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The Club - Established in 1965
Thank you for your interest in Windycrest Sailing Club. Many members feel it's the best club anywhere. It's a terrific mix of keelboats, centerboard
boats, racing cruising, and social events that offers something for all
sailors. Lots of clubs can tout facilities, size, location, price, amenities
and so forth. Windycrest stands with the best of them, but what sets us
apart and is our most important asset, the membership itself. Club members
contribute their time and skills to better the club. All improvements and
events are planned and executed by the membership. It is a special
relationship between the club, the members, and the individual. This "Windycrest
Spirit" -a helpful, friendly, responsible can do attitude- that past
and current members exude started back in 1965 and has built Windycrest into
the special place that it is today.
Our History
Windycrest celebrated it's 50th anniversary in 2015
and commemorated the event with a special book containing articles written by
various member of the club.
You can read about the
formation, the first and second twenty-five years of the club's
history in our
Golden Anniversary Book
.
Membership
Check out our Membership Page for
information on joining.
Activities
You will find Windycrest a very active sailing club. We stay busy with an
extensive schedule of events running from March through November. Below are
some of the regular activities to get involved with.
Club Centerboard
and Keelboat Racing: Series racing for both one-design and handicap
racing (PHRF Numbers for Handicapping).
Holiday long distance races. Annual ALS Charity Regatta. Windybowl regatta for juniors. Windycup - the all club championship.
Championship Events: US Sailing championships and ladder events.
National, regional, and district regattas.
Central States Sailing
Association Regattas: Annual spring regatta, CSSA junior and women's
regattas.
Training Programs: Learn to sail program for kids 8 to 18
years old. Adult men's and women's training programs. Taught by US
Sailing/Red Cross certified instructors.
Cruises and Raft-Ups: Sunset
sail-always, overnight excursions, restaurant visits, sandy beaches, wildlife
watching, enjoy it all at your own pace.
Brunches and Theme Parties:
Memorial & Labor Day Brunches, Luau, Cheeseburger in Paradise, Chili-cook-off, and more!
Pot Luck Dinners and Beach Parties: Fun informal get-togethers for
members and their guests.
Fleet Meetings and Activities: Trade ideas
and tips for sailing your class of boat. Share in fleet projects, race
committees, and in the camaraderie of others with like interests.
Want to buy a Sailboat?: Check out our
Classifieds page, you're likely to find a great deal that's just what you're
looking for.
Facilities
While you won't find a restaurant, bar, or fancy clubhouse;
what you will find
are superb facilities that enhance your sailing activities: There are 104 slips on 4 docks;
124 centerboard trailer spaces; 24 moorings, 4 club dinghies to use; 27
dry-sail keelboat spaces; 26 space centerboard boat dock; a centerboard
tie-up dock; 3 boat wide launching ramp; 4 club owned power boats; 4 boat Laser
training fleet; 18 boat Opti/Sabot training fleet; 6 boat Club 420 training
fleet; hydro-hoist boat lift for member use; mast raising device; 2 level
Pavilion; modern shower house; primitive camping area; boat trailer storage area;
travel trailer/RV parking area; ample car parking; full time facilities manager,
and security gate.
Note: Windycrest is protected by a security
gate and surveillance cameras. Contact the Vice Commodore
to gain access.