WELCOME TO OUTRIGGER YACHT CLUB
Established 1974
This is a lake-wide event open to members of all clubs on Lake Norman.
Committee Boat will be in the vicinity of Outrigger Island near SHPYC and the Shoal Marker.
Upcoming Events
ABOUT OYC
Outrigger Yacht Club was founded on September 7, 1974, at Outrigger Harbor (now Safe Harbor Peninsula Yacht Club).
OYC promotes seamanship and friendly competition with social activities for sailors on Lake Norman, NC. Membership is affordable and open to anyone with an interest in sailing. OYC's sailboat racing schedule includes events like The Wednesday Night Series, Turkey Trot Pursuit, 150 Bridge race, as well as other lake-wide regattas and open events.
2026 an exciting year for OYC
In 2026, OYC organized 26 races different races, with 30 different boats racing at least one time with a combined 217 boat/raced in 2026.
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150 Bridge race: 13 boats registered
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19 races Wednesday night series: 17 boats registered
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4 Moon races: 16 boats registered
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1 Commodore Cup: 11 boats registered
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1 Turkey Trot race (Nov 7th)
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In addition OYC participated to the Ice Series organized by LNYC in 2026, the Fall and Pen cup organized by PYC. In 2026 OYC did win the Pen club, beating the other 2 marinas with 11 boats from OYC racing, with 6 podiums in different categories
