Last updated: January 14, 2001 @ 14:24 CDT
Activities of the Club include: sailing, cruising, racing, regattas, meetings, programs, seminars, lessons, socials, and picnics. Help is available whenever needed, and lots of good friends are on hand in this very unique, family-oriented, sailing club.
Cruising (Updated 1/14/01)
The V/MYC organizes cruises throughout the year for members and guests. There are three major family cruises scheduled each year in addition to a winter Bachelor Cruise, a Women’s Cruise and miscellaneous Local Lake Adventures. The link above provides more information and pictures from past cruises.
Racing (Updated 1/14/01)
Two major 8-race series are held each year, Spring and Fall Series, along with a Summer Night race series, and a class and race for New Skippers. The Spring and Fall Series include fleet races for the Gold and Silver Fleets as well as total point competition for the Commodore's Trophy.
In addition, the V/MYC co-hosts the annual Lavon Challenge with the Lavon Yacht Club to determine the annual holder of the Lavon Cup. For more information on our racing activities, view the above link.
2001 Race Results
2000 Race Results
1998 Race Results
1997 Race Results
1996 Race Results
Sailing Classes
(Updated 1/16/01)
Each year, the V/MYC and The Rigg Shop co-host a series of Basic Sailing classes to expand our sport by introducing new sailors to the fun and excitement of sailing and to raise funds for the club. The class includes classroom training along with two days of On The Water hands-on training. More details may be obtained in the above link.
The Venture/MacGregor Yacht Club meets the third Tuesday of most months, at 7:30 p.m., in the First Christian Church, 1835 Walnut, Carrollton, Texas. Visitors are Welcome! Confirm the specific date and time each month by referring to the Venturing Calendar of Events.
The programs for each of this year's meetings are still being firmed up. Past programs have included celestial navigation, sailing experiences, race committe boat operations, sailing on the internet, food preparation for cruises, scuba diving, pot luck dinners, Erie Canal adventure, and many more. Refer to the latest Venturing Calendar of Events for upcoming programs.
Additional social activities include pot luck suppers, ice cream socials, annual Thanksgiving Pot Luck Dinner, and the annual year-ending Christmas Banquet. The 1998 banquet including dinner, dancing, entertainment, and awards was held December 19th in Richardson, Texas. Over sixty members, guests, and past Commodores were in attendance.
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