Laguna Madre Yacht Club

502 South Point Drive
Port Isabel, Texas

Fleet Captain’s Comments

Rocky Poovey

Our club philosophy on racing is simple:

Sailboat racing should be "fun" for all participants regardless of age, the size of their boat, or their experience. We will strive to keep rules simple, have learning sessions, and multiply the fun.

2009 Race and Cruise Schedule

February 14	Ocean Race Challenge Series #1 (new date)
March 21	Spring Series Gulf Race
March 22	Spring Series Bay Race
April 11	Easter Egg Hunt
April 18	Spring Series Gulf Race
April 19	Spring Series Bay Race
May 2	Ocean Challenge Race #2 - Mansfield
May 16	Spring Series Gulf Race
May 17	Spring Series Bay Race
May 23	Memorial Day Cruise - Arroyo Colorado
June 7	Boat Parade
June 28	Barracuda Cove Beach Party
July 4	Raft up in the bay for fireworks
September 19	Fall Series Gulf Race
September 20	Fall Series Bay Race
October 17	Fall Series Gulf Race
October 18	Fall Series Bay Race
November 21	Fall Series Gulf Race
November 22	Fall Series Bay Race

Remember, you don’t have to own a racing boat to race. Everyone is welcome under our handicapping rules where the best sailed boat and not the fastest wins.

Registration:
Captain's meeting for Spring and Fall Series
Day of race
10:30 am at the Yacht Club
$10 fee per boat

It is the captain's sole responsibility to determine whether to participate in any of the events above based on his/her own ability and understanding of potential weather and sea conditions. All participants will be required to sign a release.