Declercq Marine LLC.

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas!

11/11/2025

Today's advice

10/22/2025

no job is too big…

09/21/2025

Last Friday, my good friend Greg Thomas was inducted into the Mackinac Hall of Fame. Greg is very deserving, and I am very happy the Hall of Fame committee recognizes his achievements. Congratulations Greg !!

09/02/2025

Nice job guys

Thanks to the crew of InfraRed for a 1st in class, 3rd Overall in the Green Island Race. Topped off a First to Finish in the Funday Race. Great weekend for Team IR.

08/28/2025

Great Lakes Yacht Club is happy to announce registration for our annual Fall Series should be open by Wednesday, August 27.

The entire series of 5 races starts on September 28th, for four consecutive Sundays, and concludes on Saturday, October 25th. The first and last races are point-to-point, with the three middle races windward/leewards. Or, just register for the first race, the Ed Theisen Trophy Race. New this year you can register for just the second race, which will be a joint windward/leeward race day with North Star Sail Club.

Unique classes will be created for each of race days one and two. If you register for the entire series, your corrected time from each of these days will be applied to the Fall Series classes to determine series awards. Race days 3-5 will be sailed using the Fall Series classes.

We invite boats from clubs south of GLYC to dock at GLYC for any part of the series (subject to availability), free of charge. And, since the October 5th race starts North of us, we hope you'll take advantage of our offer in order to participate in the joint race.

https://www.greatlakesyc.com/fall-series

Reach out to Rebecca Spinks at [email protected] with any questions or information. Our underlying goal is to get more visibility to local racing and recognize our GLYC members for their commitment to this sport.

08/12/2025

If you missed our recent mainsail trim breakdown, want more, or want better control, balance, and confidence under sail? Quantum’s Cruising Mainsail Trim Guide is built for cruisers who want simple, effective techniques to trim their sails and improve performance.

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✅ How each mainsail control works (traveler, vang, outhaul, and more)
✅ Trim adjustments for different wind angles and conditions
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08/09/2025

Valor Racing's first season was nothing but legendary--2nd place in Class 1 - Chicago Yacht Club Race To Mackinac and 1st Place in ORC A - Trans Superior Yacht Race! Congratulations and here's to many more wins!

08/06/2025

Congratulations to all of our customers participating in the Trans Superior race.

First Overall and First in ORC B
Janine Kevin Lemonds

Third Overall and First in ORC A
Valor Michael Kiss & Marc Hollerbach

First In PHRF Single-Handed
Relentless Jeff Daudert

07/30/2025

UK Sailmakers is one of the world’s most established groups of sailmakers, with nearly 50 lofts and service centers. Their cruising and racing sails are made with the most advanced design technologies and materials, while maintaining a commitment to sustainable practices and environmental responsibility.

Thank you, for sponsoring the 2025 Trans Superior!