Gull Lake Yacht Club - Richland, MI

09/22/2020

Sunday - September 20, 2020

It was a gorgeous Sunday afternoon on Gull Lake. Conditions were 8-10 mph from the east. Temps in the low to mid 70's. Wonderful.

Island Race #2
1. J-22 Crazy Horse #823
2. J-22 Commodore Racing #1577
3. Flying Scot #1322 Khol
4. Capri 22 Ghost Owl #1199
5. Flying Scot #4460 Thompson

After sailing, we had an enjoyable gathering at the Pavilion to celebrate the Autumnal Equinox. Thanks to Gail Thompson for putting it together. The snacks, drinks and camaraderie were top notch!

I couldn't help but think of our Spring Equinox celebration... it was cancelled because of "the virus". That darn virus has dominated TWO entire seasons so far this year. I guess the time has come to be grateful that we had a sailing season at all. OK, I am grateful for the season so far, and really grateful that it isn't over yet!!

Next up...
9/23 - Wednesday club racing. Start time 6:30. This will be the LAST Wednesday evening racing of the season. I've heard that Wet and Wild will continue into the following week.
9/26 - Saturday. Wood Star Boat Series. Start time 11am, 3 races.
9/27 - Sunday. Wood Star Boat Series. Start time 10am, 2 races... plus...
9/27 - Sunday. Wood Start Boat Series/Island Race #3. Stars first warning 12:55pm, Island fleet first warning 1:00pm.

Yes, the Vintage wood Star Boats will join the Island race for their last race of their series. It should be fun to watch the Stars take the LONG course and round the Island!!

See you on the water!!

Melinda
GLYC RC

09/14/2020

Sunday - September 13, 2020

Island Race #1

It was a wonderful Island Race kind of day. Winds were 10-12+ from the west/northwest (with a few shifty surprises). Temperature was in the mid 60's and the sun tried it's best to shine through. A great day on the lake!!
Six boats came out to enjoy the extra long course. It would be great to have more participants... so come on out. The sailing is FINE on Gull Lake in the Fall. Five more Sunday Island Races to go.

Results
elapsed, Hcp, corrected.

1. 210 - Fred Einspahr - 72.03 - 87.3 - 82.50
2. J-22 - Commodore Racing - 70.32 - 82.7 - 85.03
3. J-22 - Crazy Horse - 71.28 - 82.7 - 86.19
4. Flying Scot - Rick Kohl - 82.1 - 89.6 - 91.62
5. Capri 22 - Jeff Maier - 86.67 - 88.9 - 97.49
6. J-22 - Timbuk22 - 81.48 - 82.7 - 98.52

Up next...
9/16 - Wednesday club racing. 6:30 start.
9/20 - Island Race #2. 1:00 start. Autumnal Equinox celebration to follow at Pavilion.

See you on the water!

Melinda

Melinda Titus
Gull Lake Yacht Club
Race Committee

09/13/2020

Saturday - September 12, 2020

210 Frostbite Series! It lived up to it's name. It was down right CHILLY out there!! Breeze was very nice from the southeast and south, around 10 mph. Temperature 62 degrees. We were able to complete the 3 race series between 10am and 1pm.
Congratulations to Joe Brogger and team for their clean-sweep. Nice job guys.

1. Joe Brogger #405 1,1,1 = 3
2. Steve Parker #444 2,4,2 = 8
3. Fred Einspahr #424 4,2,3 = 9
4. Bill Uggen #415 5,3,4 = 12
5. Jim Babel #394 3,5,5 = 13

The 210's and J-22's have completed their regular seasons. The Stars have several Wednesdays and a 2 day Regatta left.
The Island Series starts tomorrow. It's a really fun 6 week series. Come on out... enjoy the Fall Season on Gull Lake.

Up next...
9/13 - Island Race #1. Start time 1:00.
9/16 - Wednesday club racing. Start time 6:30.

See you on the water.

