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It was hot and windy for the first few days, and then the rain and light winds forced a cancellation of races on Friday. Congrats to all skippers and crew for their fine sportsmanship, courage, and sailing. Junior Fleet Results Open Fleet Results More photos and News from the Grand Rapids Press (Mlive): Photos Butterfly …

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July 20 (Wednesday) Registration 2-4 pm Boat Launch Snack table Practice Race 4 pm Dinner: 6 pm Crazy Charlie’s Hot dog bar Activity: “Buck a Duck” 7 pm July 21 (Thursday) Registration 7:30-12pm Pancake Breakfast 7:30-8:30 am Junior Skipper Meeting 8:30 Junior Start 10 am Lunch 11:30 – 1:00 pm Pizza, chips, watermelon, cookies Open …

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GRYC is partnering with Sebago and many other sponsors to bring the 2011 Butterfly Nationals to GRYC, July 20-22. Volunteers are needed to make the event a success. Signup for volunteers is located in the clubhouse. Signup information for the regatta can be found on the GRYC web page, just use the sailing school link. …

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It is time to register for summer sailing classes!! East Grand Rapids residents can register beginning April 21, while non residents can register April 28. Please visit East Grand Rapids Recreation, Community Center, 750 Lakeside Drive SE, to register for classes.

The Grand Rapids Junior Sailing Association is hosting the US Sailing Small Boat Level 1 instructor certification June 11,12,13,14. This class will teach you how to be a sailing instructor and gives you certification that is recognized by US Sailing. You can sign up on the US Sailing web site.

If you are interested in becoming part of the sailing instructor team for the 2011 sailing school season, please view the job postings. Application deadline is March 18. The staffing procedure for 2011 is as follows: 1. Applicants should be aware that the Program Director position is a separate role not requiring sailing experience, and …

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