Spring Cleaning Member Event
2024-04-20 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Grand River Sailing Club, 219 N. Harbor Drive, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
Sail on in and help us spruce up the Sailing Club!
Free donuts and coffee
Saturday morning April 20 at 9 am at the GRSC Clubhouse
We are giving the clubhouse a deep cleaning, checking the inventory, and touching up the paint inside.
The more the merrier

Burning Of The Socks
2024-05-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Grand River Sailing Club, 219 N. Harbor Drive, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
Winter is over… time to burn those socks and launch those boats!

GRSC Small Boat Gathering
2024-05-11 11:30 - 17:00
Join us for the lst ever small boat gathering with the GRSC Small Boats & Trailer Sailor’s

When: May 11th, 2024, 11:30am
Where: Muskegon Lake
State Park Beach
Questions? Contact:
Linda (616 916-4269)
Dylan (616 268-0109)
Tom Tosa (616 212-1822)

New Member's Reception
2024-06-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Grand River Sailing Club, 219 N. Harbor Drive, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
Please join us in welcoming our new members with hot dogs on the grill and an ice cream sundae bar.
Click here to download the flyer.

4th of July Fireworks Celebration
2024-07-04 18:00 - 22:00 | Grand River Sailing Club, 219 N. Harbor Drive, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
The Clubhouse will be open to members to come and enjoy the 4th of July Fireworks.

2024 Maiden Race
2024-07-13 08:30 - 17:00 | Grand River Sailing Club, 219 N. Harbor Drive, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
Come RACE with GRSC
The 6th Annual Maiden Race Saturday July 13, 2024

Race begins at 12:15pm
Boat Entry fee: $50.00 made out & mailed to GRSC
Skippers Meeting: GRSC Club House
8:30 am
219 N. Harbor Grand Haven, Ml 49417

Contact person: Cheryl Smithe
616-299-1145
MaidenRaceGRSC@gmail.com
Race packet will be at Skippers meeting.
Parade of boats in front of Waterfront Stadium at 11 .•OO a.m.
If you are not registered for Wednesday night races with GRSC, we will have you fill out a form with your boats PHRF information, and will need your proof of liability insurance with registration.
GRSC is inspired by The Maiden Factor Foundation which supports women in sailing. For more information, or to donate directly to the Maiden Factor, please visit their website at www.themaidenfactor.orq
Females sail the boat. The owner of the boat (if male) is welcome to be on board for docking, general boat instruction and/or emergencies only.
We encourage individual women to sign up for the race as well. The individual spots will be on a first come basis based on the availability of sailboats and crew space
All boats and individuals must be registered by June 24, 2024.

DOWNLOADS:
Information/Brochure
Boat Registration
Individual Registration
Sponsor Form

38th Annual Jack Kelley 8+8 Cruising Rally
2024-07-21 11:00 - 17:00 | Grand River Sailing Club, 219 N. Harbor Drive, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
More information and event registration can be found here: https://www.grandriversailingclub.com/jack-kelley-8-plus-8/

GRSC Cruise to Whitehall Weekend
2024-07-26 - 2024-07-28 | Whitehall, MI
Come join us for a sail to Whitehall and spend the weekend at the White Lake Municipal Marina!
We will rally off the Grand Haven pier to begin our sail to Whitehall if you want to go as a group, or sail up when you can. Time TBD. Fly your GRSC burgee!
Call the White Lake Municipal Marina to make your slip reservations. 1-231-894-9689 or register on midnrreservations (just note 5’ draft is not accurate)
For our land cruisers, we will plan to have happy hour on Friday evening with appetizers on our boats, so cruise on up and join us for a tottie and the sunset!
Saturday evening we will plan to have dinner at a local restaurant at 5:00 p.m. We will want to reserve tables for sailors and land cruisers, so please contact Stacy Lounsbury at 616.498.1555 or email her at stacyjlounsbury@gmail.com to reserve a spot by Sunday, July 21, including your name and number in your party.
Looking forward to seeing lots of GRSC faces and boats at this event!
Don’t forget to invite new members/those without boats to crew with you! And new members/those without boats, don’t be shy—ask! Power boats welcome to join as well!!

Coast Guard Saturday & Fireworks
2024-08-03 10:00 - 22:00 | Grand River Sailing Club, 219 N. Harbor Drive, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
The clubhouse will be open for members throughout the day and evening to celebrate Coast Guard Saturday and Fireworks.

The 2024 GRSC Sunflower Event
2024-08-24 | Grand River Sailing Club, 219 N. Harbor Drive, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
Join us for the 2024 Grand River Sailing Club Sunflower Raft-Off. More information coming soon, or you can contact Patti Edwards for more info.

