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Muskegon Yacht Club (MYC) is located on Muskegon Lake, a picturesque inlet of Lake Michigan on Michigan's west coast. Muskegon Lake spans approximately 4.6 miles long and offers an expansive and scenic sailing area. Its proximity to Lake Michigan provides steady breezes, making it a prime regatta venue. MYC’s location ensures ease of access and exceptional facilities for competitors and spectators alike.

Driving Directions:
• From the South: Take US-31 to Laketon Avenue Exit. Turn left on Laketon Avenue and continue west to MYC.
• From the North: Take US-31 South to Laketon Avenue Exit. Turn right and continue to MYC.
• Lake Express Ferry: Travelers from Wisconsin, Minnesota or Iowa can use the Lake Express Ferry from Milwaukee, which docks in Muskegon, a short drive from MYC.www.LakeExpress.com 

Muskegon YC - Fleet 8
https://muskegonyachtclub.org/
3198 Edgewater St,
Muskegon, MI 49441

1. The racing area is the waters of Muskegon Lake located in Muskegon Michigan.
   
2. The sailing instructions will consist of the instructions in RRS Appendix S, Standard Sailing Instructions, and supplementary sailing instructions that will be published here, and courtesy copy posted on the official notice board located at the MYC Pavilion. The official notice board will be on MYC's Clubspot website.
3. Racing rules will be changed.  The changes will appear in full in the supplemental instructions. 
4. Courses to be sailed are all windward leeward courses as shown in the Supplemental Instructions.
5. The RC will utilize VHF radio communication with competitors on the water. The channel will be announced in the supplemental instructions or at the competitor’s briefing. Additional instructions regarding radio communication will be included in the SI’s.
6. Electronic Equipment: Use of electronic timekeeping is permitted. Digital compasses and/or devices, which offer functions not exceeding timing, heading and directional memory, which may include a user programmed reference heading are permitted. Any electronic device shall not provide wind information, boat speed, GPS-related information or compute correlation between time and bearing (such as used to ping the starting line).
7. Competitors give absolute right and permission for video footage or photographs of themselves or their boat generated during an MCSA event to be published in any media authorized by MCSA for press, editorial or advertising purposes.
8. Safety Suggestion: MCSA encourages but does not require the use of masthead flotation panels when conditions warrant their use.
9. If three races have been completed, no warning signal will be made after 1200 on Saturday, June 14, 2025. If fewer than three races have been completed, no warning signal will be made after 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
10. Racing yachts shall observe the Great Lakes Rules of the Road which require avoidance of commercial vessels underway.
11. Event Page, Notice Board, SI's.
    
    
12. Results

The Low Point System of RRS Appendix A will apply.

When fewer than 7 races are completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores. When 7 or more races are completed, a boat’s score will be the total of her scores excluding her worst score. This changes RRS A2.1.

Keeper Awards:

• Top 10 Overall
• Top 2 Grand Masters
• Top 2 Mega Masters
• Top Old Salt
• Top Woman

• Regatta Winner
• Top Grand Master
• Top Mega Master
• Top Old Salt
• Top Woman
  

Address for return of previously won Perpetual Trophies. No later arrival than
June 10, 2025. Or Deliver in Person at Registration - preferred method.

PLEASE - Follow the registration link to the Event Website, register, and pay on-line.
Registration closes at 9 am on Thursday, June 12, 2025. 

MYC will strive to provide ample crew boats available to: first to crew, and then to spectators.

Crew:
Transport: Spectator and Safety boats will be available to transport crew on the water

Availability: Skippers in need of crew can be connected with qualified sailors. With advanced notice, we can introduce members of our large sailing community, including sailors from our strong junior race team.

Spectators:
Spectators are welcome to view the racing from MYC’s docks, clubhouse facilities and lawn.

Spectator boats are welcome. Transient docking is available. Limited slips with water and electricity are available on a first come, first served basis. Contact Nicky Anderson at nicky@muskegonyachtclub.org for reservations.
 
All spectator boat launching can be done from Cottage Grove public boat launch, just a short drive from Muskegon Yacht Club. Vehicles with trailers can be left in the public parking lot at Cottage Grove or transferred to Torresen Marine in approved parking lot.

Muskegon Yacht Club parking lot is reserved for member only permitted vehicle parking. There is free parking for non-members in the street. Additional overflow parking has been reserved at Torresen Marine Industries (TMI) in their gravel lot between Lakeshore Drive and the waterfront. TMI is a short walk to the Muskegon Yacht Club.

Boat Launching and Storage:
• Boat Launching: One hoist and a ramp available on-site for efficient launching.
• Dry Sail Storage: The MYC parking lot will be used for boat storage.
• Point Person for coordination of competitor boats: Josh Wallace 231.206.3567 joshua@mckenzieprice.com
• Spectator Boats: Must be launched at Cottage Grove Public Boat Launch, just down the road from MYC.
• Transient Docking: Limited space available. Contact Facilities Manager Nicky Anderson for reservations. nicky@muskegonyachtclub.org 231.755.1414