The San Diego Association of Yacht Clubs' Luff-In Series represents a step up in competition level from our La Playa Series; broadening the field to include other area clubs, and also offering racing for multiple types of boats. The term “Luff-In” is a San Diego original, and refers specifically to these SDAYC events.
The SDAYC Luff-In Series runs on the calendar year, and currently consists of three weekends: one in spring, one in summer, and one in fall. Each Luff-In weekend is actually two separate events, with separate registrations. Saturday Luff-Ins are for Singlehanded classes: Sabots and Laser Radials. Sunday Luff-Ins are for Doublehanded classes: Club Flying Juniors (CFJ), Club 420 (C420), and 29ers; PLUS Open Skiffs (singlehanded, but on Sunday so as not to conflict with Sabots).
Luff-Ins are also the perfect way to experience an “away” event, but still spend the night at home!
There are excellent SDAYC perpetual trophies for the winners of each annual series:
Dennis Conner Perpetual Trophy SDAYC Luff-In Sabot Champion
JJ Fetter Perpetual Trophy SDAYC Luff-In Laser Radial Champion
Doug Hart Perpetual Trophy SDAYC Luff-In CFJ Champion Team
Mark Reynolds Perpetual Trophy SDAYC Luff-In C420 Champion Team
Tim Wadlow Perpetual Trophy SDAYC Luff-In 29er Champion Team
“TBD” Perpetual Trophy SDAYC Luff-In Open Skiff Champion
It’s especially useful that the Luff-In schedule starts in spring, which allows sailors to sail two complete Luff-Ins, potentially in a new boat or crew combination, as a warm up for the next level of competition: the SCYYRA Series which begin in September.