Racing

Racing events are organized to appeal to sailors of all abilities. They include several weekend and mid-week racing series, fun races, and special regattas such as the Spring Invitational; the Breaking Waves Regatta and Commodore’s Cup (overnight race/cruise from Hudson to Prescott); the Carlson Classic; the Labor Day Regatta; and the Autumnal Equinox.

The Labor Day Regatta (now known as the “Fall Regatta” or “Sail and Share”) has brought in sailors from Iowa, Lake of the Woods, Lake Pepin, Lake Waconia, Lake Minnetonka, White Bear Lake, Medicine Lake and Lake Mille Lacs. The festivities begin on Friday night and, after two days of racing, conclude Sunday with the awards ceremony and cocktail party. Saturday’s racing is often followed by dinner and live music.

Racing Posts

2026 Beercan Races

The Beercan Races are a fun and (relatively) casual racing series held on Fridays and one Saturday throughout the sailing season. Each event is followed by a PARTY at the locations stated below. Food and beverages are complimentary to SCSC members. BYOB.
The Rum Party is the highlight of this series!

All members are welcome to attend races, and all Casual Race or Race boats may compete. All members and prospective members are welcome at the parties afterward.

Casual Race boats not participating in Yacht of the Year (YOY) events may race in division 5 or in the associated Race fleet according to handicap assignments. Additional details about racing can be found in the rules.

All parties will be held on “The Point” at the St. Croix Marina unless stated otherwise below. Click here for the location of “The Point”. Event locations shown as TBD will be updated as soon as a venue has been confirmed. Scroll all the way down this page for tips on hosting a party. The club will reimburse picnic expenses up to $200 for Beer Can Parties.

The Beercan dates are as follows:

Beercan #1 – May 29
Hosted By: click to host
Location: The Point at SCMC
Beercan #2 – June 05
Hosted By: click to host
Location: TBD
Beercan #3 – June 12
Hosted By: click to host
Location: The Point at SCMC
Beercan #4 – June 19
Hosted By: click to host
Location: TBD
Beercan #5 – July 10 – RUM PARTY!
Hosted By: click to host
Location: The Point at SCMC
An additional $100 has been allocated for this event.
Beercan #6 – July 31
Hosted By: click to host
Location: TBD
Beercan #7 – Race & Cruise to Stillwater – Saturday, August 08
Hosted By: click to host
Location: Lowell Park Waterfront
An additional $100 has been allocated for this event.
Beercan #8 – August 14
Hosted By: click to host
Location: TBD
Beercan #9 – August 28
Hosted By: click to host
Location: The Point at SCMC
Beercan #10 – September 11
Hosted By: click to host
Location: The Point at SCMC

August 15, 2025 6:32 pm

Racing tonight has been canceled. Party at the clubhouse is on!

August 15, 2025 6:02 pm

Postponing to 7:30pm.

August 15, 2025 5:29 pm

We’re postponing to 7pm at the earliest.

Carlson Classic / Shrimp Boil

Saturday, July 26th 2025
Races at 11 am
Happy Hour following racing
Shrimp Boil at 4:30pm

Carlson Classic Races

Two or three Yacht of the Year races will begin at 11 am. They will start using the reverse-start sequence, with high-phrf boats starting first, and a single race course.

While these races are for Yacht of the Year boats only, everyone is welcome to participate, crew, or spectate. All members are encouraged to attend the Shrimp Boil following racing!

Shrimp Boil

When: Saturday 4:30 pm – The shrimp is served!
Where: Lucky Guys Distillery
What Food: Expertly-boiled shrimp! All the usual yummy stuff that we like to have with our shrimp: Corn, red potatoes, onions, sausage, cornbread, chips, and assorted sweets.
What Drink: A wide variety of beverages will be available for purchase from Lucky Guys, including their signature cocktails, mixed drinks, beer, wine, and sodas.
At What Cost? $15 in advance, $20 at the door, and no charge for well-behaved children 12 and under.

Pursuit Races, 2025

13th Annual SCSC Pursuit Races
Saturday, July 19th at 11:00 hrs

Notice of Race – Sailing Instructions
Start Times – Results

The Pursuit Race is an exciting twist on our traditional races!
Boats will start based on handicaps – High-PHRF boats first, Lower-PHRF boats later. Each class of boat has their own start time. Hence, faster boats will PURSUE the slower ones. The idea is to have everyone finish at the same time (and scare the heck out of the Race Committee). The first boat across the finish line is the winner!

All boats should have a copy of the Start Times document (above) on board. They will be published on Friday evening. You may also contact the Race Committee on VHF 72 for your start times.

Start times are created for all boats registered for Race or Casual Race with SCSC. These times will dictate when your boat starts after the conclusion of the initial start sequence. If you’d like to consider a different configuration (S/NS/Jib%, etc) let the Race Committee know by Friday at 5pm and your new handicap will be added. You may choose your final configuration prior to the first start of the day. If your boat has multiple configurations, you must notify the Race Committee of your configuration prior to your start.

Boats trailing behind may be “scored in place” to keep races rolling. The Race Committee will notify boats via VHF if they have been scored in this manner.

The Pursuit Races are open to all members of the club, and all boats with an assigned handicap.

For questions or to submit handicap changes, contact the Race Committee.