Welcome to the Lake Townsend Yacht Club!
Cosponsored by Greensboro Parks and Recreation
Not an exclusive or expensive yacht club! Just a very friendly, diverse group of people that enjoy cruising and racing small to medium size sailboats on Lake Townsend. You don't have to own a boat to join or to go sailing.
ABOUT LAKE TOWNSEND
Lake Townsend is located in the northeast section of Greensboro in the beautiful Bryan Park complex. It offers 1500 acres of open water reserved for small craft boating, sailing and fishing. Swimming, sailboards and water skiing are not permitted. A full range of recreational facilities including golf, tennis and picnic areas are available at the park.
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ABOUT LAKE TOWNSEND YACHT CLUB
In 1978, a few sailing enthusiasts met with city officials of the Parks and Recreation Department and Water and Sewer Department to present a proposal for formation of the Lake Townsend Yacht Club. The objective of the club is to promote sailing and to establish and maintain a club for athletic, recreational and social purposes. Through the continued cooperation and support of the city and members, the club is now one of the most successful in the state. Races are held monthly throughout the year as well as a number of daysailing and cruising events. The premier racing event of the year is the Mayor's Cup Invitational Regatta which is held in September. There are usually fifty to sixty boats entered by skippers from all over the state. Over the years, the club has sponsored a number of activities for nonmembers and the community in general - such as, sailing days for the Special Populations, open house and sailing seminars.
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1997 CALENDAR
Board of Directors Meeting
First Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm (City Arts Center)
Change of Watch Banquet
January, 1998
Racing Schedule
Frostbite Series.........................Jan 4, Feb 1, Mar 1
Saturday Series........................Apr 5, May 3, Jun 7, Jul 5, Aug 2, Oct 4
Sunday Series..........................Apr 6, May 4, Jun 8, Jul 6, Aug 3, Oct 5
Interclub (LTYC vs OHYC).....Nov
Sailing Class Schedule
One Week Basic Course..........Jun 5-10,Jun 12-17,Jul 10-15,Jul 17-22,Aug 7-12
Weekend Basic Course.. .........Jun 24-25, Jul 8-9, Aug 26-27, Sep 23-24
Intermediate Course.................Jul 31 - Aug 6, Oct 2-8
Socials
Seminars
Cruises
Mayor's Cup Regatta
Moonlight Sail.......................Sep 12
Races....................................Sep 13-14
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SAILING CLASSES
BASIC SAILING
Harness the wind! From boat rigging to knot tying, learn the skills of sailing. Determine wind direction and sail position, then head out on the water to practice sailing a course in a 14 foot AquaFinn. Discover the excitement as you convert wind power to sail power!
Fee: $35 per person
Students under age 16 must be accompanied by a participating adult.
One Week Basic Course
Meet at the Smith Recreation Center on Monday and Wednesday from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Meet at Lake Townsend from 5:30 pm to dusk on Tuesday and Thursday and at 9:00 am on Saturday morning.
Course Dates:
June 5-10, June 12-17, July 10-15, July 17-22, August 7-12, August 14-19, Sept 11-16, Sept 25-30
Weekend Basic Course
Learn how to sail in a weekend! Meet at the Lake Townsend Marina from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday consecutively.
Course Dates: June 24-25, July 8-9, August 26-27, Sept 23-24
INTERMEDIATE SAILING
Designed for those who want to know more! This course requires basic sailing ability, either by successful completion of the basic sailing course or from sailing experience. Optimum sail trim, boat control, and an introduction to sailboat racing are emphasized. Class meets Monday through Thursday, and Saturday and Sunday for one week. Meet Monday and Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm at Smith Recreation Center. Tuesday and Thursday sessions are held at Lake Townsend from 5:30 pm to dusk. On Saturday and Sunday, students may choose to race as crew with members of the Lake Townsend Yacht Club or sail in their own boat.
Fee: $30 per person
Course Dates: July 31 - August 6, October 2 - 8
Set your course for fun! Just click on the compass to fill out a Class Registration form.
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MEMBERSHIP
Membership fee is $20.00 per year per family with a one-time initiation fee of $10.00. Student membership (non-voting) is $10.00 per year with no initiation fee.
Set your course for fun! Just click on the compass to fill out a Membership Application form.
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OFFICERS/BOARD of DIRECTORS
Commodore..................Darryl Washington
Vice Commodore.........David Young
Rear Commodore........Phil Leonard
Secretary.....................Carol Moates
Treasurer.....................John Russell
Directors......................Esther Khoury, David Brice, Bill Snider
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HOW TO CONTACT THE CLUB
E-mail:
Just click on the mailbox or send to: :
steve_raper@juno.com
Address:
Lake Townsend Yacht Club
P.O. Box 4002
Greensboro, N.C. 27404-4002
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