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Spring Shakedown
Registration is recommended
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48th Spring Shakedown Regatta
May 17 - 19, 2024
Grand Rapids Yacht Club, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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| Venue |
Fleet 10 and the GRYC invite you to the 48th annual Spring Shakedown Regatta held on Reeds Lake in beautiful East Grand Rapids. You will meet and compete with some of the best MC sailors in the country. Come and enjoy West Michigan scow sailing hospitality. We promise a fun, educational, and competitive weekend. So shake the cobwebs out of your MC and come to the GRYC.
Grand Rapids Yacht Club, 740 Lakeside Drive, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Intersection of Wealthy and Lakeside Dr. on the west end of Reeds Lake.
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Rules and
Entry |
The races will be governed by the rules defined The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS). This event is open to MC scows whose skippers have completed registration and paid the required fees by close of registration. Trophy age requirements must be met before the first scheduled race. |
Schedule
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Friday
May 17
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Club will be open for set up all day
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5 pm-
8 pm
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Registration
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6 pm
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Beer
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Saturday
May 18
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0800-1000
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Registration and Continental Breakfast |
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1000 |
Skippers Meeting |
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1030 |
Warning Signal Race #1 with 2nd at discretion of Race Committee |
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TBA |
Lunch
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TBA |
3rd race at discretion of Race Committee |
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TBA |
Competitors Dinner Saturday evening - at the yacht club.
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Time |
Event |
Sunday
May 19 |
0800-0900 |
Continental Breakfast |
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0930
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Warning Signal Race #4 with additional races at the Race Committee’s discretion.
(No race starts after 12:00 pm)
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TBA
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Lunch & Awards Presentation
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| Trophies |
Top 5
Top Master, Grand Master, Mega Master
Top Women
Top Junior
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| Registration |
Boat Registration is $65 ($50 for MCSA Members by May 10)
Juniors- under 25 yrs is $55 ($40 for MCSA Members by May 10)
MCSA members get $15 off during online registration only by May 10. Please login to you MSCA account and then register to receive the discount.
Payment at the event only-cash or check. No credit cards accepted.
Includes:
Breakfast (Saturday and Sunday)
Lunch (Saturday and Sunday)
Commemorative T-Shirt
Beer all weekend
Take home trophies
Please Register by May 1st to ensure correct T-shirt size and for customized T-shirt with Boat #.
$25 - Extra T-Shirt for crew or guests
The BEST spring regatta this side of the Mississippi!
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| Facilities |
Some helpful information about the Grand Rapids Yacht Club (GRYC)
- Registration will be at the GRYC club house
- The event will be dry-sailed. At the end of the day you will pull your boat out and leave it on your trailer. There will be MC members there to help with this process.
- Trailers will be stored on site.
- Motorhomes are permitted on the GRYC grounds on a first come first serve basis. 20 amp power hook-ups and club showers and restrooms open at all times.
- A Limited # of Boats may be available for charter - Please contact Brad Bloye for more information or to reserve.
No pets allowed |
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http://www.visitgrandrapids.org
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