Thursday, May 24, 2012
2012 Schedule Summary
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Spring Series 5 Races
May 26th-28th
Notice of Race
Register Here


Around the Islands Race
June 30th
Notice of Race
Register Here


Summer Series 10 Races
Bayfield Race Week
July 2nd-6th
Notice of Race
Register here


Fall Series 5 Races
Sept 1st-3rd
Notice of Race
Register here


Single/double handed race
Sept 15th (not part of Championship series)


Bayfield Cup 2 Races

Sept 22nd-23rd
Notice of Race
Register here


Offshore Series (All 10:00 CDT start except as noted)

June 23rd
Duluth to Bayfield

June 30th
Around the Islands - register here

August 4th
Thunder Bay International PHRF Regatta

Aug 6th
International Race
Thunder Bay - Houghton

August 9th
Houghton - Bayfield

August 11th
Bayfield Medium Distance



Other Events:
June 18th
33rd Port Huron to Mackinac Island Solo Challenge

June 18th
15th Chicago to Mackinac Island Solo Challenge

July 14th
Port Huron to Mackinac

July 21st
Chicago to Mackinac

July 28th
Harbor Springs

Sept 9-10
GLSS Lake Superior Scramble



Dave West Memorial
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Hello all sailors. The fleet will pay tribute to our dearly departed Dave West during the spring series event.  The fleet will gather north of the ferry line at 10AM Sunday morning, the 27th. Kim will scatter some of Dave’s ashes in Lake Superior.  After that we’ll move to our race course for the day’s events. Following the sailors social at the Inn, the fleet is invited to the West home for food and libation.


New Event: Memorial Day Spring Shake Down Race.
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Just Announced!
Calling all sailors!  New event just added
Register your boat and come on out for a shakedown medium distance race.  Everyone is welcome and encouraged to jump in this season warm-up.  Fly your club colors and we’ll see you on the water!

When:  Saturday, May 26
Where: Races will start near Bayfield (Look for Committee Boat) and finish at Bayfield City Dock
Cost: $25 and includes open bar at the Bayfield Inn after the race

Download the event brochure here.  The Register here:


2012 Spring Series - Registration Open
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Registration for the Spring Series is now open.

Sign up today!

Click here to see who beat you to registration!


Race Week - T-Shirt Design Contest
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  • Stand out from the crowd.
  • Help design the 2012 Race Week shirt
  • Win a technical shirt
  • Earn bragging rights


Go here for more details.


Labor Day Weekend 2011
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There are several upcoming sailing events I want you to be aware of.  On Saturday the 3rd of September is the annual “Around Madeline Island” race.  The race is sponsored by the Apostle Islands Station (AIS) of the Wayzata YC, the same organization that hosts Bayfield Race week, Around the Islands and more.  NOR Here

There are two classes for the Around Madeline Island race – Racing and Non-Spinnaker and trophies for 1-2-3 for each.  Guests can register on-line and pay $25 at www.wyc.org/AIS .   The informal skippers meeting will be at the picnic table in front of the red brick building at the gas dock in Bayfield at 8:30 AM where sailors can register in person.  There will also be a radio call on channel 72 at 9:30 AM to repeat the course information.

The race will start somewhere in the vicinity of Bayfield and the course will be counter-clockwise around the island, taking Grant’s point buoy to port, a GPS mark on the NE end of the Island to Port, and finishing in front of Bayfield.  There will be a social and Awards event on the Deck of the Bayfield Inn (inside if weather demands) starting shortly after the last boat finishes.

There are more races on Sunday and Monday of Labor Day weekend and guestS are welcome to join for $25/race.


Bayfield Race Week 2011 - Wrap-up
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The word tropical is not often used to describe the conditions during Bayfield Race Week. 2011 was an exception, with five glorious days of sunshine and warm temperatures. The light winds and fickle breeze provided a challenge to all of the crews. Congratulations to the winners. Complete results here: http://www.yachtscoring.com/event_results_cumulative.cfm?eID=472

Special thanks to our event sponsors. Summit Brewing, Mount Gay Rum, Superior Yacht Sales, Donalee Designs, Superior Charters, The Pier, Maggies, Living Adventure, Rum Line, Reed Realty, UKH Superior, Boreal Shore, The Egg Toss, Washburn Marina, Apostle Islands Marina, Wild By Nature Café, Big Water Coffee, North Sails.

Click here for more event photos from Dallas Johnson




Official Notice Board
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All official amendments to SI’s will be posted here by 10:00 on the day of race.



Find a Ride
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Big boats need big crews, so there are always opportunities for you. 


Two best ways to connect are:  via the AIS email server.  Register here: http://lists.wyc.org/listinfo/AIS then follow the instructions.  Alternatively many of the fleet have their own websites, where you can register to crew.  Click here. http://wyc.org/ais/Fleet.aspx

Be honest about your experience, and what you want to get out of the experience.  Hope to see on the starting line.

AIS@lists.wyc.org :  Join the fleet list server and you, too, can send out messages to the entire fleet. 


For Sale - NEW!
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These are nice freshwater boats, no reason they shouldn't stay in Bayfield racing.

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Photo Gallery
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AIS Photo Gallery



Welcome
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Welcome to the Apostle Islands Station of the Wayzata Yacht Club, on the shores of Lake Superior, in Bayfield, Wisconsin.  The WYC is committed to the promotion of sailboat racing competition! The AIS extends this commitment with a comprehensive racing schedule, excellent race management, and testing conditions on the greatest of the Great Lakes.

The schedule comprises more than 20 races over: Memorial Day, Bayfield Race Week (around 4th July), Labor Day, and a final weekend in late September.   In addition, there are offshore races, including the legendary Trans Superior.  Competitive racing is assured, as the yachts from 35' to 53' use LMPHRF (Lake Michigan Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) ratings. Courses are a combination of Windward/Leeward, medium distance, and point-to-point, so there is something for everyone.

Crew opportunities are always available, at all levels of experience from novice beginner, to experienced sea-dog, and everything in between.  Check out the fleet page.  The fleet captain can connect you with skippers looking for crew.



Our Playground
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Bayfield is located on the South Shore of Lake Superior, just 4-1/2 hours from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St.Paul.  The Apostle Islands are sometimes referred to as Jewels of Lake Superior - Along windswept beaches and cliffs, visitors experience where water meets land and sky, culture meets culture, and past meets present. The 21 islands and 12 miles of mainland host a unique blend of cultural and natural resources.  Lighthouses shine over Lake Superior and the new wilderness areas.



Social Scene
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After a hard day on the water, you can imagine the need for refreshment! Fortunately the AIS has a vibrant social scene. It is the perfect opportunity for sailors to "hydrate" and tell tall stories, and for non-sailing family members to be part of the fun. Post race festivities include: Bayfield Inn and the other two points of the Bayfield Triangle (Morty’s and the Rum Line).  Bayfield offers many unique dining experiences.  And, of course, Lake Superior makes a perfect backdrop for any dock-side barbeque or house party at any time during the season.

 



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