2026 Deep Creek Lake ILCA (Formerly known as Laser) Invitational
July 11-12, 2026
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 ILCA (formerly known as 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 or Juniors racing either standard (full) rigs or radial rigs that can be interchanged throughout the regatta. The Radial fleet Adults or Juniors (sailors who will not be 19 years or older in 2025) sailing with radial or 4.7 rigs that can be interchanged throughout the regatta. The radial fleet may be started with the Open class if entries do not warrant a separate start.
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 ILCA (formerly known as 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 or Juniors racing either standard (full) rigs or radial rigs that can be interchanged throughout the regatta. The Radial fleet Adults or Juniors (sailors who will not be 19 years or older in 2025) sailing with radial or 4.7 rigs that can be interchanged throughout the regatta. The radial fleet may be started with the Open class if entries do not warrant a separate start.
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Lunches We are planning to come off the water for a lunch break. Accomodations Camping within 10 minutes walking distance from the club house on club member's property is available to registered competitors. Nearby hotels, motels, bed-and-breakfasts, house rentals, and other camping sites are located in Oakland, McHenry and state forests. https://www.visitdeepcreek.com/ Contact the regatta chair for details. Camping is not permitted on club grounds or in parking lots. Directions This event is hosted by Deep Creek Yacht Club at Turkey Neck (Also called DCLSA) 204 Yacht Club Rd. Swanton, MD 21561 301-387-4159 http://www.dclsa-tn.com/ 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. |
Official Race Documents 2026 Notice Of Race 2026 Laser Regatta Registration Form 2026 Sailing Instructions 2026 Course Diagrams (SI - Addendum 1) 2026 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. Photos Enjoy photos from the 2019 event, courtesy of Cheryl Shafer. |