Experience the thrill of racing against other sailboats and improve your skills!
Racing is one of the best ways to improve your sailing skills and knowledge.
Learn how to perfect your sail trim, plot a strategic course, maneuver in close-quarters and gain a tactical advantage.
Club members will help you learn the ins and outs of the sport, and help you get involved in the Jacomo Sailing Club racing community.
SUNDAY DINGHY RACING
Starting at 1:30pm, there are two races taking about an hour each. Racing boats normally return to the launching areas around 4:00 pm (weather permitting). You'll usually find us in the rigging lot afterwards talking sailing, making new friends and catching up with old ones.
Check out the calendar for the full list of upcoming events.
ONE-DESIGN RACING
There are three types of racing: match racing, as done in the America's Cup; handicap racing, where the elapsed times of different types of boats are corrected by formula to see who actually won, and one-design racing.
One-design racing offers the most immediate gratification as the first boat over the line wins. It also allows quicker development as you can better see how one small error or adjustment can change the outcome.
As the name implies, one-design racing competitors all use the same design of boat. These designs, referred to as classes, all have a common design standard and class organization that allows sailors to compare who is the better racer, rather than who has the faster boat.
One-design sailing puts the premium on sailing skill and racing savvy rather than spending more money for a faster boat.
The Jacomo Sailing Club is a mainstay of one-design racing in the region. You will not find another one-design club on a public lake within several hours of driving.
Not much else in boating matches the overall fun and challenge of one-design racing. Check out our current active club fleets.
Come join us, and change your summers forever!
