Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Michigan City Cruiser Class Sailboat Racing on Southern Lake Michigan ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://cruiserclass.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Announcements](https://cruiserclass.com/announcements/) - [2023 Cruiser Class Race Schedule](https://cruiserclass.com/2023-cruiser-class-race-schedule/) - The 2023 race schedule has been set. Preseason Meeting & Sock Burning - March 18 Race 1 – May 13 – Buoy Race Race 2 – May 27 – Buoy Race Race 3 – June 10 – Buoy Race Race 4 – June 24 – Summer Solstice Race – Evening Start Race 5 – July - [Race 2 Results (5/28/2022)](https://cruiserclass.com/race-2-results-5-28-2022/) - Congratulations to Waco Kid and Valkyrie on their wins today! We had to wait until the afternoon to find some wind, but it sounds like it was a good day on the water. Special thanks to Vik for running the race in my absence. I'll get the web site updated shortly. Next race is on - [2022 Cruiser Class Race Schedule](https://cruiserclass.com/2022-cruiser-class-race-schedule/) - The 2022 race schedule has been set. Sock Burning – March 20 Race 1 – May 14 – Buoy Race Race 2 – May 28 – Buoy Race Race 3 – June 11 – Buoy Race Race 4 – June 18 – Summer Solstice Race – Evening Start Race 5 – July 2– Commodore’s Cup - [Info about post race party (9/18)](https://cruiserclass.com/info-about-post-race-party-9-18/) - As sailors, we are used to adapting to changing conditions (see last Sunday's race)... slight change in plans for tomorrow. The Holdings Group (owners of the YC building) and Fish Camp will host/sponsor our post race lunch tomorrow. A huge thanks to them for their generous support and hospitality to the Cruiser Class! The overall - [Eastward Ho is this weekend!](https://cruiserclass.com/eastward-ho-is-this-weekend/) - Quick reminder: Eastward Ho is this weekend. This is our annual race to New Buffalo Saturday Race: Skipper's Meeting at 1pm. First start sequence at 2pm. Saturday evening: We will be grilling in the pavilion by the transient slips. Burger and brats will be provided. Bring a side. Beer will come from Ironwood in Valpo. - [Has anyone seen Mark #3?](https://cruiserclass.com/has-anyone-seen-mark-3/) - Hello Crusiers, Has anyone seen mark #3 or heard of its location? During our first race on 7/17 we discovered it was missing. Please let me know if you hear anything. -Mark Stephens - [First race of 2021 this Saturday (5/22)](https://cruiserclass.com/first-race-of-2021-this-saturday-5-22/) - It's been a long winter and it is time to get at it again! The first race of the season is this Saturday the 22nd. 1st race start will be at 10. In a slight departure from last year and a small return to normalcy, there will be an in person skipper's meeting in the - [2021 Survey Results](https://cruiserclass.com/2021-survey-results/) - Results from the 2021 preseason survey can be found here: - [10th Annual Sock Burning (3/20)](https://cruiserclass.com/10th-annual-sock-burning/) - [Irish Eyes Cup Results (9/19)](https://cruiserclass.com/irish-eyes-cup-results-9-19/) - It was a great day on the water even though we could have used a little more wind... Thanks to all 17 boats that made it out for the race. Congratulations to Cantankerous and Velocity for winning their divisions! Full results here. Irish Eye's Cup - [2 Races and a cookout (9/19)](https://cruiserclass.com/2-races-and-a-cookout-9-19/) - Let's finish the season off with a bang! This Saturday, 9/19, we will have 2 races: 1. 10am - Irish Eyes Cup (take two). There will be the standard 9am virtual skipper's meeting and then we will head for the course. 2. Approximately 15 minutes after the Irish Eyes Cup: The Hoosier Daddy Race. Turns - [Cruiser Class Results (8/22)](https://cruiserclass.com/cruiser-class-results-8-22/) - Congratulations to Valhalla and Gizmo for winning their divisions on Saturday. It was a bit of a drifter (did anyone else notice that?), but all 10 boats finished. Thanks for your support of the Cruiser Class and I hope to see you all Friday for Eastward Ho. - [Eastward Ho this Friday 8/28](https://cruiserclass.com/eastward-ho-this-friday-8-28/) - This Friday and Saturday are Eastward Ho and the race back home. The format has changed slightly this year from what he have done previously: Friday 8/28 - 6pm first start. This will be a standard race with our normal 2 division start. We'll finish in New