Winter sailing offers sailboat racers in central NC a place to casually race all winter. We sail at Crosswinds Sailing Center, Lake Jordan, and get an eclectic mix of novice to experienced racers.
Participating in the Lake Jordan winter series is included in all skipper-level memberships and there is a $60 Winter membership as well. Guest sailors are always welcome and may participate by paying $25 (cash only!) which waives the $10 ramp fee at Crosswinds Boating Center. Competitors' meeting is at 12:00 pm with the first gun at 1:00 pm. See the Events calendar for dates and places. A social follows the races. CSC supports Sailors for the Sea in efforts to ensure our sailing families and communities are able to enjoy and conserve the beauty of our waters while raising awareness of human impact on the marine environment and wildlife. . Please recycle and make sure you and your crew bring the following:
Location: 565 Farrington Rd. Apex, NC 27523 Phone: 919-387-7011 |
For ALL CONDITIONS for winter sailing, life jackets must be worn at all times by all participants. The RC will provide a minimum of two functioning power boats on the course at all times. Cancellation guidelines are listed below.
YOUTH SAILING REQUIREMENTS During the Winter Series, sailors under the age of 18 must wear a wetsuit or dry suit. |
Winter Sailing at Crosswinds Boating Center
Myth: It's too cold to sail in the winter.
Truth: Sailing in the winter is a fun for all ages!
Don't you hate to put away the boat at the end of the year? Especially if your not the one lucky person that won the last race. Then don't put it away - join Lake Jordan Winter Series. We live in a relatively warm climate. Most of our winter days are well above freezing and with proper clothing and gear, winter sailing is warm, enjoyable and comfortable. In general, 9 out of 10 people enjoy sailing in the winter series and keep coming back.
Cancellation Guidelines
-- If the air temperature is below 45 degrees OR the average wind is over 12 knots, racing will probably be cancelled for all fleets except for adult sailors skippering self-rescuing boats - Fully self-rescuing boats include the Laser, Sunfish, Catalina 14, Vanguard 15, 420, 470, and 505.
-- If the air temperature is below 32 degrees OR the average wind speed is over 16 knots, then all racing will be cancelled for all fleets.
-- The PRO may also cancel races on the shore on race day if there are fewer than 4 sailboats participating.
Note that these parameters are designed to ensure that RC will be able to handle all situations in an appropriate manner.
The weather is often unpredictable during this time of year, and cancellation is the decision of the PRO. If the predicted conditions are close to the parameters listed below, or otherwise uncertain, the PRO may elect to make a decision to cancel on the shore on race day. If the predicted conditions are entirely unfavorable, the PRO may make the decision to cancel before race day, and communicate the decision via email and the web. Multiple weather information sources, including NOAA, www.weatherunderground.com, and the Jordan Lake automated system, among others, are used in the decision making process.
An automated weather system is in place at Jordan Lake that tells you the current temperature, wind direction and speed, as well as the stats for the last hour at Jordan Lake. The number is 387-5969 and operates 24 hours a day. This may help you in your attempts to pick a warm breezy day.
Our objective is to get in 5 races each day. The courses are different variations of short windward leeward courses - see the sailing instructions. Be sure to check with the committee boat if you don't know the course.
Truth: Sailing in the winter is a fun for all ages!
Don't you hate to put away the boat at the end of the year? Especially if your not the one lucky person that won the last race. Then don't put it away - join Lake Jordan Winter Series. We live in a relatively warm climate. Most of our winter days are well above freezing and with proper clothing and gear, winter sailing is warm, enjoyable and comfortable. In general, 9 out of 10 people enjoy sailing in the winter series and keep coming back.
Cancellation Guidelines
-- If the air temperature is below 45 degrees OR the average wind is over 12 knots, racing will probably be cancelled for all fleets except for adult sailors skippering self-rescuing boats - Fully self-rescuing boats include the Laser, Sunfish, Catalina 14, Vanguard 15, 420, 470, and 505.
-- If the air temperature is below 32 degrees OR the average wind speed is over 16 knots, then all racing will be cancelled for all fleets.
-- The PRO may also cancel races on the shore on race day if there are fewer than 4 sailboats participating.
Note that these parameters are designed to ensure that RC will be able to handle all situations in an appropriate manner.
The weather is often unpredictable during this time of year, and cancellation is the decision of the PRO. If the predicted conditions are close to the parameters listed below, or otherwise uncertain, the PRO may elect to make a decision to cancel on the shore on race day. If the predicted conditions are entirely unfavorable, the PRO may make the decision to cancel before race day, and communicate the decision via email and the web. Multiple weather information sources, including NOAA, www.weatherunderground.com, and the Jordan Lake automated system, among others, are used in the decision making process.
