Important News and Upcoming Events:
On November 12, 2022 leaders from the Lake Thunderbird Educational Foundation, the Thunderbird Sailing Club, OKC Triathletes, OU Sailing, Tinker Chiefs, and the Boat House met to discuss long range planning and to review our strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. This planning retreat was facilitated by Lauri Monetti, the Director of the OKC Center for Non-Profits. We had good coffee and then great lasagna, salad, and garlic bread thanks to Lorrie Sylvester, Fredrica Cottrell and Mary Anne Secrist.
Membership
It’s time to renew your annual membership! Don’t miss out on all the fun activities we have planned for this year. You can easily do it online by clicking HERE
Learn to Sail!
Sailing classes are scheduled throughout the spring and summer. Classes for ALL levels of sailors are available. Register today!
The Mainsheet
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Latest Features
The latest news and info about the Thunderbird Sailing Club
The Mighty Compass
Here’s to the humble magnetic compass, without a doubt the sailor’s most reliable instrument onboard. It’s always there for you and with the rarest of exceptions, always
Notice Of Chili Cook-Off
Notice Of Chili Cook-Off Sunday, November 6, 2022 Lake Thunderbird BoatHouse, Norman, Oklahoma CLASSES: All chilis are welcome; bean and non-bean shall have the same start. Cooks
Notice of Race – Hiram Douglas Memorial Regatta
Notice of Race Hiram Douglas Memorial Regatta Sunday, November 6, 2022 Thunderbird Sailing Club Lake Thunderbird BoatHouse, Norman, Oklahoma CLASSES: Boats 18 feet length on deck or
Gear: Lifejackets
The Coast Guard says that the best life jacket is one you will wear, so comfort and function are important considerations when picking out a life jacket
Steering Techniques For Different Winds
As the wind strength changes, so too should your steering technique, with focus being on speed and heel angle. It’s good to have rules of thumb to
Amazing pics from Southernmost Regatta 2022
Five classes – J70s, Melges 24s, J/111s, ORC boats, and GL52s – participated in the inaugural Southernmost Regatta on January 17-21 in Key West, Florida. Check out
What are the best sails for club racing?
North Expert Tom Davis lays out your Inventory Options For some sailors, “club racing” means a casual jib-and-main evening race aboard a well-stocked cruising boat carrying roller
COVID-19 Announcement
Due to the pandemic there will be no Thunderbird Sailing Club or other events held at the Boat House in April or May. The Park remains open
Sailing in a time of COVID-19
Boating in a time of COVID-19 adds another level of boating safety that needs to be considered.
Get ready for Summer Sailing
Preparing Your Boat for the Season “You bought a boat last year. It has been in storage since September, and you now want to take it out
Sailing News From Around the World
- Curmudgeon’s Observation March 29, 2023“Remember back when we were kids, and every time the temperature was below zero they closed school? Me neither.” For stories from March 28: https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.comEditor
- All teams on Atlantic side March 28, 2023(March 28, 2023; Day 31) – The Ocean Race moves back into the Atlantic as all four teams have passed Cape Horn, with Malizia the head of the class. Team Malizia continues to head the leaderboard in leg 3 of The Ocean Race after leading the fleet around Cape Horn. Today, it was 11th Hour […]Assoc Editor
- The Ocean Race launches virtual pilot March 28, 2023(March 28, 2023) – The Ocean Race launched a metaverse experience pilot today with Virtual Regatta and Accenture to engage fans and businesses in a new way with the world-renowned, global yacht race. The virtual reality pilot is meant to enhance fan experiences, enable new e-commerce opportunities and inspire people to protect the ocean. The […]Assoc Editor
- Climbing a square rigger mast in the heart of a storm March 28, 2023Majestic square riggers require a fearsome head for heights, as Will Sofrin discovers in this extract from All Hands on Deck, introduced by Tom Cunliffe The world of square riggers is obscure to the vast majority of sailors today. Yet nautical literature is rich in …Continue reading » The post Climbing a square rigger mast […]Tom Cunliffe
- Best kayak pumps for inflating your boat or board before a paddling adventure March 27, 2023The best kayak pumps are quick and easy to use, so you can unfold, inflate and float your boat or board in no time... Some of the best collapsible kayaks on the market are inflatable craft, and if you have one of these models, …Continue reading » The post Best kayak pumps for inflating your […]Patrick Kinsella
- Best fixed compasses: 6 options for binnacle and bulkhead mounted units March 27, 2023Every sailor needs a reliable and dependable fixed compass in the cockpit, allowing safe navigation while keeping on a straight heading. We pick out 6 of the best fixed compasses, both binnacle and bulkhead mounted.... Fixed compasses are an essential piece of kit that every yacht needs. They are especially good in this day and […]Andrew Dare