MC Scow Racing at Grand Rapids Yacht Club Reeds Lake Michigan. Regatta Race Date May 19-20 2012.
This may seem like a odd time of the year to talk about sailboat racing if you live in Michigan. We are enjoying one of the mildest winters I can remember. Yesterday the MC Scow fleet had the pre-season race meeting. It's time to start thinking about the spring and summer race schedules. Racing sailboats has been one of my passions for over 25 years.
The MC Scow is a little "Hot Rod"on the water. It is only 16 feet long and 6 feet 8 inches wide, weighting in at 425 lbs. The mast reaching skyward at around 28 ft. with a boom extending past the transom. The MC Scow is a thrill seeker type sailboat yet tame enough to be enjoyed by all ages.
The host of the "Spring Shakedown Regatta" on May 19th and 20th, is the Grand Rapids Yacht Club, located in East Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Grand Rapids Yacht Club is home to Fleet #10 of the MC Scow racing association. The photo shows the starting line in one of 7 races held over the two day MC Scow racing event. My boat in the photo is #2336, racing scow will give you a new perspective of close racing!
Stop by and watch the MC Scows race on Reeds Lake, an East Grand Raids park overlooks the Scow sailing action. The Grand Rapids Yacht Club is a members only club, offering social and stock membership options, on a first come first served basis. Club memberships from other clubs and fleets are also honored. The MC Scow fleet welcomes anyone thinking of joining the fleet. We have boats available to try and Scow members always willing to offer a hand. When you have a member owned club you get more bang for your buck because you also build relationships.
Thinking about sailing the MC Scow in February! Write about your passion, I'll bet you will have others that share your passion.
Don't Forget the "Spring Shakedown Regatta" May 19th and 20th at the Grand Rapids Yacht Club, it is worth your time, to watch or bring your MC Scow and joy the race fun!
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Gary: All I can say is I would not want to fall in the water that time of year.
Hi Jim, not quite as warm as falling off a golf cart in your area, that is for sure! Thanks for the comments Jim.