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Regattas

DIYC Boat of the Year Notice of Series 2024 - 2025

This 9-event Series includes both Drop-Mark and Distance racing for Spinnaker A, B, and C divisions, plus Distance races for Racer-Cruiser, Cruising, and Multi-Hull.

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Full Moon Race - November 14, 2024

New and old sailors alike gather on our beautiful Hillsborough Bay for a tradition unlike any other. Davis Islands' "Full Moon Series" continues our popular weeknight racing through the winter months. To join a boat, visit the yacht club bar on Thursday night and let the staff know you are "crew looking for boat." Whether you have experience or not, invited guests are welcome to visit and participate to learn more about sailing. The club bar is open (accepting credit cards) and pub grub and meals are available (members receive discounted rates). Racing begins at 1900.

Registration, NOR, and Sailing Instructions

Sailing Sisters Regatta - November 16, 2024 - Cancelled

Provide the women of the Tampa Bay area an opportunity to compete against each other with an all-female crew and socialize after the racing.

Notice of Race and Registration

 

Egmont Key Race - November 23, 2024

Egmont Key Race dates back to 1935 and is the oldest running sailboat race on the west coast of Florida. It was created as a warm-up race for the Havana Race. The 65-mile-long course takes racers around the key and back to DIYC. We also offer a 35-mile short course that stays inside the key for cruising and small spinnaker boats. The winner of the long course is awarded the perpetual Houston Wall Trophy.

Notice of Race and Registration

 

Old Shoe/New Shoe Regatta - November 29, 2024

Come out for this ancient traditional single-handed race!   

The regatta is open only to members of DIYC, with no entry fee.

Boats shall register with the RC at 0800-0830.

For the Old Shoe class, boats must meet one of the following conditions:

  • WFPHRF base RLC Cruising rating > 200
  • Be at least 30’ LOA and displacement > 10,000 lbs.
  • Written approval of the race committee

Boats not meeting one of the above conditions shall compete in the New Shoe class.

Notice of Race

Thanksgiving Regatta - November 30 - December 1, 2024 - Cancelled

The annual Thanksgiving Regatta, one of the largest events at DIYC, is coming again this fall. Opti's, 420's and ILCA/Lasers will be racing. Please join us for a great way to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

Registration, Notice of Race, and Sailing Instructions

J70 Winter Series - 1 - December 6-8, 2024 - Cancelled

Registration, Notice of Race, and Sailing Instructions

Keelboat Regatta - December 15, 2024

This is a one-day regatta with drop-mark races for spinnaker boats and a distance race for others.  All spinnaker B and C boats on the Drop-mark Course will compete for the perpetual Frank Selph Memorial Trophy.  Frank was an avid MORC supporter and the trophy is awarded in his honor.  This event is part of the DIYC BOTY Series and the Suncoast BOTY Series.

Registration, Notice of Race, and Sailing Instructions

Full Moon Race - December 19, 2024

New and old sailors alike gather on our beautiful Hillsborough Bay for a tradition unlike any other. Davis Islands' "Full Moon Series" continues our popular weeknight racing through the winter months. To join a boat, visit the yacht club bar on Thursday night and let the staff know you are "crew looking for boat." Whether you have experience or not, invited guests are welcome to visit and participate to learn more about sailing. The club bar is open (accepting credit cards) and pub grub and meals are available (members receive discounted rates). Racing begins at 1900.

Registration, NOR, and Sailing Instructions

Hangover Bowl - January 15, 2025

All boats up to 24 feet come on out for this 12th edition of a fun event!   Also known as "Revenge of the Race Committee", this regatta is sure to sharpen your boat-handling skills.

 

Race Documents

 

Full Moon Race - January 2, 2025

New and old sailors alike gather on our beautiful Hillsborough Bay for a tradition unlike any other. Davis Islands' "Full Moon Series" continues our popular weeknight racing through the winter months. To join a boat, visit the yacht club bar on Thursday night and let the staff know you are "crew looking for boat." Whether you have experience or not, invited guests are welcome to visit and participate to learn more about sailing. The club bar is open (accepting credit cards) and pub grub and meals are available (members receive discounted rates). Racing begins at 1900.

Registration, NOR, and Sailing Instructions

Flying Scot Regatta - January 4-5, 2025

Registration, Notice of Race, and Sailing Instructions

J70 Winter Series 2 - January 11-12, 2025

Registration, Notice of Race, and Sailing Instructions

Commodore's Cup Regatta - January 18-19, 2025

Dedicated to the honor of all Davis Island Yacht Club past Commodores, this two-day regatta kicks off the new year with intense racing for two days. The best come out to set the tone for the second half of the season. This is a BOTY regatta. A limited breakfast menu will be available at 9 am.

