MAR13Fri
2026 No Boat Regatta
🕐 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Kick off the season before the boats hit the water — a BYC tradition of sailing stories, tall tales, and camaraderie. No boat required.
2026 Season
Events Calendar
Racing, regattas, social nights, and lakewide events — Boulder Marina & BYC.
March
May
MAY16Sat
Spero's Spaghetti Dinner
🕐 6:00 PM
A beloved BYC tradition. Come for the pasta, stay for the company. One of the most anticipated social nights of the early season.
MAY30Sat
TYC Commodore's Cup
🕐 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Tradewinds Yacht Club–hosted lakewide racing event. Open to all Carlyle Lake sailors. See Notice of Race for full details.
June
JUN6Sat
Cruiser's Cup #1
🕐 12:00 – 4:00 PM
TYC-sponsored lakewide cruiser race. First of two Cruiser's Cup events this season. Open to all Carlyle Lake sailors.
JUN13Sat
BYC Lethal Luau Party
🕐 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Slip into something tropical and join BYC for one of the summer's liveliest nights. Tiki drinks, great music, and the best lakeside atmosphere on the eastern shore.
JUN27Sat
Fireworks Raft-Up
🕐 All Day
A Carlyle Lake tradition — tie up with friends and watch the fireworks light up the sky over the water. One of the most memorable nights of the season.
July
JUL11Sat
BYC Tapas on the Docks — Yacht Rock Theme
🕐 5:00 – 9:00 PM
BYC's signature summer social, this year with a Yacht Rock theme. Small plates, smooth grooves, and the best seats on the lake. Don't miss it.
JUL18Sat
CYC Home Port Race
🕐 12:00 – 4:00 PM
CYC-hosted lakewide racing event. Open to all Carlyle Lake sailors.
JUL25Sat
Lighted Boat Parade
🕐 8:00 – 11:30 PM
Deck your boat in lights and join the parade across Carlyle Lake after dark. A crowd favorite for families and a spectacular sight from the docks.
August
AUG1Sat
CYC Moonlight Regatta
🕐 8:00 – 11:30 PM
Race under the stars on Carlyle Lake — a lakewide tradition and one of the most beloved events of the sailing season.
AUG8Sat
BYC Pain Killer Raft Up
🕐 1:00 – 7:00 PM
Tie up, float together, and enjoy a long summer afternoon on the water with your BYC family. Bring drinks, snacks, and good spirits.
AUG15Sat
Renshaw Regatta
🕐 12:30 – 4:00 PM
BYC's premier lakewide regatta — one of the most competitive and celebrated races on Carlyle Lake each season. See Notice of Race for full details.
AUG29Sat
CSA Whale of a Sail
🕐 All Day
Two-day lakewide sailing event hosted by the Carlyle Sailing Association (Aug 29–30). Open to all Carlyle Lake sailors.
AUG29Sat
BYC Midnight Regatta
🕐 8:30 – 11:00 PM
Race into the night on Carlyle Lake. BYC's nocturnal race is a thrilling test of seamanship and navigation — and an experience you won't forget.
September
SEP19Sat
BYC Charity Event
🕐 All Day
BYC's annual charity fundraiser benefiting local causes including Backstoppers, Hannah's Playground, Got Your Six, and Miracles in Progress.
SEP26Sat
Cruiser's Cup #2 & Chili Cookoff
🕐 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Second lakewide Cruiser's Cup of the season followed by BYC's legendary Chili Cookoff. Race in the afternoon, stir the pot in the evening.
October
OCT3Sat
BYC Commodore's Cup
🕐 12:00 – 4:00 PM
BYC's season finale race. A prestigious close to the 2026 racing season — all BYC sailors are welcome.
OCT17Sat
BYC Halloween Party & Chili Cookoff
🕐 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Costumes encouraged, chili required. BYC's Halloween Party is one of the most spirited nights of the off-season social calendar — come ready to compete.
OCT24Sat
The Great Race
🕐 12:00 – 4:00 PM
CYC-sponsored lakewide season-closing race. A fitting finale to a full season on Carlyle Lake. Open to all lake sailors.
November
NOV7Sat
Boulder Community Thanksgiving Dinner
🕐 5:00 – 11:00 PM
The BYC community gathers to give thanks. A warm, welcoming celebration to close out the active season — all marina and club members welcome.
December
DEC5Sat
BYC Holiday Luncheon
🕐 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Celebrate the season with BYC at the annual holiday luncheon. A festive close to 2026 — members and guests welcome.
Calendar sourced from boulderyc.org. Dates and details subject to change — follow theBYC Facebook group for the latest.