Events page
 

The calendar below outlines events in 2008 which may be of interest to wooden boat enthusiasts. Those in bold are organised by the club. If you would like to get involved in club events please contact the event chairs. To add a club event please contact any board member.



February 3rd

LAYC Opening Day Race, LAYC, San Pedro
(Contact - Stephen Kincaid)
February 23rd 33rd One More Time Regatta, PMYC, Marina Del Rey
(Chairs - Andy Kopetski and Jerry Klien)
Despite some rough weather a good  showing of boats enjoyed some great sailing at MDR.
April 25th - 26th Newport to Ensenada yacht race, ancient mariners class, NOSA
May 10th Annual Yesteryear Regatta, AMSS, San Diego.
June 8th Kettenburg Regatta, AMSS, San Diego
June 14th-15th San Diego Wooden Boat Festival
August 2nd 31st Annual McNish Classic Yacht Race, PCYC, Channel Islands Harbor
(Contact - Chris Frost, Armand Renga and Jean Alexander)
WHYC is fully supporting the PCYC's running of the 31st McNish Classic.
Aug. 15th - 17th Los Angeles Festival of Sail, Los Angeles Harbor
Contact - Rick Whearty)
WHYC is providing the official welcoming fleet for the visiting Tall Ships and will be participating in the Parade of Sail into LA Harbor. To join the fleet contact Rick Whearty by email or on 310-621-1179
September 13th Clark Sweet Cruise and Homeward Bound Race, Catalina Island
(Chairs - Jerry Klein and Stephen Kincaid)
Join us for a friendly get together at Catalina Island. You bring the meat and the club will provide the rest. RSVP to Commodore@whyc.org or by phone 626-437-5806
September 20th Social Event at Buccaneer's Yacht Club
(Chair - Jean Alexander)
Please join us for a family social event at the buccaneer's yacht club in San Pedro. All members, their family and anyone interested in joining the club are welcome to attend. The club will be providing limited food and drinks. For more details click here
Sept 5th - 7th 32nd WBF/NWMC Wooden Boat Festival, Port Townsend, WA WBC/NWMC
October 11th 17th Annual Newport Heritage Regatta, BYC, Newport Beach
(Chairs - Bill Dunlap and Alan Peterson)
A classic race off Newport Beach.
CANCELLED
October 18th Eric Erickson Oil Island Race and on the water social
(Chair - Chris Frost)
Starting with a race around the islands off Long Beach and finishing with a social get together aboard the 72' Aldan Schooner Dirigo II this historic event is sure to be fun. Following the race smaller boats are welcome to raft up against the schooner and a Boston Whaler will be available to transport people from the Island White anchorage and moorings to the party. If you're more of a cruiser than a racer you are more than welcome to just join us for the get together on the schooner following the race.

More information • Sailing Instructions • Course charts
November 15th Ray Wallace Iron Man Race and Annual Awards Dinner, LAYC, San Pedro
(Chairs - Chris Frost and Stephen Kincaid)
Join us for the last race of the year followed by the club's annual dinner meeting.

More information • Sailing Instructions • Course charts


February 4th

LAYC Opening Day Race, LAYC, San Pedro
Notice of Race • Race Entry Form
February 24th 32nd One More Time Regatta, PMYC, Marina Del Rey
Despite the bad weather before the race 16 boats made it to Marina Del Rey to compete in another terrific event.
Race Flyer and Entry Form
April 25th "Around Cape Horn" Family and Friends Social Event at LAYC
A lot of fun was had by all who attended. A great film, great food and great company
April 21st Long Beach raft up, WHYC / LBYC, Long Beach CANCELLED
May 12th Annual Yesteryear Regatta, AMSS, San Diego.
Race Entry Package
June 3rd Kettenburg Regatta, AMSS, San Diego
June 16th Eric Erickson, Long Beach Oil Islands Race and Picnic
One of the WHYC's most historic events returned with a race around the Long Beach oil islands and a raft-up / anchor-up picnic behind Island White.
July 7th 16th Annual Newport Heritage Regatta and Opening Day Ceremonies, BYC, Newport Beach Race Flyer and Entry form
August 4th 30th Annual McNish Classic Yacht Race, PCYC, Channel Islands Harbor
August 25th Clark Sweet Cruise, Catalina Harbor, Catalina Island
Barbecue and social get together at Cat Harbor. Flyer
September 7th Richard Henry Dana Charity Regatta, DPYC / AMSS, Dana Point (Dana Cup) CANCELLED
November 10th Ray Wallace Iron Man Race and Annual Awards Dinner, LAYC, San Pedro
The last race of the year was followed by the club's annual dinner meeting. Ten boats raced with some marks missed a great day was had by all. A new expanded club board was elected. Some photos are on the home page, more to come.

One More Time Regatta - Click here to download the Race Flyer! - February 25, 2006
32nd Annual Yesteryear Regatta - May 13, 2006
2006 Kettenburg Regatta - June 10, 2006
WHYC Opening Day Ceremonies and 15th Annual Newport Heritage Regatta - July 8, 2006
Click here to download the Race Flyer!
27th Annual McNish Classic Yacht Race - August 5, 2006
Clark Sweet Cruise - August 26-27, 2006
WHYC Family and Friends Social Event - September 21, 2006
Latitudes and Attitudes Catalina Island Cruise - October 20-22, 2006
Ray Wallace Iron Man Race and Annual Meeting and Dinner - Race Flyer Coming Soon! - November 18, 2006

One More Time Regatta - Marina Del Ray - February 26, 2005
31st Annual Yesteryear Regatta - May 14, 2005
2005 Kettenburg Regatta - June 5, 2005
WHYC Opening Day Ceremonies and Newport Heritage Regatta - June 25, 2005
26th Annual McNish Classic Yacht Race - August 6, 2005
Clark Sweet Cruise - August 27-28, 2005
WHYC Family and Friends Social Event - September 2005 (Date TBD)
Latitudes and Attitudes Catalina Island Cruise - October 22-23, 2005
Ray Wallace Iron Man Race and Annual Meeting and Dinner - November 19, 2005

One More Time Regatta - Marina Del Ray - February 28, 2004
Wild Goose Chase - Long Beach to Newport -  May, 2004
Eric Erickson Oil Island Race - Long Beach - May 31, 2004
Heritage Regatta and Seaport Celebration - Newport Harbor Nautical Museum June 26-27th, 2004
Family Boat Building Weekend - Newport Harbor Nautical Museum July, 2004
Clark Sweet Cruise - Howlands Landing - August 21-22, 2004
Ray Wallace Iron Man Race - LA Harbor - November 6th, 2004
Annual West Coast Classic Awards Dinner

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