With Labor Day officially behind us and the summer winding down, we turn our attention to a busy fall at our club. Please be sure to visit our GMSC Website to see upcoming events and join in on the fun!
Proud Moment for GMSC- Hosting the Championship of Champions!
In partnership with US Sailing, GMSC is hosting one of the most prestigious regattas in the United States, the Championship of Champions! Check out our landing page on the website for helpful information: GMSC.org/champions
The CoC regatta is scheduled for October 2-6, 2024 (races October 4-6). Hosting this regatta is an honor and a privilege for our club, presenting an opportunity to showcase the stunning beauty of Lake Maumelle and all that makes our club special.
Background: The Championship of Champions (“CoC”) brings together up to twenty competitors who have demonstrated exceptional skill and achievement by becoming the current national North American or World champions of their respective classes as well as one mystery guest! The race determines who is the CHAMPION amongst the champions!
Our CoC Committee, led by Drew Daugherty, has done a phenomenal job planning the event – from finding sponsors, to planning every meal, lining up a first-class race committee, sourcing 20 Y-Flyer boats, and finding housing for the sailors. This will be a moment for our club to be to be proud and show these champions what a fantastic club and lake we have!
If you are interested in getting involved in this event, here are ways you can help:
- Provide housing for a competitor: We have strong demand from the racers to stay in homes versus hotels. If you have a spare bedroom and are interested, please contact Nicole Class Moore, who is our CoC housing coordinator. Not only is it fun to have a world-class sailor stay with you – you do not have to provide ANY meals!All of that is taken care of out at the club.
- Help get our club in ship-shape – we are scheduling a clean-up day (stay tuned for info).In the meantime, make sure you slip, boat, trailer, the grounds in general, etc are clean and tidy.
- Volunteer at the event – reach out to Drew if you are interested in assisting. There will be specific jobs from launching boats, assisting with spectators, serving meals, etc
- Host breakfast one morning at the clubhouse
Racing Updates
We are now in the second series for Centerboard racing! A big thank you to Jon Claas, who is running the races for the 2024 Centerboard season, as well as Greg Hamilton, who continues to coordinate RC volunteers and program needs.
Racing is the lifeblood of our club and I would like to encourage all members to serve on the Race Committee. Being on RC is fun, allows more racers to be on the starting line and provides a terrific opportunity to enjoy the lake and comraderie with fellow members! Race Committee Details and SIGN UP
Around the Club
You may have noticed that we have a new GMSC Sign! Gone is the old faded one, replaced by a new bright GMSC sign on Highway 10 thanks to Jeff Olm!
Neil Jones has continued to perfect our website, adding a MARKETPLACE section, which includes classified ads for sailing gear you may want to sell or buy. Additionally, members are always inquiring about buying GMSC gear and now through the apparel site, Neil has made that easy. I just did a little early Christmas shopping!
Save the Date:
Please mark your calendars for two important upcoming events!
One of the highlights of the season will be the Fall Ball, scheduled for November 16 at the Marriot Hotel downtown. This promises to be a fantastic event where we will have a delicious meal overlooking the river, enjoy music, and celebrate our award winners.
Additionally, we will have our Annual Meeting on Wednesday, October 16 at the Whole Hog in Riverdale. During this meeting, we will provide club updates and elect new flag officers. It is a fantastic opportunity to get involved and stay informed about the club's direction.
Get Involved!
GMSC is a volunteer run club, and we need all our members to make it be the best it can be! If you are interested in a position on our board or serving on a committee, please reach out to me. I would love to discuss opportunities, large and small, with you!
If you are interested in a Flag Officer position, please reach out to Drew Daugherty, who is leading our nominating committee.
Thanks to all of you for making GMSC such a wonderful club! I look forward to seeing you on the lake or at an upcoming event!
MM