Sailing

The sport of sailing requires knowledge, technique and a set of strong sea legs to race boats around a track, or course, marked with floating buoys. Generally, boats range in size from small dinghies to large yachts, but both use wind to power sails and propel the craft forward.

The Foundry Community Rowing and Sailing Center is Cleveland’s first Sailing Center that has offered educational and competitive sailing programs since 2016. Foundry sailing coaches and the outreach team work year-round to provide sailing experiences and equal access to Lake Erie for all students. The Foundry is honored to help facilitate the participation of sailors from around the world in the 2024 Pan-American Masters Games on Lake Erie by providing boats, volunteers, facilities and professional race management.

Sailing forward into Summer 2024, we can’t wait to host our Masters athletes on Lake Erie for this competition.

Age Categories

Single Handed – ILCA Dinghy

• 35-44: Apprentice 
• 45-54: Master 
• 55-64: Grand Master
• 65-74: Great Grand Master 
• 75+: Legend 

Double Handed – PHRF Double Handed Class

• Minimum age of 35-years for skipper and all crew members 

Triple Handed – International Lightning Class

• Minimum age of 35-years for all crew members
• Skipper Age 35-years and older – Masters Open Division 
• Skipper Age 55-years and older and Total Crew Age > 130 years – International Lightning Class Masters Division 

Classes & Events

Single Handed – ILCA Dinghy 

• ILCA-7 Full Rig 
• ILCA-6 Radial Rig 

Double Handed – PHRF Double Handed Class 

• Groups – Rated: 0-50, 51-90, 90+ 

Triple Handed – International Lightening Class 

Looking for a team or partner? Check out the Official 2024 PAMG Team/Partner Finder Facebook page.

Venues

Edgewater Yacht Club (Double Handed Classes)

Edgewater Yacht Club (EYC) is adjacent to the 117-acre Cleveland Metroparks Edgewater Park and only minutes from Downtown Cleveland. Located on Lake Erie, EYC is a member of the US Sailing Association, Inter-Lake Yachting Association, Cleveland Sailing Association and the Greater Cleveland Boating Association.

Since 1914, EYC has been dedicated to promoting the sport of boating under its non-profit organization and holds the reputation for being “The Friendliest Club on the Lake.”

Gordon Park Boat Ramp (Laser Classes and Lighting Class)

Gordon Park Boat Ramp is located along North Marginal Road between E 72nd and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Drive. Amenities include a six lane boat launch which has docks available for launching and retrieving watercraft from the beginning of April through the end of November, weather permitting. Other amenities include picnic areas with grills and restrooms.