Tawas Bay Regatta

US Nationals to be held at Lake Fenton

The USWA has a strong relationship with the folks at the Tawas Bay Yacht Club, stretching back to the 1970s. Each fall, members graciously welcome Wayfarer sailors to their beautiful bay in Northern Michigan on Lake Huron. They team up to provide top-notch race committee, rescue crew, enthusiastic support of whatever level our fleet numbers are and an all-around great time. Part of the support includes shuffling around the club fleet of J/22s so we can rig our boats in convenient comfort.

But this year, there’s bad news for Wayfarers, but fantastic news for TBYC. The club has been given the honor of hosting the J/22 North Americans on Sept. 13-17. The event will take all hands-on-deck from club members and resources. 

This conflict means the Wayfarer fleet will find an alternative venue for what will be our U.S. Nationals. This year’s event is the U.S. Nationals and will be held Sept. 24-25 hosted by the Fenton Sailing Club on Lake Fenton, Fenton, Mich. 

The J/22s are in for a fantastic time at a beautiful club.

2021 Tawas Regatta coverage

Richard Johnson and Michele Parrish in W11136 made the trip from North Carolina to sail the beautiful waters of Tawas Bay, Mich. Here they finish one of the Sunday races, along with Robert Mosher and Lisa Bills in W11341 and Dave McCreedy and Dave Walpula in W911.
Photo by Nick Seraphinoff
Peggy Menzies teamed up with her sister Kathy Sandialle of Minnesota. The duo finished second in the one day of racing.
Photo by Nick Seraphinoff