Manistee Regatta
August 13th - 14th
Douglas Park
Manistee, MI
Check and see who has pre-registered HERE.
LOCATION
A CRAM favorite, this scenic little vacation town is here to stay. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan with a launch protected by a breakwall. From US 31, head west on 1st Street. Take the first right in the round-about near the lakeshore, and pass the boat launch. The CRAM designated area is the large field on the right, past the pavilions.This is a 3-day event! But Friday is optional and will be scored separately. We are planning a distance race - the course is TBD and will be based on weather and wind direction. If you'd only like to attend for the weekend, please select the 2-day discount at checkout.
VENUE
On the south side of the mouth of the Manistee River lies Douglas Park and a perfect beach to host a regatta within a breakwater. Racing will be held on Lake Michigan, either south or north of the channel.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Camping
Both RV and Tent campers are welcome to join us on the 1.5-acre section of Douglas Park right next to our launch site. No hookups are available, but public restrooms are nearby and showers are available to CRAM campers at the city marina located 5 minutes away in the downtown part of Manistee. Whether camping with us or not, come join us for a group campfire in the evening.
RV parking - The city of Manistee has graciously allowed us to park in the lot across from the open space. We will need to be courteous and respectful of the lot's intended use, so perhaps we park every other spot in the red areas shown above to try to keep the footprint small but also try to be in close proximity to the open area.
RV parking - The city of Manistee has graciously allowed us to park in the lot across from the open space. We will need to be courteous and respectful of the lot's intended use, so perhaps we park every other spot in the red areas shown above to try to keep the footprint small but also try to be in close proximity to the open area.
$25.00
If you’re not looking for the rustic sailing & camping experience there are other campgrounds in the area including Orchard Beach State Park located 10 minutes away.
Hotels
Manistee has many hotels, motels, and bed & breakfasts to choose from in the area.
HOSPITALITY
Friday Dinner
You are on your own for these nights of this event. There are many wonderful restaurants downtown Manistee. The taxi service we used in the years prior, Manistee Cab Company, is open and running, however, CRAM is not scheduling a set pick-up time. Please consider patronizing their service.
Saturday Dinner
Saturday's hospitality is going to be provided by Tom & Lindsay Ratering. Details are still TBD, make sure to check back in at a later date!
You are on your own for these nights of this event. There are many wonderful restaurants downtown Manistee. The taxi service we used in the years prior, Manistee Cab Company, is open and running, however, CRAM is not scheduling a set pick-up time. Please consider patronizing their service.
Saturday Dinner
Saturday's hospitality is going to be provided by Tom & Lindsay Ratering. Details are still TBD, make sure to check back in at a later date!
SCHEDULE
| Friday | |
| 12:00 - ?? | Arrival and Set-up |
| Saturday | |
| 08:30 - 09:15 | Registration |
| 09:30 | Competitors Meeting |
| 11:00 | First Warning Signal |
| 18:00 - 22:00 | Dinner/Party |
| Sunday | |
| 09:00 | Competitors Meeting |
| 10:30 | First Warning Signal |
| 13:00 | No warning signals after this time |
| 15:00 | Trophy Presentation |
SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
CRAM Sailing InstructionsCRAM MEMBERSHIP
Get your CRAM Membership here:
$35.00
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REGISTRATION
Please Note:- CRAM members receive a $15 discount. However, you must first log in to the website for the system to recognize your membership status.
- If you are not currently a member, first purchase your membership as a separate transaction from the regatta registration in order to get the discount.
- Finally, if you're under 18 years of age, you and your parent or legal guardian need to print, sign and date CRAM's Waiver & Release of Liability available here. The signed document must be either hand-delivered to Registration at the regatta or scanned and emailed to Registration (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) prior to the event.
| Automatic Discounts: $15 Member $10 Pre Registration → expires 23:59, Aug 9th! Manual Discount: $5 Single Handed Boats First time sailing with CRAM? Then your racing is on us! Simply enter 1STCRAM in the coupon code field at the time of checkout. |
2-Day Regatta Fee
$75.00
$65.00
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| Camping (inc. Showers) |
$25.00
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| Hospitality | Saturday Dinner TBD |
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions please contact us:Regatta Chairman:
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CRAM Commodore: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