Melinda

Gull Lake Yacht Club
Race Committee

09/07/2020

Monday - Labor Day - September 7, 2020

We have not had a very good Holiday race in the past couple of years. Today was quite good... and it was a winner take all kind of day. Today was the first (and only) holiday race of the series for 2020. The winner of today's race was the winner of the 2020 Series.
The course was a 2 and 1/3 triangle, marks to port, 1.25 mile windward leg at 290 degrees, winds fairly steady 6 to 10 mph, temps comfortable around 77 degrees.

Corrected results using Portsmouth Handicap rating.

1. Star #7750. Skipper Dave Johnson Jr., Crew TC Belco.
2. 210 #405. Skipper Joe Brogger, Crew Bill English.
3. 210 #415. Skipper Bill Uggen, Crew Chris Uggen.
4. Star #7936. Skipper Chris Sunburg, Crew Fred Einspahr.
5. Flying Scot #1332. Team Rick Kohl.
6. Flying Scot #4460. Team Gail Thompson.

Thank you to all participants. It was a great day on the lake!
Labor Day is over... time to move on to the Fall Series. Wow.

Up next...
9/9 - Wednesday Club racing. 6:30 start.
9/12 - 210 Frostbite Series. 10am start, 3 races.
9/13 - Island Race #1. 1:00 start.

New on the schedule...
9/20 - Autumnal Equinox celebration (put socks on?). After sailing, approx 3:00, at Pavilion.

See you on the water.
Stay safe.

Melinda

07/30/2020

Wednesday - July 29, 2020

Wet and Wild Wednesdays are BACK!! Yay!!

The Pavilion looks great and was filled with members enjoying food, drinks, music and some long overdue socialization. It was a great evening. Oh, and the sailing was good too!

Temperatures were in the low 80's, winds were fairly steady from the northwest at 8-10 mph. Nine boats came out to enjoy two races in the pleasant conditions.

Race One

Stars
1. Greg Smith #8168
2. Jim Babel #8175
3. Chris Uggen #8231
4. JJ Henn #7750
5. Fred Einspahr #7936

J-22's
1. Crazy Horse #823
2. Timbuk22 #1329
3. Commodore Racing #1577
4. Kupstas #439

Race Two

Stars
1. Greg Smith
2. Jim Babel
3. Fred Einspahr
4. Chris Uggen
5. JJ Henn

J-22's
1. Timbuk22
2. Commodore Racing
3. Crazy Horse
4. Kupstas

Next up...
8/2 - Sunday club racing, 2:00 start, 2 races.
8/5 - Wednesday club racing, 6:00 start, 2 races.

See you on the water!

Melinda

Melinda Titus
Gull Lake Yacht Club
Race Committee

07/27/2020

Sunday - July 26, 2020

It was a beautiful afternoon on Gull Lake. The temperatures were in the low 90's, humidity was very high, winds were 7 to 10 mph from the... south, southwest, west.
We were able to sail two races in the beautiful, challenging conditions.

210's

Race One
1. Jim Babel #394
2. Joe Brogger #405
3. Steve Parker #444
4. Fred Einspahr #424
5. Bill Uggen #415

Race Two
1. Joe Brogger
2. Jim Babel
3. Bill Uggen
4. Steve Parker
5. Fred Einspahr

Up Next...
7/29 - Wednesday club racing, 6:30 start, 2 races. This is LAST 6:30 start, goes to 6:00 8/5.
8/2 - Sunday club racing, 2:00 start, 2 races.

See you on the water!

Melinda Titus
Gull Lake Yacht Club
Race Committee

07/23/2020

Wednesday - July 23, 2020

Hey! We had a two race Wednesday... with wind and everything!!

