Important News and Upcoming Events:
Annual Membership
It’s time to renew your annual membership! Don’t miss out on all the fun activities we have planned for 2020. You can easily do it online by clicking HERE
Annual Holiday Party
Please join us for our annual holiday party on Saturday, December 14., 6:00-8:00. Prizes, awards, trophies, and many other festivities. Remember to wear your ugly Christmas sweater!
Upcoming Meetings
Upcoming meeting topics include a night of sailing trivia, tie-dye party, racing tune-up, “Cheeseburgers in Paradise”, presentations on invasive species, the water resource board, and much, much more!
Learn To Sail
Many Classes Available
Learn to sail at Lake Thunderbird. Classes are taught by US Sailing Certified instructors and cover a wide variety of skill sets from the novice all the way up to the seasoned sailor.
The Mainsheet
Our Monthly Newsletter
This is the location of our monthly newsletter. Issues go back into the 1970’s, thanks to our curator and historian Les Cummings. Find out the latest news or take a trip down memory lane.
Calendar
Boathouse Schedule
Between our monthly meetings, our racing schedule, special events, and other rentals, there is a lot happening at our boathouse! Check the calendar and join us at any of our monthly membership meetings.
Membership
How to Join
Question: Do you need to own a sailboat?
Answer: NO!
While many of our activities revolve around sailing, at the core is a group of like-minded individuals who love being on the water. And we love having extra hands on board when we go our sailing.
Latest Features
The latest news and info about the Thunderbird Sailing Club
Hiram Douglas Memorial Regatta
Hiram Douglas Memorial Regatta A One Day Regatta Sunday, November 3, 2019 A Distance Race, 10 - 18 miles Lake Thunderbird BoatHouse 1312 Indian Point
Hiram Douglas Chili Cook-Off – 2019
Chili Cook-Off Sunday, November 3, 2019 Lake Thunderbird BoatHouse 1312 Indian Point Rd, Norman, OK 73026 CLASSES: All
25th Annual Jerry Layton Regatta
The 25th Annual Jerry Layton Regatta will be held Saturday, October 5th. The event will begin with a skipper's meeting at 10:15 am. Races will start at
Lake Thunderbird BoatHouse Sailing Program – New RS Fleets!
By Les Cummings – Lake Thunderbird Educational Foundation The Lake Thunderbird Educational Foundation and the Thunderbird Sailing Club are celebrating their 20th year of teaching children and adults following the US Sailing training
Know how: Installing a New Whisker Pole
(This post is an excerpt from an online article. To read the entire article, click on the link at the bottom of the page) If you own
Light-air Sails and Their Uses
(This post is an excerpt from an online article. To read the entire article, click on the link at the bottom of the page) There’s nothing like
OCBC Spring Regatta May 18 & 19, 2019 NOTICE OF REGATTA
Oklahoma City Boat Club Spring Regatta May 18 & 19, 2019 INVITATION : Oklahoma City Boat Club cordially invites you to attend the OCBC 2019 Spring
Through the Panama Canal in your yacht: everything you need to know
(This post is an excerpt from an online article. To read the entire article, click on the link at the bottom of the page) Cape Horn sailors
First Sail: A TSC US Sailing Program for 1st timers
First Sail: A TSC US Sailing Program for 1st timers Think sailing might be for you. Here’s your chance to try out this exciting sport with little
Regatta Advisory Committee
Regatta Advisory Committee Lots of you have considerable experience with sailing, racing, and understand what it takes to pull off a successful regatta. You know what it
Sailing News From Around the World
Sailing World
- Boat of the Year 2020 Best Dinghy: Tiwal 2 December 10, 2019The Tiwal 2 is Sailing World's 2020 Boat of the Year: Best DingyDave Reed
- Boat of the Year 2020 F101: Best Foiler December 10, 2019The F101 is Sailing World's 2020 Boat of the Year: Best FoilerDave Reed
- Boat of the Year 2020 Eagle Class 53: Best Multihull December 10, 2019The Eagle Class 53 is Sailing World's Boat of The Year MultihullDave Reed
- Eight Bells: Faith Paulsen December 15, 2019Faith Alden Paulsen, who lived her entire life in Mattapoisett and Marion of Massachusetts, died December 1 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Large portions of her life were spent at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church where she sang in the choir for over 30 years and served on the altar guild. Her passions were sailing, tending […]Editor
- Shifting tides of the Classification Code December 15, 2019by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News I’m a big fan of cooperation and consideration, but sport being sport, these attributes can easily get lost in the passion to perform at a high level. While I hope your sailing realm basks in a balmy bay of recreational enjoyment, the pursuit of some pickle dishes has gotten […]Editor
- A Dangerous Way to Learn December 15, 2019Darrel Nicholson at Practical Sailor brought our attention to an incident that occurred some time ago, but the details of the story hit close to home for Nicholson as he seeks to heighten awareness of a hidden danger within our safety practices. We recently talked about the tremendous forces at work when a person goes […]Editor
- Road to the America’s Cup podcast episode 4: AC75 control systems explained December 12, 2019Sir Ben Ainslie explains how the AC75’s control systems work in the latest episode of our America’s Cup podcastData from the AC75’s complex systems will have a built-in time delay to prevent ‘autopilot’ sailing by the crew. Photo: Harry KH / Ineos Team UK The systems that control the aero- and hydrofoils of the new […]Yachting World
- Beam seas: Pip Hare’s top tips on dealing with the most challenging conditions December 12, 2019Pro sailor Pip Hare shares explains how passage planning, sail setting and autopilot settings can help you to navigate beam seas safelyShortening sail reduces the combined heeling moment from waves and wind to reduce the risk of a broach or knockdown. Photo: Kurt Arrigo Big beam seas can be the most challenging, unpleasant and dangerous […]Pip Hare
- Sailing Galicia: Exploring the enchanting rias of North-West Spain December 11, 2019With its many inlets and pretty harbours, this unspoilt corner of north-west Spain is a delight for cruisers. Daria Blackwell explores GaliciaPhoto: Josep Miquel Ubalde Baulo / Alamy Dreams of white sand beaches fringed weather with granite boulders warmed by the Galician sun finally took flight. We departed …Continue reading » The post Sailing Galicia: […]Yachting World