Wednesday Night Main and Jib Series

The BCYC Main and Jib series runs from May to early October each year. The season is split into 3 series: Spring, summer and fall. Races are held Wednesday evenings. Late season starts move to Sunday afternoon. Races are run in accordance with US Sailing Racing Rules Of Sailing and utilize PHRF handicapping. Participants are slotted into 1 of 4 fleets based on PHRF rating and boat type. Fleets 1 to 3 are monohull PHRF with an additional fleet for multihull and beach cat sailors. Race results are announced at the BCYC clubhouse after each race. Season awards are presented at a festive, fun BCYC Sailing Banquet held in late October, early November of each year. Further Information

Wednesday Night One Design Lightning Fleet 216

The Saginaw Bay Lightning Fleet #216 has been located at the Bay City Yacht Club from the very start of the club in the 1950's. At BCYC, the fleet consists of over 12 boats who are active in the fleet racing program which occurs on every Wednesday night from May to September. The Bay City Lightning One Design Series involves a closed race course within a mile of shore and typically consists of 2-3 races each night. The results of each race is recorded and scores are tallied at the end of the season and awards presented. Further Information