Discounted Crew Packs for the Regatta Social Passes are still available online. Includes Friday & Saturday dinner, drinks, live music and entertainment, and Sunday awards party.

Detroit

Hosted by Bayview Yacht Club
May 29 – 31, 2026

Regatta Series Sponsors

2025 Class Champions

J/35 Great Lakes Championship
Mr. Bill’s Wild Ride (NSSC) – William Wildner, Dave Delano, Tim Schley, Kent Schwandt, Colleen Wildner, Stephen Kowal-Besler, Cruz Schroeder, Eric Westen, Ronald Rabine, John Jamieson
Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup Series & North American Sailing Series Qualifier
Gamecock (New York Yacht Club) – Peter McClennen, Jeremy Wilmot, Peter McClennen, William Stout, Key Becker, Severin Gramm
Santana 35 North American Championship
Shape (PHYC) – Chris Benedict, John Potter, Chad Williams, Chris Benedict, Tony Garzynski, Austin Struthers, Everett Benedict, Dale Mcnabb, Lauren Harju, Steve Bradley, Cameron Benedict Youth Keelboat Series

Detroit
Social Pass

The Regatta Social Pass may be purchased in advance on the race website and includes bar, catering, staff costs, taxes and gratuity.

Mount Gay Rum
Cocktail Contest

Whip up a thirst-quenching cocktail for MGR judges – mixers, rum and ice provided. Sign up to be selected.

Quantum Sails
Weather Briefing

Start your race day with a professional weather briefing and local knowledge tips.

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2024 Speaker Series – Detroit – Francesca Clapcich

Bayview Yacht Club hosted the Speaker Series with Sailing World’s Dave Reed and Francesca Clapcich for an empowering conversation about diversity, work-life balance, and fulfillment of competitive racing. 

Regatta News: Detroit

Smoke Show

Detroit Special Delivery

The breeze cranked for the second day of the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series in Detroit just in time for the distance racers to join the fun.

Sailing in Detroit

Detroit Kickoff Goes Off

Friday’s racing at the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series in Detroit gets underway with incredibly close racing across the fleets.

Detroit Map and Points of Interest

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