Sailing at Fayerweather Yacht Club
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The Fayerweather Yacht Club (FYC) has a vibrant racing and cruising background. In its 100-year history it has been a part of the Long Island Sound sailing community, participating in local area regatta's as well as sponsoring charity regattas since the club's inception. There are many opportunities, all season long to get into boating. FYC sponsors, many regattas and a Wednesday Night Race throughout the Summer together with our sister club, Black Rock Yacht Club (BRYC). We also participate in much larger regattas around LIS. FYC members participate in the Brent C. Donahue Cross Sound Regatta, Block Island Race Week, PYC Faulkner Island race and the Martha's Vineyard regatta. With many FYC boats and crew taking prizes on the podium.
The club is now offering a Ladies Sailing Program, as well as a "Learn to Sail" program with the club owned J22's. In addition, there is a sailboat rental program for those who are qualified.
There are many opportunities for members to get involved. FYC is an open and friendly Sailing and Powerboat community. The large dock, with fuel, electricity, and pump out station, as well as the guest dock and launch, make Fayerweather an ideal location to embark on your next adventure on the water.
Big Boat Programs
FYC runs a number of sailing regattas throughout the year, many of them in association with the Black Rock Yacht Club. Here are some of our regular activities
- Wednesday Night Series
The series starts in Mid-May and ends Mid-September each year. All are welcome to participate from beginners to advanced seamen. If you want to crew on a boat, you can sign up on our website or just come down to the dock on Wednesday night and talk to a friendly sailor
- YRA-LIS Regattas
- Brent C. Donahue Cross Sound Race
- Ken Johnson "Rum Runner" race
- Halloween Race
- Wild Turkey Regatta
- Sail Park City Regatta
- Women's Skipper events
- Club Cruises
- A Winter Frosbiting Series using Ideal 18s
See the current Sailing Schedule of Events
