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Notices
The club is open every weekday evening from 6:30 PM to Sunset.
Sailing Lessons every Saturday, 9-12.
Red Cross CPR training is on Saturday, July 19, at 2 PM.

Notice of Race

BONE CHILLER REGATTA

OCTOBER 26, 2008

(tentative date)


Join us for a fun day of racing and family-friendly events. Non-sailors can join the fun by becoming an on-shore TEAM member with racers
Lunch will be provided for $5/person.

Rules

ALL Classes of sail boats up to 18' are welcome . The regatta will be governed by the Rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing 2005-2008, the Rules of each participating class, and the Sailing Instructions. Results will be based on Portsmouth Yardstick.  Be sure to wear proper clothing, as the water is cold! For advice check here.


Location

University of Michigan Sailing Club
Baseline Lake
8010 Strawberry Lake Road
Dexter, Michigan


Eligibility

The Regatta is open to club members sailing club boats and all others sailing their own boats. Club members must have at least their crew sailing test signed off (or equivalent skills) at the time of the regatta. In the event of a "High Wind Day", as designated by the Race Committee, there must be at least one Helm or Skipper rated member (or equivalent skills) in each club boat.


Schedule

Sunday, October 26th

 

Registration

9:30

Skipper's meeting

9:30

Warning gun, 1st Race

10:30

Lunch by Chef Kevin (approximately)

12:30

Afternoon Festivities

14:00


Advance
Registration

Please pre-register by contacting Paul Townsend with name, boat desired to be sailed and crew member(s). Club boats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are looking for a skipper or crew please ask and we will try to connect people of similar interests.

Check here for the current list of club members registered.


Lunch        

Please RSVP for lunch by October 25 with number of attendees. Cost will be $5 per person, payable at registration.

Prizes

Individual trophies will be awarded to the top finishers. The Bone Chiller Trophy, which resides in the club boathouse will be awarded to the top club boat based on PY handicap.  To qualify as a club boat, the hull, sails and foils must be property of UMSC or the UM Sailing Team.

Prizes will also be awarded for winners of the costume & pumpkin carving contest. Other prizes TBD.


Club Rules

No alcohol is allowed on the grounds, and no pets.  Children must be supervised at all times.