The 14th Annual Pelee Island Regatta will be held July 12th 2008.
The Race will have two starts, one from Cedar Island Yacht Club and one off of Bar Point at the mouth of the Detroit River.
The races are open to all sailing yachts that meet the safety requirements for sailing on Lake Erie. Each start will have a jog or cruising class for those who wish to have a leisurely ride to the Island as well as a spinnaker class for those who want to race.
* NEW The Bar Point start for Spinnaker is at 10:00am and the Jog or Cruising Class start is at 10:05am. The Jog start from Cedar Island is at 11:40am
This is a fun race designed encourage sailors to participate in racing in a stress free way. In other words, no protests, and courtesy is the key.
Power Yachts are welcome to fill out an entry, pay the fee, and cruise to the Island but cannot participate in the sailboat race.
Applications will be available on the LMYC website under the
tab in May 2008 All paid entries, power and sail, are reserved a dock space at Scudder but at your own expense.
In addition, each registered skipper, power & sail, will be presented with a gift from Pusser’s Rum by attending the “Beach Party” at "The Anchor & Wheel Inn”.
Islanders, vacationers, and any other landlubber that wishes to attend the party at the "The Anchor & Wheel Inn”, WELCOME!
People wishing to reserve a room on the island should book early. The Anchor & Wheel Inn is a bed & breakfast that offers rooms, as well as a beautiful campground. For reservations call (519) 724-2195 or visit their website for more information http://www.anchorwheelinn.com/
Dinner will be served at the Anchor & Wheel Inn at 7:00pm and is at your own expense. Awards will be presented followed by a night of dancing to live music, sharing of tall tales, all true of course, and wine tasting for the remainder of the evening.
Transportation will be arranged for you but at your own expense to and from Scudder Docks and The Anchor & Wheel Inn. You can also walk if you like. It will take you about 20 minutes.