Bug Island Lift-Out is Saturday, September 30th at 9:00 a.m. Bug Island Lift-Out is for all Bug Island lifts, with exception of the keel boat lifts.  Remember to bring attire for being in the water, (i.e. swimsuit, shorts, wetsuits or waders) because the more help we get, the faster the lifts come out.  Pontoon service will be running from Park Avenue.
 

Come celebrate Oktoberfest at MYC!  The 2017 Commodore's Fall Banquet and Annual Meeting will be on Saturday, September 30th on LHI. 

Appetizers:
Beer- Braised Bratwurst Bites on Pretzel Sticks with Mustard;
Cheese Board with Apples, Grapes, and Crackers
 
Buffet Dinner:
Garden Salad with Pears, Cheese, and House Dressing;
Breads, Rolls, and Butter;
Pork Tenderloin with Herb Crust (6 oz.);
Chicken Schnitzel with Mushroom Sauce;
Spaetzle with Butter and Parsley;
Braised Red Cabbage
 
Dessert:
Apple Crisp with Ice Cream;
Decaf and Regular Coffee Station

Reservations are required an it is important that we have your reservations no later than Monday, September 25th.  Please make your reservations by responding to this email or calling Carol at 952-474-4457.
 
Make your plans to attend our year-end banquet. The dinner and awards are always a special time to gather and celebrate our sailing season.  I look forward to seeing you there.

 

 

 

A huge congratulations to MYC's very own Anders Ekholm on being named an Academic All American!  The ICSA recognizes collegiate sailors who have achieved excellence in national and inter-conference competition as well as excelling at the highest academic level for the 2016-17 academic year.  The criteria for the honorees are that he or she must be a Junior or Senior, have at least a 3.3 cumulative GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale, and be a starter or key reserve in at least seven university sponsored regattas.  Way to go, Anders!
 

Come out for our last regular season social of 2017!  We are hosting a dinner and band night on Saturday, September 2 from 5-9pm.  Medium Rustics will be performing and Connie and friends will be grilling.

$25 for adults - Burger or Chicken Sandwich basket with avocado sauce for the sandwiches; plus fresh fruit; tomato avocado caprese salad; and Bananas Foster for dessert
$6 for little skippers - Hot Dog with chips and Bananas Foster for dessert

Special beverages, chips, salsa, and quesadillas will be served for those with reservations (different color name tags will distinguish those with reservations).

Medium Rustic is an Edina-based band that came together to play good time rock and roll music!  The group has roots in Classic Rock, Country, Soul, Jazz and Blues!

Come out and wach the Champ of Champs race and then join us on LHI for a wonderful Grill & Chill.  It is a Paella Party - bring your favorite Spanish beverage and join us for:

A few Tapas items will be served before dinner

Paella - different varieties will be cooked on the grill
One with Sausage and/or Lamb
One with Fish and Shellfish
One with Chicken

Garden Salad with Radishes, Cucumbers, and Viniagrette Dressing;
Baguettes with Butter and Olive Oil;
Dessert of Natillas - warm custard with cinnamon and vanilla

Due to the lack of reservations and the bad weather forecast, we are officially canceling the Burton Cup Corn Roast that was scheduled for Saturday, August 26th.  This is for the corn roast only as the racing will still take place!

Enjoy the racing and have a great weekend!

There will be a private event on LHI this Saturday, August 19th. 

Come out to race or watch the race and then join us on LHI for the wonderful Grill & Chill.  Connie and friends fleet will be serving:
 
Jamaican Night
Grilled Jerk Pork
Grilled Chicken with Pineapple and Coconut Milk
Rice and Pidgeon Peas
Garden Salad with Watermelon and Cucumber
Yams
Rum Raisin Ice Cream

Little Skipper meals are available for those under 10 (hotdog, chips, drinks and dessert).

Back by popular demand, we will be hosting the Championship of Champions Race on Wednesday, August 23rd.  This is also the last Grill & Chill of the season.  We are inviting the top skipper from each MYC and WYC fleet and their choice of one crew to race in 420's (which LMSS will kindly provide).  Check out the NOR's and SI's

An exciting opportunity is coming to MYC youth members this Wednesday - a chance to sail on some of the fastest and most exciting sailboats in the world, the M32 Catamaran!  From 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. there will be two M32's at the island and MYC/LMSS youth will have the opportunity to sail on them. Catch a glimpse of these awesome sailing machines which are featured on the World Match Tour for an exclusive event at the island, and meet the sailors that operate and are competing on the WMRT.  To learn more about these exciting boats and sailors, visit http://m32series.com.

 

Rides will be available to MYC and LMSS youth from 5:00-7:00. Kids should have shoes and a PFD, and the following Waiver must be signed by an adult and brought with on Wednesday (no exceptions can be made). Rides will last approximately 20 minutes.  If planning on going to the island prior to 6:00, please ride the Park Avenue shuttle. Park Avenue pontoon starts at 4:30.  Any additional questions, contact Chrisy Hughes via email at cbhughes@hotmail.com.