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The excellent wind and water conditions, the lack of current and
commercial boat traffic, and the size and shape of Fern Ridge Lake
allow the use of the standard Olympic circle racing course. This
and the availability of camping on the grounds make EYC an ideal
place for regattas and other organized sailing events.
The now famous Memorial Day Regatta, first held in 1945 with some
23 boats participating, is now limited to 150 boats with competitors
from clubs from all over the West Coast. The Harvest Regatta in
September draws up to 100 boats each year.
In recent years EYC has hosted the National Championships for the
Coronado 15, Daysailer, Santana 20 and Thistle classes, the Laser
North Americas, as well as many District regattas. EYC has also
hosted Mallory Cup eliminations, and several West Coast Championships.
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Club members are known for their hospitality and willingness to
help fellow sailors with tips about local wind and sailing conditions
and information to make racing an exciting and rewarding experience.
They may be crazy and you may be ill-advised to listen to their
"local knowledge," but they'll always be some of your best friends.
The Eugene Yacht Club has been featured in both Sunset Magazine
and Sail Magazine, and hosted the U.S. Women's National Championship,
the Adams Cup, in 1998.
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