Important News and Upcoming Events:
The May TSC Program will be a series of presentations on the Shared Boat Program. There will be a question-and answer time and also the Share Boat Program Annual meeting. If you are in the Shared Boat Program, plan to attend. If not, come and learn about our Shared Boat Program and its boats. At this time there are only two spots left for additional sailors. One of Shamrock, our Oday 24 and one place on the Capri 22. We are planning to have all three boats on hand for viewing.
The program will also include a blessing of the fleet. In past years, TSC has had a fleet blessing, especially following the 2010 Tornado, but with the Pandemic we have fallen out of the habit. So, bring your boat over to the BoatHouse dock or bring something from your boat you can bring over and take back, to receive the blessing. Hope to see you there.
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
Learn to Sail!
Registration is now open for all sailing classes for this spring and summer. Be quick – classes are already starting to fill up. Classes for ALL levels of sailors are available. Register today!
The Mainsheet
The Mainsheet is out monthly newsletter that has all the news that’s fit to print. Click the button to go to the page with all our Newsletters, both new and old, just awaiting your perusal.
Latest Features
The latest news and info about the Thunderbird Sailing Club
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
Hiram Douglas Memorial Regatta
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID Hiram Douglas Memorial Regatta A Distance Race, 10 - 18 miles Lake Thunderbird BoatHouse 1312 Indian Point Rd, Norman, OK 73026
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
Sailing News From Around the World
Sailing World
- Australians Ace First Event of SailGP Season 3 May 17, 2022Australia SailGP Team were far from perfect in the early races, but in the final, when it counted, they were nearly flawless to start Season 3 with a win. The post Australians Ace First Event of SailGP Season 3 appeared first on Sailing World.SailGP Media
- Patience Rewards Competitors In Annapolis May 16, 2022Team Mirage emerges from the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series as the overall winner, after battling tough and light conditions. The post Patience Rewards Competitors In Annapolis appeared first on Sailing World.Dave Reed
- Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series Annapolis 2022 Gallery May 13, 2022Select images from the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series weekend event in Annapolis, Maryland. The post Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series Annapolis 2022 Gallery appeared first on Sailing World.Sailing World Staff
- New leader at Lightning Worlds May 19, 2022Wrightsville Beach, NC (May 19, 2022) - Day two of the 2022 Lightning World Championship ended with a new leader as Felipe Robles (CHI) with crew Carmina Malsch and Paula Herman posted a 2-11 to overtake yesterday's leader, Ched Proctor (USA), who dropped to third while Augie Diaz (USA) moved up to second, four points […]Editor
- Abdullah builds lead at Thistle Nationals May 19, 2022Jacksonville, FL (May 19, 2022) - With qualifying complete at the 2022 Thistle US National Championship, Paul Abdullah with crew Marie Abdullah and Barret Rhodes strengthened their grasp on the lead today with a 1-3, building an 18 point lead over Daniel Hesse in second with Dave Dellenbaugh another two points back in third. One […]Editor
- Finn Class renaissance in the USA May 19, 2022With over 100 sailors now competing in the 2022 Finn Gold Cup in Italy, the class renaissance in the USA has attracted nearly 40 entrants to the 2022 Finn National Championship on May 20-22 in Long Beach, CA. – DetailsEditor
- Secondhand boats: Buying a shorthanded racing yacht May 20, 2022Rupert Holmes on how to go about buying a yacht for shorthanded racing - the fastest growing section of the sport at the moment The rapidly growing double-handed and shorthanded racing scene has attracted a flurry of recently launched models specifically optimised for this …Continue reading » The post Secondhand boats: Buying a shorthanded racing […]Rupert Holmes
- How the TP52 fleet uses America’s Cup tech May 19, 2022Helen Fretter finds out how America’s cup surveillance tactics are used to find marginal gains in the TP52 fleet as they chase that final 1 per cent As the TP52 fleet sweeps around the bottom mark off Palma, eyes turn to the sky. This isn’t a predictable …Continue reading » The post How the TP52 […]Helen Fretter
- Pretty Tough: the Contessa 32 at 50 May 18, 2022The Contessa 32 celebrates its half-century this year. Elaine Bunting traces its enduring appeal for adventurous sailors. Alan Ker on the Contessa 32 “We were prepared for a very rough night but we didn’t have any inkling …Continue reading » The post Pretty Tough: the Contessa 32 at 50 appeared first on Yachting World.Elaine Bunting