30th Port Huron to Mackinac Island Solo Challenge
12th Chicago to Mackinac Island Solo Challenge

The 2008 Mac Solo Challenge Documents are now available for downloading to your computer.   This will be a Super Mac Year which will feature an entirely new Challenge, the Super Mac and Back! You may start any of the Challenges in either Chicago or Port Huron - check the Notice of Race for all the details! At just under 1,200 statute miles, the Super Mac and Back is by far the longest freshwater sailing race in the world!

Want to see the latest news and updates from the Solo Mac Challenges?

Feel free to download, print and post a copy of the 2008 Mac Solo Challenge Flyer!

Non-member skippers who successfully complete either of the Mackinac Solo Challenges, and have their finish approved by the Board of Directors will be granted membership in the GLSS. Both the Port Huron and Chicago starts are on the same day, with all successful sailors finishing at Mackinac Island for the awards luncheon, held on Wednesday following the starts at the Mackinac Island Yacht Club.

August 23, 2008

Second Lake Erie Solo Challenge

The 2008 Lake Erie Solo Challenge Documents are now available for downloading!  Additionally, feel free to check out and print a copy of the 2008 Lake Erie Solo Challenger Flyer for posting!

Non-member skippers who successfully complete the Lake Erie Solo Challenge, and have their finish approved by the Board of Directors will be granted membership in the GLSS.

September 5, 2008

Lake Michigan Solo Scramble

The 2007 Lake Michigan Solo Scramble Documents are posted for informational purposes only. A link will be posted to the 2008 forms when they are available.

Concurrent starts Friday afternoon from Holland and Racine with the fleets proceeding to the mid-lake weather buoy 45007, and thence to a finish at Michigan City. A BBQ will follow Saturday evening at the Michigan City Yacht Club for racers and guests.

September 6, 2008

Lower Lake Huron Solo

The 2007 Lower Huron Solo Documents are posted for informational purposes only. A link will be posted to the 2008 forms when they are available.

This is a 42nm race with a Canadian flair, as the start/finish are just off of Sarnia, Ontario. Following the race, there will be a BBQ and Awards Ceremony at the Sarnia Yacht Club.

September 27, 2008

St. Clair Solo & Big Al's Steak Roast

The 2007 St. Clair Solo Application and Waiver is posted for informational reference purposes only.  The link to the 2008 documents will be posted when they become available.

In conjunction with the St. Clair Solo, GLSS sponsors the annual Big Al's Steak Roast. The Steak Roast will be held at Great Lakes Yacht Club. Even if you are not participating in the St. Clair Solo, come on out and enjoy an excellent meal and the great camaraderie of fellow solo sailors in the season finale of scheduled GLSS events!

January 31, 2009

Annual General Membership Meeting - Chicago

Take a break from the winter weather, come inside for an evening of fun, renew old acquantances, and see what’s happening within the Society. New Directors to the Board will be elected - help shape the future of the Society!

January 28
through
February 1, 2009

The GLSS Booth at Strictly Sail Chicago

This will be the 14th Strictly Sail Show in Chicago - stop by the GLSS booth, where you'll find members ready to answer any questions you may have about solo sailing, as well as the Society. We hope to see you there!

March, 2009

Chicago Open House - Chicago Yacht Club

The Chicago Open House features presentations conducted by GLSS members on many aspects of singlehanded sailing, and hands-on demonstrations of emergency procedures such a firing flares. There will be a cash bar and light appetizers served.

March, 2009

Detroit Area Open House

The Detroit Open House affords an excellent opportunity for "right coast" skippers who would like more information on the sport of solo sailing. GLSS members cover the aspects and techniques used in singlehanded sailing, and whether you're brand new to the sport, or an old salt, you'll walk away with some new information.

August 8, 2009

3rd Sault Ste. Marie to Duluth Solo Challenge

The 2007 Trans-Superior Solo Challenge Documents are posted for informational purposes only.

Non-member skippers who successfully complete the Sault Ste. Marie to Duluth Solo Challenge, and have their finish approved by the Board of Directors will be granted membership in the GLSS. In terms of length, this race ranks behind only the GLSS Super Macs as the longest freshwater singlehanded race in the world!