Race One

Stars
1. Greg Smith #8168
2. Jon VanderMolen #8558
3. Jim Babel #8175
4. Chris Uggen #8231
5. Fred Einspahr #7936
6. Michael Brundage #846

J-22's
1. Commodore Racing #1577
2. Crazy Horse #823
3. Timbuk22 #1329
4. Kupstas #439

Race Two

Stars
1. Jim Babel
2. Greg Smith
3. Jon VanderMolen
4. Chris Uggen
5. Fred Einspahr
6. Michael Brundage

J-22's
1. Timbuk22
2. Crazy Horse
3. Commodore Racing
DNS Kupstas

Next up...
7/26 - Sunday Club racing, 2:00 start, 2 races
7/29 - Wednesday Club racing, 6:30 start, 2 races

Note---- Wednesdays in August start time 6:00

See you on the water!

Melinda



Melinda Titus
Gull Lake Yacht Club
Race Committee

07/19/2020

Saturday - July 18, 2020

210 Midwest Championships, Day One - Graves Plaque

Wow! Definitely the BEST racing conditions that we have had on Gull Lake this year. It was a gorgeous day with winds from the southwest at 8 to 11 mph. Temperatures at starting time were pleasant, around 80. Temps would climb into the mid 90's after we were done sailing for the day.

Five boats, 3 races, followed by quality time in the Pavilion. Great day.

Skipper, boat, race 1-2-3 results...

1. Jim Babel #394 - 3, 1, 1
2. Joe Brogger #405 - 1, 3, 3
3. Fred Einspahr #424 - 2, 2, 4
4. Steve Parker #444 - 4, 4, 2
5. Bill Uggen #415 - 5, 5, 5

Congratulations to team Babel for winning the Graves Plaque!

Three more races are scheduled for Sunday which will be the Wallace Trophy Regatta and finish up the Midwest Championship. It should be another great day!!

Stay tuned!!

Melinda

03/16/2020

Yes, Spring will still arrive on Thursday, March 19th. However we will NOT be celebrating burning of the socks on March 21st together.
Don't worry, we will have a celebration on a date in the future... perhaps when covid-19 has run it's course and left our country for good!
Please stay safe and stay put, if possible.

Melinda
GLYC RC

03/12/2020

Well... it's March. You know what THAT means?!? SPRING!! YAY!!

2020 Spring Equinox officially arrives at 11:50pm on Thursday, March 19th. According to Farmers' Almanac, this is the earliest beginning to Spring in 124 years. Wow! Let's make the most of it.

Come on out and join us to celebrate another winter in the books. It's time to Burn Your Socks!!

Bring your winter socks to burn... and your best sailing tales to spin!
Saturday March 21st 3:00-5:00 at the Quarterdeck. There will be a cash bar and light snacks.

Hope to see you there!

10/21/2019

Sunday - October 20, 2019

Western Michigan University Boudeman Cup Regatta

An absolutely gorgeous day today! Everything was perfect... except the wind. It was non-existent. We cancelled for lack of wind.
Our last day of the Season is "in the books".

The standings did not change from yesterday. If you did not see the results, please check the results at...

https://scores.collegesailing.org/f19/boudeman-cup/full-scores/


One more item on the schedule for this year... The Gull Lake Yacht Club Awards Banquet 10/23/19.
If you have not made your reservations yet, please call the Club office.

See you Wednesday.

Melinda Titus
Gull Lake Yacht Club
Race Committee
Cell/text 269-217-9621
[email protected]

Melinda Titus

[email protected]
(269) 217-9621

Full scores table for Fall 2019's Boudeman Cup.

10/19/2019

Saturday - October 19, 2019

Western Michigan University Boudeman Cup Regatta

What a great day of Fall Sailing on beautiful Gull Lake!! 16 teams from 6 different colleges sailing in close to ideal conditions today. Winds were 8 to 14 mph from the south. Temperatures were in the mid to upper 50's. Sunny skies in the morning gave way to mostly cloudy in the afternoon.
The Michigan State Spartan 1 teams dominated the day with a total of eight first place finishes in their combined A and B fleets, worst finish a 3rd. Wow!
12 races sailed today. Check out the individual race results at link below.

One more day of sailing in this Regatta... and in this GLYC Season!!
Are we done yet? ;)

See you on the water!!!

Melinda
GLYC RC

Full scores table for Fall 2019's Boudeman Cup.