ST. CROIX SAILING CLUB

GREAT SAILORS, GREAT SAILING!

ST. CROIX SAILING CLUB

GREAT SAILORS, GREAT SAILING!

ST. CROIX SAILING CLUB

GREAT SAILORS, GREAT SAILING!

ST. CROIX SAILING CLUB

GREAT SAILORS, GREAT SAILING!

ST. CROIX SAILING CLUB

GREAT SAILORS, GREAT SAILING!

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Racing

Racing events are organized to appeal to sailors of all abilities.  They include several weekend and mid-week racing series, fun races, and special regattas such as the Spring Invitational; the Breaking Waves Regatta and Commodore’s Cup (overnight race/cruise from Hudson to Prescott);  the Carlson Classic; the Labor Day Regatta; and the Autumnal Equinox.

The Labor Day Regatta (now known as the “Fall Regatta” or “Sail and Share”) has brought in sailors from Iowa, Lake of the Woods, Lake Pepin, Lake Waconia, Lake Minnetonka, White Bear Lake, Medicine Lake and Lake Mille Lacs. The festivities begin on Friday night and, after two days of racing, conclude Sunday with the awards ceremony and cocktail party. Saturday’s racing is often followed by dinner and live music.

  • Racing Posts

    • Commodore’s Cup, 2019

    September 28 – 29, 2019

    Race Details

    The Commodore’s Cup will be held this Saturday and Sunday, starting at 11am.  This is our annual voyage down the St. Croix to the city of Prescott!  The race event is open to all boats who are currently registered with SCSC.  Cruisers are very welcome to sail with us and join the party after racing on Saturday evening.

    Saturday:

    There will be two starts, with the Division 3 & 5 sequence beginning at 11am.
    The sequence for Division 1 will begin around 11:20am.

    This is all weather dependent – if there are any significant changes, the R/C will email everyone Friday evening, and by VHF starting at 10:00 Saturday morning.

    Saturday Evening:

    The Prescott City Council has reserved the city docks for us!  This event coincides with a Cruise, and beverages and food will be available after racing at the Hollister Mansion, hosted by the crew and friends of Salacia (see previous messages).  Your boats are permitted to stay at the city docks overnight.

    The docks in Prescott are between the highway bridge and the railroad trestle.  When you are ready to dock, call the “Prescott Highway Bridge” on VHF 14 (or 16) to request an opening of the Highway bridge ONLY.  Please buddy up with other sailboats so we don’t need to open the bridge too many times.

    Sunday:

    There will be one sequence for all boats.  Warning signal will be at 11am, just north of the Prescott Highway Bridge.  We will race to Hudson, or wherever the R/C sets the finish line (if the race is slow).

    Other notes:

    On both days, the finish line may be shortened or the races cancelled if the winds and weather are unfavorable for racing.  The Race Committee intends to have everyone ashore by 5 or 6pm.

    You may declare non-spinnaker prior to the first race (must apply to both days).

    There will be many new crews, boats, and skippers attending the races this year – thank you for coming!  This is one of the most spectacular events our club has to offer.  Here are a couple tips to make your adventure more fun:

    The river is quite high this year so groundings are unlikely, but you can never be too careful.

    All racers should familiarize themselves with the provisions of Section 18 of the SCSC Sailing Instructions regarding procedures relating to the passage of slow no wake areas. You are required to record time spent in the slow no wake areas and you are required to leave slow no wake areas in the same order as you entered them.  15 minutes max per zone.  You must inform the Race Committee of your times at your finish, or on the dock immediately following the race.  If the no-wake marks are missing, use the channel markers (green cans and red nuns).

    Should you elect to retire from racing on either day, ensure that you notify the Race Committee or have somebody notify the Race Committee on your behalf.  The Race Committee will be monitoring VHF Channel 72, or can be reached by phone.

    If the wind forecast looks light, there might be some amount of motoring – please make sure to top off your fuel tanks!

