Lorain Distance Race
An annual offshore distance race around the Lorain lighthouse and breakwall. Open to all LHBC members and invited guests from regional clubs. PHRF-LE scored.
ON THE WATER
Racing Wednesdays from June through September
WEDNESDAY NIGHT RACING
Weekly PHRF-LE Racing
LHBC's Wednesday Night Racing Series is the centerpiece of the club's sailing season. Races begin in early June and run most Wednesday evenings through late September, weather permitting. The fleet races under PHRF-LE (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet — Lake Erie) ratings, which allow boats of different sizes and types to compete on a corrected-time basis.
The course is set outside the harbor entrance on Lake Erie. Race committee typically has the fleet on the water by 6:00 PM, with a first gun around 6:30 PM. Post-race socializing at the club follows.
All LHBC members with a valid PHRF-LE rating certificate are eligible to participate. Visiting boats from other I-LYA clubs may enter on a guest basis. New to racing? Talk to us — we can help you get a rating and introduce you to the fleet.
SIGN UP
Racing Registration
To join the Wednesday night fleet, complete the form below. The Race Committee will follow up with your handicap assignment and any questions.
SPECIAL EVENTS
One-Off Races and Cruises
Lake Erie Challenge
A friendly inter-club competition held in partnership with neighboring clubs. Courses vary; details announced each spring.
Moonlight Cruise
A non-racing social sail on a summer Friday evening. All skill levels welcome. Ends with a gathering at the club.
Season Finale Regatta
The final race of the season, traditionally sailed in late September. Awards for the Wednesday series are presented at the post-race dinner.
RESULTS
Results Archive
Race results are posted here after each event. Check back after the first race of the season, or contact the Race Committee at commodore@LorainHBC.org.
TRADITION
A Racing Tradition Since 1928
Racing has been central to LHBC since the club's founding. In the early decades, the fleet was dominated by wooden day-sailors and small cruising boats. The transition to fiberglass in the 1960s and 70s brought a new generation of racers, and PHRF handicapping allowed the growing diversity of the fleet to compete fairly.
LHBC's racing program has produced sailors who went on to compete in I-LYA regattas, offshore races on Lake Erie, and ocean races on the Great Lakes' neighbors. We're proud of what our members have accomplished, and we're always looking for the next generation of racers.