Buffalo and likely gather for a socially distanced post-race - [Thoughts on Eastward Ho?](https://cruiserclass.com/thoughts-on-eastward-ho/) - I'm trying to gauge the interest in doing an Eastward Ho race this year to make up for the canceled Solstice Race. The transient slips have been installed in NB and are available again. I have 2 thoughts on the format: 1. We do what we have done traditionally. Race to New Buffalo Saturday afternoon. - [Cruiser Class Revised Results (7/18/20)](https://cruiserclass.com/cruiser-class-revised-results-7-18-20/) - After getting corrected finish times from Wave Length and feedback from many of you, I have revised results to share for Cruise 1: Congratulations to Hope for holding onto the corrected time victory! Full race results here. ## Pages - [Home](https://cruiserclass.com/) - The cruiser class is dedicated to casual sailboat racing and sailing on Lake Michigan. We are based in Michigan City, IN and race Saturday mornings. - [2026 Results](https://cruiserclass.com/2026-results/) - Race 6 - July 18, 2026 Race 5 - Commodore Cup - July 4, 2026 Race 4 - June 27, 2026 Race 3 - Summer Solstice Race 2026 - CANCELED (no wind) Race 2 - June 6, 2026 Race 1 - May 23, 2026 - [Cruiser Class Fleet](https://cruiserclass.com/cruiser-class-fleet/) - Cruiser Class JAM Fleet Boat Name Boat Model Owner PHRF CC PHRF Section Serenity Columbia 8.7M Philip DeCausemaker 231 Cruise 2 Waz Time C&C 34 Steve Wozniak 147 Cruise 1 Alcyon Beneteau 423 Roger Bateman 135 Cruise 1 Roots Woman Beneteau 38s5 First Dean Doman 121 Cruise 1 Cerberus Corsair F-31 RS Todd Davis -3 - [2025 Results](https://cruiserclass.com/2025-results/) - Summer Solstice - Race 2 - June 22, 2025 Race 1 - June 7, 2025 - [Cruiser Class Racing](https://cruiserclass.com/cruiser-class-racing/) - What to Expect... We are a group of casual racers who race according to 3 primary rules... 1) Sail safe. 2) Have fun. 3) Don't be a d!*k. We race JAM (Jib & Main) and divide the racers into two groups based on the PHRF (relative speed) rating of each boat. If you don't have - [Vik Warren](https://cruiserclass.com/vik-warren/) - Victor 'Vik' John Warren, a beloved brother, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday February 3rd, 2025 at age 79, in Valparaiso, Indiana, U.S.A. He was born on May 7th, 1945 on 'May Day', in Nottingham, England. He lived a life brimming with adventure and excitement, he lived and breathed racing, as he - [Contact](https://cruiserclass.com/contact/) - Contact Us, Find Us, and Mailing List Have questions? Want to come race with us? Just want added to our e-mail list? Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *Email * Message Comment Email Comment or Message Subscribe? Please add me to the Michigan City - [2024 Results](https://cruiserclass.com/2024-results/) - [2024 Roundabout Romp](https://cruiserclass.com/2024-roundabout-romp/) - I'm happy to report that the 2024 edition of the Roundabout Romp was a success. We sailed from Michigan City -> St. Joe -> Saugatuck -> Grand Haven -> South Haven, and back to Michigan City. We had 3 boats (Sweet Melissa, Queen Colleen, and Trixie) sail the entire route and another (Happy Hippies) met us - [Resources](https://cruiserclass.com/resources/) - Resources MCCC Race Information Intro to Cruiser Class Racing Racing Schedule Mark Locations Local Marine Weather Michigan City Weather Buoy - 3.5nm NW of the marina GLERL - Michigan City - Michigan City Lighthouse NOAA Marine Forecast - Michigan City PredictWind Cruiser Class in the News Scuttlebutt - July 16th, 2020 LMSRF - LMSRF Section - [2023 Results](https://cruiserclass.com/2023-results/) - [Photo Gallery](https://cruiserclass.com/photo-gallery/) - Prospero Cookout Hope Vik Cantankerous Velocity XQL Ufda Uffda Jannie Anne Crew of Cantankerous Season Trophies Cookout Load More Photos... - [Mark Locations](https://cruiserclass.com/mark-locations/) - Mark NumberLatitudeLongitudeDegrees (N)MinutesDegrees (W)Minutes04145.208654.7014146.008654.7024145.768653.9534145.208653.6444144.648653.9554144.408654.7064144.648655.45074145.208655.7684145.768655.45Weather Buoy4145.318658.11 - [2023 Schedule](https://cruiserclass.com/2023-schedule/) - Races May 20 - Buoy Race First race of the year. May 27- Buoy Race June 10 - Buoy Race June 24 - Summer Solstice Race Afternoon Start 3pm - Skipper's meeting at the 400 dock pavilion 4pm - Race Start 6pm - Cookout at the 200 dock July 4 - Commodore's