Aerial View of Baseline
Club member Patrick took these striking views of Baseline and Portage Lakes recently. Thank you! Photo Credit: Patrick
MICHIGAN SAILING CLUB Blog
Steady Rain, No Racing
Various boats were rigged and ready to race on Sunday, May 26, in the club’s annual Dan Rice Regatta. But on-and-off rain — and very light wind — caused a cancellation. But all was...
Weather Info at the Club
You have probably asked yourself many times: Are the conditions worth my heading out to the club? Just how strong was that big wind we had? Now you can get those answers for yourself. ...
Topaz Argo Demo Boat
We have a new demo boat for testing. It has a main, jib and spinnaker. The spinnaker is easy to deploy. Jim & I took for a ride last weekend in light air and...
Open for Fun!
The Club officially opened for sailing this last weekend. The weather may have been a bit chilly but it was great to get out after the long winter. The weather will warm up this...
Wayfarer Racing Starts May 8th
The club has a new opportunity for all members this season: Wayfarer racing on Wednesday evenings. The goal is to create a fun and friendly environment for beginners and more advanced sailors. The racing...
Rigged and Ready
Volunteers rigged most of the club’s fleet on April 20 and 21. Saturday the 20th was cold and rainy, but the 21st was a beautiful April day. A few boats still need masts, but...
52 or 82 degrees?
Do you need your swim test for your Basic Rating? Water temperature at the lake is a bit chilly for another month. Our optional Indoor Pool Swim Test is being offered on Saturday, May...
Spring Startup Dates
The weather is warming up and the nasty snow & ice are history. Time to start get our calendars updated with Club events. “Rigging-of-the-Fleet” work party. April 20th, 11am. April 27th “Instructors’ Kickoff Meeting”...
PFAS/Water Quality and the Huron River Water Trail
Daniel Brown, watershed planner with the Huron River Watershed Council & coordinator of the Huron River Water Trail was the featured speaker at our last winter meeting of 2019. PFAS: Dan gave a review...
