Important News and Upcoming Events:
Due to the pandemic we will hold Thunderbird Sailing Club will hold meetings, races/regattas, and other events scheduled for the Boat House on a month by month basis. Please call or check prior to coming out or attending any event to determine if it is still being held.
The Park remains open but under state guidelines for social distancing. We continue to monitor the situation and will make a decision about events scheduled for the remainder of the year. Please stay safe.
Jerry Lojka, Commodore
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
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!
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!
DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS – monthly meetings may be held virtually via online video conference. Check back for more info.
Latest Features
The latest news and info about the Thunderbird Sailing Club
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
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
Sailing News From Around the World
Sailing World
- Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Sunday Photos June 18, 2021The Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago comes to a close with a fading breeze and one race on the day to settle the scores carry on with the party awards for the 33rd edition of the Chicago NOOD. Here’s your pics from the final day, the work of photographer Mark Albertazzi.Dave Reed
- Chicago Sailors Celebrate Return to Racing June 18, 2021Racing got underway at the Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago across four circles for nearly 150 competitors. Here's the day's recap from Friday's races.Laura Muma
- Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago Saturday Photos June 18, 2021Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago Saturday Photos
- Robotic boat begins Atlantic crossing June 20, 2021IBM's Mayflower Autonomous Ship has set sail across the Atlantic ocean without a crew or human control. The autonomous trimaran left Plymouth, England on June 15 and hopes to reach Plymouth, Massachusetts in about three weeks. - Full reportEditor
- Whittemore wins J/24 North Americans June 20, 2021Keith Whittemore’s Furio needed only seven of the eight races to secure the title of 2021 Good Samaritan Hospital J/24 North American Champion, held for 32 teams on June 18-20 in Blue Point, NY. Mark Hillman’s Sisu won the Corinthian division, finishing fourth overall. - Full reportEditor
- Recognizing the pandemic ripple effect June 20, 2021Rusty skills is the ripple effect of the COVID-19 pandemic as shared in this report by Manfred Schreiber: Oh dear, it is not easy after such a long time without racing, even during casual beer can racing. We had two accidents last Wednesday and I am still suffering from feeling bad about a near incident […]Editor
- The Viking route: Across the Atlantic via Nova Scotia June 18, 2021Can you tackle a northerly Atlantic crossing – the legendary ‘Viking’ route – in a standard bluewater cruiser? Sam Fortescue meets an owner who did just that Think of crossing the Atlantic from west to east, and most people will picture a pleasant high-pressure route via Bermuda …Continue reading » The post The Viking route: […]Toby Heppell
- Ocean Race Europe: Mirpuri Foundation wins with final hours gamble June 17, 2021A big gamble paid off for two VO65 teams in the final hours of leg 3 of The Ocean Race Europe as Mirpuri Foundation and AkzoNobel proffited The third and final offshore leg of The Ocean Race Europe came to an exciting conclusion in the early hours …Continue reading » The post Ocean Race Europe: […]Toby Heppell
- Seasickness cure: Could VR be the future? June 17, 2021Will Bruton reports on the New Zealand based company that may have found a seasickness cure using virtual reality to provide relief for sufferers The headset is totally immersive and has proved effective in testing to date. Photo: Will Bruton A true seasickness cure has long been hoped for as the debilitating problem has followed […]Yachting World