DIYC hosted the 10th annual Diamond Island Regatta on August 13. The race attracted 32 competitors from up and down Lake Champlain.
DIR Wrap-up for 2022
This year’s DIR, a fundraiser for the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, drew a record 32 boats.
Fast Sail Series for 2023
Attention all DIYC sailors! You are invited to participate in the Diamond Island Yacht Club 2023 Fast Sail Series.
Join Us for 2023
Please consider joining the Diamond Island Yacht Club, a welcoming group of sailors and power boaters who love spending time on Lake Champlain.
Learn About DIYC
Diamond Island Yacht Club members are united by a love of boating and Lake Champlain. All boaters can find a home here. We have members with little boats and big boats, powerboats and sailboats; members who live year round in Vermont or just come for the summer; members who grew up boating or who just bought their first boat; members who embrace the Do It Yourself mentality or those who prefer to hire out....
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DIYC Calendar
Jun
7
Wed
6:00 pm DIYC Evening Fast Sail @ Town Farm Bay
DIYC Evening Fast Sail @ Town Farm Bay
Jun 7 @ 6:00 pm
Each season, the Fast Sail series includes one evening event. This year that event takes place on June 7, at 6 p.m., at the usual Fast Sail starting line off Dean Island in Town Farm Bay.
Jun
10
Sat
all-day Vessel Safety Check @ Point Bay Marina
Vessel Safety Check @ Point Bay Marina
Jun 10 all-day
The annual free safety check, performed by Coast Guard-trained volunteers, is for vessels docked or moored at Point Bay Marina. They will check out your safety equipment like flares, life jackets, lights, sound devices, fire extinguishers etc. and things like
8:00 am Commodore’s Reception @ DIYC Tent
Commodore’s Reception @ DIYC Tent
Jun 10 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
The annual Commodore’s Reception is a great way to kick-start the boating season. All are welcome for coffee and breakfast.
Jun
24
Sat
8:00 am DIYC Morning Coffee @ DIYC Tent
DIYC Morning Coffee @ DIYC Tent
Jun 24 @ 8:00 am
On several Saturday mornings during the boating season, DIYC hosts Morning Coffee events, including a light breakfast, for DIYC members, under the tent at Point Bay Marina.
10:30 am DIYC Fast Sail @ Town Farm Bay
DIYC Fast Sail @ Town Farm Bay
Jun 24 @ 10:30 am
The club hosts a series of Fast Sail events, casual sailboat races, during the season. Most of the races start at 10:30 a.m. in Town Farm Bay. There are also two pursuit races, to Westport, N.Y., and from Burlington, and
5:00 pm Vessel Christening @ Point Bay Marina
Vessel Christening @ Point Bay Marina
Jun 24 @ 5:00 pm
Have a new boat, or one taking on a new name? We’ll help you officially christen your boat during this event.
6:00 pm Chicken Barbecue @ DIYC Tent
Chicken Barbecue @ DIYC Tent
Jun 24 @ 6:00 pm
The annual Chicken Barbecue, one of the most popular events on the DIYC calendar, returns June 24.
Jul
1
Sat
all-day Cruise Weekend @ Lake Champlain
Cruise Weekend @ Lake Champlain
Jul 1 – Jul 4 all-day
Join other DIYC members for a cruise weekend on the lake; route and anchorages TBA.
Jul
15
Sat
all-day Destination Burlington Weekend @ Burlington Waterfront
Destination Burlington Weekend @ Burlington Waterfront
Jul 15 – Jul 16 all-day
A Destination Burlington weekend is tentatively scheduled for July 15 & 16 on the Burlington Waterfront, with a dock party and more events. Stay tuned for details.
Jul
16
Sun
all-day Burlington Pursuit Fast Sail @ Burlington Waterfront
Burlington Pursuit Fast Sail @ Burlington Waterfront
Jul 16 all-day
The event is a pursuit Fast Sail from off Burllington to Town Farm Bay, following a weekend meet-up and dock party on the Burlington waterfront. More info to follow at the 2023 Fast Sail page.
Jul
22
Sat
8:00 am DIYC Morning Coffee @ DIYC Tent
DIYC Morning Coffee @ DIYC Tent
Jul 22 @ 8:00 am
On several Saturday mornings during the boating season, DIYC hosts Morning Coffee events, including a light breakfast, for DIYC members, under the tent at Point Bay Marina.
10:30 am DIYC Fast Sail @ Town Farm Bay
DIYC Fast Sail @ Town Farm Bay
Jul 22 @ 10:30 am
The club hosts a series of Fast Sail events, casual sailboat races, during the season. Most of the races start at 10:30 a.m. in Town Farm Bay. There are also two pursuit races, to Westport, N.Y., and from Burlington, and
Jul
28
Fri
all-day DIYC Cruise Week 2023 @ Lake Champlain
DIYC Cruise Week 2023 @ Lake Champlain
Jul 28 – Aug 6 all-day
Cruise Week for 2023 is scheduled for July 28-August 6. Save the dates. Details to follow.
Aug
12
Sat
all-day Diamond Island Regatta @ DIYC Tent & Town Farm Bay
Diamond Island Regatta @ DIYC Tent & Town Farm Bay
Aug 12 all-day
The Diamond Island Regatta, DIYC’s major sailing event of each season, is scheduled for August 12. The day begins under the DIYC tent with a breakfast (8 a.m.) and a skippers’ meeting (9 a.m.). The starting sequence for the race
8:00 am Diamond Island Regatta Breakfast @ DIYC Tent
Diamond Island Regatta Breakfast @ DIYC Tent
Aug 12 @ 8:00 am
Diamond Island Regatta race day starts with our traditional breakfast at the DIYC tent at Point Bay Marina at 8 a.m. You’ll find coffee, tea, juice, and a selection of hot and cold entrees. A suggested $5 donation goes to
4:30 pm Diamond Island Regatta Post-Race... @ DIYC Tent
Diamond Island Regatta Post-Race... @ DIYC Tent
Aug 12 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Following the Diamond Island Regatta and ahead of the Lobster Fest dinner, there will be 4:30 p.m. post-race party under the DIYC tent, and all are welcome. Note that you do NOT need a ticket to the Lobster Fest dinner
5:30 pm Lobster Fest Dinner @ DIYC Tent
Lobster Fest Dinner @ DIYC Tent
Aug 12 @ 5:30 pm
The annual Lobster Fest dinner, a celebration following the Diamond Island Regatta, takes place this year on August 12 at 5:30 p.m. Ticket sales will begin a few weeks before the event.
Aug
13
Sun
all-day Split Rock Race @ DIYC Tent & Town Farm Bay
Split Rock Race @ DIYC Tent & Town Farm Bay
Aug 13 all-day
The Split Rock Race, added to the schedule in 2021, takes place on August 13, the day following the Diamond Island Regatta. Both of these sailboat races are part of the Lake Champlain Championship Series.
Aug
19
Sat
all-day Destination Westport Weekend @ Westport, N.Y., Waterfront
Destination Westport Weekend @ Westport, N.Y., Waterfront
Aug 19 – Aug 20 all-day
A weekend rendezvous for club members at the dock in Westport, N.Y., is on the schedule for August. Stay tuned for details.
all-day Westport Fast Sail Pursuit @ Westport, N.Y., Waterfront
Westport Fast Sail Pursuit @ Westport, N.Y., Waterfront
Aug 19 all-day
A pursuit sailboat race, starting on Town Farm Bay and ending off Westport, N.Y., will take place on Saturday morning of the Destination Westport Weekend. Details to follow.