Frostbite Sailing
Norwalk Yacht Club's Wintertime Racing Tradition.
Frostbite Details
Sundays, November through the end of March. First race is at 1:00 pm
$415 Club Members ---- $490 Non-Members ---- $475 Club Boat Charter
Free Use of Available Non-Chartered Club Boats for New Sailors
We average 14 boats each week and 120 to 140 completed races during the Fall and Spring seasons. The course is short (typically 10-15 minutes), so the racing is tight and tactical with plenty of opportunities to develop one's knowledge of the Racing Rules and improve their tactical game. We aim for 6-8 starts each Sunday, and retire to the Club after racing for food and drinks. The Club has several charter boats, and first time program members may use available charter boats free of charge on a first-come basis. If you know of someone interested in joining the frostbite program at Norwalk, please bring them along! Norwalk Yacht Club extends the invitation to any and all interested sailors, and there's usually a spare boat available to borrow. For more information or any questions email: [email protected]
Frostbite Committee Co-Chairs
Will Beery & Mike McLaughlin
Provisional Dates:
Sun, 10/22/23 Try a Dyer Day 2:30-3:30 pm & Kickoff Party 4-6 pm
11/05/23 - 01/14/24 Fall Season
Sun, 11/05/23 Rigging Clinic 12 pm on the dock followed by rigging assistance
Sat, 11/18/23 Roger's Run - distance race to Five Mile River, 10 am start signal
Sun, 11/19/23 Tuning & Tips Seminar 12:15 pm rigged & ready on the dock
12/24/23 No Racing
01/21/24 - 03/31/24 Spring Season
Sun, 02/04/24 Larry Goodwin Trophy - see below for race docs
03/10/24 Tavern Island Race - 1st attempt, HT @ 12
03/24/24 Tavern Island Race - 2nd attempt, HT @ 12
03/31/24 Tavern Island Race - 3rd attempt, HT @ 4:30
04/06/24 The Corinthians Dyer Dhow Frostbite Regatta - Mystic Seaport (talk to Will if you'd like to race)
04/21/24 Closing Party & Awards 3:00-5:00 pm
Program Documents
2023-24 NOR, SIs, & Entry Form
Provisional 2023-24 Results
Each sailor is expected to volunteer for race committee at least one day during the season, and a fleet post-race snack is greatly appreciated. Please sign up for both using the link below.
Race Committee & Fleet Food Contribution Sign-up (two RC per day preferred and one food volunteer, RC need not bring food)
Race Committee Notes
Scoring Sheet
Roger's Run / Five Mile River Run / Restaurant Run / Schwanny Shindig... 11/18/23
A big thanks to the Schwanhausser's for again offering to host our Five Mile River race. Entry is limited to 12 boats. Email Will Beery with your entry request. Due to the distance nature of the event, entries will be accepted on a first-come basis given applicants' skill levels. Please note that this is not for beginners and those struggling to get around the race course with the fleet.
2023-11-18 Roger's Run NOR, SIs, & Entry Form
Roger's Run Sign-Up
Larry Goodwin Trophy Sunday 02/04/24
It's now a Sunday regatta during Frostbite sailing. Race time is 12-3. $20 entry fee.
2024-02-04 Larry Goodwin Trophy NOR, SIs, & Waiver
Other Documents
Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024
US Sailing Prescriptions
US Sailing Protest Form
2022-23 Results