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Greater Detroit Sunfish Club

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Everyone Welcome

Anyone, any age. Fun, Sunfish sailing for families and individuals.

Junior fleet: 17 and under
Ladies fleet: all ages
Senior fleet: two fleets
(determined by skill, ability, and experience)

Come and sail!

Try our mobile yacht club: no clubhouse, no bar fees. Free sailing lesson, or free first race.

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Chat with members. Get the latest info. See regatta photos—and come play! Join our email list at
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Who to call in 2009

Mar 09 GDSC Newsletter

Join our club

individual: $10–$40, family: $65
2009 Membership Application

Who we are

GDSC is a mobile club of 20 to 30 families who sail our small "yachts" at different sailing sites. Help is always at hand to launch your Sunfish, or to lift it from your car top or trailer. Our committee boat sets our course, runs our races, and acts as a safety boat.

Where we sail

At Stony Creek, Kensington, and other Metro-Detroit inland lakes. Camping week-ends at Lakeport State Park on Lake Huron, and also at Higgins Lake. We sail rain or shine, as long as wind and water conditions are safe.

2009 Race Dates & Weekends

Arrive early, rig and be ready to start racing on time. Attend any or all events this season.

GDSC 2009 Schedule: **Arrive and rig BEFORE start times**
parentheticals indicate launching at a member's home
GDSC 2009 Race Schedule
Day	Date	Location	Start
Sun	May 3	Maceday Lake (Scriver's) pending DNR approval	12:30 pm
Sun	May 17	Watkins Lake (Beadle's)	12:30 pm
Sun	May 31	Kensington	12:30 pm
Sun	June 14	Watkin's Lake (Gorman's)	12:30 pm
Sat/Sun	July 4–5	Lakeport State Park Lake Huron	10:30 am
Sun	Aug 2	Stony Creek	12:30 pm
Sun	Aug 16	Stony Creek	12:30 pm
Sat/Sun	Sep 5–6	Higgins Lake	10:30 am
Sun	Sept 27	Watkins Lake (Harner's)	12:30 pm
Sun	Oct 4	Big Lake (Hubel's)	12:30 pm

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GDSC history

Fleet 50, was established in 1963 by a group of small boat sailors who chose Sailfish and Sunfish sailboats because of their one-design aspect, which ensures a fair competition between sailors.

Though the Sailfish is no longer in production, the Sunfish lives on. Our purpose was to enjoy the sport of sailboat racing and the camaraderie of people with like interests. Our aim is the same today.

Racing is our focus. We include camping weekends and other activities to appeal to all sailors.

Our experienced members are happy to share their sailing knowledge and give tips to improve newcomers' skills and safety. Racing is great fun. We invite you to participate. How's today?

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