Cup All boats - [Videos](https://cruiserclass.com/videos/) - [2023 Gallery](https://cruiserclass.com/2023-gallery/) - [2022 Results](https://cruiserclass.com/2022-results/) - Leaderboard Race 1 - May 14, 2022 - Canceled due to lack of wind Race 2 - May 28, 2022 Race 3 - June 11, 2022 Race 4 - July 2, 2022 - Summer Solstice Race 5 - July 4, 2022 - Commodore's Cup Race 1 (Rescheduled) - July 16, 2022 - South Shore Sailing - [2022 Schedule](https://cruiserclass.com/2022-schedule/) - Unless otherwise announced, the first race start is at 10:00am with a skipper's meeting at 9:00am. The meeting is in the pavilion at the end of the 400 dock. Race 1 – May 14 – Buoy Race - Canceled due to lack of wind Race 2 – May 28 – Buoy Race Race 3 – - [2022 Gallery](https://cruiserclass.com/2022-gallery/) - [2021 Results](https://cruiserclass.com/2021-results/) - Race 1 - May 22, 2021 Race 2 - June 5, 2021 Race 3 - June 19, 2021 Race 4 - July 3, 2021 - Commodore's Cup Race 5 - July 17, 2021 Race 6 - July 17, 2021 Race 7 - August 14, 2021 Race 8 - August 28, 2021 - Irish Eye's Cup - [2021 Gallery](https://cruiserclass.com/2021-gallery/) - Sock Burning - March 20, 2021 [ngg src="galleries" ids="2" display="basic_thumbnail" thumbnail_crop="0"] Race 1 - May 22, 2021 [ngg src="galleries" ids="3" display="basic_thumbnail" thumbnail_crop="0"] Race 2 - June 5, 2021 [ngg src="galleries" ids="4" display="basic_thumbnail" thumbnail_crop="0"] Summer Solstice Race - June 19, 2021 [ngg src="galleries" ids="5" display="basic_thumbnail" thumbnail_crop="0"] Commodore's Cup - July 3, 2021 [ngg src="galleries" ids="1" display="basic_thumbnail" - [Irish Eyes Cup](https://cruiserclass.com/irish-eyes-cup/) - Each year, the MC Cruiser Class races the Irish Eyes Cup in order to remember longtime MC sailor and friend and mentor to many: Rich Corbett. Some thoughts from those who knew and loved him: “On behalf of the “Crazy Carbit” clan, I want to thank everyone for honoring Rich in the Irish Eyes Cup. - [The Sea and the Wind that Blows - E.B. White](https://cruiserclass.com/the-sea-and-the-wind-that-blows-e-b-white/) - WAKING OR SLEEPING, I dream of boats - usually of rather small boats under a slight press of sail. When I think how great a part of my life has been spent dreaming the hours away and how much of this total dream life has concerned small craft, I wonder about the state of my - [2020 Gallery](https://cruiserclass.com/gallery/) - Race 2 - July 4, 2020 - Commodore's Cup [ngg src="galleries" ids="9" display="basic_thumbnail" thumbnail_crop="0"] Race 3 - July 18, 2020 - Buoy Race [ngg src="galleries" ids="10" display="basic_thumbnail" thumbnail_crop="0"] Race 4 - August 22, 2020 - Buoy Race [ngg src="galleries" ids="11" display="basic_thumbnail" thumbnail_crop="0"] Race 5 - August 28, 2020 - Buoy Race [ngg src="galleries" ids="12" display="basic_thumbnail" - [Gallery](https://cruiserclass.com/gallery-2/) - [2020 Results](https://cruiserclass.com/results/) - [Sailing Handicaps & PHRF](https://cruiserclass.com/sailing-handicaps-phrf/) - Not all sailboats sail the same speed in the same conditions. Differences in size, hull design, and equipment all influence the speed of a sailboat. In order to eliminate these differences, several handicapping systems have been established. The one the Michigan City Cruiser Class (and many others) has chosen to adopt is PHRF. For more - [2019 Results](https://cruiserclass.com/2019-results/) ## Events - [Roundabout Romp 2026 (Cruise)](https://cruiserclass.com/event/roundabout-romp-2026-cruise/) - It's CRUISING TIME!!! The Roundabout Romp 2026 starts Saturday, August 8th. A couple of things to note: I think most boats are leaving MC around 8am on Saturday morning. Some are leaving early or later as it makes sense for them. Every boat needs to make its own decisions about weather, routing, slip reservations (if - [My-State Regatta](https://cruiserclass.com/event/my-state-regatta-2/) - Please mark your calendars for our annual "My-State" Regatta on Labor Day, where we race only the race buoys inside the waters of Indiana on the day of the last day of the Tri-State in a similar direction as each leg. This is an especially fun time to be on the water as 20+ boats - [Race to Gary Airshow](https://cruiserclass.com/event/race-to-gary-airshow-2/) - Let's race to the Gary Airshow! Plan is to race to the Gary Airshow, watch the USAF Thunderbirds, anchor out or grab a slip in Hammond, and