American Sailing Association

The American Sailing Association introduced certifications to the United States over 30 years ago. Today, with 300 sailing schools worldwide and 476,200 ASA-certified sailors, ASA represents the largest and most trusted network of schools in the United States. Whether you are sailing a small boat across a lake on a quiet afternoon, or watching the sun come up on an ocean crossing, there is truly no sport like sailing. Start sailing with an American Sailing Association certified school near you! Whether you are sailing a small boat across a lake on a quiet afternoon, or watching the sun come up on an ocean crossing, there is truly no sport like sailing. Start sailing with an American Sailing Association certified school near you!

Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association (ICSA)

The Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association (ICSA) is the governing authority for sailing competition at colleges and universities throughout the United States and in some parts of Canada. There are seven Conferences that schedule and administer regattas within their established geographic regions: Middle Atlantic (MAISA), Midwest (MCSA), New England (NEISA), Northwest (NWICSA), Pacific Coast (PCCSC), South Atlantic (SAISA), and South-Eastern (SEISA). College sailing began on an informal, club basis in the 1890′s, and organized racing started in 1928. It has grown to include more than 230 active colleges, and racing now occurs on every weekend during fall and spring seasons and on many weekends during the winter. It is a truly co-educational sport, and it has proved itself the best incubator for the development of racing skills. Former college sailors have always numbered significantly among Olympic medalists and America’s Cup competitors.

Inter-lake Yachting Association

The I-LYA's basic purpose is the protection and promotion of the interests of boat owners and water sports fans in the enjoyment of their sport. I-LYA's membership includes clubs from both the United States and Canada, making for strong international competition. Membership in I-LYA insures recognition among other clubs. Every member of an I-LYA club is automatically a member of I-LYA. Your PCYC membership card will give you privileges at all member clubs. Many clubs offer reduced rates on dockage and have amenities such as pools and restaurants. The I-LYA website includes a list of member clubs (listed under “About I-LYA”). Many of these have direct links to individual club websites.

The International J24 Class Association

The International J24 Class Association has the sole authority worldwide for the conduct and management of the International J/24 Class. The IJCA Constitution, the By-laws and other regulations are binding on all members, and all registered J/24s shall conform to Class Rules and any limitations imposed by the IJCA and ISAF. J/24s are usually raced with a crew of five, but class rules require only that there be at least three crew, with a total combined weight under 882 lbs (400 kg). The J/24 is no longer considered the most modern sailboat in its class, but it is still a very popular sailboat among keelboat racers. There are 136 active fleets in the US which offer a lot of race competition. This makes the J/24 a popular boat for beginners and experienced sailors.

Notice of Race

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The Performance Handicap Racing Fleet of Lake Erie (PHRF-LE)

PHRF-LE was founded in 1976 by Steve Strong, Don Bartels, and Jim Roberts for the sole purpose to unite in a common organization those engaged in sail yacht racing and to establish and maintain a handicap system for sailing yachts which will reflect the speed potential of well-sailed properly race equipped yachts. Its Articles of Incorporation were filed in 1982. There is no credit for lack of sailing skill or boat preparation. The handicap is based on an Olympic style race course and approximately 11 knots of wind with the yacht being sailed by a top notch crew with the best available equipment. PHRF-LE is a handicap certificate issuing organization; it does not sponsor, organize or manage competitive sailing events. Our members are from clubs as far West as Monroe, Michigan to Buffalo, New York on the Eastern end of Lake Erie and includes a few clubs along the southern shore of Canada.

Thistle Class Association

The Thistle is a high performance one design racing sailboat that is generally sailed with a three person crew. The Thistle Class Association is recognized as one of the largest and best one-design classes in the country. Thistle fleets are located throughout the US and welcome new and experienced sailors. Fleet members are happy to take new Thistle sailors out sailing and help get new boat owners up to speed. Joining a fleet and crewing is an excellent way to get started in the Thistle. The Thistle is ideal for junior sailors and many regattas encourage youth participation with reduced fees for junior members. Designed by Sandy Douglass, the Thistle debuted in 1945. The sail plan consists of a main, jib, and spinnaker. The boat planes easily in 10-12 knots of breeze yet will also glide effortlessly in light air. The class firmly believes in the one-design principles thus keeping all boats competitive.

US Sailing

US Sailing was originally organized as the North American Yacht Racing Union (NAYRU) on October 30, 1897. As the National Governing Body for the sport of sailing, US Sailing’s mission is to provide leadership for the sport of sailing in the United States. The organization works to achieve this mission through a wide range of programs and events, geared towards providing an equal level playing field for all sailors. US Sailing sets the course enabling sailors to enjoy the sport for a lifetime. For first-time sailors, US Sailing ensures that they will learn from experienced and certified instructors who follow national guidelines and are trained using a nationwide curriculum. For sailing programs and one-design sailing organizations, Young sailors who are just starting out in the sport can learn about sailboat racing through one of many Junior Olympic sailing festivals organized by US Sailing every year. For racing sailors, US Sailing provides an equal level playing field by training and certifying race officials, judges, and umpires and by ensuring standardized rules and sailing instructions. For sailboat owners who enjoy competing in offshore events, US Sailing provides rating certificates such as IRC and ORR to enable boats of various sizes to compete against each other. Safety on the water is an essential part of US Sailing’s training programs, including powerboat courses. US Sailing’s Safety at Sea Seminar is a course required by many offshore regatta organizers.