2024 MCSA Blue Chip Championship

38th Annual MC Blue Chip Regatta, September 20th - 22nd, 2024

Venue Headquarters:  Spring Lake Yacht Club

17500 West Spring Lake Road, Spring Lake, MI 49456

Regatta Chair:  Scott Harestad scott@scottharestad.com  (616) 844-8434

Event Schedule:

Friday, September 20th

1. Launching: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm; ramp, hoist and/or elevator options (dry sailing only)

2. Practice Race 4:00 pm, registration 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

3. Appetizers and drinks included for all participants/guests/crew 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Saturday, September 21st

1. Registration 7:30 am to 9:00 am, light breakfast is included 7:00 am to 9:00 am

2. Competitors briefing at 9:30, first race warning signal approximately 45 minutes after briefing

3. The number of races will be left to the race committee’s discretion; weather permitting

4. Lunch is included for all participants

5. Dinner at SLYC; extra dinners are $40 per person. Button down shirts and blazers are encouraged; cocktails at 6:00, dinner at 7:00

Sunday, September 22nd

1. Breakfast 7:45 am to 9:00 am

2. Up to 3 races may be scheduled look for notice on the bulletin board, 1^st race warning signal at 10:00 am, no race warning signals after 1:00

3. Lunch and trophies immediately following the last race

Fees: 

The entry fee is $150.00 and includes:

1. Dinner Saturday night at SLYC included for registered sailors ($40 for crew and/or guests)

2. Breakfast and Lunch – Saturday and Sunday

3. Friday night burgers and beer

4. Trophies and commemorative Blue Chip merchandise

5. Limited guest housing is available upon request