then cruise home the next day. Schedule: 9am skippers meeting @ 400 dock pavillion 10am start @ mark 0 Channel 71 for course changes and starting sequences Watch - [Eastward Ho (New Buffalo to MC)](https://cruiserclass.com/event/eastward-ho-new-buffalo-to-mc/) - September 13-14 is our annual Eastward Ho races to and from New Buffalo. Saturday's Race: On the 13th, we will have a quick skippers meeting at 12 pm CT, followed by a 1 pm CT start pursuit race to New Buffalo. Saturday’s race is a PURSUIT RACE. Which means everyone will have a different start time. - [Eastward Ho (MC to New Buffalo)](https://cruiserclass.com/event/eastward-ho-mc-to-new-buffalo-2/) - September 13-14 is our annual Eastward Ho races to and from New Buffalo. Saturday's Race: On the 13th, we will have a quick skippers meeting at 12 pm CT, followed by a 1 pm CT start pursuit race to New Buffalo. Saturday’s race is a PURSUIT RACE. Which means everyone will have a different start time. - [Commodore Cup (Lady Skippers Required)](https://cruiserclass.com/event/commodore-cup-lady-skippers-required-2/) - Every boat must have a female skipper drive the boat for the duration of the race. We are a group of casual racers who race according to 2 primary rules: sail safe and have fun (ask about the 3rd rule when we are enjoying a post-race cocktail). Our boats are to be enjoyed. We race - [Summer Solstice Race](https://cruiserclass.com/event/summer-solstice-race-2/) - Come join us on the longest sailing day of the year. Our annual Summer Solstic Race is a crowd favorite. We race to the beautiful Michigan City sunset, then raft up to enjoy a drink and a bite. We are a group of casual racers who race according to 2 primary rules: sail safe and - [Cruiser Class JAM Race](https://cruiserclass.com/event/cruiser-class-jam-race-11/) - Come join in the fun! We are a group of casual racers who race according to 2 primary rules: sail safe and have fun (ask about the 3rd rule when we are enjoying a post-race cocktail). Our boats are to be enjoyed. We race JAM (Jib & Main) and divide the racers into 2 groups based - [Cruiser Class JAM Race](https://cruiserclass.com/event/cruiser-class-jam-race-10/) - Come join in the fun! We are a group of casual racers who race according to 2 primary rules: sail safe and have fun (ask about the 3rd rule when we are enjoying a post-race cocktail). Our boats are to be enjoyed. We race JAM (Jib & Main) and divide the racers into 2 groups based - [Cruiser Class JAM Race](https://cruiserclass.com/event/cruiser-class-jam-race-9/) - Come join in the fun! We are a group of casual racers who race according to 2 primary rules: sail safe and have fun (ask about the 3rd rule when we are enjoying a post-race cocktail). Our boats are to be enjoyed. We race JAM (Jib & Main) and divide the racers into 2 groups based - [Cruiser Class JAM Race](https://cruiserclass.com/event/cruiser-class-jam-race-8/) - Come join in the fun! We are a group of casual racers who race according to 2 primary rules: sail safe and have fun (ask about the 3rd rule when we are enjoying a post-race cocktail). Our boats are to be enjoyed. We race JAM (Jib & Main) and divide the racers into 2 groups based - [Cruiser Class JAM Race](https://cruiserclass.com/event/cruiser-class-jam-race-7/) - Come join in the fun! We are a group of casual racers who race according to 2 primary rules: sail safe and have fun (ask about the 3rd rule when we are enjoying a post-race cocktail). Our boats are to be enjoyed. We race JAM (Jib & Main) and divide the racers into 2 groups based - [First 2026 Cruiser Class JAM Race](https://cruiserclass.com/event/first-2026-cruiser-class-jam-race/) - Come join in the fun! We are a group of casual racers who race according to 2 primary rules: sail safe and have fun (ask about the 3rd rule when we are enjoying a post-race cocktail). Our boats are to be enjoyed. We race JAM (Jib & Main) and divide the racers into 2 groups based - [Cruiser Class JAM Race](https://cruiserclass.com/event/cruiser-class-jam-race-6/) - Come join in the fun! We are a group of casual racers who race according to 2 primary rules: sail safe and have fun (ask about the 3rd rule when we are enjoying a post-race cocktail). Our boats are to be enjoyed. We race JAM (Jib & Main) and divide the racers into 2 groups based - [MCCC Kick-Off Meeting & Awards](https://cruiserclass.com/event/mccc-kick-off-meeting-awards/) - Join us for our season opener meeting to