RACE CREW TRAINING
AGES 18+
Program Details
The Boat and Skipper
Learn to crew on a larger racing yacht. Macho Duck is a Tartan10, a 33 foot thoroughbred racing sloop owned by the Detroit Community Sailing Center. It will be skippered by Captain Tim, who has over 40 years of sailing, racing, and cruising experience. Macho Duck is sailed out of Safe Harbor Detroit River, formerly Kean´s Marina.
Race Like a Boat Owner without the Expenses
If you have ever thought of owning a larger boat or just want to see what it is like to sail on one, here is your chance.
Learn All Crew and Skipper Positions
Learning opportunities include boat handling, maintenance issues, rules of racing, team work, safety, logistics, and so much more.
Cost
The cost is $375 for the entire season.
Learn to crew on a larger racing yacht. Macho Duck is a Tartan10, a 33 foot thoroughbred racing sloop owned by the Detroit Community Sailing Center. It will be skippered by Captain Tim, who has over 40 years of sailing, racing, and cruising experience. Macho Duck is sailed out of Safe Harbor Detroit River, formerly Kean´s Marina.
Race Like a Boat Owner without the Expenses
If you have ever thought of owning a larger boat or just want to see what it is like to sail on one, here is your chance.
Learn All Crew and Skipper Positions
Learning opportunities include boat handling, maintenance issues, rules of racing, team work, safety, logistics, and so much more.
Cost
The cost is $375 for the entire season.
A Lot of Sailing All Season
Two Crews:
-Tuesday Evening Series- hosted by Grosse Pointe Sail Club. Starts off of Windmill Point Park at the head of the Detroit River.
Race nights:
May 23, 30
June 6, 13, 20, 27
July 25
August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
September 5, 12, 19, 26
-Wednesday Night Series- hosted by Windsor Yacht Club and raced in Lake St. Clair east of Peche Island.
Race nights:
May 17, 24, 31
June 7, 14, 21, 28
Aug.16, 23, 30
Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27
-Tuesday Evening Series- hosted by Grosse Pointe Sail Club. Starts off of Windmill Point Park at the head of the Detroit River.
Race nights:
May 23, 30
June 6, 13, 20, 27
July 25
August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
September 5, 12, 19, 26
-Wednesday Night Series- hosted by Windsor Yacht Club and raced in Lake St. Clair east of Peche Island.
Race nights:
May 17, 24, 31
June 7, 14, 21, 28
Aug.16, 23, 30
Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27
Racing is long distance format, with the exact course determined shortly before the race starts. The race usually lasts a little over an hour.
Both series will have a designated crew. If more crew are needed, subs may be added from the other crew not sailing that night. Boat call for both evenings is 6 pm and the boat leaves the dock at 6:30. Please arrive on time to help prepare the boat for racing.
The season will begin with an orientation and work sessions (April and May) to prepare the boat for launch. Work sessions are not required but highly recommended for expanding knowledge of boat mechanics and for team building.
Extra Sailing Opportunities
The local racing organization- Detroit Regional Yacht-racing Association (DRYA)- facilitates Saturday racing with local member clubs. Macho Duck is registered and planning to race in a handful of the races based on interest and availability.
In addition, fun sails and further races can be added based on interest and availability.
Space is Limited
We have room for only 6 crew and 2 assistant skippers based on experience, on each night (16 positions total).
This is a lot of races for the season and showcases some of the best sailing opportunities the Detroit area has to offer.
Come and join us, your summer adventure awaits!
Send questions to: info@sailingdetroit.org
Both series will have a designated crew. If more crew are needed, subs may be added from the other crew not sailing that night. Boat call for both evenings is 6 pm and the boat leaves the dock at 6:30. Please arrive on time to help prepare the boat for racing.
The season will begin with an orientation and work sessions (April and May) to prepare the boat for launch. Work sessions are not required but highly recommended for expanding knowledge of boat mechanics and for team building.
Extra Sailing Opportunities
The local racing organization- Detroit Regional Yacht-racing Association (DRYA)- facilitates Saturday racing with local member clubs. Macho Duck is registered and planning to race in a handful of the races based on interest and availability.
In addition, fun sails and further races can be added based on interest and availability.
Space is Limited
We have room for only 6 crew and 2 assistant skippers based on experience, on each night (16 positions total).
This is a lot of races for the season and showcases some of the best sailing opportunities the Detroit area has to offer.
Come and join us, your summer adventure awaits!
Send questions to: info@sailingdetroit.org
