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Notices
The club is open every weekday evening from 6:30 PM to Sunset.
Sailing Lessons every Saturday, 9-12.
The Spring Fling Regatta is on Sunday May 11.

2008 Calendar

Here is a list of club events for the season. The calendar will be updated if our schedule changes. If no location is listed, the event will be held out at the club.

Events at the club are held outdoors, so there may be last-minute postponements or cancellations due to the weather.

Guests are invited to come out to the club twice free of charge at any time. Some events may require advance registration or special skills, however.

Boats are available on a first-come first-serve basis for open sailing at all times that the club is open except during Saturday boat school and major regattas.


MARCH

Boat-in: Saturday, March 15, at 10 AM
Help us get ready for dock-in and the upcoming sailing season. We will haul the boats out of the boathouse, reassemble them on the lawn, and determine what needs repair.
Work Days: Sunday, March 16, at 10 AM
Saturday, March 22, at 10 AM
Sunday, March 23, at 10 AM
Saturday, March 29, at 10 AM
Sunday, March 30, at 10 AM
We will work from approximately 10-4 each day on the boats, docks, and any other projects needed to get the club ready for another season.

APRIL

Dock-In Saturday, April 5 at 9 AM
Help us open the club for spring. We will set up the floating dock, get the fleet ready to sail, and disassemble the winter storage racks in the boathouse.

Please wear old clothes and bring work gloves if you have them.

We do need a few people in wet suits and waders, and a few more in waterproof boots.

Also join us at the dock-in party in the evening; details will be available at dock-in.
Weekly Meetings Duderstadt Center (Media Union)
Conference Room 4
7:45 PM every Thursday
April 10: New season kick-off
April 17: Racing Rules (Paul Townsend)
April 24: Crew Position in Racing
Sunday Racing Every Sunday 10:30-2 (except during the Spring Fling)

MAY

Weekly Meetings Duderstadt Center (Media Union)
Conference Room 4 or Room 1180
7:45 PM every Thursday
May 1:Instructor Meeting (Conference Room 4)
May 8: Spring Mass Meeting (see below)
May 15:Sailing 101: Sailing Upwind (Rm 1180)
May 22:Sailing 102: Sailing Downwind (CR 4)
May 29:TBD
Spring Mass Meeting Room 1180, Duderstadt Center (Media Union)

Join us and learn about the club.  The club officers will present information, show a video, and answer questions.

Members, please email the Membership Committee to volunteer to help.
Sunday Racing Every Sunday 10:30-2 (except during regattas)
Wednesday Racing Every Wednesday, 6:30-Sunset
Saturday Boat School Every Saturday, 9-12
Spring Fling Regatta Sunday, May 11, at 8 AM

Join us for a formal class regatta, open to JY sailors from all over the country!
Twelfth Annual
Dan Rice Memorial Regatta
Sunday, May 25, at 8 AM

All members are invited to join us for this regatta, held each spring in memory of a 20-year veteran of the club. The winner's name will be added to the trophy which hangs in the boat house. Advance registration is encouraged; follow the link for details.
Memorial Day Potluck Monday, May 28, at 1 PM

Join us for this club tradition; bring a dish to share and gather for a picnic on the lawn. The club will be open for sailing all day.

JUNE

Weekly Meetings Duderstadt Center (Media Union)
Conference Room 4
7:45 PM every Thursday
June 5:TBD
June 12:TBD
June 19:TBD
June 26:TBD
Sunday Racing Every Sunday 10:30-2 (except during regattas)
Laser Regatta Saturday, June 14

All Laser sailors are welcome to join us for this regatta. Club members must register by May 31 to reserve a boat. Non-members are invited to bring their own boats and race with us.
Wednesday Racing Every Wednesday, 6:30-Sunset.
Saturday Boat School Every Saturday, 9-12

JULY

Weekly Meetings Duderstadt Center (Media Union)
Conference Room 4
7:45 PM every Thursday
July 3:TBD
July 10:TBD
July 17:TBD
July 24:TBD
July 31:TBD
Sunday Racing Every Sunday 10:30-2 (except during regattas)
Wednesday Racing Every Wednesday, 6:30-Sunset
Saturday Boat School Every Saturday, 9-12
Annual Independence Day Potluck Friday, July 4, at 1 PM

Join us for this club tradition: bring a dish to share and gather for a picnic on the lawn. The club will be open for sailing all day.