discuss Cruiser Class and our 2026 races, cruises, events, and socials, and get to know your fellow sailors. We will also be giving awards and paying recognition for last year's Cruiser Class races. Drinks can be purchased at Fish Camp. No food in the club room. - [Coop's 2026 Sock Burning Party](https://cruiserclass.com/event/coops-2026-sock-burning-party/) - This year MCYC has invited Michigan City Cruiser Class to the Yacht Club to celebrate Coop's Annual Burning of the Socks. This is a nice way to pay tribute to the end of the need for socks for all sailors, far and wide. The club room will be open for socializing and pre-season discussions from - [Rescheduled! Eastward Ho (MC to New Buffalo)](https://cruiserclass.com/event/eastward-ho-mc-to-new-buffalo/) - Hello cruiser class! Good news: The Weather looks pretty nice for next weekend's Eastward Ho rescheduled races. 80 degrees on Saturday with 5-10 winds. Of course, around here you can never look 1 week out and expect it to not change, especially this time of year! Start Time Changes: In an attempt to get as many people to participate, - [Rescheduled! Eastward Ho (New Buffalo to MC)](https://cruiserclass.com/event/cruiser-class-new-buffalo-to-mc/) - Hello cruiser class! Good news: The Weather looks pretty nice for next weekend's Eastward Ho rescheduled races. 80 degrees on Saturday with 5-10 winds. Of course, around here you can never look 1 week out and expect it to not change, especially this time of year! Start Time Changes: In an attempt to get as many people to participate, - [My-State Regatta](https://cruiserclass.com/event/my-state-regatta/) - Please mark your calendars for our annual "My-State" Regatta on Labor Day, where we race only the race buoys inside the waters of Indiana on the day of the last day of the Tri-State in a similar direction as each leg. This is an especially fun time to be on the water as 20+ boats - [Cruise Home from Gary Airshow](https://cruiserclass.com/event/cruise-home-from-gary-airshow/) - Let's race to the Gary Airshow! Plan is to race to the Gary Airshow, watch the USAF Thunderbirds, anchor out or grab a slip in Hammond, and then cruise home the next day. Schedule: 9am skippers meeting @ 400 dock pavillion 10am start @ mark 0 Channel 71 for course changes and starting sequences Watch - [Race to Gary Airshow](https://cruiserclass.com/event/race-to-gary-airshow/) - Let's race to the Gary Airshow! Plan is to race to the Gary Airshow, watch the USAF Thunderbirds, anchor out or grab a slip in Hammond, and then cruise home the next day. Schedule: 9am skippers meeting @ 400 dock pavillion 10am start @ mark 0 Channel 71 for course changes and starting sequences Watch - [Roundabout Romp 2025 (Cruise)](https://cruiserclass.com/event/roundabout-romp-cruise/) - Ready to go cruising? The current plan is to do a 9-day cruise within reach of anyone who wants to join it for all or part of the trip. We plan to sail 5 of the 9 days and have a full day to explore in each town for hanging out in great places or re-routing - [Vik Warren Memorial Sail](https://cruiserclass.com/event/vik-warren-memorial-sail/) - The family of Vik Warren and the South Shore Sailing School invite you to join us on the water to toast (rum or dark beer) a special friend and sailor—July 13th at 10:00 am. We will meet on the 400 dock at the Michigan City Marina, then go on a memorial sail and toast our - [Cruiser Class JAM Race](https://cruiserclass.com/event/south-shore-sailing-school-jam-race/) - Rescheduled to normal CC JAM race. We are a group of casual racers who race according to 2 primary rules: sail safe and have fun (ask about the 3rd rule when we are enjoying a post-race cocktail). Our boats are to be enjoyed. We race JAM (Jib & Main) and divide the racers into 2 groups - [Cruiser Class JAM Race](https://cruiserclass.com/event/cruiser-class-jam-race-3/) - Come join in the fun! We are a group of casual racers who race according to 2 primary rules: sail safe and have fun (ask about the 3rd rule when we are enjoying a post-race cocktail). Our boats are to be enjoyed. We race JAM (Jib & Main) and divide the racers into 2 groups based - [Cruiser Class JAM Race](https://cruiserclass.com/event/cruiser-class-jam-race-4/) - Come join in the fun! We are a group of casual racers who race according to 2 primary rules: sail safe and have fun (ask about the 3rd rule when we are enjoying a post-race cocktail). Our boats are to be