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Wednesday Night Regatta Returns on Lake Superior

DULUTH, Minn.– You know summer is almost here in Duluth now that the Duluth Yacht Club is back at its Wednesday night regatta out on Lake Superior.

Wednesday evening, dozens of sailboats took off from Park Point, crossing underneath the lift bridge and out through 10 miles of the Duluth Shipping Channel.

The sight from shore for a couple from Iowa was something they’ve never seen before.

“I think we were not expecting to see the number of sailboats that we saw,” said John Rizzi.

“A tremendous amount of boats and that’s pretty exciting. Very picturesque,” said his wife Joanne.

The sailboat races will continue every Wednesday night through September. The duluth Yacht Club was formed in 1969 and are looking for new members.

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Wednesday Night Sailboat Races Have Started For The Summer [VIDEO]

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The Wednesday Night Sailboat Races began last night put on by the Duluth Yacht Club and it is definitely something to watch and behold. You can watch the races from many vantage points along the shore within approximately 10 miles of the Duluth Shipping Channel. The races start at 6:15pm each week and last for about an hour.

Some of the best places to watch would be the deck or courtyard at the Fitgers Brewery Complex and other stops all along the lakewalk. This is a great way to enjoy a fun evening outdoors for all ages. The Sailboat Race schedule is as follows:

Spring Series (7 Races, Count Best 5)

May 15, 2019 , May 22, 2019, May 29, 2019, June 5, 2019, June 12, 2019, June 19, 2019 and June 26, 2019.

Summer Series (4 Races, Count All)

July 10, 2019, July 17, 2019, July 24, 2019, July 31, 2019.

Fall Series (6 Races, Count Best 5)

August 7, 2019, August 14, 2019, August 21, 2019, August 28, 2019, September 4, 2019 and September 11, 2019.

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The mission of the Duluth-Superior Sailing Association is to offer the joy of sailing to the entire Duluth-Superior community, regardless of skill level, physical capabilities, or financial means.

The DSSA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that relies on donations to run our various sailing programs.  If you can afford to make a tax-deductible donation, this is greatly appreciated.  We are committed to providing sailing opportunities for all, regardless of ability to pay.

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Dssa annual dinner friday september 13th, friday september 13th at st paul’s episcopal church 5pm.

Adress: 1710 E Superior St, Duluth, MN 55812

Come celebrate the 2024 sailing season Friday September 13th 2024!  Dinner will be served to all DSSA members at 5:30pm.  Highlights from the 2024 season along with updates on closing the sailing pier at the end of September will be announced.  As DSSA members we would love to hear your suggestions for the 2025 season to further improve our sailing program.  Youth Camp T-shirts will be available to all youth that attended the 2024 youth camps.  Adult DSSA shirts will be available for sale!

Open Sailing, Cruise Boats, and Sailing Lessons available through September 2024!

Open sailing, cruise boats, and sailing lessons will be available this september 2024.  check the pier calendar for open sailing dates and times.  please contact the waterfront director to reserve cruise boats or sign up for sailing lessons, what i learned from from my first duluth sailing lesson by dnt's jay gabler, duluth news tribune arts and entertainment reporter jay gabler comes to the dssa for his first sailing lesson.

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DSSA friends and members, we are sharing information regarding the loss of an original member, past president, and inspiring Scott Anderson.

Below is a tribute to scott.

Message from Jim Sharrow, Duluth Superior Sailing Association

We are saddened by Scott’s untimely passing and want to extend our deepest sympathy to his family, friends and associates.

Scott was a long-term leader in our community sailing program. We were formed in 1984 as a joint venture between Duluth Parks and Recreation and the 4H program. Scott became involved during this period and helped the program grow to include adaptive sailing for disabled persons. In the mid-1990s our organization incorporated into a 501 (c ) (3)   non-profit organization that now operates as the Duluth Superior Sailing Association (DSSA). Scott was an early president of the association and was continuously active, supporting our adaptive sailing program up to his death. It was his desire that we establish a fund in his name to support adaptive sailing infrastructure as well as participation by disabled and disadvantaged sailors of all ages.   The fund is named the Scott R. Anderson “sailing for all” Memorial Fund.

We encourage you to view the 4 minute Make a Hero- Adaptive Sailing video that features Scott. In it he relates his motto of playing with the cards he was dealt in life. He describes sailing as “you, the wind and water… That’s it; everything goes away.” His sailing wasn’t limited to participation in our adaptive sailing program that we accomplish in conjunction with the Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute. He was a member of our organization who has sailed often like any other member. He also participated with the Duluth Yacht Club for many years as part of the crew on a 33’ boat in the Wednesday night races on Lake Superior. Scott was an inspirational leader in many ways and will be greatly missed.

