Racing
Club Racing Series
Year-round one-design and PHRF racing for all seven fleets on Lake Ray Hubbard. Series run January through December.
2026 Series
Winter Flounders
January 4 – February 22
Kick off the new year on the water. Cold weather racing at its finest — smaller, competitive fleets and the bragging rights that come with it.
Spring Series
March 10 – May 26
The longest series of the year. Sunday one-design racing returns at full strength, and Wednesday night racing begins once daylight savings arrives.
Summer Series
Starting June 27
Racing moves to Saturday evenings to take advantage of cooler temperatures and the lake breeze that builds through the afternoon.
Wednesday Night Racing
Summer Series
Beer Can racing on Lake Ray Hubbard. PHRF handicap format. Open to keelboats and auxiliary fleet. One of the best mid-week races in Texas.
How It Works
Racing for Every Level
One-design classes including the MC Scow, Melges 15, IC-24, Flying Scot, and Sunfish race Sunday afternoons with a first start at 2pm from September through May. Summer racing shifts to Saturday evenings at 6:30pm when temperatures drop and the breeze builds across the lake.
Wednesday night Beer Can racing runs through the summer for keelboats and the auxiliary fleet under PHRF handicap. It is casual, competitive, and one of the most popular events at the club.
Fleet Schedule
| Fleet | Racing Days | Start Time | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC Scow | Sundays (winter/spring/fall) · Saturdays (summer) | 2:00 pm / 6:30 pm | One-design |
| Melges 15 | Sundays (winter/spring/fall) · Saturdays (summer) | 2:00 pm / 6:30 pm | One-design |
| IC-24 | Sundays (winter/spring/fall) · Saturdays (summer) | 2:00 pm / 6:30 pm | One-design |
| Flying Scot | Sundays (winter/spring/fall) · Saturdays (summer) | 2:00 pm / 6:30 pm | One-design |
| Sunfish | Sundays (winter/spring/fall) · Saturdays (summer) | 2:00 pm / 6:30 pm | One-design |
| Auxiliary / PHRF | Wednesdays (summer) · Sundays | 7:00 pm / 2:00 pm | PHRF Handicap |
All starts from the RCYC race committee boat on Lake Ray Hubbard. Series points earned in each fleet independently.
Race Management
Volunteer-Run, Professionally Run
Every race is run by an RCYC race committee comprised of volunteer members. The club maintains dedicated race committee boats and a full complement of marks, flags, and timing equipment.
Members interested in serving on the race committee or protest committee are encouraged to contact the Vice Commodore of Race. Race management training is available through US Sailing.
Race Management
Ready to Race?
Find your fleet, check the schedule, and get on the start line. New racers are always welcome.