Racing & Regatta
Club Racing
The club has an active contingent of racers, either in the weekend Club Series, or in the informal Wednesday evening Beer Can Races (renamed Soda Can Races when youth sailors are racing). The Beer Can Races are followed by a pot luck barbeque in our clubhouse, and both series are culminated in the annual awards ceremony in December. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned salt, there is always a crew spot available.
Go For the Gold Regatta
Starting on the first Saturday in June of each year,
the GCYC hosts the “Go for the Gold Regatta.” Sailors from all over California and Nevada come to participate. The competition is tough as several fleets hold their regional qualification trials during this event. The regattas have included the Region 10 Catalina 22 Championship, Open Keel, Open Multihull, El Toro, Sunfish Western Regional Championships, Laser, Lido 14 Northern California Championship, Banshee and Open Centerboard categories. A highlight of this event is the barbecue dinner on Saturday night with a “tall tales" storytelling competition followed by raffles and games. The “Go for the Gold” regatta has become a major Northern California sailing event, and is a favorite among its competitors. In keeping with the locale, the first prizes for the regatta are hand-crafted oak chests with vials of real gold, with second and third receiving gold pans with "gold" nuggets.
