GBCA Boat Races

February 08, 2023

2023 TORC (Texas Offshore Racing Circuit) is back! GBCA-LYC-HYC joint effort. Kickoff party Feb 18th at the GBCA Clubhouse. Three regatta dates 3/17-19, 6/2-4, 6/23-25. The winner gets their name on the Texas Navy Cup!

TORC posters are attached. One with and one without the notice of race.

2023 Conundrum 4/1/2023, poster attached

GBCA also has some upcoming classes. Only $20 each, which basically covers a pizza lunch and materials. Info and links below

2/11/2023 GBCA Intro to Racing

This seminar is aimed at skippers and crew new to racing. It will cover the preparation of the boat, skipper and crew for racing in Galveston Bay and offshore. The seminar will also cover the rules of racing with emphasis on the mark rounding situations typical of the summer rum races.

https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registration_form.php?regatta_id=25658

3/11/2023 GBCA Sail Trim

This seminar is a comprehensive look at making your boat go fast with proper sail trim. The seminar covers how to trim the main, genoa/jib and both symmetrical and asymmetrical spinnakers. It also covers the type of control hardware needed to trim each sail.

https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registration_form.php?regatta_id=25659

4/8/2023 GBCA Strategy and Tactics

This course is an entry level look at the key elements of strategy / boat to boat tactics required for success on the race course

https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registration_form.php?regatta_id=25660

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