Chicago Harbors Open May 1

Chicago Harbors open May 1...will your 36.7 be ready?  Even thought the weather has not been cooperating with getting boat work done, the yards have been busy with activity.  Bottoms painted, rigs tuned and teak polished, who's ready to start sailing!

There are a few Beneteau First 36.7 in the harbors already including Wishes and Karma.  Bella Luna and Soulshine will be making there way this weekend, and a number of boats including Tequila Mockingbird are about a week out. 

The first one-design event is May 21 at the Belmont Circle. Lets get out on the water and shake some of the winter rust off...

2011 One-Design Class Rules Have Been Posted

The Beneteau First 36.7 National Class Rues have been updated by the Executive Committee and are ready for distribution for the 2011 racing season.  Please be sure to make yourself familiar with the updated rules prior to the first one-design race of the summer, May 21.  The Class Rules can be found in the Resources section. 

Within the Class Rules, modifications from the previous year have been underlined to help distinguish changes from year to year.  The Executive Committee has worked very hard for the last number of years to ensure our class rules are buttoned up and clear for all owners and crews.

Summer Beer Can Races

The 2011 Beer Can series is just around the corner.  Columbia Yacht Club will host the Beer can College on May 18 followed by a kick off party.  May 25th is the tune up race and every Wednesday evening  June 1 - September 7 there will be a Beer Can Race.

2011 Verve Cup Regatta is the Great Lakes Championship

Registration for the 2011 Verve Cup Regatta is now open and the NOR has been posted.  Information can be found at the  Chicago Yacht Club.  The 2011 Verve Cup Regatta will also be the 36.7 Great Lakes Championship.  The Lake Michigan Fleet will host the 2011 Great Lakes Championship in 2011, which will be the first time the Great Lakes Championship will be held on Lake Michigan.  As part of the championship the Lake Michigan Fleet will host a party as well as provide additional awards to the winners.  We encorage out of town boats to participate in this great event, especailly the boats doing the Port Huron Mac race.  More info on both the Verve Cup and the Great Lakes Championship to come!

Chicago NOOD Registration is Now Open

Registration for the 2011 Chicago NOOD Regatta is now open.  Registration can be complete at  Sailing World.  The Beneteau First 36.7 Fleet typically has one of the largest sections with some of the best competiton.  Mark Norris owner of Split Decision was the first First 36.7 entered for the 2011 event.  The 2011 Chicago NOOD Regatta will be held out of Chicago Yacht Club from June 10 - 12.