    Commodore’s Cup, 2019

    Saturday Party Details

    Avast me hearties, and ready yer sea legs. The Commodores Regatta is once again upon us.  And once again Maties, this year we have procured the “Hollister Mansion” for an evening of club festivities.  Our wenches arrr preparing linguini with red sauce, alfredo sauce, and white wine clam sauce. Along with garlic bread, salad, and desert. Surely a feast fit for all you Salts, Sea Dogs, Scallywags, and Swabbies.

    Evening Entertainment will be performed by Soloist and our fine Matey, ”Savanna Hall”.

    Let the be warned tho, unless ye wants to be keelhauled at sunrise bring a bottle of wine or rum to share. Beer, Pop, and mixers will be supplied by the SCSC.

    Arrr, and a great bit of thanks to team Salacia who have made this evening possible by kicking out the doubloons and procuring this fine establishment for arrr entertainment.

    Dan & Cindy Prochaska, Kevin & Janice Dalhberg, Luke & Lisa Mathias
    Dacotah Prochaska Mike Mealy Ian & Michelle Ball

    Destination Beercan

    The Destination Beercan will be held this Saturday, September 14th starting at 11am.  It will be a race from north of the railroad bridge to the finish line in downtown Stillwater.  Boats are welcome to sail back to Hudson at their leisure.
    If weather dictates otherwise, listen to the Race Committee on VHF 72 beginning at 10am.  (R/C may change the location if necessary)
    The club will provide beverages and sandwiches in Lowell Park along the Stillwater waterfront.  Please bring a simple dish to pass (chips, salads, etc).

    Docking:  You may dock your boats at the Stillwater City Docks.  They are behind the paddle boats (enter from the North).  Space is limited and on a first-come-first-served basis (we do not have reservations).  You may also tie up along the waterfront (depth permitting).   Anchoring in a star raft on the WI shore is also an option – the Committee Boat can be called upon to shuttle people if required (VHF 72, or call Pat on his cell).

    Cruisers are welcome to join us in Stillwater.

    Many thanks to the 2019 board for coordinating this event and we look forward to connecting with you regarding opportunities for next year’s board.

    Pursuit Races, 2019

    7th Annual SCSC Pursuit Races
    Saturday, August 3rd at 11:00 hrs

    Notice of Race – Sailing Instructions
    Start Times

    The Pursuit Race is an exciting twist on our traditional races!
    Boats will start based on handicaps – High-PHRF boats first, Lower-PHRF boats later.  Each class of boat has their own start time.  Hence, faster boats will PURSUE the slower ones.  The idea is to have everyone finish at the same time (and scare the heck out of the Race Committee).  The first boat across the finish line is the winner!

    There will be two races.  Start times are created for all boats registered with SCSC. These times will dictate when your boat starts after the conclusion of the initial start sequence.

    If you intend to race in non-standard configuration (ie: non-spinnaker, larger headsail, etc) you must let the Race Committee know before EOD Thursday.  Note:  You are not required to race in this configuration (you may revert to your standard race configuration if you desire).

    Sign-up is not required unless you have a configuration change which affects your handicap.

    The Pursuit Races are free and open to ALL members of the club.

    The final start times for registered boats will be posted on Friday, August 3rd.

    For questions or to register a custom configuration for your boat, use the following form:

    Shrimp Boil

    The 2019 Shrimp Boil will follow the Carlson Classic races on July 20th.

    Carlson Classic Races

    Two Yacht of the Year races will begin at 11:00.  They will use the reverse-start sequence, with high-phrf boats starting first.

    Shrimp Boil

    Social hour starts at 5 o’clock at the St. Croix Marina.  Dinner will be served around 6 o’clock.  The club will provide all you can eat shrimp, corn, potatoes, and onions.  The club will also provide water, pop, beer, and wine.  Please bring a dish so we will have enough food for all who show up.

    Cost will be $18 for members if you reserve your dinner online by July 12th.  Non-members and reservations after July 12th are $25.  Children 9 and under are $12.

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    6/10/2019

    The river will drop below no-wake on Tuesday morning (6/11), so the 2019 sailing season is officially on!  Our first race will be the Spring #4 race tomorrow (6/11) at 6:30 pm.  The weather might be an issue, but we’ll make that call at the last-minute over VHF 72.

    Bring your foulies and warm clothes and we’ll see you on the water!