# Racing

> The Okanagan's largest sail racing program. Open and women's fleets race weekly on Okanagan Lake from March to October, plus annual regattas.

Racing

The Okanagan’s largest racing program.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Kelowna Yacht Club is home to a range of spirited racing programs on Okanagan Lake. Throughout the racing season (March to October), we host club races in open and women-only fleets. Our Club is perfectly situated to take advantage of prevailing winds and favourable currents.

Season Highlights:

Learn to Sail | Begins March 8, 2026

Open Racers' Social | March 18, 2026

Women's Racers' Social | March 30, 2026

Crane In Day | April 10, 2026

Blossom Time Regatta | May 29-31, 2026

End to End | June 19-21, 2026

Women's Regatta | July 4-5, 2026

Commodore's Cup | August 14-16, 2026

Crane Out Day | October 16, 2026

Sailing Awards | October 24, 2026

2026 Open Racing & Regatta Schedule

Learn to Sail with the KYC Sail Fleet (Classroom Lessons)
Sun Mar 8
Sun Mar 15 
9 AM
9 AM
Register
More InfoOpen Racing Social
Wed Mar 18
6 PM
RegisterWomen's Racing Social & Rules Night
Mon Mar 30
6 PM
RegisterCrane In
Fri Apr 10
8:30 AM
Warm Up
Sun Apr 12

1 PMRegister
NOR
SSISpring Fringe Series
Sun Apr 19
Sun Apr 26
1 PM
1 PMRegister
NOR
SSI
ResultsDick Duggan Series A
Wed Apr 29
Wed May 6
Wed May 13
Wed May 20
6 PM
6 PM
6 PM
6 PM
Register
NOR
SSI
ResultsDick Duggan Series B
Wed May 27
6 PM
RegisterBlossom Time Regatta
Fri May 29
Sat May 30
Sun May 31
TBA
TBA
TBARegister
NOR
SI
ResultsDick Duggan Series B (Con't)
Wed Jun 3
Wed Jun 10
Wed Jun 17
6 PM
6 PM
6 PMRegister
NOR
SSI
ResultsEnd to End
Fri Jun 19
Sat Jun 20
Sun Jun 21
TBA
TBA
TBARegister
NOR
SSI
ResultsDick Duggan Series C
Wed Jun 24
Wed Jul 1 - Cancelled for Holiday
6 PM
6 PMRegister
NOR
SSI
ResultsWomen's 2025 Regatta
Sat Jul 4
Sun Jul 5
10:30 AM
10 AMRegister - Vessel
Register - Participant
NOR
SSI
ResultsDick Duggan Series C (Con't)
Wed Jul 8
Wed Jul 15
Wed Jul 22
6 PM
6 PM
6 PM
Register
NOR
SSI
ResultsDick Duggan Series D
Wed Jul 29
Wed Aug 5
Wed Aug 12
6 PM
6 PM
6 PMRegister
NOR
SSI
ResultsCommodore's Cup 
Fri Aug 14
Sat Aug 15
Sun Aug 16
TBA
TBA
TBARegister
NOR - Open
NOR - U35
SSI - Open
SSI - U35
Results - Open
Results - U35Dick Duggan Series D (Con't)
Wed Aug 19
Wed Aug 26

6 PM
6 PMRegister
NOR
SSI
ResultsFall Fringe Series
Sun Aug 30
Sun Sep 6
1 PM
1 PMRegister
NOR
SSI
ResultsHot Rum Series
Sun Sep 13
Sun Sep 20
Sun Sep 27
Sun Oct 41 PM
1 PM
1 PM
1 PMRegister
NOR
SSI
ResultsThe Dave Russelle Race
Sun Oct 1110 AMRegister
NOR
SSI
ResultsCrane Out
Fri Oct 16
9 AM
Sailing Awards
Sat Oct 245 PM
RegisterYear End Review
Wed Nov 18TBA
Register

Setting the standard.

Our race management is held to a high standard and reviewed regularly to encompass rule and fleet structure changes. Kelowna Yacht Club is affiliated with BC Sailing and uses the PHRF scoring system.

At Kelowna Yacht Club, we remain focused on ensuring that the health and safety of our colleagues, members, guests, and the community is our number one priority. Please follow the link below to find out more information about each program. 

Create your crew.

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