Sailing, rowing & learning to sail
CYC runs two active programs — sailing and rowing — each with its own dedicated site. Here's the overview, and where to go next.
Sailing
CYC runs a complete sailing program. Our emphasis is on racing. We also have cruising and pleasure sailing events.
Sail program details
Rowing
Our rowing program features competitive rowing. Our teams travel to regional and national regattas. We have an active Learn-To-Row program.
Rowing program details
Learn to Sail
Learn To Sail in Just 5 Days clinics for anyone new to sailing.
Clinic detailsThe most active club racing program in the Charlotte area
We run four club seasonal series every year and a Retiree Series every Thursday. The Fall, Winter, and Spring series consist of bi-monthly racing on scheduled Sundays. The summer series includes weekly races on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. On any given race day, sailors will find active one design and Portsmouth class racing at CYC.
While CYC is a private club, we heartily welcome non-member racers. Any sailor interested in participating in racing at CYC should contact one of our fleet captains for additional information on how to get started.
- Skippers meetings
- 12:30 (Winter–Spring) · 09:30 (Fall)
- Racing starts
- 13:00 (Winter–Spring) · 10:00 (Fall) · 18:00 (Summer)
- Fees
- No charge to CYC members · $40 per series or $120 per year for nonmembers
- Active one-design fleets
- MC Scow · Flying Scot · Ensign, plus an active Portsmouth fleet
Program sites
Schedules, news, safety, results and how to get started live on each program's own site.
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