50-Year History Book “Reprinted!”

The BLYC History Department has re-published Commodore Kyle Armstrong’s 1956 book, Story of Buckeye Lake Yacht Club, which details the founding of BLYC and the first 50 years of the Club’s growth.

We have made it available as an e-Book for the nominal cost of 99¢ through Amazon.

CLICK HERE
to get your copy today

2025-2028 Racing Rules of Sailing…

Racing Rules of Sailing for 2025-2028 Released

US Sailing has released the 2025-2028 Racing Rules of Sailing with US Prescriptions in the US Sailing App.

To use the app, you must be a current member of US Sailing.  The app includes the Rules, Appeals Book, a tool for filing hearing request online. and many other great features.

BLYC Selected to Host Kick-off Regatta for the I-LYA Traveler Series

Buckeye Lake Yacht Club Selected to Host I-LYA Travelers Series Kick-Off Regatta

Once again this year, BLYC will host the first regatta of the season for the Inter-Lake Yachting Association’s Junior Traveler Series.  The regatta will be held on Saturday, May 31st and will attract nearly 100 youth sailors from around the region sailing in four different classes – ILCA4, ILCA6, Club 420, and Optimist on two separate race courses.  

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!
Hosting an event of this magnitude takes a lot of volunteers and the BLYC membership never fails to provide.  We will need help in the following areas and more…

Registration
Race Committee

Logistics
Launch & Recovery
Food & Beverage

If you are interested and available to help, please contact Governor Bill Ghiz for more information.

Congratulations!

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Chuck Bendig and the crew of Big Girl on winning the 2024 Summer Series

1st Place
Big Girl
Chuck Bendig

2nd Place
Runaway
David Paligo

3rd Place
Reflection
Scott Evans

CLICK HERE
for the series scores

NOTE: There was a initially a tie for 2nd place between Runaway and Reflection with 26 points each.  Tie broken by RRS A8.1

Now Available on Our Website…

The following “Cheat Sheet” on VHF Channels for Recreational Boating and Etiquette is now available on our website under the “Safety Resources” tab in the “Sailing & Boating” menu.

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Racing Classes with Dave Perry



Join Dave Perry and American Sailing in two online classes to level up your racing.

NEXT WEEK!

Rules You Need to Know Around the Race Course

TWO-PART SERIES


TUESDAY, MAY 28

THURSDAY, MAY 30

4:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET


Join champion racer Dave Perry as we master boat-on-boat tactics for successful racing—from start to finish line maneuvering.


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Winning Tactics Around the Race Course

TWO-PART SERIES


TUESDAY, JULY 9

THURSDAY, JULY 11

4:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET


Elevate your racing game with expert insights from champion racer Dave Perry, covering essential boat-on-boat tactics for competitive success.

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US Sailing Safety at Sea Seminar

Edgewater Yacht Club (Cleveland, OH) is hosting an in person US Sailing Safety at Sea Seminar the weekend of April 27.  Click on the image below for more information