One of the oldest annual races on Lake Superior, the course has been changed many times over the years. This year's race begins in Thunder Bay, and finishes in Grand Marais, MN.
The TBYC Offshore Series consists of five separate mid-distance offshore races. One throw-out is allowed in the overall series scoring.
2020 Offshore Series Notice of Race (PDF)
Racers race from Silver Islet, which is located on the 'lake' side of the Sibley Peninsula, to Thunder Bay. Course length is approximately 19 nautical miles.
The course for the 2021 Sawyers Bay race is yet to be determined.
Skipper's meeting is at 1100 on August 3rd via VHF channel 72. Race start is 1200 on August 3rd.
One of the longer and older local distance races, the Spar Channel Race takes the fleet south past Thompson Island, through Spar Channel, and outside Pie Island.
This year, race start is 1200, Skipper's Meeting at 1100.
This race is usually held within the bay of Thunder Bay and is typically around 35 nautical miles in length. The course can vary from year to year.
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