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summer series week #3 – July 20, 2021

Hello All, 

For week #3 of the Summer Series, the forecast is calling for temps in the low 80’s, sunny, winds are forecasted to be around 10, gusting to 15 out the NorthWest.

Brewsters after sailing! Please be patient with the staff as well. 

Jerry Mohney is RC for this week so thanks in advance for the effort Jerry! 

Please remember we always sail at 6:30 on Tuesdays. Unless RC cancels for weather related reasons, we will make a decision by 5pm.  As a clarification from the PRO, weather – related cancellations will be made as soon as can be, based on the current conditions and not necessarily by 5pm.   

Coming up in September, Hobie 17 NACs will be at Michigan City! 

Fair Winds-

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Summer series week #2 – July 13, 2021

Week 2 is upon us. 

The forecast is calling for temps in the mid 70s with a small chance of rain – hopefully it keeps away. Winds are forecasted to be around 10 gusting to 16 out the West.

Brewsters after sailing! 

Jeff Daane is RC for this week so thanks in advance for the effort Jeff! 

See the attachment as well in regards to making life easier on Race committee and scoring. 

ALSO if you haven’t yet paid your membership dues please do so ASAP! 

Fair Winds-

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summer series week #1 – july 6, 2021

Hello All,

Whelp here it is! SUMMER!

Tuesday night marks the start of our Summer series of racing. Hopefully the weather cooperates better than it did in the spring. Forecast is calling for temps in the high 80’s with a small chance of rain, hopefully it keeps away. Winds are forecasted to be around 10, gusting to 13 out the WestSouthWest.

We are also very excited to announce a return to Brewsters after sailing! We will be in the back room hopefully for the rest of the season.

Jeff Daane is Race Chairman for the next 2 weeks so thanks in advance for the effort Jeff! 

ALSO if you haven’t yet paid your membership dues please do so ASAP! 

Fair Winds-

Events, News, Series Racing, Summer Series

spring-summer break reminder

Hey Everyone,
Just a friendly reminder that we have tonight (Tuesday, June 29, 2021) off for the 4th of July break week.  Starting next Tuesday (July 6, 2021) we will begin week 1 of 10 of our Summer Series.

Fair Winds-

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Spring Series Week #8 – June 22, 2021

After-Sailing Get Together at Dave Dunlap & Kathy Rubino’s

  • Where: 5061 S. Long Lake Dr, Portage (on Long Lake)
  • When: Tuesday June 22nd, after sailing
  • Why: Why not? It has been over a year since we’ve gathered as a fleet.
  • Results will be announced and other fleet business will be discussed. We can’t wait to reunite with old friends and meet new ALCA members!
  • Bring: Your own adult beverage of choice. We have a few yard chairs, but not enough seating for everyone, so bring a chair if you wish. Barbeque chicken sandwiches with coleslaw and lemonade will be provided by ALCA. Snacks and desserts to share are appreciated if you are interested in bringing something.
  • Parking: Our driveway, the grass between the garden beds and the street, and well as the property across the street, which we own. Park perpendicular to the street on these.
  • Cars with boat trailers can park parallel along the street east of our property on the side opposite the lake (between our house and East R Ave).
  • If sailing is cancelled, the party will start earlier, around 7 pm.
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Spring series week #7 – June 15, 2021

Hello All,

Alright, well we’ve taken some hits this season with the weather not cooperating…  #7 is looking rather promising! The forecast is calling for mid 70s with winds 10 guesting 14 should be perfect!

First start sequence is at 6:30 PM 

Dave Dunlap is RC this week so thanks in advance for the effort Dave! 

ALSO if you haven’t yet paid your membership dues please do so ASAP!  I will have a few ALCA Membership forms at the landing for anyone who is not a member, to get signed up.

Fair Winds-

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spring series week #6 – June 8, 2021

Alright, week #6 isn’t exactly looking promising… forecast is calling for low 80s with a chance of rain/thunderstorms. and unfortunately LOW wind 4-2 mph and shifting direction… 🙁 keep an eye on facebook and email for a potential cancellation.

First start sequence is at 6:30 PM 

Dave Dunlap is RC this week so thanks in advance for the effort Dave! 

ALSO if you haven’t yet paid your membership dues please do so ASAP! 

If you haven’t paid but would like to kept on the mailing list please let us know! We will be going through this list to try to eliminate people who may not have interest any longer. 

Fair Winds-

News, Regattas, Series Racing

spring series week #5 – June 1, 2021

Hope everyone had a great Memorial day Weekend!

For Week 5 of our Spring Series, the forecast is calling for mid 70s partly cloudy, winds will be LIGHT around 4mph… but all that may change… Do your wind dances tonight!

First start sequence is at 6:30 PM

This is a busy weekend for Hobie 16s coming up! 

Hobie 16 and Hobie 20 NACs are being hosted in Ocean Springs! Good Luck to all those attending!!!

2021 Hobie 16 North American Championships : Ocean Springs Sailing Squadron, Inc. (regattanetwork.com)

As an alternative, CRAM is hosting a regatta this weekend at North Cape Yacht Club! It’s a very nice venue and if you can make it you should! Help us support the sport! and have a blast! 

CRAM Sailing – North Cape

Later this month,

The 2021 Hobie Cat Division 10 Championship Regatta will take place on June 26-27, 2021 sponsored by Hobie Cat Association of North America (HCANA) and Hobie Fleet 126 of Michigan City, IN. This regatta will be sailed on Lake Michigan at Washington Park Beach the site of the 2022 H16 NACs!!! come get some practice in at the venue and Have some FUN!

2021 Hobie Div 10 – Division 10 Championship Regatta : Hobie Fleet 126 (regattanetwork.com)
Hobie Fleet 126 Website : http://div10.hobieclass.com/division-fleet/fleet-126/
Hobie Division 10 Website:  http://div10.hobieclass.com

Fair Winds-

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Spring Series Week #4 – May 25, 2021

Alright, now it’s HOT 🥵!  For Week 4 our spring series. The forecast is calling for mid 80s but SUNNY with winds around 13-17 mph gusting 25.  Lake is reportedly warm…

With winds like this make sure you are prepared with a RIGHTING LINE, and confident that you can right your own boat… More than likely we will NOT have a chase boat. And it is difficult for race committee to lift anchor to try to help people get righted in between races.  Be aware you will be at the mercy of others if you do flip and cannot right your own boat. 

And if you see somebody in trouble and you have crew you can of course at your option help them.

First start sequence begins at 6:30 PM

Dave Dunlap is RC this week so thanks in advance for the effort Dave! 

Fair Winds-

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Spring Series Week #3 – May 18, 2021

Good News Everyone!

It’s finally forecasted to be warmer! Tuesday is week 3 of our spring series. The forecast is calling for mid 70s but SUNNY with winds around 9 mph gusting 15….The feels like temp (windchill) is predicted to be around 73 degrees. The water more than likely will feel warmer but a wetsuit may still be a good idea this early in the season. 

First start sequence begins at 6:30 PM

Dave Dunlap is RC this week so thanks in advance for the effort Dave! 

Fair Winds-