2018 Deep Creek Laser Invitational
July 21-22
Join us for an exciting, fun weekend of competitive racing in a relaxed mountain setting on Deep Creek Lake in Western Maryland. Each year sailors from Fishing Bay, Virginia; Annapolis, Maryland; Washington D.C., Pennsylvania and Ohio escape the summer heat to join the Deep Creek Laser fleet to sail in fresh water and cool breeze. Enjoy a 10 minute sail to the race course, intense racing, quick lunch break, more racing, then relax on the deck with a cold beer or soda. The racing format consists of two fleets – Open and Radial. In the Open fleet adults and advanced juniors to race together and can change sails (full, radial, 4.7) throughout the regatta. The Radial fleet can only change sails between radial and 4.7 sails throughout the regatta.
Dinner at Turkey Neck
Saturday, July 21st, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday Dinner Tickets for non-DCLSA members must be purchased on the on-line registration form.
DCLSA members should make dinner reservations in advance through the club reservation system and charged to their account.
Reservations for Saturday dinner must be made prior to July 17, 2018.
Lunches
Sailors are encouraged to bring their lunch, as we are not planning to come off the water for a lunch break. Sailors are welcome to leave their food and snacks on the support boats. We will be providing lunch coolers to those that register prior to June 28th.
Accommodations
Camping within 10 minutes walking distance from the clubhouse on club member's property is available to registered competitors. Bathroom and shower facilities at club. Nearby hotels, motels, bed-and-breakfasts, house rentals, and other camping sites are located in Oakland, McHenry and state forests. We can try to arrange stays with local sailors if possible. Contact the regatta chair for details.
Directions
This event is hosted by Deep Creek Yacht Racing Association (http://www.dcyra.com) and the Deep Creek Lake Sailing Association at Turkey Neck (Also called DCLSA http://www.dclsa-tn.com/)
204 Yacht Club Rd.
Swanton, MD 21561
301-387-4159
There are two Deep Creek Yacht Clubs on the Lake! Be sure to use the correct address!
Easiest Way.....
From I-68
Take MD Rte. 219 south
Turn left Sand Flat Rd. (by Little Sandy's Restaurant:)*
Turn left onto MD Rte. 135
Turn left onto Turkey Neck Rd.
Turn left onto Yacht Club Rd.
You'll see the club at the bottom of the hill.
*Miss the left turn at Sand Flat Rd. Not to worry.
You'll end up in Oakland. Stay on MD 219 (road will take a hard left in town, follow the signs to the left, then stay straight as the road turns into MD Rte. 135.
Register Now!
Register Online Now.
6:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, July 21
9-10 a.m. Saturday, July 22
Upper Deck of Deep Creek Yacht Club at Turkey Neck
Regatta Fee
The entry fee Prior to June 28th is $40.00 after June 28th is $60.00.
Payment by cash or check only is due at on-site registration. (Credit cards will not be accepted.) Checks should be payable to DCYRA.
Registration is located at Deep Creek Yacht Club at Turkey Neck.
Saturday dinner and or music cover charge sold separately.
Official Race Documents
2018 Notice of Race
2018 Sailing Instructions (Will be posted prior to the regatta and will also be available at registration).
2018 Regatta Results
Boat Storage/Launching and Car Parking
Lasers on dollies can be placed on either side of the boat launching ramp.
After unloading your boat please move your car to the upper parking lot.
Regatta Chair
Charles Graham
Grahamapple@mac.com 412-849-4196
Principal Race Officer: Mark Bennett
Jury Chairman: David Meehan
Laser Fleet Captain: Kyrie Graham
Learn more about the Deep Creek Laser Fleet!
July 21-22
Join us for an exciting, fun weekend of competitive racing in a relaxed mountain setting on Deep Creek Lake in Western Maryland. Each year sailors from Fishing Bay, Virginia; Annapolis, Maryland; Washington D.C., Pennsylvania and Ohio escape the summer heat to join the Deep Creek Laser fleet to sail in fresh water and cool breeze. Enjoy a 10 minute sail to the race course, intense racing, quick lunch break, more racing, then relax on the deck with a cold beer or soda. The racing format consists of two fleets – Open and Radial. In the Open fleet adults and advanced juniors to race together and can change sails (full, radial, 4.7) throughout the regatta. The Radial fleet can only change sails between radial and 4.7 sails throughout the regatta.
Dinner at Turkey Neck
Saturday, July 21st, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday Dinner Tickets for non-DCLSA members must be purchased on the on-line registration form.
DCLSA members should make dinner reservations in advance through the club reservation system and charged to their account.
Reservations for Saturday dinner must be made prior to July 17, 2018.
Lunches
Sailors are encouraged to bring their lunch, as we are not planning to come off the water for a lunch break. Sailors are welcome to leave their food and snacks on the support boats. We will be providing lunch coolers to those that register prior to June 28th.
Accommodations
Camping within 10 minutes walking distance from the clubhouse on club member's property is available to registered competitors. Bathroom and shower facilities at club. Nearby hotels, motels, bed-and-breakfasts, house rentals, and other camping sites are located in Oakland, McHenry and state forests. We can try to arrange stays with local sailors if possible. Contact the regatta chair for details.
Directions
This event is hosted by Deep Creek Yacht Racing Association (http://www.dcyra.com) and the Deep Creek Lake Sailing Association at Turkey Neck (Also called DCLSA http://www.dclsa-tn.com/)
204 Yacht Club Rd.
Swanton, MD 21561
301-387-4159
There are two Deep Creek Yacht Clubs on the Lake! Be sure to use the correct address!
Easiest Way.....
From I-68
Take MD Rte. 219 south
Turn left Sand Flat Rd. (by Little Sandy's Restaurant:)*
Turn left onto MD Rte. 135
Turn left onto Turkey Neck Rd.
Turn left onto Yacht Club Rd.
You'll see the club at the bottom of the hill.
*Miss the left turn at Sand Flat Rd. Not to worry.
You'll end up in Oakland. Stay on MD 219 (road will take a hard left in town, follow the signs to the left, then stay straight as the road turns into MD Rte. 135.
Register Now!
Register Online Now.
6:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, July 21
9-10 a.m. Saturday, July 22
Upper Deck of Deep Creek Yacht Club at Turkey Neck
Regatta Fee
The entry fee Prior to June 28th is $40.00 after June 28th is $60.00.
Payment by cash or check only is due at on-site registration. (Credit cards will not be accepted.) Checks should be payable to DCYRA.
Registration is located at Deep Creek Yacht Club at Turkey Neck.
Saturday dinner and or music cover charge sold separately.
Official Race Documents
2018 Notice of Race
2018 Sailing Instructions (Will be posted prior to the regatta and will also be available at registration).
2018 Regatta Results
Boat Storage/Launching and Car Parking
Lasers on dollies can be placed on either side of the boat launching ramp.
After unloading your boat please move your car to the upper parking lot.
Regatta Chair
Charles Graham
Grahamapple@mac.com 412-849-4196
Principal Race Officer: Mark Bennett
Jury Chairman: David Meehan
Laser Fleet Captain: Kyrie Graham
Learn more about the Deep Creek Laser Fleet!