Notice of Race
Lake Harriet Yacht Club invites you to its 67th annual Die Hard regatta. Lake Harriet is a public lake located in the heart of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Recreational motorboats are prohibited on our lake, resulting in true flat-water sailing and an ideal MC and M15 regatta venue. While Lake Harriet is small, we boast two of the most active fleets in the country with over 20 MC scows and a brand-new fleet of 11 Melges 15’s. We sail short, 30-minute races, and lots of them. It is a fantastic place to build up your boat handling skills amongst a supportive and skilled range of sailors. Join us this fall to get in on the fun!
Regatta Headquarters
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:
Schedule
Friday, Sept 23
1700-2000 Launch and Registration
Saturday, Sept 24
0730-0900 Launch, Registration, and Continental Breakfast
0900 Competitor’s Briefing at Regatta Headquarters.
1000 Warning Signal, First Race (races to follow, PRO discretion)
TBD Lunch
TBD Warning Signal, Afternoon races
1800-2130 Party (Dinner provided to all)
Sunday, Sept 25
0800-0900 Continental Breakfast
0930 Warning Signal, First Race (races to follow, PRO discretion; no races will be started after 1200 on Sunday)
Fees
$95.00 (after September 10th) - Includes racing, morning treats/coffee, one lunch (skipper), and Saturday evening party.
$15.00 - Extra lunch
$20.00 - Regatta dry bag
Local Rules
All boating regulations of the State of Minnesota will apply. All boats shall carry a Coast Guard approved PFD for each person on board. All off-lake boats, trailers, anchors, anchor lines, and temporary buoys must pass inspection by Minneapolis Park Board staff for Aquatic Invasive Species to be allowed on the lake. Please be sure to have your equipment clean and dry prior to inspection.
Moorings and trailers
Up to 20 boats will be drysailed on a first-come-first-serve basis in the parking lot. 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.
Housing
Housing with LHYC members is limited and first come first serve. Please contact Bill Colburn, w.e.colburn@gmail.com, to inquire.
Spectator Boats
The size of Lake Harriet allows for viewing from all sides of the lake. Kayaks, canoes, and pedal-boats are available to rent from Wheel Fun, located at the boat ramp.
Regatta Dry Bag $20 (can be bought without regatta registration. Limited Quantities)
Regatta Co-chairs
Jennifer O’Brien, (612) 819-6347, jobrienreg@gmail.com
Bill Colburn, (612) 821-9387, w.e.colburn@gmail.com
