It’s Mackinac Time!

Follow the Chicago to Mackinac race this weekend.  Five  club boats are entered in the race this year involving at least 50 people.  You can follow the race news, see scratch sheets, call in times and results at www.chicagoyachtclub.org.  Tracking is provided for nearly all competitors this race and it is a great way to see where everyone is on the race course.  Go to www.fistracking.com. The CYC boats are: Bramble (Bruce Rohrer) USA 41812 section 5, Windrunner (Mark and Carol Pirie) USA 51572 in Section 6, Padawan II (Chris and Autumn Lamb) USA 52081, Northern Light (Tom and Linda Orlow)USA 93165 both in the Beneteau 36.7 Fleet, and Sail LaVie (Sam and Cass Williamson) USA 25201 Cruising Class.

Next weekend is the Port Huron to Mackinac Race which Windrunner is also participating in.  Go to www.byc.com for information, scratch sheets and results.

What Happened? Boating Mysteries Solved

The Charlevoix Yacht Club and the Charlevoix Public Library are teaming up to provide a very interesting program June 16, 2007.  What happened to two attorneys on “Sea’s Life” in Lake Huron near Mackinaw Island during the summer of 2005?  Accident or something else? What happened to “Charley’s Crab” and what happened to the “Sea           Mar III” ?  Mr. Jack Cote, Nationally known Maritime Law Specialist who has been featured on Dateline NBC, and in several newspaper articles and magazines, will present his work on these cases and more. 

Saturday, June 16, 2007

Free and open to the public

Lecture Charlevoix Public Library 4PM

Reception Charlevoix Yacht Club 6PM

Sailing Sharp Seminar

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Allan Teske will again conduct the Sailing Sharp Race Rules Seminar Saturday, April 21, 2007 at the Charlevoix Yacht Club.  Please see the registration form attached above to attend.

This is always a very interesting and informative event!

Friday Features - Revised

March 23- Crossing the Atlantic and Cruising the Med with new member Christine Staats.  She will present a power point of her travels with husband Jack aboard IONA their Camper Nicholson 35.  Cruise around Spain, Morocco, Malta and
Italy in your chair Crissie will talk about how she does positioning, gets weather information and prepares for an Atlantic crossing. 

April 13 – Does your Boat Insurance Really Cover all You Do? Don’t find out the hard way!  Mr. Mike Smith, President Global Marine Insurance Agency, will present a program of boating insurance stories-what went right, what was wrong.  Learn what to look for in boat insurance coverage from this notable expert. 

April 27 – Mark Madness, CYC Skippers Meeting and Potluck Dinner.  Bob Kopec from Boyne City will kick off our race readiness by presenting this years Mark Madness race for Challenge Mountain. The CYC race committee will orientate skippers to the Wed. night race series – there may be some changes…! And, we’ll enjoy potluck dinner provided by all the wonderful CYC cooks!  Come for important information and good food!

Get Optimum Performance from your Engine

REMINDER:  This Friday, March 9 – Get Optimum Performance from your Engine. Don Voisin, as crew chief for son Vince in the American Power Boat Association, knows what it takes to go fast and stay in top performance mode.  He will talk about their powerboat racing experiences and the motors, propellers, maintenance and safety equipment required for optimum performance.

A Change in Dates

Corinne Cox from West Marine has been transferred so Mike Smith of Global Marine will present his program on Boating Insurance Friday, April 13.  Stay tuned for the program that will replace him on March 23.  Please refer to the CYC website calendar for the latest schedule of events.

2007 Races Schedule

All race schedules are now on the CYC Calendar!  Remember, if you want specific information a race or event, you can get it by clicking on the item.  Note, however, that the specific information about some races and events, is not available yet.

Also remember that when you click on a specific race or event, you will get the option to have an email sent to you prior to it as a reminder… a really cool feature for those of us who experience a lot of “senior moments” these days!

Sailing Smart Rules Seminar

Please note that Sailing Smart Rules Seminar will be held at the Grand Traverse Bay Yacht CLub on April 21, 2007. Allan Teske will conduct the all day session on rules and the event will include lunch. The seminar is hosted by CYC and GTBYC. More information and the registration form will be coming but please note and save the date.

Red Fox Regatta 2007

September 1 & 2, 2007… Check out www.CharlevoixYachtClub.org for the latest information as it becomes available.

Friday Features 2007- Free, Open to the Public, 7 p.m.

January 26 – Boating Resource Night. Ever wondered where to find that miscellaneous piece of hardware? Have you thought “there must be someone who has done this before?” Ever want just the right website for your boating interests? Come join us for a presentation of what is out there – share your favorite site or publication too!

February 9 – Develop a Successful Racing Program for your Boat! Jim Neumann, North Sails, will present his system for success on the race course. If you, recently changed boats, need to tune up the older boat for better performance, or could benefit from a refresher, learn what things may make your boat and crew perform better.

February 23 – What to Expect from the Charlevoix Coast Guard. Meet Chief Scott Boop of the Charlevoix Lifesaving Station. He will present the current scope of the Charlevoix Coast Guard. What you can expect from them in an emergency, and their mission to support recreational boating.

March 9 – Get Optimum Performance from your Engine. Don Voisin, crew chief for son Vince in the American Power Boat Association, knows what it takes to go fast and stay in top performance mode. He will talk about their powerboat racing experiences and the motors, propellers, maintenance and safety equipment required for optimum performance.

March 23 - Does your Boat Insurance Really Cover all You Do? Don’t find out the hard way! Mike Smith, President Global Marine Insurance Agency, will present a program of boating insurance stories-what went right, what was wrong. Learn what to look for in boat insurance coverage from this notable expert.

April 13 – What’s hot and What’s Not in Boating Electronics. Corrine Cox from West Marine will be sharing the latest and greatest of the electronics market. Great general information and an opportunity to get answers to your questions!