We have socials after every race and various other social events throughout the year, along with an Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony over the winter. All members are invited to attend all socials even if you don't race that day!

Go to the Sign up page to volunteer to bring food to one of the post-race socials at Whittaker Pointe Marina. Dinghy Sailors celebrate at Bow to Stern with beer and snacks after the race.

Upcoming events

  • 2026 SailPack Oriental Intercollegiate Regatta

    • April 04, 2026
    • April 05, 2026
    • Bow To Stern, Oriental, NC

    Two days of collegiate racing; 20 boats on the water; 20 teams from all over North America; 130 racers and coaches in town. See the excitement from Lou Mac Park.

    Stay tuned to towndock.net for more details about the event!

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  • Oriental Boat Show

    • April 10, 2026
    • April 12, 2026
    • Hodges Street, Oriental

    This 3-day event typically has about 100 exhibitors of nautical goods and services.  Meet and discuss sailing with members from ODC and other clubs at the Nautical Collective of Oriental Booth.   Find out more at orientalboatshow.com.

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  • Education: Race Management for Club Races (On Water)

    • April 11, 2026
    • April 12, 2026
    • Sailcraft Marina Classroom
    • Be the first
    Register

    On the water with Grover: 11 April and 12 April 2026.   Multiple sessions will be scheduled on these days as the number of people on Grover will be limited.

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  • Education: Racing Rules of Sailing

    • April 11, 2026
    • Blackbeaerd's Sailing Club

    Note:  Blackbeards Sailing Club is hosting a full day RRS training session typically presented by a US Sailing Judge on 11 April 2026.  

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  • Education: Preparing To Race #2

    • April 14, 2026
    • 18:00 - 20:00
    • Sailcraft Marina Classroom
    • Be the first
    Register

    Join us for the 2026 Preparing to Race Series, brought to you by the Oriental Dinghy Club Technical Committee.

    Session #2:     Starting up through the approach to weather Mark.

    Held at the Sailcraft Marina.  Pizza will be available.  We will pass a donation hat to cover the food cost.  Bring your own beverages.     

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  • JAM and Spinnaker - Around the Buoys - Race #2

    • April 18, 2026
    • 13:00 - 16:00
    • Neuse River, Oriental, NE of SC1

    Logistics:

    Spinnaker boats and jib and main (JAM) boats gather on the Neuse River off of Oriental, NC, generally north east of SC1.  The course is marked with ODC inflatable marks, and Spinnaker and JAM fleets will have separate starts.

    The first warning signal will be at 13:00 for the spinnaker fleet, with the JAM fleet starting shortly thereafter.  JAM fleet should stay clear of the starting line until after the spinnaker fleet starts.

    We will run up to 4 races each day of racing.

    Please let us know who is coming by signing up here so we know who to expect. Pass this along to other sailors so we can have a nice turnout.  

    The full race schedule and race documents can be found at  www.orientaldinghyclub.com under "Racing in 2026".

    Skipper's Meeting:

    There will be a Skipper's meeting at SailCraft Marina's Sailing School office at 09:00.

    Crew Pool:

    • Interested in crewing?
    • Short-handed and need crew?  

    Find out more about our crew pool here.

    Looking for Front Row Seat?  

    Help out on the Grover -- our committee boat!  Find out more here.

    After Race Social at Whittaker Pointe Marina!

    Gather at 17:00 - all members welcome.  Please sign up to sponsor or bring a dish! 

    Sign Up!

    Go to this page to find the links to sign up to race your boat or to volunteer for crew pool, committee boat or after race socials.

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  • Dinghy Race #2

    • April 19, 2026
    • 13:30 - 17:00
    • Bow To Stern, Oriental, NC

    Join Us for an Exciting Day of Dinghy Sailing!

    Whether you're a seasoned racer or just looking to enjoy a day on the water with fellow sailing enthusiasts, come out and test your skills against friendly competition!