An automated weather system is in place at Jordan Lake that tells you the current temperature, wind direction and speed, as well as the stats for the last hour at Jordan Lake. The number is 387-5969 and operates 24 hours a day. This may help you in your attempts to pick a warm breezy day.
Our objective is to get in 5 races each day. The courses are different variations of short windward leeward courses - see the sailing instructions. Be sure to check with the committee boat if you don't know the course.
Notice of Mast-Up Storage from Crosswinds Boating Center
A special deal for club members
You can leave your boat on your trailer near the ramp from 10/26-3/16 (the normal 3 month rate would be $355.)
To keep your boat at Crosswinds Boating Center you must be a Carolina Sailing Club member and participate in the Carolina Sailing Club winter series. Only boats that are sailed in the series can be stored at Crosswinds Boating Center. This is NOT an offer for a cheap place to winter store your boat. Of course you’re welcome to use your boat anytime not just racing days, and of course you don't have to store here to participate in the series.
If you’re interested in the storage, arrange through Crosswinds. Everything else racing-related for winter racing will be through the Carolina Sailing Club.
The owners are pleased to offer this deal to encourage winter sailing on Lake Jordan.
You can leave your boat on your trailer near the ramp from 10/26-3/16 (the normal 3 month rate would be $355.)
To keep your boat at Crosswinds Boating Center you must be a Carolina Sailing Club member and participate in the Carolina Sailing Club winter series. Only boats that are sailed in the series can be stored at Crosswinds Boating Center. This is NOT an offer for a cheap place to winter store your boat. Of course you’re welcome to use your boat anytime not just racing days, and of course you don't have to store here to participate in the series.
If you’re interested in the storage, arrange through Crosswinds. Everything else racing-related for winter racing will be through the Carolina Sailing Club.
The owners are pleased to offer this deal to encourage winter sailing on Lake Jordan.
Carolina Sailing Foundation Boat Rental Offer for Jordan Lake Winter Series
To provide easy access to sailboat racing, the Carolina Sailing Foundation and Flying Scot Fleet 27 have arranged daily rentals of two Flying Scots at the Crosswinds Boating Center at Jordan Lake during our Winter Racing Series. The boats are setup by the ramps with mast-up, rigged with sails, ready to trailer launch in 10 minutes!
Here are the arrangements and the basic rules:
•Boat rental is provided on a daily basis only for the Winter Racing Series days at Crosswinds at this time. The remaining race days are on the racing calendar. Request for other days for members can be discussed, case-by-case.
•Rental for CSC and CSF members is only $10 per day. It is $25 for non-members.
•Reservations must be made beforehand by contacting Ray Merrill.
•The skipper must be able to setup, trailer launch, safely sail, dock, and put away a Flying Scot. Capability will be discussed and approved during the reservation request.
•Training & assistance is not directly offered with the rental. However, a Flying Scot fleet member may (but not obligated) to assist you and sail with you initially. CSF provides formal training on these Scots during the normal sailing season. Go to the Carolina Sailing Foundation site to learn more.
•Safety First! Per CSC winter rules, PFDs must be worn by all on the boat at all times, no matter the conditions. The temperature must be 45 or higher and the average wind conditions must be less than 12 knots. Four people maximum on the boat.
Contact Ray if you are interested in placing a reservation!
Ray Merrill
Flying Scot Fleet 27 Captain
rgmerrill@frontier.com
919 819 2920
Here are the arrangements and the basic rules:
•Boat rental is provided on a daily basis only for the Winter Racing Series days at Crosswinds at this time. The remaining race days are on the racing calendar. Request for other days for members can be discussed, case-by-case.
•Rental for CSC and CSF members is only $10 per day. It is $25 for non-members.
•Reservations must be made beforehand by contacting Ray Merrill.
•The skipper must be able to setup, trailer launch, safely sail, dock, and put away a Flying Scot. Capability will be discussed and approved during the reservation request.
•Training & assistance is not directly offered with the rental. However, a Flying Scot fleet member may (but not obligated) to assist you and sail with you initially. CSF provides formal training on these Scots during the normal sailing season. Go to the Carolina Sailing Foundation site to learn more.
•Safety First! Per CSC winter rules, PFDs must be worn by all on the boat at all times, no matter the conditions. The temperature must be 45 or higher and the average wind conditions must be less than 12 knots. Four people maximum on the boat.
Contact Ray if you are interested in placing a reservation!
Ray Merrill
Flying Scot Fleet 27 Captain
rgmerrill@frontier.com
919 819 2920
