| History of the Valcour Sailing Club | ||
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Although this is a story of people, the boats they sailed, and the Clubs that served their mutual interests, the main character is Lake Champlain. It has been the silent character in many stories. Read more about Prelude to the VSC... Part I, Part II The Valcour Sailing Club was born out of a desire for an organization that would emphasize the needs of its members to race sailboats on a scheduled basis. Read more about Centerboards... The early seventies was a period of change and maturing for the Valcour Sailing Club. The VSC had joined the Lake Champlain Racing Conference and was sponsoring the Valcour races. Read more about Keelboats... Part I, Part II The Ensigns and Bluejackets were essentially daysailers with only two bunks in a crowded cuddy cabin. The Bluejacket came in two models described as a "Daysailer" and a "MORCEE". Read more on Cruisers to Racers... Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV |
It is interesting that the introduction of a new handicap system, which was designed to simplify multi-design racing fleet handicapping, occurred in the Valcour Sailing Club at about the time that so called "racer-cruisers" first appeared in the Club. Read more about Racers to Cruisers... Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV, Part V The Valcour Sailing Club Burgee has its origins in the first US Navy Jack. It was probably flown during the Battle of Valcour and was adopted by the Valcour Sailing Club as its Burgee. Read more about our Burgee (Researched and submitted by Bob Bunnell)
Since our founding in 1966 our officers have moved us forward. Our cause for momentum is because of the strength of leadership of our officers. Find out who they are... the 60s, the 70s, the 80s, the 90s, the 2000s |
The Mayor's Cup Race has grown to be one of the largest and most prestigious races on Lake Champlain. Read more about our Mayor's Cup Race
A special thank you goes to Rene du Fort, our historian,
who took the time and energy to research and compile our
history into what you see now. Thank you, Rene.
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