EYC Racing Fleet
The Erie Yacht Club has a long history of yacht racing as evidenced by the many trophies in our display case. One of the most prestigious is the Annette Cup that was established in 1907 shortly after the formation and incorporation of the EYC. Previously, yacht racing on Lake Erie had spawned the formation of the Inter Lake Yachting Association in 1885. The annual regatta competition and camaraderie brought on by ILYA racing provided one of the many reasons for forming a yacht club in Erie. Since its inception in 1895, Erie Yacht Club racers have competed at the ILYA’s annual regatta at Put-in Bay, Ohio as well as others throughout the U.S. and Canada. The Erie Yacht Club hosted the ILYA Regatta in 1920 which was so overwhelmingly successful, the ILYA awarded the Erie Yacht Club with a brass German made chiming ship's bell clock currently displayed in our lounge in appreciation of the EYC's hospitality. Racing continues today with a strong organization and large fleet.
Locally, the fleet has raced under various handicap systems and numerous one design classes over it’s one hundred plus year history. The current organization was formed in the spring of 1992 with a single racing authority using the PHRF-Lake Erie handicap system under the EYCRF banner. The fleet is currently comprised of three divisions: Spinnaker, Family JAM and Jib & Main. The fleet has been skillfully helmed by the volunteer chairmen listed below and their numerous committees since its inception. We owe the positive evolution and success of our fleet to these hardworking leaders. Welcome to the Erie Yacht Club Racing Fleet!
Jack Jamison, 2025 Chair: E-mail
2025 Officers and Committee contacts
NOTICE TO COMPETITORS 2024
#1 4/25/2025
Regatta Des Femmes races 1 & 2 are rescheduled to SATURDAY August 23 @ 10:00AM.
Reminder the Racing Fleet Chair’s Party is August 23 @ 5pm at the Rickloff Community Boathouse.
#2 5/18/2025
SUNDAY MAY 18, 2025 RACES WILL START AT THE EYC LIGHTHOUSE.
#3 5/22/2025
MEMORIAL DAY LIGHTHOUSE RACE
REMINDER: PARTY AFTER THE RACE @ EYC DECK Memorial Day Lighthouse Race SUNDAY 5/25/2025 Note that the annual position of the Near Shore Weather Buoy changes slightly each year. The WB approximate location for 2025 is: Lat: N 42’ 11.257 minutes Lon: W 080’ 08.1212 minutes. The 2025 race distance is 12.24 nm. See race instructions. Note: If the Race Committee is not on station at the finish, the Finish Line is between R2 and the channel lighthouse. To be scored, take times and submit the Finish Form as required in the SI’s within 2 hrs. of your finish time. Use the EYCRF envelope at the West Lobby Lounge Entrance.
#4 5/22/2025
Family JAM Brier Patch Race # 2 is rescheduled for make-up date June 1, 2025 @ 11AM.
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We thank our Race Committee Volunteers for their efforts and time managing our races.
PRO Karen Niemic - Family JAM Division
PRO Barb Weibel - Spinnaker Division
Please abide by our rules to make their job easier or risk a DSQ. 1 Boats must Display the proper Class Pennant that can be obtained from the RC prior to the race. 2 Racers must Check-in verbally by sailing close to the race committee and reporting. Not via the VHF radio. 3 Boats must Stay clear of the starting area during all other class starts. 4 Read the Race Instructions.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2024
FEB 22 SAT. Fleet Social Meeting #1 Tim Yanda who will discuss and explain how various sailboat racing rating systems are determined.
MAR 22 SUN Fleet Social meeting #2
APR 27 TUE Fleet Social meeting #3 - Rules of the Road by Bill Lasher
APR 24 WED EARLY BIRD boat entry discount ends.
MAY 14 WED. 6:30pm - First Race of the season.
JUN 27 FRI. Interclub Cruise - 5 days of racing.
JUL 11 FRI. EYC Foundation Boathouse Party Fund Raiser @ Rickloff Community Boathouse
AUG 8, 9, 10 Koehler Cup - Erie to Ashtabula, Ashtabula to Erie.
AUG 23 SAT. EYCRF Chair's Picnic @ Rickloff Community Boathouse
SEP 13 SAT. Race to Port Dover for the Wolford Trophy
SEP 28 SUN. Thomas Carroll Reverse Handicap Race. Cover Starting Schedule
OCT 5 SUN. 2025 Chili Cup - NOR
Race Fleet Chairs
2025 Jack Jamison
2024 Sharon Dale
2023 Taylor Hoover
2022 Chris “Skip” Grychowski
2021 Fritz Busse
2020 Aaron Ackerman
2019 Jeff Benson
2018 Mike Kohler
2017 Frank Jarecki
2016 Alex Miller
2015 Jon Stull
2014 A.J. Ficcardi
2013 Kimberly Yamma
2012 Jon Tushak
2011 Greg Gorny
2010 P/C John Orlando
2009 Tom Madura
2008 P/C Matt Niemic
2007 P/C Ronald Busse
2006 Rick Diz
2005 Russ Thompson
2003-04 P/C Tom Trost
2002 Rick Barner
2000-01 P/C David Amatangelo
1999 Rick Kern
1998 Matt Wolford
1996-97 David Haller
1995 Kit Kershaw
1994 P/C Dave Heitzenrater
1993 John Bloomstine
1992 P/C John Ashby
