Valdosta Yacht Club

04/25/2026

Thanks to all of the members who came today to help work on regluing the tiles. I did not get pictures of everyone. Only a small section left!

03/03/2026

The 2026 Georgia State Snipe Championship was held on February 28 and March 1, 2026, at the Valdosta Yacht Club in Lake Park, GA. It was hosted by Fleet 580 and the members of the Valdosta Yacht Club. Unfortunately, only 5 boats competed: 3 out-of-towners and 2 locals.

Fortunately, the weather was much better this year than it had been last year. Worried about Sunday’s weather the last few years, PRO Pat Lambert managed to get in 4 races Saturday afternoon. The weather was warm, 70-75o, but the water was not. Again, fortunately, no racers had to test the coldness of the water. All managed to stay upright in the light to moderate winds each day.

Early Sunday morning was very foggy. So foggy that at 8AM you couldn’t see the end of the dock from the clubhouse, but by race time, it was possible to see that there really were houses on the lakeside. The fifth race was briefly postponed, but racing began about 15 minutes later than originally posted. Again, all boats remained upright for that final race. As you can see in the picture above, the weather was warm again. Notice all the shorts. The two girls holding the trophy water jugs were crewing for their dads, so they earned those jugs.

Race results listed below are based on the 5 results from all races Saturday and Sunday.

PRO: Pat Lambert Assistants: Art Crocker and Jim Schaub
Place Skipper Crew Home Fleet
1 David Muhlhausen Eva Muhlhausen 330 Atlanta
2 Christopher Stang Lindsey Stang/ Gracie Charleston, SC
3 Don Hackbarth Conner Reardon 330 Atlanta
4 Rodolphe Boulais Patric Melinari 580 Valdosta
5 Larry North/David Lyman David L/Larry N 580 Valdosta

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

Anyone with an interest in sailing or in learning how to sail, please send a private message!

03/01/2026

The first day of the 2026 Georgia State Snipe Championship was a success! Even though it was overcast and a bit chilly, we were able to get in four races with good winds. Plans are to sail one race this morning if the fog clears and winds are favorable.

More photos to come!

02/27/2026

Looking forward to welcoming the skippers and crew for the 2026 Georgia State Snipe Championship tomorrow, Saturday, February 28 and Sunday, March 1st!

Observers welcome, too!

07/14/2025

Just found this post about sailing classes that used to be offered at VSU (VSC). Location look familiar? 🙂

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1033576612224852&set=pcb.1033576648891515

03/17/2025

2025 Georgia State Snipe Championship results

03/17/2025

2025 Georgia State Snipe Championship awards presentation, Sunday, March 16.

03/17/2025

What a weekend! The 2025 Georgia State Snipe Championship was one for the books. Members worked hard to have the VYC repaired after severe damage from Hurricane Helene in time to welcome the sailors.

Due to impending severe weather, five races were completed on Saturday, March 15. Eight boats started, 2 turtled, 1 had to leave the races due to a broken shroud, and the remaining five boats fought strong winds to complete the races.

Thank you to all who participated in the races, helped serve meals, and move boats. A special thanks to the rescue squadron who helped right the two turtled boats as well as help one crew repair the mast while on the water.