enjoyed. We race JAM (Jib & Main) and divide the racers into 2 groups based - [Cruiser Class JAM Race](https://cruiserclass.com/event/cruiser-class-jam-race-5/) - Come join in the fun! We are a group of casual racers who race according to 2 primary rules: sail safe and have fun (ask about the 3rd rule when we are enjoying a post-race cocktail). Our boats are to be enjoyed. We race JAM (Jib & Main) and divide the racers into 2 groups based - [Commodore Cup (Lady Skippers Required)](https://cruiserclass.com/event/commodore-cup-lady-skippers-required/) - Every boat must have a female skipper drive the boat for the duration of the race. We are a group of casual racers who race according to 2 primary rules: sail safe and have fun (ask about the 3rd rule when we are enjoying a post-race cocktail). Our boats are to be enjoyed. We race - [Summer Solstice Race](https://cruiserclass.com/event/summer-solstice-race/) - Come join us on the longest sailing day of the year. Our annual Summer Solstic Race is a crowd favorite. We race to the beautiful Michigan City sunset, then raft up to enjoy a drink and a bite. We are a group of casual racers who race according to 2 primary rules: sail safe and - [Big Boat Day with South Shore Sailing School](https://cruiserclass.com/event/big-boat-day-with-south-shore-sailing-school/) - Bring your boat and take out the youth participating in the South Shore Sailing School. Each year we host several of these events to give each class an opportunity to experience the sport we love on a bigger boat. All you have to do is show up and take some kids sailing. Typical Schedule: 9am - [Big Boat Day with South Shore Sailing School](https://cruiserclass.com/event/big-boat-day-with-south-shore-sailing-school-2/) - Bring your boat and take out the youth participating in the South Shore Sailing School. Each year we host several of these events to give each class an opportunity to experience the sport we love on a bigger boat. All you have to do is show up and take some kids sailing. Typical Schedule: 9am - [Big Boat Day with South Shore Sailing School](https://cruiserclass.com/event/big-boat-day-with-south-shore-sailing-school-3/) - Bring your boat and take out the youth participating in the South Shore Sailing School. Each year we host several of these events to give each class an opportunity to experience the sport we love on a bigger boat. All you have to do is show up and take some kids sailing. Typical Schedule: 9am - [Big Boat Day with South Shore Sailing School](https://cruiserclass.com/event/big-boat-day-with-south-shore-sailing-school-4/) - Bring your boat and take out the youth participating in the South Shore Sailing School. Each year we host several of these events to give each class an opportunity to experience the sport we love on a bigger boat. All you have to do is show up and take some kids sailing. Typical Schedule: 9am - [MCCC JAM Makeup Race](https://cruiserclass.com/event/mccc-jam-makeup-race-2/) - Trying to fit in a couple last minute races for the season. Typical Schedule: 9am skippers meeting @ 400 dock pavillion 10am start @ mark 0 Channel 71 for course changes and starting sequences - [MCCC JAM Makeup Race](https://cruiserclass.com/event/mccc-jam-makeup-race/) - Trying to fit in a couple last minute races for the season. Typical Schedule: 9am skippers meeting @ 400 dock pavillion 10am start @ mark 0 Channel 71 for course changes and starting sequences - [MCCC JAM Makeup Race](https://cruiserclass.com/event/nbsf-jam-race-2/) - Makeup race Sunday! Typical Schedule: 9am skippers meeting @ 400 dock pavillion 10am start @ mark 0 Channel 71 for course changes and starting sequences For more information see the NBSF Facebook group > - [CANCELLED: MCCC Wednesday Buoy Race](https://cruiserclass.com/event/mcyc-wednesday-buoy-race-6/) - Get in your sailing fix mid-week. This race series consists of inshore buoy racing around the regular racing buoys located near Michigan City. Traditionally MCYC runs spinnaker races, and you can expect that to continue, JAM and MCCC are also welcome. Typical Schedule: Skippers meeting 4:45pm at 400 dock. 6pm-ish start Channel 71 for course - [CANCELLED: MCCC Wednesday Buoy Race](https://cruiserclass.com/event/mcyc-wednesday-buoy-race-4/) - Get in your sailing fix mid-week. This race series consists of inshore buoy racing around the regular racing buoys located near Michigan City. Traditionally MCYC runs spinnaker races, and