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LYRA 2020 Regional Races
The LYRA 2020 regional events planned during these uncertain times was developed to be sensitive to the pandemic. The concept is long distance events to promote shorthanded sailing, limiting crews as much as possible. Skippers are then able to provide the regional safety requirements for their boats. The LYRA Board's foresight in supporting events where boats can leave and return to their home ports protects the host clubs and all of us from large gatherings.
The beautiful LYRA perpetual trophies are tentatively planned to be awarded during the Annual General Meeting on November 14, 2020 at the Youngstown Yacht Club. The trophies will be awarded to fleet overall corrected time first place finishers for FS, NFS, and One Design fleets. Currently many of the trophies are in Canada and cannot be collected. Our hope is that by November the situation will have changed. LYRA flags are to be awarded to first, second and third place finishers in each division where a race is going to occur. Flags will be mailed to the recipients post race. For the GTA Fun Sail all boats will receive a participation LYRA flag.
The LYRA board hopes all sailors enjoy the events and stay safe on the water and among the crews.
LYRA 2020 August 15th Galloo Island Challenge
Long Distance Offshore Competition
Spinnaker, Genoa, Cruising & One Design
Spinnaker, Genoa, Cruising & One Design
The Gallo Island Challenge was first raced in 1987 and last raced in 1998. This year was the perfect time to revive the race. The long distance format provides a venue for skippers to comply with regional rules for the safety of their crew.
Spinnaker, Genoa, Cruising & One Design
Spinnaker, Genoa, Cruising & One Design
Spinnaker, Genoa, Cruising & One Design
The regional races supported by LYRA with fleet trophy awards gives every sailor an opportunity to participate in a LYRA event.
LYRA 2020 August 1st Events
LYRA 2020 Lower Niagara River Regatta - YYC
LYRA 2020 Lower Niagara River Regatta - YYC
LYRA 2020 Lower Niagara River Regatta - YYC
Youngstown Yacht Club to hosts an east course to Olcott and back as the 36.1nm long course, and a 19.43nm short course to Wilson and back.
LYRA 2020 Olcott
LYRA 2020 Lower Niagara River Regatta - YYC
LYRA 2020 Lower Niagara River Regatta - YYC
Olcott Yacht Club to host a long distance race with FS and NFS racing. Starting and ending at Olcott with a Wilson and Keg Creek turning marks.
2020 LYRA Rochester Regional Race
LYRA 2020 Lower Niagara River Regatta - YYC
LYRA-PYC 2020, Pultneyville Yacht Club Race to the River and Back
RYC and GYC team up again for this year's regional Rochester event. Rochester harbor start and finish with a turn in Pultneyville. This free event promotes charitable donations to Sunset House
LYRA-PYC 2020, Pultneyville Yacht Club Race to the River and Back
National Yacht Club announces LYRA GTA Fun Sail to provide venue for sailors
LYRA-PYC 2020, Pultneyville Yacht Club Race to the River and Back
Pultneyville Yacht Club for the first time hosts a LYRA event racing to Rochester and back attracting SBYC and east boats for their event.
Rochester Harbor C&C 29 Fleet Racing for the Castle Cup
National Yacht Club announces LYRA GTA Fun Sail to provide venue for sailors
National Yacht Club announces LYRA GTA Fun Sail to provide venue for sailors
The large C&C 29 fleet in Rochester are racing in the August 1st event to Pultneyville and back for the Castle Cup One Design Trophy.
National Yacht Club announces LYRA GTA Fun Sail to provide venue for sailors
National Yacht Club announces LYRA GTA Fun Sail to provide venue for sailors
National Yacht Club announces LYRA GTA Fun Sail to provide venue for sailors
A GTA Fun Sail consisting of sailing Gibraltar to Oakville or over the opposite direction is planned appropriately designed for the Provinces' restrictions.
SEE BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION
LYRA 2020 August 1st NYC - Greater Toronto Area
Fun Sail Layout
Fun Sail Participation
Fun Sail Participation
WHAT WOULD IT LOOK LIKE?
• Between 1000h and 1200h boats may either:
Sail past the Gibraltar mark, then the Oakville Yacht Squadron Mark 3 (N 43 27.778 W79 37.561), then back to Gibraltar or
Sail past the Oakville Yacht Squadron Mark 3 East (N 43 27.778 W79 37.561), then the Gibraltar mark, then back to Oakville Yacht Squadron Mark 3 East.
• All marks to starboard.
• Record the time you pass the first and last mark using the same time source.
• Monitor VHF 72 to talk to your friends.
Fun Sail Participation
Fun Sail Participation
Fun Sail Participation
HOW WOULD DO I JOIN?
• Complete the Registration Form by July 30, 2020.
• The event is open to all sailboats in the GTA, there is no entry fee.
IS IT SCORED?
• Just for your information, we will post actual and corrected if you submit your start and finish time using Time Submission Form
• All participants that complete the Time Submission Form will receive a LYRA 2020 flag.
If you have any questions, contact Janet Geisberger at 416-369-0949