2026 EAGLE LAKE OPEN
JUNE 6, 2026
NOTICE OF RACE
MC Fleet 19 and the Eagle Lake Sailing Club cordially invite you to the 13th annual Eagle Lake Open
VENUE LOCATION
Eagle Lake Sailing Club is a beautiful sailing club from the 1930s. It is a magical place where you can create great sailing memories. The club is about 14 miles northwest of South Bend, IN, the home of the University of Notre Dame and the Fighting Irish.
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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.
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Trailers will be stored on-site
Eagle Lake Sailing Club - Fleet 19
https://eaglelakesailingclub.org/
24046 S. Shore Drive
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
REGISTRATION
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$65 MCSA members
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$75 for Non-MCSA members
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All food, drinks, and social activities are included in the registration fee.
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Participants may pay in advance and save $5. Pay via Zelle to eaglelakesailingclub@gmail.com.
RULES
The races will be governed by the rules defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS). This event is open to MC Scows whose skippers have completed registration and paid the required fees by the close of registration. Trophy age category requirements must be met before the first scheduled race.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
This is a one-day regatta - Saturday racing only. Four races are planned.
Friday, June 5, 2026
Saturday, June 6, 2026
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7:00 am - 9:00 am - Registration and Continental Breakfast
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9:45 am - Skippers Meeting
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10:30 am - Warning Signal Race #1 and #2
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Lunch - 3rd and 4th race starts at the discretion of the PRO. No warning signal will be made after 3:45 pm
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Awards Ceremony - 1 hour after the last boat reaches shore
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Post Regatta Social and Cookout
SAFETY
SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
Sailing instructions will be available at registration prior to the skippers' meeting
SCORING/RULES:
The races will be governed by the rules defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS).
The following rules will be changed/clarified. These changes will appear in the Sailing Instructions.
COURSES:
The race course will be generally Windward / Leeward with a Windward finish. Course descriptions will be listed in sailing instructions, and course diagrams will be shared during the skippers' meeting.
TROPHIES
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1st. Through 4th Overall
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Top Master (50-59 years)
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Top Grand Master (60-69 years)
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Top Mega Master (70-74 years)
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Top Old Salt (75 years and up)
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Top Woman
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Top Youth (First person under the age of 25)
LODGING
Hotel Options
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Elkhart - Free breakfast and fitness center
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Elkhart North - Free breakfast and fitness center
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Hampton Inn & Suites Mishawaka/South Bend at Heritage Square -Free breakfast and fitness center
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Tru by Hilton Elkhart, IN - Free breakfast and fitness center
Camping
You are welcome to camp at the club. There is camping and RV space at ELSC in the upper parking lot area. Showers and restrooms are available in the club, but no hook-ups. If you plan to camp, please contact Lisa Heming at 574-210-9443.
FURRY FRIENDS
Unfortunately, furry friends are not allowed at Eagle Lake Sailing Club. It’s a club rule that applies to all members and guests.
QUESTIONS
Lisa Heming
574-210-9443
lisaheming@gmail.com
Gary Babcoke
574-532-9526
Qdinfly@aol.com