you can expect that to continue, JAM and MCCC are also welcome. Typical Schedule: Skippers meeting 4:45pm at 400 dock. 6pm-ish start Channel 71 for course - [MCCC Wednesday Buoy Race](https://cruiserclass.com/event/mcyc-wednesday-buoy-race-11/) - Get in your sailing fix mid-week. This race series consists of inshore buoy racing around the regular racing buoys located near Michigan City. Traditionally MCYC runs spinnaker races, and you can expect that to continue, JAM and MCCC are also welcome. Typical Schedule: Skippers meeting 4:45pm at 400 dock. 6pm-ish start Channel 71 for course - [MCCC Wednesday Buoy Race](https://cruiserclass.com/event/mcyc-wednesday-buoy-race-9/) - Get in your sailing fix mid-week. This race series consists of inshore buoy racing around the regular racing buoys located near Michigan City. Traditionally MCYC runs spinnaker races, and you can expect that to continue, JAM and MCCC are also welcome. Typical Schedule: Skippers meeting 4:45pm at 400 dock. 6pm-ish start Channel 71 for course - [MCCC Wednesday Buoy Race](https://cruiserclass.com/event/mcyc-wednesday-buoy-race-8/) - Get in your sailing fix mid-week. This race series consists of inshore buoy racing around the regular racing buoys located near Michigan City. Traditionally MCYC runs spinnaker races, and you can expect that to continue, JAM and MCCC are also welcome. Typical Schedule: Skippers meeting 4:45pm at 400 dock. 6pm-ish start Channel 71 for course - [MCCC Wednesday Buoy Race](https://cruiserclass.com/event/mcyc-wednesday-buoy-race-7/) - Get in your sailing fix mid-week. This race series consists of inshore buoy racing around the regular racing buoys located near Michigan City. Traditionally MCYC runs spinnaker races, and you can expect that to continue, JAM and MCCC are also welcome. Typical Schedule: Skippers meeting 4:45pm at 400 dock. 6pm-ish start Channel 71 for course - [MCCC Wednesday Buoy Race](https://cruiserclass.com/event/mcyc-wednesday-buoy-race-5/) - Get in your sailing fix mid-week. This race series consists of inshore buoy racing around the regular racing buoys located near Michigan City. Traditionally MCYC runs spinnaker races, and you can expect that to continue, JAM and MCCC are also welcome. Typical Schedule: Skippers meeting 4:45pm at 400 dock. 6pm-ish start Channel 71 for course - [MCCC Wednesday Buoy Race](https://cruiserclass.com/event/mcyc-wednesday-buoy-race-3/) - Get in your sailing fix mid-week. This race series consists of inshore buoy racing around the regular racing buoys located near Michigan City. Traditionally MCYC runs spinnaker races, and you can expect that to continue, JAM and MCCC are also welcome. Typical Schedule: Skippers meeting 4:45pm at 400 dock. 6pm-ish start Channel 71 for course - [Cruiser Class JAM - MAKEUP RACE](https://cruiserclass.com/event/nbsf-jam-race/) - Come join in the fun! We are a group of casual racers who race according to 2 primary rules: sail safe and have fun (ask about the 3rd rule when we are enjoying a post-race cocktail). Our boats are to be enjoyed. We race JAM (Jib & Main) and divide the racers into 2 groups based - [Cruiser Class JAM Race (RESCHEDULED)](https://cruiserclass.com/event/mccc-saturday-jam-race/) - RESCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY 12NOON at Pavilion. 1PM RACE START. Come join in the fun! We are a group of casual racers who race according to 2 primary rules: sail safe and have fun (ask about the 3rd rule when we are enjoying a post-race cocktail). Our boats are to be enjoyed. We race JAM (Jib & - [Sailing Flotilla](https://cruiserclass.com/event/catalina-group-sailing-flotilla-all-sailboats-welcome/) - Join in with the Catalina Fleet 21 for an all sailboat flotilla. Starting at 9am at the 800 Dock, leave the marina at 10am. Then join Catalina Fleet 21 for the rest of their festivities or join MCCC for our race to New Buffalo for the night and race back the next morning. Fun times - [MCYC Distance Race](https://cruiserclass.com/event/mcyc-distance-race-4/) - You don't have to be a member of MCYC to participate. These distance races are usually 10-20nm and usually take 3-6 hours to complete. Traditionally MCYC runs spinnaker races, and you can expect that to continue, however, JAM and Cruiser fleets will gladly be scored too, if boats show up to sail. MCCC & MCYC - [MCYC Indiana Shoal Race](https://cruiserclass.com/event/indiana-shoal-race/) - You don't have to be a member of MCYC to