Sailing at PCYC

Sailing at PCYC

PCYC members of good standing are welcome to use club-owned boats at no charge. Approved Members may check out club-owned boats by sending their Float Plan by calling or texting the PCYC Sailing Director with the boat, names of all passengers, & expected return. sam@passchristianyachtclub.org or 228-596-7686

Please respect and take care of the boats as if they were your own. The boats available are Viper 640s, Melges 15s, Flying Scots, Sunfish, 420s & Optimist.

Yearly Club Events

• Twilight Sailing

  Twilight Racing on Thursday nights is an opportunity for sailors of all skill levels to come out and enjoy an evening on the water. Races are held April through October, are approximately 4 miles and last about an hour. All boats are welcome for this informal handicap race. In spring and fall, working running lights are required.

  If you own a boat, come on out. If you want to crew on a boat or need crew, contact PCYC Fleet Captain

• Rafferty Series

  COMMODORE MIKE RAFFERTY PHRF SERIES at the Pass Christian Yacht Club will be held on Saturdays in October,  November,  March, & April.  

• Spring in the Pass Regatta

  Spring in the Pass Regatta is a one day regatta held in May.

• Knost Regatta

  The Knost Regatta, the longest-running regatta for female skippers, was established in 1938 under the sponsorship of then commodore Bernard Knost and continues as an annual event at PCYC every August.

• Birthday Regatta

  The Birthday Regatta is held every year at the end of July and is a way of celebrating our wonderful club’s birthday!

• Around the Cat Regatta

  Round the Cat Regatta is in October and is a one-day race that is approximately 28NM for Spinnaker and 16NM for Non-spinnaker around Cat Island.

• Summer Sailing Camp

  PCYC offers three two-week sailing camp sessions during the summer months for children and grandchildren of club members.