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Beach-launching is no longer permitted at Lake Townsend Marina

On August 06, Lake Townsend Marina Management issued the following:

The small ramp next to the beach area is CLOSED until further notice for all Sailboat launches.
Please do not back across the berm to the beach area, or move the orange cones.
NO set-up or beaching of sailboats will be permitted in that area.
The beach area is designated for KAYAK LAUNCHES ONLY.

Launch ALL BOATS from the main dock.

LTYC is shocked and dismayed that the marina has effectively banned the Weta and Isotope fleets (and other boats that use the beach) from sailing at Lake Townsend. We apologize to our members who can no longer participate.

The Lake Townsend Yacht Club Board is trying to resolve this issue with the Greensboro Parks & Rec Department, but it will take time to escalate our concerns through the levels of city government. Please wish us luck.

COVID 19 Notices

Return to Sailing (updated 07/31/20)

LTYC Return to Sailing Procedures are in effect for all club activities. Please review these procedures prior to participating in a club activity. Below is a high level summary.

  • No onsite Competitors' Meetings or Socials
  • Social Distancing at all times while on shore
  • Follow Check-in procedures
  • Dockmaster/Safety Officer at every group event
  • Disinfect shared touched items before use
  • Masks/buffs required while on shore
  • Space out when rigging
  • No more than 4 sailboat on one dock at a time
  • Verbal assistance only - from a distance

On the Calendar

See the Calendar below for details.

Tuesday Sail-Talk

Do you miss racing? Do you want learn about racing rules, tactics, and strategy? Do you like sharing your knowledge? If so, come join LTYC's "Tuesday Sail-Talk" discussions, held via Zoom on Tuesday evenings at 7:00pm eastern time. Each session addresses a particular aspect of sailing and sailboat racing. Group discussion is encouraged. Sessions typically last about an hour and include some social chit-chat.

Everybody is welcome to attend (whether you are a LTYC member or not), but you will need a Zoom meeting link and password. Contact Joleen Rasmussen for the meeting credentials. If you have any topic suggestions or questions you'd like to see covered in a future session, contact Eric Rasmussen.

Coming up:

Aug 11, 2020 - Cordage Revisited: The August 04 discussion wound up getting too focused on Dyneema for many, so we're going to revisit the topic and try to stay at a more basic level about what the different types of rope are, and how to choose appropriate line to suit your dinghy sailing needs. We'll address the popular brands and products as well as where to buy rope for your boat.

Aug 18, 2020 - TBD: Send in a topic suggestion!

Past sessions on YouTube:

High School Sailing Team

Join the Lake Townsend Yacht Club High School Sailing Team!

The team is co-ed and open to 8th through 12th grade, public, private and home-schooled students. Members race with others from their own school or as a composite team against other schools, and are coached by experienced club members. The team practices two days per week and attends regattas at Lake Townsend and other lakes. Experience is not required, and the team provides the boats. Due to students' busy schedules, practices and regattas are not mandatory - so there is no excuse not to join the fun! Its fun, free, supportive, and a great learning opportunity.

Find out more

Web: http://laketownsendyachtclub.com/activities/HighSchoolSailing.asp
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laketownendyachtclub/
Instagram: ltycsailingteam

New and Existing Members

Calendar of Events

See the one-page calendar for an overview of all the LTYC events this year.

Lake Townsend Weather Forecast