Important News and Upcoming Events:
Ahoy Lake Thunderbird sailors and supporters. Rain and cooler weather hasn’t deterred our sailors! Wednesday races and Saturday sail are going strong. Good to see new faces out there.
Don’t miss our potluck on the third Saturday, the 18th. Special guest musician is local guitarist Dave Flores. Kids sailing classes are happening all month long. Come volunteer if you get chance!
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
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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
- Shades Made For Wind Spotting June 28, 2022Looking for an inexpensive but versatile pair of sunglasses for sailing? SunGod's latest offering delivers. The post Shades Made For Wind Spotting appeared first on Sailing World.Dave Powlison
- How to Ensure A Good Start June 28, 2022Following a few basic steps and implementing a pre-start routine ensures consistently good starts. Here's your go-to primer. The post How to Ensure A Good Start appeared first on Sailing World.Dave Ullman
- Bermuda Race Winners Claim the Best June 27, 2022Here are the top teams of the 52nd Bermuda Race fleet, which experience tough, but fast conditions on the 635-mile Atlantic race track. The post Bermuda Race Winners Claim the Best appeared first on Sailing World.Sean McNeill/Bermuda Race Media
- The World Sailing Show June 30, 2022(June 30, 2022) – The World Sailing Show delivers 30-minute episodes which feature news, profiles, and racing highlights from across the world of sailing. In this episode, The World Sailing Show has racing action from the Hempel World Cup Series, the 52 Super Series, Star Sailors League, and much more (with drama to match!) Also […]Editor
- Three ORC World Titles awarded in Italy June 30, 2022After five days of competitive sailing on June 25-29 with a long offshore and six inshore windward/leeward races, three new ORC World Champion teams have emerged in Porto Cervo, Italy. Among the 69 teams from 16 nations, the champions rose above tough fields of competitors in races that were contested in a wide variety of […]Editor
- PHOTOS: TP52 World Championship 2022 June 30, 2022As the TP52 Class has established itself as offering the world’s leading grand prix monohull competition, the annual World Championship is when the spears are sharpest. Despite the rising commitment to succeed, one team remains the benchmark for others to follow. The Quantum Racing team claimed their fourth world title in 2022, but it the […]Editor
- Kawasaki SX-R review: Stand-up Jet Ski delivers extreme performance July 1, 2022Hugo Andreae takes his first ride on the Kawasaki SX-R stand-up Jet Ski to see if this pumped up speed machine really is the next big thing in water toys.Hugo tries hard to look like he knows what he’s doing – nobody is fooled! All photos: Hugo Andreae Being a 52-year-old bloke, I’m not usually […]Hugo Andreae
- Is this foiling jetski the future of personal watercraft? July 1, 2022Toby Hodges gets a spin on a new personal electric watercraft or foiling jetski. No emissions, noise or wake. Will this finally dethrone the jetski?! It certainly has lots of potential for the rental, hospitality and event markets Foiling has been the latest buzzword in the sailing and motorboat world for the last decade or […]Yachting World
- Dinghy sailing: why it’s great for beginners and keelboat sailors June 30, 2022Dinghy sailing helps improve your understanding of a wide variety of skills, whether you are just starting out or a seasoned keelboat sailor, sailing a dinghy is a hugely rewarding pastime Dinghy sailing – whether racing or as a leisure activity – is one of the best ways to improve your …Continue reading » The […]Toby Heppell