Sailing Away

Open Play Bridge starts Thursday

Thursday Morning Open Bridge Play starts this Thursday, July 28th and runs through September. It is at 9:30 a.m. at the clubhouse.

Joani Lewis Memorial  Sail and Social this Saturday

The first annual Joani Lewis Memorial Sail and Social is this Saturday, July 30th starting at 12:30 p.m..  Join us on a Flying Scot (Joani’s favorite boat) for an afternoon sail followed by a wine and cheese social on the dock.  All members welcome whether you are a seasoned sailer or  don’t know your bowline for your bow line! Please bring a life jacket and wear close toed shoes.

10 Days until the Ephraim Regatta and Regatta Party

Our biggest regatta of the year is 10 days away.  The 117th Ephraim Regatta is on Saturday, August 6th and Sunday, August 7th. Register with this Link:  https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registration_form.php?regatta_id=24177

Don’t forget when registering to sign up for the FREE racing clinic on Friday, August 5th.  This clinic is being led by Flying Scot North American and Midwinter champions, David Ames and PJ Buehler.   The clinic is from 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Thank you Sauter and Dischner families for sponsoring this clinic.

We are looking for a 17’ pin set boat & volunteers to set pins, and dock helpers for August 6th.  If you can lend a hand, please sign up here:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b084ba9a722a7fc1-ephraim

Ephraim Regatta Party

Ephraim Regatta party is open to all members, racers, and friends!  The party will be held at Maxwelton Braes on the back patio and inside if the weather doesn’t cooperate.  We will have beer and soft drinks available for free as well as a cash bar for other drinks and wine.  The food this year will be catered by Great Lakes BBQ and we will have smoked pulled pork and smoked chicken along with mac and cheese, potato salad, baked beans, potato salad, and coleslaw. Come on out visit with friends and hear tales of the racing.

We are looking for some additional help to set-up and close the event, if you are able to assist please sign up here:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b084ba9a722a7fc1-ephraim1

117th EphraimRegatta Shirts back in stock

Friday Merchandise sales continue on the dock from 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Come check out  all of this year’s designs and the 117th Regatta UV Shirts. We need volunteers for sales during Ephraim Regatta weekend sign-up using this VOLUNTEER LINK

Mark your calendars for Commodore’s Cocktail

Commodore’s Cocktail Party  is on Saturday, August 13th. This year’s event will again be at the beautiful Hidden Acres Farm in Sister Bay.   We are looking for Co-Chairs to help coordinate activities and need additional team members to support this fabulous event.  You can be part of the team and help make this end-of-season event memorable by signing up here:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b084ba9a722a7fc1-commodores1