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Dear Sailors,

We hope you’re enjoying a fantastic summer and making the most of your time on the water. As we look ahead to the upcoming semester, we’re excited to share several important updates and events from the Sailing Club.

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⚓ Seas the Day: O-Week Sailing Event
We’re thrilled to host a special “Try Sailing” event during Orientation Week!
Date: Thursday, August 21
Time: 3:00–5:00 PM
Location: Between the Super 8 and the Skate park

This is a great opportunity for new members to meet the team and experience sailing firsthand. 

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🏁 Gavin D. Memorial Regatta
We’re proud to announce our first-ever MCSA regatta, hosted right here in Michigan!
Dates: September 6–7
Location: Traverse Area Community Sailing Facility, Traverse City, MI
Boats: 420s

We’re excited to welcome teams from across the region to compete and celebrate the life and legacy of Gavin. 

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⛵ Practice Schedule
Our first official club practice will be held on:
Date: Friday, August 22
Time: 5:00–8:00 PM

Regular practices will follow the same schedule, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 5:00–8:00 PM, weather permitting. From the beginning of the school year to K-Day, we will also hold an additional practice on Thursdays.

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📝 Waivers & Dues
All participants must complete a liability waiver prior to their first sail of the season.
Annual dues are $50 and should be submitted after your first session on the water. If you’re new, please register on Involvement Link. 

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💬 Stay Connected via Discord
Our primary communication platform is Discord. Invitation links are available on our Involvement Link page and under the Clubs section of the MTU Discord Hub. Please join to stay informed on updates, practice changes, and social events.

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We’re looking forward to a great semester of sailing, learning, and camaraderie. We can’t wait to see you on the water!

Sail fast,
Olivia Klevorn
Sailing Club at MTU Executive Board

Hi Everyone,

As the fall semester is rapidly approaching, I wanted to give everyone some updates about the club.

Practices:

Our first club practice of the season is going to be on August 28th from 5-8 pm. We will then have practices on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 5-8 pm, weather permitting, until the end of the season. If these times do not work for you, please contact an eboard member, and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Waivers & Dues:

All members are required to fill out a liability waiver before their first sail this year. Dues are $50 for the year and are due after your first sail.

Discord:

This year we will be using Discord as our primary tool for club communication. Invitation links can be found on our club’s involvement link page and under the clubs section of the MTU Discord hub.

General Meeting:

We will be having a general club meeting on September 12th in Fisher Hall at 5 pm. Feel free to bring your friends and any questions that you have.

Sail Fast,

-Bill B

Hi Sailors,

Just a quick club update. We have a new eboard for the 2023 season.

Commodore: Bill Blacketor
Vice Commodore: Andrew Michels
Treasurer: Gavin Donahee
Secretary: Sophia Jaeger
Race Captain: Nick Myneni
Cruising Captain: Fritz Jaeger
Social Chair: Cassandra Thayer

I hope to see you all on the water soon!

-Bill

Each year, the top colleges in each conference are ranked based on coaches votes. This past Fall, Michigan Tech’s sailing team placed in the top ten for coed teams in the MCSA conference. Congratulations to all of the sailors who raced this season. The link for the rankings is provided below.

http://www.sailingworld.com/sailing-world-college-rankings-december-6-2016#page-2

School is back in session and that means we are back on the Portage! If you’re interested in joining the race team or if you would like to learn how to sail so you can join us in the fun we have at regattas, contact our Race Captain, Taylor Hover at tjhover@mtu.edu.