Welcome to Coral Reef Yacht Club’s Race Committee. This committee, which has been a part of CRYC since its inception, is in keeping with the object of the Club, ”… to promote good boating practices; to publicize the advantages of this area as a yachting center and to promote regattas and other types of marine competition”.  Our committee is the largest in the Club with over 100 members serving in a variety of jobs. We are very busy. CRYC is the premier yacht racing club in South Florida. We have held World Championships and Olympic trials throughout the years that have made CRYC a recognized yacht club throughout the world. 
 
The duties of the Race Committee include regatta planning, fundraising, registration, equipment maintenance, hospitality, scoring, race management, and education.Through our well established certified Principal Race Officers, Judges and Mark Boat Operators, newer members can learn quickly and enjoy a day on the water performing duties which enhance the Club’s reputation one race at a time. During a typical season, we have over 50 days “on the water” conducting races. 
 
Many of our volunteers operate their own boats during the regattas either as the Signal Boat, Mark Set Boat, Safety Boat and occasionally as spectator, Judge or press boats. They get reimbursed for their fuel expenses and earn the Race Committee member benefits. There are numerous plaques in the Yardarm Bar recognizing volunteerism as well as leadership in yacht race management. 
 
The Race Committee holds a meeting at 6:30pm on the 3rd Tuesday of most months (check the Club calendar for exact dates) to organize regattas, learn from experiences and to enjoy each other’s common interest. 
 
The RC Chair will match up new volunteers with those that are more skilled; thereby maintaining our skill level and while developing more team members. Computer oriented members can join the CRYC Scoring Team or help maintain the Race Committee Log of events. Socially friendly folks can work the registration and hospitality table at weekend races or our major regattas.
 
The CRYC Race Committee supports Class and Regional yacht racing organizations including the Biscayne Bay Yacht Racing Association (BBYRA), Star Class, Snipe Class, Etchells Class, Orange Bowl Regatta (over 700 boats skippered by kids under the age of 18), ISAF World Cup, Bacardi Miami Sailing Week, and Lightning Southern Circuit.  It is through our excellent race management that our Club is recognized worldwide.
 
Race Committee members work hard but have several fun benefits.  In addition to a beautiful day on the bay, we earn CRYC drink tickets and CRYC Race Committee clothing and Race Committee and Regatta parties.
 
If you wish to join the CRYC Race Committee please e-mail the R/C Chair or plan to attend our next Race Committee meeting.

2024-2025 Coral Reef

Racing Schedule

Additional local races can be viewed at http://www.bbyra.net/calendar.html

Click HERE to see a pictoral of our Club's Perpetual Trophies

The Center of Effort and The Dockwalloper are awarded to CRYC Members

Center of Effort Award

Dockwalloper Award