The Finger Lakes Yacht Club Race Program consists of multiple events that span the available boating season. Race activities are managed by the FLYC Race Committee and many volunteers, most of whom are the racers themselves. One particularly attractive aspect of the FLYC program is the camaraderie between competitors and the degree to which they help one another improve their skills. This provides for an environment where the racing is enjoyable, yet still competitive.

Races are organized into three general categories, which are detailed elsewhere in this section of the web site:

• The FLYC Summer Series
• Special Event or "Fun" Races
• The Commodore's Cup

Racers are handicapped using a modified US Sailing's Portsmouth Yardstick. Scoring is done using a low-points system, also with some local modifications.

Protests are strongly discouraged, but in the event that one is required (e.g., if an insurance claim is being made), then the protest form can be downloaded HERE.

2026 Race Calendar

May
30 Rust Removal Race. Practice race. (1300)

June
06 Summer Series Race #1. (1300)
13 Commodore’s Cup Race. (0900)
27 Summer Series Race #2. (1300)

July
04 Summer Series Race #3. (1300)
11 Summer Series Race #4. (1300)
18 Make-Up Race #1. If needed. (1300)
25 Cock of the Walk Race. (1300)

August
08 Summer Series Race #5. (1300)
15 Make-Up Race #2. If needed. (1300)
22 Summer Series Race #6. (1300)
29 Handicapper’s Special Race. (1300)

September
05 Summer Series Race #7. (1300)
12 *Seneca Yacht Club Barge Race, Geneva, NY (0900) All FLYC members invited! Preregistration required.
19 Summer Series Race #8. (1300)

October
03 Grape Harvest Race. (1300)
10 Gear Buster Race or Make-Up Race #3, if needed. (1300)
17 Gear Buster Race alternate date. (1300)