Calendar Comment

The calendar has been updated with upcomming race dates, however documents may not yet be availible in which case the previous years documents are provided for reference. If just a year and month are listed in the left column then the specific date is not yet available.

March 7, 2013

LOORG Road Shows and Safety at Sea Seminar - Ashbridges Bay Yacht Club (ABYC)

Ashbridges Bay Yacht Club (ABYC, 30 Ashbridges Bay Park Road, Toronto ON, M4L 3W6)- 7:00 PM

More details at: LOORG Road Shows and Safety at Sea Seminar - Contact: Brent Hughes 416-984-7967

March 14, 2013

Chicago Area Open House & Safety Seminar - Chicago Yacht Club

Chicago Yacht Club (400 East Monroe Street, Chicago, Il 60603) 6:00 PM CST Social Hour, 7:00 - 9:00 PM Presentation

More details on this bulletin, please download and post on your club bulletin board: Chicago Safety Seminar Bulletin

The Open House features presentations conducted by GLSS members on many aspects, of singlehanded and short handed sailing and also discuss singlehanded races in the Great Lakes. These seminars particularly emphasize the safety aspects of sailing. If you are a single handed sailer or just interested or occasionally sail short handed join us for an informative evening.

March 27, 2013

LOORG Road Shows and Safety at Sea Seminar - Frenchman's Bay Yacht Club (FBYC)

Frenchman's Bay Yacht Club (FBYC)635 Breezy Drive, Pickering ON, L1W 2X4 - 7:00 PM

More details at: LOORG Road Shows and Safety at Sea Seminar - Contact: Brent Hughes 416-984-7967

April 3, 2013

Detroit Area Open House & Safety Seminar - Great Lakes Yacht Club

Great Lakes Yacht Club (23900 Jefferson Avenue St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 - behind Rojo Mexican Bistro) at 7 PM

Download and post this bulletin on your club bulletin board:Detroit Area Safety Seminar

The Open House features presentations conducted by GLSS members on many aspects, of singlehanded and short handed sailing and also discuss singlehanded races in the Great Lakes. These seminars particularly emphasize the safety aspects of sailing. If you are a single handed sailer or just interested or occasionally sail short handed join us for an informative evening.

April 6, 2013

Chicago Area Open House & Safety Seminar - Larson Marine

Larson Marine (625 Sea Horse Drive Waukegan, IL 60085) Time 9:30 AM CST.

More details on this bulletin, please download and post on your club bulletin board: Chicago Safety Seminar Bulletin

The Open House features presentations conducted by GLSS members on many aspects, of singlehanded and short handed sailing and also discuss singlehanded races in the Great Lakes. These seminars particularly emphasize the safety aspects of sailing. If you are a single handed sailer or just interested or occasionally sail short handed join us for an informative evening.

April 10, 2013

LOORG Road Shows and Safety at Sea Seminar - Rochester Yacht Club (RYC)

Rochester Yacht Club (RYC), 5555 St. Paul Blvd, Rochester NY, 14617)- 7:00 PM

More details at: LOORG Road Shows and Safety at Sea Seminar - Contact: Brent Hughes 416-984-7967

April 13, 2013

GLSS Safety Seminar - Skyway Yacht Works

Skyway Yacht Works 9864 S. Av. N Chicago, Il. 60617- 10 AM until 2 PM

April 20, 2013

Safety at Sea Seminar - Etobicoke Yacht Club (EYC)

Etobicoke Yacht Club (EYC) 300 Humber Bay Park Road West, Toronto ON, M8V 3X7 - 12:00 PM

More details at: LOORG Road Shows and Safety at Sea Seminar - Contact: Brent Hughes 416-984-7967

April 21-26, 2013

Lake Erie Interclub Cruise Event

Lake Erie Interclub Cruise Event 5 Race series with single handed events

More details at: Interlake Yacht Club

Port Huron to Mackinac Island Solo Challenge
Chicago to Mackinac Island Solo Challenge

The 2013 Mac Solo Challenge Documents are now available.

Both the Port Huron and Chicago starts are on the same day.

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.

July 13, 2013

Lake Ontario 300 Solo Challenge

The 2013 documents are posted.

This race involves compleing a circular course of 300 NM around lake Ontario.

Non-member skippers who successfully complete the LO 300 Solo Challenge and have their finish approved by the Board of Directors will be granted membership in the GLSS.

August 3, 2013

The Sault Ste. Marie to Duluth Solo Challenge

The 2011 Trans-Superior Solo Challenge Documents are posted for informational purposes only.

This event takes place every other year (odd years 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.

August 9, 2013

The King's Cup

The 2012 revised documents are posted.The King's Cup Race from St. Joseph (MI) to Chicago and back offers another opportunity for some great solo sailing in the southern part of Lake Michigan.

August 17, 2013

Lake Erie Solo Challenge

The 2013 Lake Erie Solo Challenge Documents are available online

This race extends from the western end of Lake Erie to the eastern end and back about 1/3 of the distance.

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 2013

Lake Superior Solo Scramble

The documents for the 2012 Lake Superior Solo Scramble are posted at this link. This event is held only during the years that the Trans Superior Solo Challenge does not take place. The event features two starts, one from Superior, WI, and the other from Bayfield, WI. There will be a common finish at beautiful Silver Bay, MN. Each of the starts will feature a 100 mile course, so it may be used as a solo qualifier as long as the time to complete the course is greater than 24 hours under sail.

This is a great event, particularly for those skippers who are contemplating a future Trans Superior Solo.

September 6, 2013

Lake Michigan Solo Scramble

The 2012 Lake Michigan Solo Scramble Documents are are now posted. This is a fantastic event, and is steeped in tradition - get your entry in today!

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 7, 2013

Lower Lake Huron Solo

The 2012 Lower Huron Solo Documents are posted . You may use PayPal to submit the entry fee for the event (does not include dinner/beverages at the Sarnia Yacht Club). Make plans to enter and be a part of some great fall sailing!

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.

September 28, 2013

St. Clair Solo and Big Al's Race Steak Roast

The 2012 St. Clair Solo Notice of Race is posted at this link. The application and Sailing Instructions will be posted by the end of August but mark you calendars now.

January 2014

The GLSS Booth at Strictly Sail Chicago

This will be the 18th 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!

January 2014

Annual General Membership Meeting - Detroit

The 2014 AGM will be held in Detroit at a venue to be determined. Details will be posted when available.....

August 2014

The Superior 600 Solo Challenge

The 2012 documents are posted.

This race is a circular race around Lake Supreior with 4 seperate starting and finish points. It is the 2nd longest race in the Great Lakes.

This event takes place every other year (even years only).