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
Sailing World
- Next Stop, Cape Town For the Ocean Race January 24, 2023After a fast and furious Leg 1 of the Ocean Race, Leg 2 will get underway late and light on January 25. The post Next Stop, Cape Town For the Ocean Race appeared first on Sailing World.Ocean Race Media
- Simpson Spreads Sparrow’s Wings January 24, 2023Determined American sailor Ronnie Simpson has his heart and mind set on a Vendee Globe lap and is ready for the long haul. The post Simpson Spreads Sparrow’s Wings appeared first on Sailing World.Herb McCormick
- Quantum Sails Partners with Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series January 24, 2023As Official Sailmaker, Quantum Sails aims to provide regatta support to competitors for the 2023 regatta season. The post Quantum Sails Partners with Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series appeared first on Sailing World.Sailing Event Media
- No Sailing at 2028 Paralympic Games January 30, 2023The effort to establish Sailing as a Paralympic Sport was not successful as the International Paralympic Committee revealed the 22 sports to be featured in the sport program for Los Angeles 2028. Sailing was introduced at the Paralympic Games as a demonstration sport in 1996, and as an official sport for five editions from 2000 […]Editor
- Speed versus tactics in The Ocean Race January 29, 2023(January 29, 2023; Day 5) – Paul Meilhat’s Biotherm was the first boat in The Ocean Race to feel the impact of the doldrums overnight as his crew saw their speed plummet from 14 to 4 knots just after midnight UTC. It wasn’t long before Team Holcim-PRB, 11th Hour Racing Team, and then GUYOT environnement […]Editor
- National Curmudgeon Day January 29, 2023The Scuttlebutt newsletter hosts the Curmudgeon’s Observation which offers the wisdom you need… trust us. This contribution to the planet is annually celebrated on January 29, and on this day we tolerate your adoration and offer this sentiment: “Stupidity kills. But not fast enough.&#Editor
- 5 expert tips for leeward mark roundings January 30, 2023Olympic Gold medallist Dylan Fletcher talks through leeward mark rounding strategy and how to come out on top with Andy Rice The leeward mark is one of the biggest pinch points on the race course, with the opportunity for huge gains …Continue reading » The post 5 expert tips for leeward mark roundings appeared first […]Yachting World
- The Sea and The Snow: a stunning tale of adventure January 27, 2023Tom Cunliffe introduces this extract from The Sea and The Snow Philip Temple's remarkable tale of sailing to the farthest wastes of the Southern Ocean In the world of small-craft seafaring and modern mountaineering, 1964/5 seems very distant. Philip Temple’s remarkable work The Sea and …Continue reading » The post The Sea and The Snow: […]Tom Cunliffe
- Best Inflatable Kayak and Canoe 2023: Find The Model For You January 26, 2023A fan of kayaks of all kinds for over 30 years, Tech Editor Fox Morgan discusses what makes the best inflatable kayak or canoe in this tried and tested guide There's something for all budget levels. I love my yacht tender, I use it a lot. But nothing quite matches the tranquillity offered by a […]Fox Morgan