AMYA Club 334 • Corpus Christi, Texas
What a way to open the regatta! Our racers were clearly eager to get underway this morning — it took two general recalls before we finally launched into a clean start. Very light NE winds greeted us at first, with the fleet flying oversized A-rigs and ghosting across the water in classic light-air sailing. Midway […]
Great evening to kick off the 9th Annual, Saltwater Challenge, RC Laser Regatta! After today’s practice and check-in, 14 of us gathered for dinner at Water Street Oyster Bar—and it did not disappoint. The table was full, the food was outstanding, and the conversation flowed as easily as the coastal breeze. Sharing a few photos […]
Nine boats hit the water this afternoon, all flying C-rigs and making the most of a steady breeze. Plenty of great sailing, tuning, and time on the sticks—plus some well-earned fun in the sun to kick off the regatta weekend. We’ll keep the good fellowship going with an informal dinner tonight at Water Street Oyster […]
We’re set up and ready to check in sailors and measure boats — just waiting for everyone to arrive and get on the water. Huge thanks to our “boat boy” Will, a fantastic young man who already has the buoys out and the course taking shape. We’re off to a great start. Hope to see […]
The Saltwater Challenge – RC Laser Regatta Corpus Christi, Texas Skippers — It’s hard to believe, but we’re officially here. After months of planning, preparation, and anticipation, Friday Practice / Check-In / Inspection Day has arrived! Official Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Friday, February 20, 2026 Bring your boats, get checked in, go through […]
We’re down to the final 3 days before the Coastal Bend Model Yacht Club’s 9th Annual Saltwater Challenge (February 20–22, 2026), and the energy is building fast as the last preparations fall into place. This week’s focus: a targeted dock refresh to make sure everything is ready for a fantastic weekend of racing—and a full […]
Hey sailors — we’re just 4 days away from the regatta! A few updates to the NOR to match the Sailing Instructions: Everything else in the NOR stays the same. Can’t wait to see everyone on the water!
We’re down to less than TWO WEEKS until the Coastal Bend Model Yacht Club’s 9th Annual Saltwater Challenge RC Laser Regatta (February 20–22, 2026), and the excitement is building! This week’s prep project? Race buoys!We pulled out the full fleet, pumped them up, gave them a good wash, replaced frayed lines, and refreshed the contact […]
With the 9th Annual Saltwater Challenge RC Laser Regatta just around the corner, the Coastal Bend Model Yacht Club has been hard at work getting everything race-ready—including our inflatable chase boat! After a delamination issue last year, the boat took a short break while we relied on a paddleboard for buoy deployment and rescues during […]
Less than three weeks left until the 9th Annual Saltwater Challenge RC Laser Regatta!Dates: February 21-22, 2026 Hosted by: Coastal Bend Model Yacht Club (CBMYC) at the Corpus Christi Sea Wall (downtown Corpus Christi, TX) – our favorite RC Sailing Stadium!Salt water is a real challenge for our RC Lasers, but here’s an easy, proven […]