    Logistics

    • The first warning signal will be at 1330.  
    • Dinghy launching will be at Bow to Stern at 290 Blackwell Point Loop Rd, Oriental, NC 28571. 
    • Trailered boats can be launched at the wildlife ramp at  301 Midyette St, Oriental, NC 28571.  Changing facilities and limited charter boats are also available at Bow to Stern.
    • Please let us know who is coming by signing up here so we know who to expect. Pass this along to other sailors so we can have a nice turnout.  
    • Please refer to the SI and NOR for more details.  The full race schedule and race documents can be found at  www.orientaldinghyclub.com under "Racing".

    Race Socials

    After the races, join us for a relaxed social gathering at Bow To Stern to share stories, compare notes, and enjoy the company of fellow sailors. And if you're interested in pre-race festivities, don't miss the Jam and Spinnaker Fleet socials at Whittaker Pointe Marina.  See the Jam and Spinnaker race events for details.

    Sign Up!

    Go to this page to find the links to sign up to race your boat or to volunteer for crew pool, committee boat or after race socials.

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  • Education: Racing Rules of Sailing

    • April 28, 2026
    • 18:00 - 20:00
    • Sailcraft Marina Classroom


    Held at the Sailcraft Marina.  Pizza will be available.  We will pass a donation hat to cover the food cost.  Bring your own beverages.     

    Questions and suggestions contact Jude Brown heyjfb@earthlink.net and Ben Williams bdwillms59@gmail.com.  

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  • JAM and Spinnaker - Around the Buoys - Race #3

    • May 16, 2026
    • 13:00 - 16:00
    • Neuse River, Oriental, NE of SC1

    Logistics:

    Spinnaker boats and jib and main (JAM) boats gather on the Neuse River off of Oriental, NC, generally north east of SC1.  The course is marked with ODC inflatable marks, and Spinnaker and JAM fleets will have separate starts.

    The first warning signal will be at 13:00 for the spinnaker fleet, with the JAM fleet starting shortly thereafter.  JAM fleet should stay clear of the starting line until after the spinnaker fleet starts.

    We will run up to 4 races each day of racing.

    Please let us know who is coming by signing up here so we know who to expect. Pass this along to other sailors so we can have a nice turnout.  

    The full race schedule and race documents can be found at  www.orientaldinghyclub.com under "Racing in 2026".

    Skipper's Meeting:

    There will be a Skipper's meeting at SailCraft Marina's Sailing School office at 09:00.

    Crew Pool:

    • Interested in crewing?
    • Short-handed and need crew?  

    Find out more about our crew pool here.

    Looking for Front Row Seat?  

    Help out on the Grover -- our committee boat!  Find out more here.

    After Race Social at Whittaker Pointe Marina!

    Gather at 17:00 - all members welcome.  Please sign up to sponsor or bring a dish! 

    Sign Up!

    Go to this page to find the links to sign up to race your boat or to volunteer for crew pool, committee boat or after race socials.

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  • Dinghy Race #3

    • May 17, 2026
    • 13:30 - 17:00
    • Bow To Stern, Oriental, NC

    Join Us for an Exciting Day of Dinghy Sailing!

    Whether you're a seasoned racer or just looking to enjoy a day on the water with fellow sailing enthusiasts, come out and test your skills against friendly competition!

    Logistics

    • The first warning signal will be at 1330.  
    • Dinghy launching will be at Bow to Stern at 290 Blackwell Point Loop Rd, Oriental, NC 28571. 
    • Trailered boats can be launched at the wildlife ramp at  301 Midyette St, Oriental, NC 28571.  Changing facilities and limited charter boats are also available at Bow to Stern.
    • Please let us know who is coming by signing up here so we know who to expect. Pass this along to other sailors so we can have a nice turnout.  
    • Please refer to the SI and NOR for more details.  The full race schedule and race documents can be found at  www.orientaldinghyclub.com under "Racing".

