CCYC | 9 am - Noon
There will be 2 sessions making up our 3-hour seminar. One session will be a discussion of the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac's requirement, starting this year, that competitors carry AIS send and receive. What products are available? What modifications to your boat may be necessary? Learn from the experts.
The other session will consist of a talk by a weather forecaster from NWS Chicago. Let's talk about weather for racers in Chicago and how you can make your own predictions.
As usual, free coffee and doughnuts. Plenty of free street parking.
Email Steven Fink to Register: sfink26340@aol.com
NAUTICAL EDUCATION: PHIL POLLARD PFD/SAFETY GEAR SEMINAR
CYC (Monroe) | 11 am - 1 pm
Chicago Yacht Club and the Race To Mackinac Committee will be hosting a hands-on Safety Gear demonstration and inspection with Crowleys Yacht Yard on January 13th, 11 am at Monroe Station. We will be inspecting life jackets, inflating a MOM8, and reviewing other important safety gear. Crowleys will have rearming kits and other gear on sale as well. Come and get your life jacket ready for the 2024 sailing season!
This event is FREE and open to the public.