Fleet of sailboats racing on Alta Lake during a regatta, with forested shoreline and spectators watching from the dock.


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Racing


Wednesday Night Race Series

Join us on Wednesday evenings on Alta Lake for the WSA Wednesday Night race series! The series is available to all racing and season pass members. Drop in attendance is allowed at a minimal fee per person. All participants must have a basic membership and sign the appropriate waiver.

Race nights alternate between one design Pirate Nights and Open Boat Nights where all sailboats are welcome.

Races start at 6:15 p.m. sharp. You should plan to arrive at the sailing centre at 5:30 p.m. to ensure sufficient time to sign in, rig, launch your boat and get in a few practice tacks before the start.


 

The Course

The standard course for Wednesday night racing is a windward leeward with the start/finish line in the middle of the course. We sail either 1 or 2 laps around the course depending on the wind conditions. There are typically up to three races held depending on the wind, weather and course selection.


Start sequence and signals: 3 minutes: 3-2-1-Start

Sailboats racing on Alta Lake at sunset, with white sails silhouetted against Whistler’s mountains and pink clouds.

Race Rules

  • Starboard tack has right of way
  • Rules of the road apply
  • No hitting one another (with or without boats)
  • Take all marks to PORT unless noted on Race Course
  • No paddling
  • Bribing the committee is against the rules (while anybody is looking)
  • No sabotaging competitors boats (unless they win every race)
  • Follow all the rules
  • Enjoy the race
  • If you win the race, consider sharing your chocolate bar with the web administrator

Competitors participate in the races and race series entirely at their own risk. The organizing authority, host sailing association, sponsors and suppliers will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with, prior to, during, or after the races. All participants will be required to sign a waiver of liability as a requirement of entry.

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