Regattas 2026
Here's a great list of great Regattas in the Lake Tahoe Area for Summer 2026 with links on how to sign up. New Racers of all ages are welcome!
Monday Night Laser / Dinghy Series
Race Lasers in this summer long series hosted by the Tahoe Yacht Club. Racing starts every Monday Night at 6 PM at the Lake Forest Boat Ramp. May 25 through August 31. New for 2026 we offer an "Open Dinghy" Start sailing a variety of boats including Club 420s, FJs and RS Zests. The Open Dinghy Event is Free to register for first time entrants to try racing. Competitors may elect to continue racing throughout the summer and get scored for the series by paying the entry fee. Register at https://tahoeyc.com/sailing
RS Zest Fest! August 8-9
New for 2026 is Lake Tahoe's first dedicated Zest Regatta for kids run by the Tahoe Yacht Club. It happens August 8-9 out of the Lake Forest Boat Ramp Noon to 5 PM. We have 20 boats available for kids to sail. We'll be using Jibs and each boat will be sailed with teams of 2, a skipper and crew. This is meant to be a fun introduction to Racing and kids from any sailing program are welcome to participate. There will be two coach boats on the water to coach all of the competitors during each race. Parents are welcome to be onboard to watch the action.
Schedule:
Saturday August 8
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11 AM Introduction to Racing with Nick Pullen
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Noon Break for Lunch (Please bring your own Lunch)
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1PM Boat Assignment and Rigging
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2 PM Free Sail
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3 PM First Warning Signal followed by 6 Short Races
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6 PM Barbecue Social at Lake Forest
Sunday August 9
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11 AM Introduction to Racing with Nick Pullen
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Noon Break for Lunch (Please bring your own Lunch)
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1PM Rigging
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2PM Free Sail
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3PM First Warning Signal followed by 6 Short Races
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6PM Awards
To Register Please Visit:
https://tahoeyc.com/regatta/eVu7kt6SH4
Trans Tahoe Regatta 2026
The Trans Tahoe Regatta is the summer's biggest keelboat racing event on Lake Tahoe July 10-12 2026. Friday afternoon is short course racing followed by the distance race on Saturday for double points. Register at https://tahoeyc.com/sailing
Dinghy Fleet Championships
For all three Laser Sail sizes 4.7, Radial and Standard Rig at the Lake Forest Boat Ramp September 12-13 2026. Register at https://tahoeyc.com/sailing