2026 Y-Flyer National Championship Regatta
July 13 – 17, 2026
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https://form.jotform.com/260395544472058
(payments can be made via Zelle or Venmo)
2026 Amended Y-Flyer National Championship Notice Of Race.pdf
Welcome to Louisville!
The Louisville Sailing Club invites you to the 2026 Y-Flyer National Championship Regatta. Located on Kentucky’s north coast, with a majestic suspension bridge to the west and rolling hills across the bay, standing on the deck one could believe they are enjoying the view from the St. Francis Yacht Club. Well one would need to work really hard to believe that, yet the current, and bridge make it feel bay like when a strong southerly kicks in. In reality, it’s just the Ohio River and Louisville winds can prove challenging like all other inland venues.
The Louisville Sailing Club still offers a great venue for the Y-Flyer Nationals. Having previously hosted the Internationals and Nationals with success. Located in a metro area, the club is close to hotels, restaurants, and grocery stores. The race venue is immediately in front of the club, no long sails or tows out to the course and great viewing from shore. Two one-ton hoists offer easy ramp free launching. The club offers camping on site, or very close hotel options. Louisville offers many other attractions while not on the water, from the close by Bourbon trail, to horse racing history, as well as many nationally rated eating venues in many eclectic neighborhoods.
The Louisville Sailing Club is looking forward to hosting this event and is excited to share Louisville’s southern charm with the Y-Flyer class.
The 2026 Y-Flyer National Championship Regatta will provide competition regardless of your experience level. On Monday and Tuesday, Juniors will compete followed by the Seniors Wednesday through Friday. Once again, the Challenger Fleet Series will be held in conjunction with the Senior National Championship Regatta. The Challenger Fleet Series provides excellent competition for skippers who are newer to Y-Flyer racing.
Louisville Attractions. The following is a list of Louisville attractions. For more information on these and other area attractions, visit https://www.gotolouisville.com.
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Louisville Slugger Museum
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Churchill Downs
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Muhammad Ali Center
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Kentucky Derby Museum
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Louisville Zoo
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Kentucky Science Center
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Kentucky Kingdom
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Horseshoe Southern Indiana
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Falls of the Ohio State Park
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Frazier History Museum
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Mega Cavern
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Big Four Bridge
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Kentucky Bourbon Trail
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Belle of Louisville
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Louisville Slugger Field
Area Restaurants.
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Captain’s Quarters
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King Fish
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Di'Orio's Pizza & Pub
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Gustavo's Mexican Grill
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Cunningham’s Creekside
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The Blackstone Grille
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Mitchell’s Fish Market
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Stoney River
Boat Parking and Launching. Ample boat parking is available at LSC. At LSC, all boats are launched using hoists. We are short on dock space so you will need to be prepared to launch and go. The hoists will be attended to make this process as efficient as possible.
T-Shirts. 2026 Y-Flyer National Championship t-shirts are offered for sale with pre-registration. The shirts are $25.00 each and will be available when you arrive. To guarantee t-shirts, orders must be received by June 15, 2026. A few extra shirts will be available at the regatta on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Questions? Please contact:
Angel Passafiume Crowe
(502) 442-6131
angelpassafiume@yahoo.com
A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors! Their support not only make this event possible but will also help us create lasting memories for all who attended. We’re proud to have them as part of our story. Click on sponsor logos below to check them out and see how they can help you!
