(scroll down for links to WMYSA race documents)
In addition to the Racing Rules of Sailing, there are two very important documents that apply at every regatta: the Notice of Race and the Sailing Instructions. Because both of these documents are officially part of the rules for the regatta, every sailor should make sure they read and understand these documents at every event they attend.
The following chart is an overview of the information each of these documents provides – and why that information is important as sailors decide to participate, prepare to attend, arrive at the regatta, and actually compete in the races.
Click HERE to view or download the 2025 WMYSA Regatta Entry Form.
Every sailor under the age of 18 MUST have their parent or legal guardian sign the Waiver of Liability on the Entry Form for each regatta.
The Notices of Race for each of the 2025 regattas can be viewed and downloaded at the following links:
- Notice of Race for June 20, 2025 at Spring Lake
- Notice of Race for July 11, 2025 at White Lake
- Notice of Race for July 25, 2025 at Muskegon
- Notice of Race for Aug 8, 2025 at Macatawa Bay
The Sailing Instructions for each of the 2025 regattas can be viewed and downloaded at the following links:
- Sailing Instructions for June 20, 2025 at Spring Lake
- Sailing Instructions for July 11, 2025 at White Lake
- Sailing Instructions for July 25, 2025 at Muskegon
- Sailing Instructions for Aug 8, 2025 at Macatawa Bay
The Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions for the 2025 Optimist “No Tears” regatta can be found at the following links:
- 2025 Optimist No Tears Regatta Notice of Race
- 2025 Optimist No Tears Regatta Sailing Instructions
- GRYC Venue Map for No Tears Regatta
COURSE DIAGRAMS FOR FRIDAY REGATTAS
Below are the course diagrams for the Optimist Green and Optimist Red/White/Blue fleets at regular Friday regattas. (scroll down to see courses for other fleets). The starting line and finish line are not an obstruction and are open to sailors sailing downwind.
Below are the course diagrams for the Butterfly, Laser and Club 420 fleets. This course diagram is used by the WMYSA because it is the most common course used in High School and Collegiate sailing.
