27°54.47 N — 82°27.09 W
1315 Severn Ave. Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 251-1158
office@diyc.org
Regatta Location:
Davis Island Yacht Club
1315 Severn Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33606
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Important Notes:
• NA Registration website-
• Shirts can be purchased at
Regatta Contact:
Claude Bonanni: bonanniclaude@gmail.com
Star Class Executive:
Principal Race Officer:
Paul Leonard: paul.e.leonard@gmail.com
Schedule of Events:
Sunday, October 25
Monday, October 26
Tuesday, October 27
Wednesday, October 28
Thursday, October 29
Friday, October 30
General Information About Boat Storage and Launching:
There are three (1 ton, 2 ton, and 5 ton) hoists. The 5-ton and 2-ton hoists will be utilized for the regatta. There is a large paved area surrounding the hoists.
General Information About the Racing Area:
Average Wind Direction during Late October: East to Northeast, shifting North with frontal activity
Average Wind Speed: 8–12 Knots
Average Water Depth: ~10 Feet
Tides: Rise or Fall Up to ~2.5 Feet or 0.75 Meters
Late October brings transitional weather to Tampa Bay as winds shift from warmer easterly patterns toward more northerly flows when fronts pass. Conditions are often moderate with relatively flat water under east or north winds, making for steady racing. Seabreezes can still develop earlier in the week, especially in warm conditions, offering consistent afternoon winds. If a cold front arrives, expect stronger and gustier winds with a noticeable direction shift to the north, along with potentially choppier water. While tropical activity is less common this late in the season, it’s still possible and can create more variable conditions. Overall, late October offers generally manageable race conditions with the potential for tactical complexity around shifting systems.
Related News and Information:
Travel and Local Information:
The yacht club is located approximately 15 minutes from Tampa International Airport.
There is limited parking for trailers and cars at the yacht club. The club is located about 3 km from several large brand hotels. There also may be private home/room rentals available nearby through Airbnb or VRBO.
Hospitals and Urgent Cares:
• Tampa General Hospital - Closest to Downtown Hotels
(813) 844-7000 | 1 Tampa General Circle, Tampa, FL 33606
• HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital – Closest to Hyde Park
(813) 873-6400 | 2901 Swann Avenue, Tampa, FL 33609
• St. Joseph’s Hospital - Closest to Westshore Hotels
(813) 870 -4000 | (813) 870-4101 Emergency Center | 3001 W Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607
• TGH Urgent Care
(813) 925-1903 | 564 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
• TGH Urgent Care
(813) 925-1903 | 303 W Palm Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
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