The race will take place August 21 and 22, 2021. We're looking for volunteers to help run the race (free pizza!). Write to Fleet Captain Michael Morris, fleetcaptain@edmontonyachtclub.ca, to volunteer or for details about the race. Check back here for the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions.

The captains and crew competing for the Rose Cup must be female. This summer's race will take place Saturday, July 17. Your registration must be in by 9:00 AM, skippers' meeting at 9:30 and the race starts at 11:00 AM.

Here are the official Notice of Race and the Racing Instructions.

This year's Spring Series Regatta ran June 12 and13. Here are the results:

1. Windswept, EYC, Skipper Paul Kantor; crew Don Thierman, Graham Hornig, Justin Goddard
   
2. See Dawg, EYC, Skipper Greg Gillingham; crew Don Simoneau, David Darlington, Bob Iveson
   
3. Arabesque, EYC, Skipper Olly Romanowkski; crew Mark Vanderlinden
   
4. Flyaway, SBYC, Skipper Dan Meade
   
5. Wee Beastie II, SBYC, Skipper Bonnie Reib; crew Duncan MacDonald, Leanne Vicen, Dan Letourneau
   
6. Bethena, SBYC, Skipper Andy Minty
   
7. Tobermory, SBYC, Skipper Joel McGovern; crew Richard Sclacter, Kate McGovern
   
8. Dreamfinder, SBYC, Skipper Craig Dirk; crew Michael Dirk, Jeff Foster
   

Thanks to Fleet Captain Michael Morris and his race crew for all their work!

This summer's Down the Lake race will take place Saturday, June 19. All the details are in the Notice of Race (with Registration form) and the Sailing Instructions. The wind forecast suggests a relatively short race!

If you have questions, write to Tim, commodore@edmontonyachtclub.ca (Mike's away).

The Spring Series races will be delayed until Alberta has moved to Stage 2 Reopening. That will ease restrictions regarding adult sports which should provide greater comfort and confidence to all participants and result in more boats and crew participating. We apologize for the short notice and hope you can join us June 12 and 13.

New this year, the Wabamum PHRF handicap system is intended to make races as fair and fun as possible by establishing a personalized PHRF for each boat. The last page in the link is the 2021 Yacht Registration and Equipment Inventory Declaration form. That's just a fancy way to say "tell us a bit about your boat," so we can establish a personalized PHRF Handicap for you.

Personalized handicaps will go a long way to leveling the playing field for all boats, whether your boat has the latest Go Fast gear or is just a Basic Boat™️. If you want help filling out your PHRF form, please contact Mike Morris (fleetcaptain@edmontonyachtclub.ca), Tim Bowles (commodore@edmontonyachtclub.ca) or Julius Nemeth (julius.nemeth@telus.net).

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The major races in 2021 (with the host club in parentheses):

• Spring Series (EYC) June 12 & 13 [delayed 1 week]
  
• Down the Lake (EYC) June 19
• Single Handed Race (SBYC) July 3
• Rose Cup (EYC) July 17
• Jack and Jill (SBYC) Aug 7
• Splice the Main Brace (EYC) Aug 21 and 22
• Fall Series (SBYC) Sept 4 and 5
• Night Race (SBYC) Sept 18
• Pursuit Series (SBYC) June 9, 16, 23, July 7, 14 (start time 19:30)
• Pursuit Series (EYC) July 21, 28, Aug 4, 11, 18 (start time 19:00)

For more information, write to

• EYC Fleet Captain Michael Morris
• SBYC Fleet Captain Bonnie Reib
• or go to the Racing page for EYC or SBYC.

Captains with their cohort crew can compete in the 2020 Down the Lake Race, Saturday, August 22. Here are the Notice of Race (with registration form) and Sailing Instructions. For more information, write to Fleet Captain Michael Morris at fleetcaptain@edmontonyachtclub.ca.

The Endurance/Night race ran August 25 and 26. Due to some calculation errors, the results have changed. First and second place have exchanged positions. Below are the new results, archives along with pictures.

The Fall Series ran September 8 and 9. Results and winner photos follow.

A great summer of Pursuit Racing competition and fellowship has come to an end! Fugitive (Terry and Rob) finished the year first overall with Point of Order (Don and Sarah) coming in a very close second. Accrewed Interest (Sue Styles, SBYC) placed third.

This is the first year in a long time a night race has been run so only six boats participated. By all accounts it was a very challenging and rewarding night – consider participating next year!

Alberta Cup was a classic Wabamun fall race with winds varying from barely a whisper to over 20 knots. Sunday racing was postponed until Monday due to high winds. Four Competitors were able to compete on Monday and Point of Order (Don and Sarah) came away with the win.

This year's Splice the Mainbrace race will take place September 22 and 23. The Notice of Race, Registration Form and Course Layout are in this document. Write to EYC Fleet Captain Tim Bowles at fleetcaptain@edmontonyachtclub.ca if you have questions.

(What's this mainbrace and why does it need splicing? "Originally an order for one of the most difficult emergency repair jobs aboard a sailing ship...")

This year's Fall Series will run over a single weekend, September 8 and 9. The Notice of Race, Registration Form and Course Layout are in this document. Write to EYC Fleet Captain Tim Bowles at fleetcaptain@edmontonyachtclub.ca if you have questions.

The day started with light winds that became quite strong and gusty during all three Jack & Jill races, resulting in a couple of boats having to retire due to Equipment trouble. Despite the tough sailing conditions the day was very enjoyable with some fine sailing and tight competition.

Many thanks to the Race Committee: Joanne Wynn & Tim Bowles from EYC and John Semple from SBYC.