.

REMEMBER:

• Arrive ONE HOUR before race time.

• Your boat should be at the dock and rigged by one hour before the start.

• Saturday race time is 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday and holiday race time is 10:30 a.m.

• Bring an able-bodied assistant to help in the safety boat.

• Safety boats should bring refreshments to share with racers at the end of the race (please coordinate with the other person scheduled that day)

LHYC Fall Meeting - location TBD (10/15/2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT