The GLSS offers solo sailors the opportunity to compete in singlehanded events from June through September, and we attempt to post the dates and related material early enough so that skippers may plan to participate in them. We do recognize that from time to time, our events may conflict with other sailing opportunities, or that the rigors of everyday life may prevent you from participating in one of our events. There are events sponsored by other organizations that may be of interest to solo sailors. Toward that end, we are ardent supporters of sailing events that are hosted by other organizations, such as the Mackinac Island Yacht Club, Little Current Yacht Club, Belmont Yacht Club, the Doublehanded Sailing Association, the Lake Michigan Singlehanded Society, and the Trans Erie Yacht Race. As we receive information on their events, we will post it here in the form of a link that will take you directly to their website.

If you represent a singlehanded or doublehanded sailing organization and would like to have your regatta information listed on our website, please send your event information to the webmaster, and we'll be happy to post it.

2011 Mackinac Island Yacht Club Press Release

The Mackinac Island Yacht Club has been a long time supporter of the GLSS - without their cooperation, our Solo Mac Challenges would be a shell of what they are today. The MIYC is involved in a couple of events that may be of interest to GLSS members - read more about it in the 2011 MIYC Press Release.

2011 MIYC Round the Island Race - July 20

The 2011 MIYC Round the Island Race will take place on July 20, with a start at 1:00 PM EDT. It typically requires less than 2.5 hours to complete and is followed by an awards presentation and party at Windermere Point. The $60 entry fee includes free dockage at the Arnold UTP Coal Dock, courtesy of the Arnold Transportation Company. You may enter the event directly online:

Online Entry

For more information, please see the 2011 MIYC Round the Island Flyer.

2011 Mackinac Island to Manitoulin Island MacMan Challenge - July 21-23

The 8th annual MacMan Challenge will start on July 21 with a leg from Mackinac Island to Gore Bay followed by the final leg from Gore Bay to Little Current will take place on the 23rd. If you're in the area, give it a try - the details can be found in the 2011 MacMan Challenge Flyer

You may enter the 2011 MacMan Challenge Online!