Windward Point Yacht Club

Windward Point Yacht Club
199 Mystic Court
Irmo, SC 29212
ph: 803-781-2285
webmaster@windwardpointyc.org

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Chartered in 1985, Windward Point Yacht Club has served the sailors of Lake Murray for 20 years.

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An Invitation to Join Us

Come get involved in fun on the water here on Lake Murray, just west of Columbia, SC. WPYC, the Windward Point Yacht Club, is a social club affiliated witih Lake Murray Docks, Inc. (LMDI), a marina on the north shore near Lake Murray dam which was, at the time it was built, the largest earthen dam in the world. WPYC is made up of boat owners at LMDI.

*Lake Murray Docks, Inc. a South Carolina Corporation, does business as The Windward Point Yacht Club (WPYC)

Announcements

January 1st Frostbite Race

"The Frostbite Race is back - only not so frosty this year! Forecast predicts high of 52 and 5-10 mph winds. We will start at 12:30pm on Friday, Jan.1, 2010 with chili. The skippers meeting will follow after lunch around 1:30pm to plot the race, with the race beginning at 2:30pm. Please bring a covered dish to share. See you all then! RSVP to Fleet Captain Greg Gisler, gislergj@gmail.com

Annual Gala - January 30th

This is Windward Points biggest event of the year! Our Vice Commodore has prepared a wonderful Annual Gala filled with wonderful food and entertainment, Be sure to mark this date on your Calendar!

Location: Hilton Hotel - 924 Senate Street, Columbia, SC

Food will be Served by Ruth's Chris Steak House

Time: 6:30-11:00

Windward Point Yacht Club Annual Sheets

(click link to download - this is a large .pdf file, and may take a moment to download)

Sail Camp

Adult Sail Day: April 25th - Would you like to improve your sailing skills? We may have the answer for you. We have several volunteers ready to take you out sailing. They will share their years of experience to make you a better sailor. If you would like to take advantage of this great opportunity, email us at info@windwardpointyc.org. The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 25th at 10:00am, but upon request sail times can be adjusted.

Youth Sail Camp:

WPYC Youth Sail Camp 2009

Calling all WPYC youth and your buddies. Plan on joining us for a fun introduction to sailing this summer. Sail Camp is run by member volunteers of Windward Point.

We can accommodate about 12 students, ages 6 to 12 years old. There is only one, very important, prerequisite, being comfortable jumping into and swimming in deep water wearing your life jacket

Dates:

Friday evening, June 12, 6-9 PM, land safety and stations; Saturday on-water sailing and conclusion, 8 AM to 3:30 PM

Prerequisite to Saturday on-water is Friday evening safety program.

Participants must have an adult contact present on the property at all times.

Click on the forms below, print and fill out the hard copies, then mail or deliver them to John and Bunny Sheffield with a check to register a young sailor for camp, or call/email John or Bunny with questions or to offer to help (803-422-7518, johnsheff@aol.com)."