Racing

Sailboat racing is at the core of the Nyack Boat Club. NBC is home of six one-design fleets--ranging from centerboard dinghies to keel boats--and a PHRF handicap racing fleet. Racing requires crew and skippers are always looking for experienced sailors and enthusiastic beginners.

Sunday Racing

From May through October on Sunday afternoon the club is a hive of activity as one-design boats leave the drysail area and the launch shuttles members and crew out to their boats. Multiple races are run through the afternoon and after racing everyone gathers on the patio for refresshments, food and to discuss the day's results.

Wednesday Night Racing

From May through August members take a mid-week break and hit the water on Wednesday evenings to race around the buoys. While Wednesday nights are popular with the bigger PHRF boats, the Ideal 18s and other one-designs come out for shorter windward/leeward races. After the race some boats choose to stay out to enjoy a sunset sail while others head back for dinner on the patio.

Ideal 18 Racing

In addition to Sunday Racing, members in our Ideal 18 Fleet run race or racing clinics Monday, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays throughout the summer (Memorial Day into September)

Regattas

Nyack Boat Club hosts a dozen or more 1-2 day regattas eachs year. The club hosts three regattas, spring, summer and fall. The other regattas are hosted by fleets and attact boats and sailors from the Hudson Valley and beyond. Nyack has been host to many regional and national one-design championship regattas.

Last updated 5:17pm on 1 March 2025