From the race course
Regatta reports, series wrap-ups, Learn to Sail graduations and the occasional party on the patio.
Jim Cook Regatta Set for Oct 24–25
The annual Jim Cook One Design Regatta will be held at CYC on Oct 24-25, 2026. This annual event is named after CYC's Jim Cook, an avid sailor and rower who was tragically killed in a boating accident in 2023. The…
Jan wins race five at the 2026 MC Nationals today in Michigan
Catawba Yacht Club member Jan Havmoeller secured a victory in race five at the 2026 MC Nationals in Michigan after a brilliant strategic move on the final downwind leg.
Jan wins race five at the 2026 MC Nationals today in Michigan
Catawba Yacht Club member Jan Havmoeller secured a victory in race five at the 2026 MC Nationals in Michigan after a brilliant strategic move on the final downwind leg.
Summer Series 2026 Wraps Up: Havmoeller, Gruber/Bartholdi and Doterelli Take the Fleets
Sixteen Tuesday and Thursday evening races from June to August. Jan Havmoeller edged Fred Herr in the MC fleet, Rob Gruber and Marc Bartholdi led the Portsmouth fleet, and Ron Doterelli held off Chip Toth by six-tenths of a point in the Sunfish.
2026 Summer Sailing Clinics Are Huge Success
Chip Toth and his team put together two five-day clinics that taught young and old alike the joy of sailing — classroom time on the deck, a Sunfish simulator and lots of practice on the water.
Jan Havmoeller Wins Fourth Consecutive Atlanta Regatta
Bullets in races three and four decided a thrilling tie-breaker with John Harrop at the 2026 Atlanta Rebel Rouser MC Regatta — five years in a row that CYC has won the event.
Jan Havmoeller and John Driver Win Jim Cook One Design Regatta
Five races in outstanding conditions over two days on Lake Wylie. Jan Havmoeller ran the table in the MC fleet; John and Mary Driver took the Southeastern Wayfarer Championship by two points.
CYC Has Another National Champion
Jan Havmoeller is an MC Scow national champion. Jan won the heavyweight division of the 2025 MC Scow National Championships held Sept 17-20 held at Mendota YC, Wisconsin. He placed 11th overall out of 92 boats, 3rd…
2025 Sailing Awards Dinner
CYC sailors gathered at the clubhouse on Thursday, May 1, to celebrate the 2024 sailing season. Five new awards plaques were awarded and a number of veteran plaques were added to. The crew enjoyed a dinner of pizza,…
Jan Havmoeller Is 5th at MC Train Wreck Regatta in Orlando
CYC's. Jan Havmoeller continued his impressive run of top ten finishes at national regattas with a fifth place finish at the 2025 MC Scow Train Wreck Regatta, held in January 2025. Jan nailed a victory in race 3 and…
Jan Havmoeller Is 4th at Southeastern Regionals
Jan Havmoeller won FOURTH place at 2024 MC Southeastern Regionals held Nov 8-10 at Lake Eustis, Florida. Jan sailed an excellent regatta with two second place finishes to hold down 4th place overall. The finish…
Jan and Fred Rock Atlanta
Jan Havmoeller makes it two for two!! Fred Herr brings home the "bronze"! Twelve boats entered the annual Rebel Rouser Regatta on Lake Lanier, Ga. Six races Were held over two days. Jan defended his 2023 title…
Jan Havmoeller Wins Bunny Hop Regatta
Congratulations to Jan Havmoeller. Jan sailed a perfect regatta in very tough conditions to finish 1-1-1-1-1 and win the Lake Norman Bunny Hop Regatta. If you remember Sunday's weather, we were sailing in it on Lake…
Jan Havmoeller Is 4th at 2023 MC Southeastern Regional Regatta
CYC's Jan Havmoeller sailed 7-13-1-13 for a total of 34 points at the MC Southeastern Regionals . He placed FOURTH out of 47 boats and that put him in the top five – the trophy division. He was second in the Masters…
Jan Havmoeller and Dave Forrest Are 1–2 at the Augusta Halloween Regatta
CYC was well represented at the 2023 Augusta Halloween Regatta. Jan Havmoeller sailed 2-2-1 on the first day in stout winds to finish with a two point lead over San Diego's John Harrop. Dave Forrest won race two but…
CYC Rocks the Bottoms Up Regatta
There was an unusual buzz surrounding the 2023 Bottoms Up regatta sailed at Lake Murray Yacht Club September 15-17, 2023. That was because 44 MC Scows registered. This was roughly double their usual attendance. The…
Joe Brase Wins US National Soling Championship
CYC has another national champion!!! Joe Brase and his team won the 2023 US National Soling Championship. Remember the Soling Joe was repairing and polishing under the gantry? Yep, that boat. All his hard work paid…
CYC Has Another National Sailing Champion
Jan Havmoeller entered his first MC Scow National Championship and came back a winner. Jan won the national 2023 Masters Division title and placed third overall at this king of MC Sailing events. The regatta was held…