MORF - Midwest Open Racing Fleet

03/08/2026

Today March 8th - MORF members and those interested in joining us for racing this upcoming 2026 season, please join us today for our membership social 3-5pm at The Weather Mark Tavern.

MORF 2026 Race Schedule http://morfracing.net/wpmocha/schedule

Schedule Preliminary 2026 Morf Racing Schedule DayDateStart TimeCourseEvent - ResultsSeries Wed05/13/2606:40:00 PMSA7Beer Can - Tuneup RaceBeerfleet Sun05/17/2611:00:00 AMSA7Performance Series - Race 1 (Olympic)Perffleet Wed05/20/2606:40:00 PMSA7Beer Can - Race 1Beerfleet Sat05/23/2611:00:00 AMSA7....

12/07/2025

We finally had the opportunity to present Laura and Josh with the magnificent MORF Lady Skipper trophy! Congrats to Laura and everyone onboard Kinship for what is always one of the most competitive series of the sailing series.

If you’re interested in learning more about joining MORF or racing in the series, visit: https://morfracing.net/wpmocha/

11/23/2025

MORF Awards banquet tonight!
Lots of Bling to give away to some great racers! Congratulations to Esprit d'Ecosse as 2025 Morf Boat of the Year!!

09/21/2025

The SSI’s for tomorrows MORF Open are posted athttps://morfracing.net/wpmocha/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Open25-NOR.pdf

07/12/2025

Perfect weather for the Competition Series Race 3. Sea Phoenix got line honors, but the actual results will be posted soon at: https://morfracing.net/wpmocha/schedule.

07/12/2025

Early morning for this crew but good reason! Getting the boat back to Chicago and Heading to the MORF Competition #3 on this gorgeous Saturday morning.

06/16/2025

Another fine day of racing for the MORF fleet. Today we had 9 boats join for the 1st and 2nd races of the Lady’s Skipper Series. Thank you to our series sponsor Treasure Island Marine Services.

06/14/2025

Lovely day for a double race -Performance Series - Race 5 & 6 for the MORF fleet. A special thanks to our sponsor Crowley's Yacht Yard Lakeside! The Crowley’s Regatta was a success and even though it started as overcast and foggy we ended with breeze and sun!

03/09/2025

Thanks to Andy Camarda for giving an excellent talk on race course tactics and general sail boat racing techniques at tonight’shts MORF - Midwest Open Racing Fleet winter meeting and get together - all good info for getting around the marks on Lake Michigan. Evolution Sails USA Burnham Park Yacht Club

03/08/2025

There’s a MORF get together/meeting today at Burnham Park Yacht Club (5 pm - 7:30 pm). Anyone interested in racing in MORF or learning more about the fleet is encouraged to attend!

12/03/2024

Sailors are you participating in Giving Tuesday? Perhaps consider supporting our very own Chicago Lighthouse. Many of us pass regularly through the summer racing season and often comment on how the elements have taken a toll now is your chance to help. Give a follow, keep in touch and consider a donation to support one of the pillars of our Chicago skyline!

Giving Tuesday is here! Today, we invite you to join us in preserving the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse, a cherished symbol of our city’s history and resilience. Your generosity can make a lasting impact by helping us restore and protect this iconic landmark for future generations. Visit www.SaveTheLighthouse.org/donate TODAY!