Living the Dream since 1979
Lake of the Woods, Locust Grove, Virginia
2019 RACE SCHEDULE
SPRING RACES
April 20 – Races 1,2,3
April 27 – 38th Annual Invitational Regatta
May 4 – Races 4,5,6
May 11 – Races 7,8,9
May 18 – Races 10,11,12
May 25 – Races 13,14,15
June 1 --Makeup races, if needed.
REGATTA
FALL RACES
April 27 (Saturday) Lake of the Woods Sailing Club Annual Invitational, Locust Grove, VA
This Invitational is open to Flying Scots and Sunfish. Breakfast is provided by the club. Lunch may be ordered in advance for a slight fee. Many use this race as a tuneup for the upcoming season.
ROUND TURTLE ISLAND
CHALLENGE
RACE
August 17
This race unique to Lake of the Woods challenges any sailor to go the length of the course rounding Turtle Island at the South end of the lake. Shallow water and close quarters add to the excitement. Survivors end the day with a cookout at a member's home.
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Sept 7 – Races 1,2,3
Sept 14 – Races 4,5,6
Sept 21 – Races 7,8,9
Sept 28 – Races 10,11,12
Oct 5 – VISA Regatta, Smith Mountain Lake
Oct 12 – Races 13,14,15
Oct 29 – Makeup races, if needed
SUMMER SAILING CAMPS
We take great pride in our junior sailing camps for beginners. The two camps are divided by experience. The beginners class runs June 24-28. The second class July 1-5.
The beginners class is a prerequisite for the July session. Students learn sailing basics both through lecture and hands on experience in boats provided by the Club. The fee per student is $190 for each of the two camps. Contact Dan Mcfarland at danmcfarland1@comcast.net for more information and to register for the camp.
ABOUT US
Founded in 1979 the Lake of the Woods Sailing Club promotes all classes of sailing through sponsored races, the Junior Sailing Camp, educational clinics and the camaraderie that comes from wind and water.
Flying Scot Fleet #160 is an organized fleet recognized by the Flying Scot Association. While not organized there is a large Sunfish Fleet on the lake which participates in all club sponsored events. Other boat classes too numerous to list are also represented in our club.
Not all of our members have a boat but are interested in the sport and often crew in the club sponsored races.
We meet informally the fourth Wednesday of the month in the Lake Clubhouse for drinks and sea stories. Spouses and non members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Every Christmas there is a seasonal luncheon at the Clubhouse and in the spring there is an annual meeting at which the business of the club is conducted.
Officers for 2018 are:
Commodore Gary Close
Co-Vice Commodore Dan McFarland
Co-Vice Commodore Dwight Westholt
Treasurer Bill Wemmerus
Secretary Lani Kilgore
Handicapper Richard Chitty
Junior Sailing Chair Dan Mcfarland
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Jimmy Lee Immediate Past Commodore
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FIND US
Lake of the Woods Sailing Club
PO Box 1114
Locust Grove, VA 22508
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Please email one of the following:
Commodore Gary Close g57close@aol.com
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Vice-Commodore Dan Mcfarland danmcfarland1@comcast.net
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Past Commodore Jimmy Lee jplcal@comcast.net
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Social meeting every Fourth Wednesday at the Clubhouse. (4:30 until whenever)