Lake Townsend Yacht Club

07/16/2026

Available: 5 positions for the Kids Beginner Sailing Camp.
Dates: Next Week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, July 20 through July 24).
Time: Mornings 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Location: Lake Townsend Marina, 6332 Townsend Rd, Browns Summit, NC
Register now at - https://www.laketownsendyachtclub.com/LearnToSail/
For more information, please contact Andy Forman (Lead Sailing Instructor) at 321-506-3402.

Lake Townsend Yacht Club (LTYC), a 49-year-old dinghy sailing club without a clubhouse located at the Lake Townsend Marina in Brown Summit, NC, has 5 openings available for Kids Beginner Sailing Camp next week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday (the Lake is closed on Wednesday), July 20, 21, 23, & 24. This half-day camp is designed to teach Campers the magic of sailing, a lifelong skill. Lessons are taught on club-owned Sunfish and city-owned Pico Laser dinghy sailboats. Participants must be able to swim.

06/08/2026

06/04/2026

We still have spots available for summer Sailing Classes at Lake Townsend Yacht Club!

Whether you’re brand new or just looking to refresh your skills, this is your chance to get out on the water and learn the ropes 🌊

You’ll learn using the US Sailing Beginner Sailing Book, hands-on instruction, and real-time experience with our fleet—plus guidance from experienced sailors every step of the way.

Grab a friend, bring a family member, or come solo and meet fellow sailing enthusiasts!

🔗 Sign up here:

Registration fee includes Start Sailing Right!, the official learn to sail book of US SAILING, and use of the city's Pico, Aqua Finn, Sunfish, and Capri 14 boats as well as LTYC Club boats.

05/07/2026

Join us for a fun day of sailing on beautiful Lake Townsend. The forecast is perfect for an exciting day of racing.

04/14/2026

We still have spots available for summer Sailing Classes at Lake Townsend Yacht Club!

Whether you’re brand new or just looking to refresh your skills, this is your chance to get out on the water and learn the ropes 🌊

You’ll learn using the US Sailing Beginner Sailing Book, hands-on instruction, and real-time experience with our fleet—plus guidance from experienced sailors every step of the way.

Grab a friend, bring a family member, or come solo and meet fellow sailing enthusiasts!

🔗 Sign up here: https://www.laketownsendyachtclub.com/LearnToSail/

04/13/2026

Ahoy Future Sailors!
Don't Miss Out! LTYC has 3 openings available for our Adult Beginner Sailing Class - 1, which is scheduled for this coming weekend April 17th (Friday evening zoom), Saturday April 18th and Sunday April 19th.
Please sign up to learn to sail.
Or sign up to refresh your sailing skills.
And tell your family members, friends and acquaintances.
And Mention it on social media.
Here is the link to register:
https://www.laketownsendyachtclub.com/LearnToSail/

LTYC has trained beginners and experienced sailors for many years. Lake Townsend is a beautiful lake and we hope to see you out there enjoying it. The program uses US Sailing's Beginner Sailing Book along with youtube videos, white board discussions and other resources including LTYC's fleet of sail boats.

Register now! Call me anytime if you have questions.

Fair Winds!

Let's Go Sailing!

Andy Forman
LTYC Rear Commodore (Sailing Education)
321.506.3402

Registration fee includes Start Sailing Right!, the official learn to sail book of US SAILING, and use of the city's Pico, Aqua Finn, Sunfish, and Capri 14 boats as well as LTYC Club boats.

04/07/2026

See You On The Water ⛵️
Race With Us This Saturday, Then Stick Around For BBQ, Music, And Drinks After!

04/01/2026

Opening Day + Poker Run at Lake Townsend Yacht Club ⛵️♠️

Spring is here, and Lake Townsend Yacht Club is kicking off the season with one of our favorite traditions—Opening Day with a Poker Run!

Saturday, April 4, 2026

Whether you’re racing, cruising, or just coming for the food and fun, there’s something for everyone:

⛵ Sailors:
• Boat prep starts at 9:00 AM
• Competitors’ meeting at 10:00 AM (Racing Shed)
• Races begin around noon

♠️ Poker Run Details:
Two exciting races around six buoys + a twist—collect cards to build your poker hand. Final cards are dealt at Shelter 10, and winners are crowned after the meal!

Not Sailing? No Problem:
Join us at Shelter 10 around 3:30 PM for great food, community, and post-race festivities.

🎉 Expect:
• Fun, casual racing
• A unique poker-style competition
• Good food + even better company

👉 Please sign up if you plan to attend the meal so we have enough food: https://laketownsendyachtclub.com/activities/SignUp.asp

03/11/2026

Fun in the Sun This Saturday!

Join us for March Madness Saturday Series Racing at Lake Townsend Yacht Club

Schedule:
• Competitors’ Meeting – 10:00 AM
• First Race – 12:00 PM

Stick around after racing for a social gathering with food and drinks. We hope to see you there! ⛵️🌞