This is also a great way to exchange ideas and racing experiences. Racing Sailboat racing is a sport that is enjoyed by a wide range of age groups and by family racing teams. Our boats are inexpensive and evenly matched for fair competition. We sponsor one-design racing where boats of the same design compete with each other as well as a handicap fleet that uses elapsed time and Portsmouth Numbers to compute the scores. QYC also supports local board sailers by sponsoring board races on Thursday evenings during the Summer months.
Sailboat racing is both art and science.
The objective is to sail a marked course and reach the finish line before your competition. The art is in handling the boat and learning its characteristics to make it go faster. The science is in judging wind shifts that can give you an advantage. Our racing schedule begins in May and ends in October. We sponsor races each Wednesday evening during the Summer and races each Sunday during the racing season.