AUGUST

Weekly Meetings 6:45 PM every Thursday at the Club
August 7:TBD
August 14:TBD
August 21:TBD
August 28:TBD
Sunday Racing Every Sunday 10:30-2 (except during regattas)
Wednesday Racing Every Wednesday, 6:30-Sunset
Saturday Boat School Every Saturday, 9-12
Welcome to Michigan Sunday, August 31, 1 PM to 5 PM

All students are welcome to come out to our lake front property for sailboat rides or sailing and windsurfing lessons. Students can also just swim or take a canoe or kayak out on the lake.

Bring a change of clothes, towel, sun block, and sunglasses.

For a ride out to the lake, meet on Central Campus at the Michigan League entrance on North University Ave at 12:15pm or on North Campus at the Pierpont Commons main entrance by the parking lot at 12:45pm.

SEPTEMBER

Weekly Meetings Duderstadt Center (Media Union)
Conference Room 4
7:45 PM every Thursday
September 4: Mass Meeting (see below)
September 11:TBD
September 18:TBD
September 25:TBD
Fall Mass Meeting Duderstadt Center (Media Union)

Join us and learn about the club. The club officers will present information, show a video, and answer questions.

Members, please email the Membership Committee to volunteer to help.
Open Weekend Saturday, September 6, 9 AM until Sunset
Sunday, September 7, Noon until Sunset

Anyone and everyone is welcome to visit our lake front property and see our wide assortment of sailboats and windsurfing equipment. We'll do our best get everyone involved in some sort of water sport, so bring a bathing suit, change of clothes, towel, sun block, and sunglasses.
Sunday Racing Every Sunday 10:30-2 (except during regattas)
Saturday Boat School Every Saturday, 9-12
Labor Day Potluck Join us for this club tradition: bring a dish to share and gather for a picnic on the lawn. The club will be open for sailing all day.

OCTOBER

Weekly Meetings Duderstadt Center (Media Union)
Conference Room 4
7:45 PM every Thursday
October 2: Club Finance Meeting
October 9:TBD
October 16:TBD
October 25: Club election
Finance Meeting Duderstadt Center (Media Union)
UM North Campus, 7:45 PM

Join us in reviewing the year's financial performance and approving the budget for the 2009 season.

After the "official" finance meeting, we'll conduct a group discussion to share information and gather feedback on replacing the JY-15 fleet, in preparation for a vote at the club election.

Contact the club officers for more information.
Club Elections Duderstadt Center (Media Union)
UM North Campus
7:45 PM

Join us in electing a new executive board for the upcoming year and voting on the replacement of the JY-15 fleet and other capital expenditures. Every club member whose dues are current can vote. Dues payments will be accepted at the election.

Please be sure to come and participate. It's your club, and your opinion counts.

If you are interested in running for club office, contact one of this year's officers for information.
Sunday Racing Every Sunday 10:30-2 (except during regattas)
Laser Regatta Sunday, October 5

All Laser sailors are welcome to join us for this regatta. Club members must register by October 4 to reserve a boat. Non-members are invited to bring their own boats and race with us.
Eighth Annual Bone Chiller Regatta Sunday, October 26, 8 AM

All members are invited to join in this regatta, held on the last racing day of the season. Be sure to wear layers, as the water will be cold! Advance registration is encouraged; follow the link for details.
Saturday Boat School Every Saturday, 9-12

NOVEMBER

Weekly Meetings Duderstadt Center (Media Union)
Conference Room 4
7:45 PM every Thursday
November 6:TBD
November 13:TBD
Dock-Out Sunday, November 16, 9 AM

Help us close the club for the winter. We'll take the docks out of the water, disassemble the boats for inside storage, and batten the hatches until Spring. Please wear old clothes and bring work gloves.

Join us for the Dock-Out party in the evening; details will be provided at dock-out.
Winter Meetings Duderstadt Center (Media Union)
Conference Room 4

Selected Thursdays, November and December, 7:45

Dates and topics to be determined.

2009 JANUARY-FEBRUARY

Weekly meetings suspended until April.