Monroe Boat Club Sail Fleet

	Lake Erie's Friendliest Club
	SAILING

Monroe Boat Club can trace its Sailing History back to early days as Monroe Yacht Club. Monroe Yacht Club had Miss Cordelia Greening

as many as 100 yachts from the Detroit & Toledo areas participating in the annual regattas held on the 4th of July.

Many people attribute an increase in women sailing to the America³ syndicate that sailed for the America's Cup in 1992. Well, it could be women in sailing started right here in Monroe. Miss Cordelia Greening, daughter of Commodore Chas Greening, the first Commodore of Monroe Yacht Club, came to considerable attention as an expert yachts-woman in the 1911 races.

Monroe Boat Club welcomes any yacht to participate in their regattas, provided the skipper/yacht are registered with an active ILYA or AYC affiliated yacht club.

SAIL FLEET FIELD TRIP

To the Norris Maritime Museum A complete 2-story building of exquisite ship models, artifacts, and historical commentary by museum owner Walt Norris, who provided educational background of the world-class collection of maritime vessels ranging from 18th century fighting ships to Americas Cup yachts.

Pictured (counter-clockwise from right):
Phil Williamson and a guest enjoy conversation over a complimentary beverage; one of the many clipper-style ships on display; Rodger Dutton and Bill Huntley admire an early Americas Cup yacht encased in glass; Jim Vanisacker and Garry Griffith studying and photographing the impressive collection of Revolutionary War ships; a sailing yacht that probably took many hours to rig!

The upcoming boating season at MBC will offer activities for all sailors and families.

4^th of July and Labor Day will feature day-sails up and down the shoreline, or out to the historic Toledo Harbor Light and back. Upon your return to the club, we’ll have a “bring your own” social gathering centered on the lawn and BBQ Pavilion.

Mid-summer will bring the Second Annual Overnight Cruise. This year the destination will be the brand-new docks on Middle Bass Island. Plans include an afternoon social gathering, swimming, and evening dinner at a nearby restaurant.

These cruises are open to everyone and are free, with the exception of dockage paid to Middle Bass Island. Enjoy sailing in the company of other boats, and the camaraderie and fun talking about your experiences afterwards.

For the competitive sailor or those that just want to get on the lake with other sailboats during the week, each Tuesday evening there are Jib and Main and Spinnaker races that begin at the “North Mark” at the end of the Bolles Harbor Channel. These start at 7pm sharp and typically last about an hour and a half. This series will begin May 18 and everyone looks forward to a nice awards dinner in the fall.

MBC is the home of 2010 AYC Commodore Doug Bagley, and the Monroe Sail Fleet hosts 4 weekend Invitational Races during the season including the AYC Championship Series Counter Race for the Sisters Islands.

Saturday, May 22: Spring Series
One day, Three Race short courses to start your year off with some action!

Saturday, June 26: Port to Port (FYC)
This year the P2P begins at Ford YC and ends at MBC.

Saturday, July 10: Race for the Sisters
MBC’s longest continually held club event. There are several course options depending on weather and wind direction. This is an AYC Championship Counter event.

Sunday August 15: Ladies Race
The fastest growing race over the past few years at MBC, this event gives women the opportunity to drive the boats and up to 50% of the crew can be men. Post race festivities include special gift bags for each skipper.

Saturday, August 28: Solo Challenge
The only single-handed yacht race in Lake Erie sponsored by an AYC or I-LYA club, the Solo Challenge lives up to its name. With chase boats on the course in case of emergency, competitors round the Toledo Harbor Light and return to MBC to enjoy a classic and hot-rod car show complete with a drag strip.