2024 GRSC/MYC Commodore's Invitational
2024-08-24 | Grand River Sailing Club, 219 N. Harbor Drive, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
The GRSC/MYC Commodore’s Invitational is back again for 2024! Grand Haven to Muskegon with an awards reception at the Muskegon Yacht Club following the race. Registration is now open.
Warning Signal for First Start, 1200 EDT, August 24, 2024
NOTICE OF RACE
The organizing authority (OA) for the 2024 Grand River Sailing Club (GRSC) Commodores Invitational Race are GRSC, 219 N. Harbor, Grand Haven MI 49417 (616) 502-1802, tmorell@comcast.net and the Muskegon Yacht Club (MYC), 3198 Edgewater, Muskegon MI, 49441, (231) 755-1414.
1. Rules
1.1. The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing including US prescriptions, the Sailing Instructions, and any applicable class rules.
1.2. The rules of: The Midwest Performance Handicap Racing Fleet (MWPHRF) and the Great Lakes Multihull Racing Association (GLMRA) for multihulls.
1.3. RRS Appendix T will apply.
1.4. Certain rules maybe changed and these changes, if any, will appear in the Sailing Instructions.
2. Advertising
2.1. Any Advertising shall conform to World sailing regulation 20.
3. Eligibility and Entry
3.1. The regatta is open to all boats with valid MWPHRF certificates.
3.1.1 The Race Committee may accept entries without a valid PHRF certificate and will assign a rating.
3.2. One-design classes will be accepted with a minimum of 5 entries to constitute a class.
3.3. Boats may enter Spinnaker or Jib-and-Main divisions.
4. Fees
4.1. Entry fee are as follows: $45 per entry, regardless of boat size.
4.2. Entries will be accepted up to 1000 Sat August 24, 2024.
5. Schedule
5.1. Registration.
Email: Tom Morell tmorell@comcast.net
USPS: GRSC – 2024 Comm Inv
PO Box 214
Grand Haven, MI 48417
Provide :
Boat Name
Owner Name
Sail Number
Boat Type and Length
Rating – include MWPHRF certificate (copy)
Proof of insurance (copy)
Check to GRSC for $45 (USPS or bring to Skipper’s meeting)
MYC may provide a last minute link to YachtScoring website.
5.2. Skippers Meeting will be held at 1030 EDT at GRSC Clubhouse, 2019 N. Harbor, Grand Haven MI, 49417.
5.3. Date of Race is Saturday August 24, 2024.
5.4. The scheduled time of the first warning signal for on August24 is 1155 EDT with the first section start at 1200 EDT, subsequent starts will be at 5-minute intervals.
6. Measurement
6.1. Each vessel competing in the Spinnaker or Jib-and-Main divisions shall produce a valid MWPHRF certificate.
6.2. Each boat shall conform to US Coast Guard safety standards Boats may be subject to inspection prior to or post-race for compliance with safety requirements.
6.3. A measurer, or measurers will be appointed by Commodores Invitational Chairman to review any certificates, or inspect a boat, if necessary. Rating adjustments or nullification may be made at the discretion of the Commodores Invitational Race Chairman.
7. Sailing Instructions
7.1. Sailing instructions are attached and will be made available at the Skippers Meeting.
8. Venue
8.1. The race will take place on the waters of Lake Michigan.
9. The Course
9.1. The course will be from a designated mark approximately 1/4-mile NW of the North Grand Haven MI pier head, to a finish mark near the Muskegon pier head, with optional rounding mark. Approximate distance is 11 nautical miles.
10. Scoring
10.1. The race shall be scored under the MWPHRF for both division and fleet.
10.2. Auxiliary Power Usage. In the event of a light air race, boats in the Jib-and-Main or Cruising divisions may use up to 1 hour of auxiliary power subject to a time penalty of two minutes for each minute of power used with a minimum penalty of thirty (30) minutes. Boats using auxiliary power must notify the Race Committee at the finish of the race.
11. Radio Communications
11.1. Except in an emergency, a boat shall neither make nor receive radio communications not available to all competitors. This restriction also applies to cellular devices. Courtesy broadcast will be made via VHF channel 69. Failure to hear these broadcasts shall not be an opportunity for redress.
12. Prizes
12.1. Prizes will be awarded as follows: Plaque on Commodores Trophy for First Place in Spinnaker Division. Plaque on Vice Commodores Trophy for First Place on Jib and Main Division. Flags for First, Second, and Third place in sections. Location for awards will be the Muskegon Yacht Club lawn at approximately 1600 EDT on Saturday August 24, 2024.
13. Disclaimer of Liability
13.1. Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. Refer to RRS 4, Decision to Race. The Organizing Authority or Race Committee will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after the regatta.
14. Insurance
14.1. Each Participant shall carry and provide proof of valid third-party liability insurance with minimum coverage of $300,000 per incident or equivalent.
15. Parking and Post Race Transportation
15.1. Limited Parking will be available at the Muskegon Yacht Club, overflow and overnight parking is available adjacent in the South/East lot of Torresen Marine.
16. Mooring
16.1. It is recommended that pre-race mooring be at Grand Haven Municipal Marina. 616-847 3478, Reservations may be made at https://www.midnrreservations.com/, temporary tie up on the sea wall is available in Grand Haven on a first come, first serve basis.
16.2. Post-Race mooring, which may include rafting, will be available without charge at the Muskegon Yacht Club for the night of August 24, 2024. A nominal mooring charge will apply for longer stays.
17. Further Information
For GRSC, please contact:
Tom Morell
616-502-1802
tmorell@comcast.net
For MYC, please contact:
Clark Miller
231-755-1414 (club phone)
sailorson61@aol.com

Seafood Boil
2024-09-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Grand River Sailing Club, 219 N. Harbor Drive, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
Reservation is required, so Please RSVP with name and # in party no later than Thursday September 12 to Stacy at: 616-498-1555 or stacyjlounsbury@gmail.com
If you are able to help with set up from 5:00 – 6:00, or clean up following the party, please let Stacy know that also. We look forward to seeing everyone there.

