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Racing is a central part of activity at Inverness Yacht Club. Whether you are an experienced competitor or relatively new to sailing, racing provides opportunities to improve your skills in a setting that is fun, supportive and safe. The Club’s racing program embodies the best values of competition in a friendly, communal atmosphere. If you don’t own a boat, club members are often looking for crew; crewing for an experienced sailor is a great way to learn and improve.
IYC has an active racing fleet of International 110 sailboats, and a diverse group of centerboard dinghies that compete in an open class using the Portsmouth handicap rating system. Regardless of what type of boat you sail, you are welcome and encouraged to join the fun.
The Club hosts multiple series of buoy races, the traditional Half Hog and Hog Island "long distance" races, and occasional informal outings for fun and practice. Our enthusiastic volunteer race committee supports competitive and safe racing in one of the most beautiful venues in the world. Prevailing weather conditions usually result in windward-leeward courses that align well with the geography of Tomales Bay.
Regular communication is through an email group. Please use the Contact Us form to join the group. Once enrolled you will receive information and updates about racing events.
Registration for the 2023 racing season is now open. Sailing instructions are posted on the web page for each event (except not yet for the Hog I and Turkey Day races). You can register for an entire 'season' or for a single race day. There are 2 seasons: the Bender Season Championship and Long Distance races. To register for the entire Bender season, choose any of the 4 series (e.g. Martinelli/Barnes). To register for all 3 long distance races, select the Half Hog (or either of the other 2).Registration and entry fee payment for all events is online only via this website. Click on an event to register.Competitors should register by 2000 the day BEFORE an event, to assure they are properly scored.Competitors are expected to check in with the race committee onshore each day before departing the dock.
| 2023 Inverness YC Racing Schedule | ||||||
| Regattas | Date | Day | Race 1 Warning | Races | Scoring | |
| Optional Practice Day | Mar 19 | Sun | 11a-1p | 2 | none | |
| Optional Practice Day | Apr 22 | Sat | 2p-4p | 2 | none | |
| Half Hog Race | May 06 | Sat | 1330 | 1 | 2 class starts | |
| Martinelli/Barnes Series #1 | May 20 | Sat | 1330 | 2 | Best 4 finishes are counted for | |
| Martinelli/Barnes Series #2 | Jun 03 | Sat | 1230 | 2 | ||
| Lipton Cup | Jun 16-18 | Fri-Sun | - | - | N/A | |
| Martinelli/Barnes Series #3 | Jul 01 | Sat | 1130 | 2 | each class | |
| Dornin/Mason Series #1 | Jul 15 | Sat | 1130 | 2 | Best 4 finishes are counted for each class | |
| Dornin/Mason Series #2 | Jul 16 | Sun | 1200 | 2 | ||
| Dornin/Mason Series #3 | Jul 29 | Sat | 1130 | 2 | ||
| 110 Pacific Coast Championship | Aug 12-13 | Sat-Sun | 1130 | 5 | N/A | |
| IA/Oko Series #1 | Aug 26 | Sat | 1130 | 2 | Best 4 finishes | |
| Hog Island Race | Sep 03 | Sun | 1300 | 1 | 2 class starts | |
| IA/Oko Series #2 | Sep 09 | Sat | 1130 | 2 | are counted for each class | |
| IA/Oko Series #3 | Oct 01 | Sun | 1200 | 2 | ||
| Wells/Myer Series #1 | Oct 14 | Sat | 1130 | 2 | Best 4 finishes are counted for each class | |
| Wells/Myer Series #2 | Oct 21 | Sat | 1130 | 2 | ||
| Wells/Myer Series #3 | Nov 04 | Sat | 1130 | 2 | ||
| Turkey Day Race | Nov 18 | Sat | 1130 | 1 | 2 class starts | |
| Notes: | ||||||
| 1. Each of the 4 series is scored separately with a 1st-place trophy for each class (110 & Open) | ||||||
| 2. Bender Season Championship is scored based on results from the 4 series | ||||||
| 3. Make-up race days have been set aside on: Sun 6/04, Sun 7/30, Sun 9/10, and Sun 11/12 | ||||||
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