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• THIS IS A TEST!

  • Start
    January 31, 2026
  • End
    December 31, 2026

  Register

  Welcome to the 2026 Racing Season!
  
  Please register to accept the waiver and release of liability required to participate in the 2026 Racing Season.

  See you on the water!

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• JAM and Spinnaker - Around the Buoys - Race #1

  • When
    March 28, 2026
  •  
    13:00 - 16:00
  • Location
    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 (link coming soon) 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".

  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!

  All members welcome.  Please sign up to sponsor or bring a dish! 
  

  • Sponsor signup (link coming soon)

  • Dish signup (link coming soon)

  Still have questions? 

  Email odc.race@gmail.com

  
  

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• Dinghy Race #1

  • When
    March 29, 2026
  •  
    13:30 - 17:00
  • Location
    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 (link coming) 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 (coming soon) 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.

  Still have Questions?

  Send email to odc.race@gmail.com

  
  

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• 2026 Sail Pack Interconference Regatta

  • Start
    April 04, 2026
  • End
    April 05, 2026
  • Location
    Bow To Stern, Oriental, NC

  

  The SailPack Oriental Intercollegiate Regatta returns to Oriental this weekend, bringing over 150 people (many of them sailors) to town! This is an official interconference event recognized by the ICSA, the governing body of college sailing.
  
  This is a magical event in Oriental. Collegiate sailors will often tell you this is their favorite regatta, simply because no other town provides as warm a welcome.
   
  Watch the racing from Lou Mac Park.

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

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• Oriental Boat Show

  • Start
    April 10, 2026
  • End
    April 12, 2026
  • Location
    Hodges Street, Oriental

  This 3-day Friday-Saturday-Sunday show is organized by the Oriental Rotary Club and is the place to see boats and gear for boats.

  The Oriental Boat Show typically has about 100 exhibitors of nautical goods and services. Dealers and brokers bring in boats on land and to the slips at Oriental Marina & Inn. For more info, contact boat show organizers via email at oncboatshow@gmail.com.

  Find out more about the Oriental Boat Show at orientalboatshow.com.

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• 2026 Dragon’s Breath Regatta

  • Start
    May 29, 2026
  •  
    17:00
  • End
    May 31, 2026
  •  
    17:00
  • Location
    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

  • When
    June 27, 2026
  •  
    12:30 - 16:00
  • Location
    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 (link coming soon).  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". Time offsets will be announced over channel 78A.  All boats should check in with the race committee boat.  The first start will be at 1230. The start sequence will only be run for the first boat, with the warning signal at 1225.

  There will be  a skippers meeting at SailCraft Marina’s Sailing School office at 9:00 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 1300.  

  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!

  All members welcome.  Please sign up to sponsor or bring a dish! 
  

  • Sponsor signup  (link coming soon).

  • Dish signup (link coming soon).

  Still have questions? 

  Email odc.race@gmail.com

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Oriental Cup Regatta 2026

  • Start
    October 09, 2026
  •  
    17:00
  • End
    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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