FWBC Sailing Updates - December
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Club Sailing Events in December
Melges 15 Dinghy Demo Day - Saturday, December 13th
Curious about trying something new on the water? Join us for our Melges 15 Demo Day at FWBC on Saturday, December 13, hosted in partnership with Vela Sailing Supply.
We’ll have Melges 15s on the property, designed for sailors looking for a fun, fast, and more physical dinghy experience. Whether you’re an experienced racer or just looking to broaden your sailing horizons, this is a great chance to hop in, take a sail, and see what these boats are all about.
Melges 15 Specifications:
Length: 15 ft
Beam: 5 ft 6 in
Crew: 2
Main Area: 93.6 sq ft
Jib Area: 39.8 sq ft
Asymmetrical Spinnaker: 156 sq ft
Demo sessions will start at 10 am with 1-hour slots to take the boat out to test. Time slot sign-ups will be on the FWBC app. Come spend the day at the club learning, sailing, and connecting with fellow members. Who knows, you might just find your next boat or help shape the future of our club fleet!
Adult Sailing Class Poker Run Event - Sunday, December 7th
Club Racing
PHRF Weekend Racing Series
The Blue Moon Series is underway, bringing crisp breezes, close racing, and a great way to wrap up the 2025 season. With fall shifting into winter, each week brings different conditions from light air one day, a chilly front the next, keeping the fleet on its toes.
Whether you’re racing, crewing, or watching from the dock, it’s been a fun and competitive way to close out the year on the water.
Blue Moon Series Dates and PRO:
December 7 - Blue Moon 4: Matt Arno
December 14 - Blue Moon 5: Race Committee Chairman
Race your own sailboat, join a crew, or check out a J22 to get out on the water for Sunday racing and then socialize in the clubhouse after racing with fellow racers and members.
After the holidays, the Marigail Series will kick off the 2026 FWBC Club Racing Circuits.
See the Club Racing Page for Series Registration, Notice of Race (NOR), and Sailing Instructions (SIs).
Race of Champions - Saturday, December 6th
The Annual Race of Champions will be held on December 6th, racing will start at 10:30 am with 5 races, all to count to decide who will be the 2025 FWBC champion team. Racing will be on the FWBC J22s. Come out and watch the best of the best contend for this coveted trophy.
Teams are decided by the winners of the weekend series, the overall winner of the J22 Wednesday series, the winners of the Annual and the Ol Man of the Sea regattas, and holiday events.
FWBC's 2025 Race of Champions qualifiers are:
Defender - Bryan Dyer, James Mitchell, William Toothe
Challengers
J22 - Jeff Keller, Sarah Francis, Johanna Holmes
Annual Regatta
J105 - Michael Winfrey, Marshall Wurst, Jeff Lonspaugh
J22 - Ben Robbins, Kendra Robbins, Julie Dederer
Ol Man of the Sea
J105 - Dwight Horton
J22 - Chris Holmes
Weekend Racing
J105 - Mark W. Smith, Marc Nilsson, Mike Garcia
Holiday Series
Independence Cup - Conner Fullerton
Crews of three, of two must be members or qualifying members of Fort Worth Boat Club, the third must be an active member of the qualifying crew if not a member of FWBC.
Many thanks to Jason Dyer, who will be the Principal Race Officer for the event.
It all comes down to this, one day, five races, and one club champion. Come out to watch, cheer, and celebrate the very best of FWBC racing!
Sailboat GPS Racing Trackers
We hope you're keeping up with the club races through the Trackers shared and hosted by Juan Carlos Romero, FWBC's Sailing Director. After the race, see the associated Slack channel for the tracker info. It is a great way to see what happens on the water and improve your sailing skills by getting a big picture view
If you have any questions about learning to sail or developing your crew levels, please remember to reach out to Sailing Director Juan Carlos or Coach Val for information on coaching and lessons.
Youth Sailing
Junior Team's End of Season Regattas and Results!
The final TSA regatta of the year took place at RCYC on November 8 - 9, serving up a true Texas fall weather combo: no wind on Saturday, then 20–30 knots and big waves on Sunday. Our sailors rose to the challenge, battling the breeze, the chop, and a sharp temperature drop with grit and great attitudes.
As always, the best part was the camaraderie among the Youth TSA Circuit participants. Whether they were playing games on shore during the postponements or cheering each other on in the tough conditions, our sailors showed teamwork and support all weekend long.
2025 Overall TSA Results
Our sailors had a standout year on the 2025 TSA Youth Circuit, showing consistency, growth, and impressive finishes across 13 regattas throughout the season. We’re incredibly proud of their hard work and the results they earned in their fleets.
Opti Fleet
Evie Hyland – 3rd Overall, 1st in Blue Fleet
Ashlyn Josephson – 12th Overall, 4th in Red Fleet
ILCA Fleet
Sarah Hyland – 4th in ILCA 4
Alex Van Zanten – 5th in ILCA 4
Isla Mrstik – 2nd in ILCA 6
Finn Messner – 3rd in ILCA 6
Congratulations to all our sailors on a fantastic TSA season!
FWBC sailor brings home 1st place from Midwinters Championship!
Some of our sailors finished the season strong at the USODA Allstate Sugar Bowl Optimist Midwinters Championships at Southern Yacht Club, held November 28 - 29.
Marshall Rodriguez took 1st place, earning the top spot in a highly competitive fleet. Patrick Rodriguez also had a solid event, finishing 15th overall.
A great showing from both sailors who have been recent additions to the FWBC sailing team. Congratulations on representing FWBC so well!
Want to stay up to date with what the FWBC Junior Sailing Team is up to?
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
Upcoming Junior Team Regattas and Clinics
Date | Regatta/Clinic | Location |
|---|---|---|
Dec. 20-21 | ILCA District 15 Champs | Seabrook Sailing Club |
Interested in joining the FWBC Junior Sailing Team or just want to learn more about the program?
Visit the Junior Race Team webpage for program information, registration, schedule, and frequently asked questions.
November Event Recaps
Annual Turkey Trot- Sailboats, Kayaks, Ducks, and Fun!
Our annual Turkey Trot Regatta once again delivered an afternoon full of laughter, creativity, and good-natured chaos on the water! Thank you to everyone who came out on November 22 to keep this beloved FWBC tradition going strong!
Armed with nets and plenty of determination, sailors scooped up ducks, battled for bragging rights, and showed off some impressive boat handling while finding the best path through the ducks.
The spirit of the event was exactly what makes FWBC special: camaraderie, silliness, and a shared love for being on the water together. Huge thanks to everyone who participated, cheered from boats on the water, or helped make the event run smoothly.
Look out for information about our "Easter Egg Hunt Regatta" as we get into the spring season!
FWBC Sailing Staff
Juan Carlos Romero - Sailing Director sailingdirector@fwbc.com
Val Herrscher - Head Coach
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