Notice of Race, Registration, and Sailing Instructions

J70 Winter Series 3 - February 8-9, 2025

Registration, Notice of Race, and Sailing Instructions

Full Moon Race - February 13, 2025

New and old sailors alike gather on our beautiful Hillsborough Bay for a tradition unlike any other. Davis Islands' "Full Moon Series" continues our popular weeknight racing through the winter months. To join a boat, visit the yacht club bar on Thursday night and let the staff know you are "crew looking for boat." Whether you have experience or not, invited guests are welcome to visit and participate to learn more about sailing. The club bar is open (accepting credit cards) and pub grub and meals are available (members receive discounted rates). Racing begins at 1900.

Registration, NOR, and Sailing Instructions

Around The Point Race - February 22, 2025

The ATP Race loosely follows our DIYC series formula of starting and finishing at DIYC. Part of the DIYC BOTY Series. Limited breakfast menu will be available.

Registration, NOR, and Sailing Instructions

 

South Points High School Regatta - March 1, 2025
Full Moon Regatta Series - March 13, 2025

New and old sailors alike gather on our beautiful Hillsborough Bay for a tradition unlike any other. Davis Islands' "Full Moon Series" continues our popular weeknight racing through the winter months. To join a boat, visit the yacht club bar on Thursday night and let the staff know you are "crew looking for boat." Whether you have experience or not, invited guests are welcome to visit and participate to learn more about sailing. The club bar is open (accepting credit cards) and pub grub and meals are available (members receive discounted rates). Racing begins at 1900.

Registration, NOR, and Sailing Instructions

 

Hillsborough Bay Race - March 15, 2025

“Come Hell or high water” was the phrase used by our first regatta chair, Brian Malone. This distance race is held in Hillsborough Bay, but don’t assume it is just an afternoon cruise. Test your navigation skills and plan to race even if the weather pipes up. This time of year is prone to fronts. In the internet age, most race decisions are made at the bar watching radar. You can plan to race this one to hone your heavy weather skills, so don’t shy away if there is a blow.  Part of the DIYC BOTY Series.  Limited breakfast menu will be available.

Race Documents and Registration

A-Cat Admirals Cup - March 21 - 23, 2025

Annual Admirals Cup Regatta for all A-Cats.

Race Documents and Registration

Fireball & Friends Regatta - March 14-16, 2025
Tampa Bay Hospice Cup - April 12, 2025

Similar to the traditions of the Morgan Invasion, the Tampa Bay Hospice Cup appeals to both cruisers and racers. In addition to the traditional Morgan Invasion fleets, the regatta also features open non-Morgan fleets for PHRF, Multi-hulls, and a “Just-for-Fun” casual fleet. The committee also plans landside activities for supporters who’d like to be a part of the event but who don’t care to race. All proceeds will benefit Tampa Bay area Hospice organizations, which offer comprehensive hospice and palliative care, caregiver education, individual and group counseling, spiritual support and many other programs to those it serves regardless of race, age, faith, diagnosis or financial circumstances. Part of the DIYC BOTY Series.  Limited breakfast menu will be available.

Race Documents and Registration

Spring Couples Race - April 26, 2025

Grab a partner and join us for double-handed race. The goal is not to win but to still be talking after the race!

1400

Follows the Sunday Race format.

 

School's Out Regatta - May 17-18, 2025

We are looking forward to hosting a great race weekend to share with clubs around the South here at Davis Island Yacht Club.  There is a maximum of 50 competitors in each of the Green and RWB fleets and a max of 25 in 420 and 25 in Laser.

Information and Registration

 

 

Tampa Bay to Not Ft. Myers Race - May 23-24, 2025

The race from Tampa to Naples (not Ft. Myers) takes place every year on Memorial Day weekend, marking the end of DIYC's Boat of the Year series and our regatta calendar. The thrill of this coastal race is matched only by the awards ceremony in Naples, which is more of a "banquet." Get your crew and safety gear ready and we'll see you at the starting line!

Notice of Race, Registration, and Sailing Instructions

Series Announcements

DIYC Boat of the Year Series

Registration, Notice of Race, and Sailing Instructions

Thursday Night Race Series 

Registration, Notice of Race, and Sailing Instructions

View Results

Sunday Race Series
Learn More

Tuesday Cruiseday

Casual sunset sail with members and friends.

Portsmouth Centerboard Racing  - Wednesdays - March 13 - October 23, 2024

Registration, Notice of Race, and Sailing Instructions

Sunfish Saturday - First Saturday of the Month

1:00 pm FIRST WARNING – 4:00 pm, Monthly on 1st Saturday

Rigging and launching at the point just past the clubhouse.

If you are not a member of DIYC, you can unload your boat and trailer at the point but will need to park your car past the members' only sign. 

Suncoast Boat of the Year Series

Notice of Race

SPYC Ocean Series Notice

Notice of Race

SPYC Boat of the Year Series

Notice of Race

West Florida Sailing Calendar

Upcoming Sailing Events

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