2 1/2 weeks to launch date!
To All Members, 2 1/2 weeks to launch date! I waded through the snow to post the information on the club bulletin board regarding launch crew lists and a revised Crew Responsibility sheet. (Launch Crews attached) Changes in Launch Crews responsibilities are: 2 persons on the gate to control entrance 2 Safety Officers per shift to better … Read More
2018 Dinghy Tags
For all members that have paid for tender storage or dry sailing, we will be assigning numbered brass tags on launch day as well as AGM day. If you had a tag assigned last year, please return it at this time. Tags are good for one year only.
America’s Cup Talk Raises almost $10,000
Steve Killing’s America’s Cup Talk Raises almost $10,000 for our Sailing School! A sellout-crowd was on hand at Midland Cultural Centre on April 6 to hear America’s Cup design veteran and well-known MBSC member Steve Killing give an insider’s view of the 2017 event in Bermuda, won by New Zealand, and a peek at what’s … Read More
Work Hours Opportunity – Race Equipment Director
Equipment Director (Vacant) Urgently require a volunteer to fulfill the following duties. Reports to the Director of Racing. If you feel you could dedicate your time to ensuring these items get completed, either directly or by arranging for other volunteers please contact daviddunphy@rogers.com or 705-994-3091. Specific tasks: Race Committee Boat Check Motor, battery, horn, VHF, wiring Check equipment … Read More
America’s Cup 2017 and Beyond
America’s Cup 2017 and Beyond – With 6 time America’s Cup Veteran Steve Killing. Steve was a member of the Technical Race Management team for the 35th America’s Cup in Bermuda and will give us an insider’s perspective of the drama, the competitors and their designs. $25 (no extra fees!) All proceeds to the Midland … Read More
Georgian Bay Regatta
Georgian Bay Regatta 2018 To all Georgian Bay Sailors: Spring is nearly here, the snow is nearly gone, and it is time to make plans to join this summer’s Georgian Bay Regatta! This year’s Regatta promises some great sailing on Southern Georgian Bay. Your GBR Committee has put together a very exciting regatta … Read More
Late Haul
Late Haul Out Late haul is here. We’ll be starting at 7am sharp on Saturday as we have many (40) boats to haul this fall. Cradles should be put together and all masts should be down before Saturday. You need a single piece 50′ lines attached on the bow & stern. Updated crew lists and … Read More
Haul Out Crew Lists
Early Haul is September 30th – Late Haul is October 28th Haul will start with crew briefings by the Foreman at 0700 HRS. You must be present when your boat is hauled to direct sling placement. All boats must have a single piece 50′ line bow and stern. All crew members must wear a hard hat. Only crew members … Read More
Sign Up For Your Haul Out Date
Haul out is quickly approaching and we still need info from some members indicating when they will haul. The list in the link below indicates the current information we have. If you need to update your info or change it please send me an email ASAP at slips@midlandbaysailingclub.com. Haul Out Info 2017 If you are … Read More
Bayview to Mackinac Island Race 2017
Congratulations to the skipper and crew of “Kazuri” a Benetau 36 owned and skippered by Stuart Bletcher of the Midland Bay Sailing Club. Crew Members were Daryl Baxter, Jeff Brook, Dan Jones, Ted Jacob, Jorge Gomez, Tim Marsden, and Jim Coffin. Kajuri finished 5th in their class of 12 Benetau 36’s. The course was the … Read More
2017 Georgian Bay Regatta Information
2017 Georgian Bay Regatta Information This year’s GBR promises some great sailing on Southern Georgian Bay. Mark your calendars as Registration will take place in Midland on Wednesday August 2 and the final awards dinner will take place in Thornbury on Sunday August 6. The spirit of fun competitive racing is the mainstay of the … Read More