    Race Socials

    After the races, join us for a relaxed social gathering at Bow To Stern to share stories, compare notes, and enjoy the company of fellow sailors. And if you're interested in pre-race festivities, don't miss the Jam and Spinnaker Fleet socials at Whittaker Pointe Marina.  See the Jam and Spinnaker race events for details.

    Sign Up!

    Go to this page to find the links to sign up to race your boat or to volunteer for crew pool, committee boat or after race socials.

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  • 2026 Dragon’s Breath Regatta

    • May 29, 2026
    • 17:00
    • May 31, 2026
    • 17:00
    • Oriental Marina & Inn

    Join us for two days of racing, dinner on Saturday night, and trophies on Sunday afternoon. Welcoming all PHRF boats over 20 feet with spinnaker, JAM, and cruising fleets. 

    For details and registration (link coming)

    Dinner only registration (link coming)



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  • Pursuit Race #1, Spinnaker Around the Buoys - Race #4

    • June 27, 2026
    • 12:30 - 16:00
    • Neuse River, Oriental, NE of SC1

    Logistics:

    Boats gather on the Neuse River off of Oriental, NC, generally north east of SC1.  We will run two events.  The Pursuit Race, intended for Cruising Boats,  will be around government marks with a pursuit start.  The Spinnaker Around the Buoys Race, intended for competitive spinnaker boats, will be around the buoys with the traditional 5 minute start.

    The full race schedule and race documents can be found at  www.orientaldinghyclub.com under "Racing in 2026"

    Pass this along to other racers so we can have a nice turnout.  Contact odc.race@gmail for questions.

    Registration:

    Please let us know who is coming by signing up here.  Registration is strongly encouraged so we can assign start times. 

    Cruising Pursuit Race

    One pursuit start race for cruising boats will be sailed around the government marks, Garbacon Shoal, "7", Adams Creek "AC1" and Oriental One "SC1".  Finish is back around SC1 bearing 090.  Time offsets will be announced at the Skipper's meeting (see below) and over channel 78A.  All boats should check in with the race committee boat.  The first start will be at 12:30. The start sequence will only be run for the first boat, with the warning signal at 12:25.

    Skipper's Meeting:

    There will be a Skipper's meeting at 0900 at SailCraft Marina's Sailing School office at 09:00 to review the race logistics and hand out Pursuit start off-set times.

    Spinnaker Around the Buoys Race

    We will run up to 4 races for spinnaker class around a course marked with ODC inflatable marks.   All boats should check in with the race committee boat. The first warning signal will be at 13:00.  

    Crew Pool:

    • Interested in crewing?
    • Short-handed and need crew?  

    Find out more about our crew pool (link coming soon) to add your name or find available crew.

    Looking for Front Row Seat?  

    Help out on the Grover -- our committee boat!  Sign up  (link coming soon).

    After Race Social at Whittaker Pointe Marina!

    Gather at 1700 after the race - all members welcome.  Please sign up to sponsor or bring a dish.

    Sign Up!

    Go to this page to find the links to sign up to race your boat or to volunteer for crew pool, committee boat or after race socials.



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  • Oriental Cup Regatta 2026

    • October 09, 2026
    • 17:00
    • October 11, 2026
    • 12:00

    Save the dates for Oriental Cup Regatta, October 9-11 (the race is on Saturday).  Hosted by the Nautical Collective of Oriental (NCO) sailing clubs, this event supports youth sailing and swimming programs. It combines races for all levels, good food, live music and a fun awards breakfast on Sunday.   Registration is not yet available, but you can find out more about the event at https://orientalcupregatta.com/.

    Come join us for a fun fall weekend on the water in Oriental!
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  • 2026 Racing Season Release

    • December 31, 2026
    Register

    Register to this event to participate in Oriental Dinghy Club's 2026 Racing Season.
    This is to enable us to collect digital release.  If you prefer to sign a paper copy, please email odctelltales@gmail.com.

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ORIENTAL DINGHY CLUB. COME SAIL WITH US!

Contact our Commodore, Don Munn  ODCCommodore@gmail.com

PO Box 981, Oriental, NC 28571


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