On Day 2 of racing at the Trofeo SAR Princess Sophia Regatta in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, MYC's Erik Bowers posted pressure-packed finishes of 5,6 respectively. He now stands in 23rd overall going into 3 days of Gold Fleet racing. Bowers said, "I was very pleased with my finishes despite gripping the tiller extension pretty tight all day. The conditions were lighter and my speed was very good. Now it comes down to 6 Gold fleet races in hand-to-hand combat with Charlie Buckingham who is 16 points up on me. But anything can happen and probably will." Gold fleet racing starts Wednesday, March 30 at 11am Palma time. The Trofeo SAR Princess Sofia Regatta is the second and final selection event for the U.S. Sailing Olympic Team in the Laser class. 

On Day 1 day of racing at the Trofeo SAR Princess Sophia Regatta in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, MYC's Erik Bowers posted finishes of 20,13 respectively in a 15-20mph westerly with 4' seas. He stands in 42nd overall, 17 points behind Charlie Buckingham for the highly-coveted top American sailor spot in the Laser class. According to Erik, "The qualifying series competition ends Tuesday, one day sooner than normal. We then split into Gold, Silver, and Bronze fleets for three more days of racing. Tuesday is crunch time. I need two excellent races to be able to throw out my 20th and stay in the Gold Fleet hunt." Bowers continued, "The race committee set long starting lines today. My prestart was good but I needed to start closer to the ends to better judge time and distance to the start." Racing resumes Tuesday, March 29. The Trofeo SAR Princess Sofia Regatta is the second and final selection event for the U.S. Sailing Olympic Team in the Laser class. 

Tony is looking for additional operations staff to run the pontoons and help with the MYC social events.  If you are interested, please email Tony.
 

Blake is in the process of hiring race officers. No experience needed. If you are interested in helping run the MYC races, please email Blake.

The MC fleet has added racing on August 13 and 14. Saturday, August 13th will be the 4th summer and Sunday, August 14th will be the 5th summer series.  Please note that the following summer series will be renumbered accordingly.
 

The IT committee has launched a PRELIMINARY verison of the new website.  We wanted you to get an early view of the new site that now supports the latest web technologies including mobile devices.  More content is on the way.

Sign up for the 2016 season.  The sailing season is just around the corner!  Come join the fun and sign up with us today.

Due to less than ideal ice conditions, we are joining LMSS at Maynard's in support of their Winter Fundraiser.

LMSS has purchased 3 Hartley 12's for the 2016 sailing season to provide new and exciting programing. In order to make this new program a reality, we need your help in purchasing 3 additional boats. Proceeds from our first annual Winter Fundraiser will go directly to this purchase.

Make reservations for dinner at Maynards on Jan 31st, mention that you are with LMSS and 20% of your bill will be donated by Maynard's to help fund our recent purchase.

Maynard's Reservations: (952)470-1800

Thank you for your continued support.

Best,
The MYC Board of Directors