2023 Montana Sailing Championship - Montana Cup Regatta : North Flathead Yacht Club
 

About Event

North Flathead Yacht Club is pleased to announce the 46th Annual Montana Cup Regatta Come enjoy two days of racing and camaraderie at one of the best places to sail in the Northwest.

Enjoy time with friends both old and new in one of the most beautiful settings available. We will have dinner and music on the lawn Saturday Evening, lawn games, breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, and stories by the fire.

Once again, in addition to the PHRF and One Design Fleets, we will be having a Cruising Fleet which will race in one long distance race each day.  For those who have participated the last couple years, they have found it to be a wonderful weekend of laid back racing.

The Montana Cup Regatta & State Sailing Championships was established by the Canyon Ferry Yacht Club in 1977 for the purpose of promoting and recognizing team racing in Montana, the Regatta now draws competitors from across the State & the Greater Pacific Northwest region.

North Flathead Yacht Club is committed to hosting a green regatta and we have some reusable utensils, but supply is limited; please bring your own dishes, cups and water bottles. 

The Corinthian spirit is alive and well in Montana.  Please do your part to be courteous to other racers, NFYC Race committee, and grounds.  NFYC welcomes any volunteers from visiting clubs to help with race committee, and onshore tasks.   If willing to volunteer please reach out to our VC of Racing Brian Lockwood nfycvice@gmail.com.

To get to the club from downtown Somers, turn south at Del’s Bar and follow Leslie Avenue past the VFD and Classic Company Boatworks.  Keep going through the gates –marked NFYC--and horsepasture. You’ll find us hidden at the end of the road.

If you are transporting a boat from out of the area please ensure that it is thoroughly cleaned, drained, and dried, and be sure to stop at all watercraft check stations.  Due to the heightened threat of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS), visitors must now document AIS Inspection clearance as a prerequisite for Regatta

Eligibility and use of NFYC launch and dock facilities.  For questions, please refer to https://fwp.mt.gov/conservation/aquatic-invasive-species.  DO NOT LAUNCH prior to showing proof of clearance.

Upon your arrival, please check in with Port Captain  or representative, for slip and trailer assignments,  you may then be directed toward registration, the mast lift, the trailer extension, and an appropriate launch ramp. 

On-site camping is encouraged during the Regatta, although a variety of accommodations can be found within a few minutes’ drive. Club amenities include shaded picnic areas, covered grilling and dining areas, sinks, ice, Wi-Fi, fire pit, and restrooms with showers.  If you plan to come early or stay late, which I strongly recommend, we will attempt to accommodate you and your boat. Pets are discouraged during this regatta.

I sincerely hope you will join us for a great weekend of racing in Northwest Montana. If you have any questions or are looking for a boat to crew on please feel free to reach out to me directly at nfycvice@gmail.com. See you all very soon

 

 

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News & Notices

  • Aug 06, 2023 16:35 EST

    The protest time limit for 8/6/2023 is 1515 Hours (3:15PM) ...

  • Aug 05, 2023 17:14 EST

    The rotest time limit for 8/5/2023 is 1550 hours (3:50PM). ...

  • Aug 04, 2023 21:10 EST

    Amendment #3 7.3 Will be amended to read: 7.3 The Long Distance Class will sail to the weather mark at Woods bay to a mark off of Caroline point. The finish will be between a Whaler and a red mark east of the race course. Starts will be to weather. ...

  • Aug 04, 2023 18:33 EST

    2023 MONTANA CUP REGATTA NORTH FLATHEAD YACHT CLUB SOMERS, MT August 5-6, 2023 AMMENDMENT #2 Purpose: To change the area of the notice board. Change 3.1 to: 3.1 Notice to competitors will be posted on the official notice board located on Regatta Network site. An un-official notice board will be located on the middle deck of the NFYC Club House. For the Race Committee: Jack Slawter ...

  • Aug 04, 2023 17:37 EST

    2023 MONTANA CUP REGATTA NORTH FLATHEAD YACHT CLUB SOMERS, MT August 5-6, 2023 AMMENDMENT #1 Purpose: To change the fleet flags use in starting sequences. Change 6.2 to: 6.2 Capri 25 Class Flag - Solid white flag with Capri 25 class symbol in the middle. Change 6.4 to: 6.4 J24 Class Flag - Solid white flag with J24 class symbol in the middle Delete 6.6. For the Race Committee: Jack Slawter ...

  • Apr 13, 2023 10:50

    Event site launched on Regatta Network ...

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