The GRSC Road Rally
2024-10-20 13:00 - 21:00 | Grand River Sailing Club, 219 N. Harbor Drive, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
Join us on Sunday October 20 at 1:00 PM – RAIN OR SHINE
We will meet at the clubhouse, where we ask participants to bring a dish to pass and BYOB for an after Road Rally potluck.
Our Wonderful hosts, Karla & Myron Constantine, have come up with a rally that will be based on Time and Distance, and it will be very important to not be late for the Drivers meeting.

RSVP by Wednesday October 16, 2024 to:
Stacy 616.498.1555 or Karla 616.407.0625
Driver’s meeting is at 1:00 PM, with departures starting directiy after.
Departing from: GRSC Clubhouse with a group gathering following the rally.

Winterfest Cardboard Sled Race
2026-01-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Mulligan’s Hollow, Mulligan Dr., Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
Build a Cardboard Sled and race it down the snowy hill at Mulligan’s Hollow! All sleds must pass inspection to participate. Compete for best design, most team spirit, and other fun awards as you take your run down the hill.

Euchre Party & Snack Buffet
2026-01-31 18:00 - 22:00 | Grand River Sailing Club, 219 N. Harbor Drive, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
Come for a fun evening of euchre!
We’ll rotate teams and award some nifty prizes. No need to be an expert – we’ll teach you the basics and you can learn this game on the fly!
If you don’t want to play euchre, bring your game of choice and join in the fun.
You are invited to bring your favorite snacks to share and your beverage of choice. We will have some beer and mixers.

Friday Game Night
2026-02-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Grand River Sailing Club, 219 N. Harbor Drive, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
Come to the clubhouse at 6 PM for games and snacks!

Dart Tournament
2026-02-21 18:00 - 22:00 | Grand River Sailing Club, 219 N. Harbor Drive, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
Join us for the Annual GRSC Dart Tournament on February 21. Stay tuned to your inboxes for more information.

Trivia Night
2026-03-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Grand River Sailing Club, 219 N. Harbor Drive, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States

2026 Sailing School - Session 1, Day 1
2026-03-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Grand River Sailing Club, 219 N. Harbor Drive, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
The goal of the GRSC Sailing School Program is to promote sailing and provide the opportunity to sail on Lake Michigan. Students will participate in at least three interactive classroom lessons taught by experienced sailors. Students will graduate to Monday Night Lite Racing with at least three on the water outings. The GRSC Sailing School is free for members. For more information, click here.

2026 Sailing School - Session 1, Day 2
2026-03-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Grand River Sailing Club, 219 N. Harbor Drive, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States

Chili Cook-Off
2026-03-28 17:00 - 21:00 | Grand River Sailing Club, 219 N. Harbor Drive, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
Bring your best batch to share along with any toppings that may be needed.
For those unable to bring a soup or chili, please consider bringing a side to complement the crockpots of goodness.
We’d love to have everyone join us and vote for their favorites.
Prizes will be awarded. BYOB!

2026 Sailing School - Session 1, Day 3
2026-03-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Grand River Sailing Club, 219 N. Harbor Drive, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States

2026 Sailing School - Session 2, Day 1
2026-04-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Grand River Sailing Club, 219 N. Harbor Drive, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States

2026 Sailing School - Session 2, Day 2
2026-04-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Grand River Sailing Club, 219 N. Harbor Drive, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States

2026 Sailing School - Session 2, Day 3
2026-04-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Grand River Sailing Club, 219 N. Harbor Drive, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States

Burning Of The Socks + Kentucky Derby
2026-05-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Grand River Sailing Club, 219 N. Harbor Drive, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
Come join us for our Annual Burning Of the Socks event at the clubhouse. Bring a dish to pass and BYOB.
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New Member Reception
2026-05-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Grand River Sailing Club, 219 N. Harbor Drive, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
Help us welcome our newest members! Please bring a snack to pass and BYOB.

2026 Whitehall Weekend
2026-07-24 - 2026-07-26 | Whitehall, MI
Come join us for a sail and to spend the weekend in the beautiful town of Whitehall! We will rally off the Grand Haven pier to begin our sail to Whitehall if you want to go as a group, or sail up when you can. Time TBD. Fly your GRSC burgee!
For more information, click here to download the flyer.

2026 GRSC Sunflower
2026-08-22 - 2026-08-23
Come join us for a night (or two) at Pigeon Lake! Click here to download the flyer.