participate. This is a named trophy race. 40nm to and from the North Shoal Buoy near East Chicago. Traditionally MCYC runs spinnaker races, and you can expect that to continue, however, JAM and Cruiser fleets will gladly be scored too, if boats show up to - [MCYC Westward Ho](https://cruiserclass.com/event/westward-ho/) - You don't have to be a member of MCYC to participate. Distance race to virtual mark west of MC. Traditionally MCYC runs spinnaker races, and you can expect that to continue, however, JAM and Cruiser fleets will gladly be scored too, if boats show up to sail. MCCC & MCYC encourages anyone (JAM or SPIN) - [MCYC Castle Race](https://cruiserclass.com/event/mcyc-castle-race/) - You don't have to be a member of MCYC to participate. Course unknown. Distance race. Traditionally MCYC runs spinnaker races, and you can expect that to continue, however, JAM and Cruiser fleets will gladly be scored too, if boats show up to sail. MCCC & MCYC encourages anyone (JAM or SPIN) who wants to race - [2024 MCCC Kick-Off Meeting & Sock Burning!](https://cruiserclass.com/event/2024-mccc-kick-off-meeting/) - Join us for our season opener meeting to discuss Cruiser Class and our 2024 races, events, socials, and get to know your fellow sailors. We will also discuss our 2024 cruise dates and planned sailing route. Join us after the meeting for the annually “Burning of the Socks!” At 3:16pm. - [Sock Burning Party](https://cruiserclass.com/event/sock-burning-party/) - Burn your socks in celebration of a new sailing season and no further reason to have socks. Meet us out under the MCYC Pavillion for some BYOB drinks and conversation. - [MCYC Wednesday Buoy Race](https://cruiserclass.com/event/wednesday-buoy-race/) - You don't have to be a member of MCYC to participate. Get in your sailing fix mid-week. This race series consists of inshore buoy racing around the regular racing buoys located near Michigan City. Traditionally MCYC runs spinnaker races, and you can expect that to continue, JAM and Cruiser fleets will gladly be scored too, - [MCYC Distance Race](https://cruiserclass.com/event/mcyc-distance-race/) - You don't have to be a member of MCYC to participate. These distance races are usually 10-20nm and usually take 3-6 hours to complete. Traditionally MCYC runs spinnaker races, and you can expect that to continue, however, JAM and Cruiser fleets will gladly be scored too, if boats show up to sail. MCCC & MCYC - [MCYC Wednesday Buoy Race](https://cruiserclass.com/event/mcyc-wednesday-buoy-race/) - You don't have to be a member of MCYC to participate. Get in your sailing fix mid-week. This race series consists of inshore buoy racing around the regular racing buoys located near Michigan City. Traditionally MCYC runs spinnaker races, and you can expect that to continue, JAM and Cruiser fleets will gladly be scored too, - [Cruiser Class JAM Race](https://cruiserclass.com/event/cruiser-class-jam-race/) - Come join in the fun! We are a group of casual racers who race according to 2 primary rules: sail safe and have fun (ask about the 3rd rule when we are enjoying a post-race cocktail). Our boats are to be enjoyed. We race JAM (Jib & Main) and divide the racers into 2 groups based - [MCYC Distance Race](https://cruiserclass.com/event/mcyc-distance-race-2/) - You don't have to be a member of MCYC to participate. These distance races are usually 10-20nm and usually take 3-6 hours to complete. Traditionally MCYC runs spinnaker races, and you can expect that to continue, however, JAM and Cruiser fleets will gladly be scored too, if boats show up to sail. MCCC & MCYC - [MCYC Wednesday Buoy Race](https://cruiserclass.com/event/mcyc-wednesday-buoy-race-2/) - You don't have to be a member of MCYC to participate. Get in your sailing fix mid-week. This race series consists of inshore buoy racing around the regular racing buoys located near Michigan City. Traditionally MCYC runs spinnaker races, and you can expect that to continue, JAM and Cruiser fleets will gladly be scored too, - [MCYC Distance Race](https://cruiserclass.com/event/mcyc-distance-race-3/) - You don't have to be a member of MCYC to participate. These distance races are usually 10-20nm and usually take 3-6 hours to complete. Traditionally MCYC runs spinnaker races, and you can expect that to continue, however, JAM and Cruiser fleets will gladly be scored too, if boats show up to sail. 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