Jim Sharrow, on behalf of the DSSA Board of Directors

Duluth Superior Sailing Association

Make A Hero: Adaptive Water Sports, Scott Anderson, Duluth, MN

Scott R. Anderson Sailing for All Memorial Fund

The Scott R. Anderson “Sailing for all”Memorial fund supports both able and disabled sailor participants of all ages at the Duluth-Superior Sailing Association.  Its focus is to ensure that any person can participate, regardless of financial or physical ability.

Donations can be made to the Scott R. Anderson Sailing for All Memorial Fund at the Duluth Superior Sailing Association, P. O. Box 3094, Duluth, MN 55803. Write checks to “DSSA” with the notation “Scott R. Anderson Fund.

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Wednesday Night Sailboat Races in Lake Superior

Posted by Joy Fischer on June 16, 2016

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Address: 601 South Lake Avenue , Duluth , MN 55802

Latitude/Longitude: 46.779274, -92.092316

Start Date: May 18, 2016

End Date: Sep 14, 2016

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Don’t miss the sailboat races in Lake Superior every Wednesday night from May into September in Duluth Minnesota. The Duluth Keel Club organizes the event and puts on quite a show in the largest freshwater lake in North America. Make sure to bring your camera to take pictures of your favorite sailboat and magnificent pictures of the big lake. The Duluth Keel Club encourages the sport of sailing in Lake Superior and fellowship among sailors of all ages and stages.

The sailboats begin to sail under the Aerial Lift Bridge in Duluth Minnesota out into the big lake around 5:00 p.m. with racing beginning at 6 p.m. The sailboat races can be viewed in Canal Park and anywhere along the port of entry, the Duluth Lake Walk, or in your favorite restaurant located along the shores of Lake Superior. There’s nothing more beautiful than seeing the colorful sails and the beautiful blue water at this weekly event. You may see some kayakers paddling around the shore or small pleasure boats taking in the sail boat races on Wednesday nights.

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The KP Challenge is a series of three great, local races — Saint Fennessy 4K, Fitger’s 5K, and Park Point 5-Miler — that are strategically placed throughout the year to help participants build their endurance and stick to a regular training schedule.

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Get your green on for the Saint Fennessy 4K, a festive fun run perfect for runners of all ages and abilities. Whether you’re a first-timer or looking to jump start your spring training, this is the race for you!

A perfect challenge for new runners or a good training race for veterans, the Fitger’s 5K has grown into one of the area’s premier spring races and now welcomes more than 2,000 participants each year.

Come enjoy the height of a northern Minnesota summer at the Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk, which holds the crown as northern Minnesota’s oldest road race and features a racecourse sandwiched between the open waters of Lake Superior and the Duluth Harbor.

The Minnesota Mile takes you on a scenic, 5,280-foot journey around Duluth’s Enger Park, treating participants to some of the best views in the entire city during the peak of fall’s color season.

A spooky end to our local racing calendar, the Superior Nightmare 5K brings with it plenty of scary surprises and haunted hijinks. Dress your best for this annual combination of Halloween and running, and be sure to enter our costume contest to decide the day’s best-dressed!

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Whether it’s your child’s first-ever race or they’ve just fallen in love with running, our Wednesday Night at the Races series is the perfect place for them!

Not just a perfect getaway for those snowy Saturday mornings, our Saturday Morning at the Races series is also a great way for kids to burn off that extra energy!

Grandma’s Marathon shouldn’t be just for the adults, so be sure to bring the kids to Bayfront Festival Park for their very own race complete with finisher medals!

Our kids. Our community. Our future.

Through our grant program, the Young Athletes Foundation contributes to and supports our area’s recreational and athletic organizations working to provide our community’s kids with pathways of opportunities to live healthier and more active lifestyles.

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Through our running shoe program, the Young Athletes Foundation works each year to provide opportunities to high school runners across our five-county region by providing free shoe certificates to athletes in need through their cross country or track and field program.

Through the Eleanor Rynda and Steve & Carolyn Mather Scholarships, the Young Athletes Foundation works to financially support high school and collegiate student-athletes as they continue their education and competitive running careers.

This event was designed with the goal of engaging young people in fun and healthy indoor activities and encouraging and empowering kids and families to continue to participate in healthy lifestyle habits and physical activity at home and in the community.

The Essentia Health Fit-n-Fun Run is held each spring and brings together more than 2,000 of the area’s elementary school students for an end-of-year celebration of all the hard work they put into their physical education classes.

Our tremendous community of volunteers plays a significant role in helping the Young Athletes Foundation to create memorable and successful events for our runners. More than 1,000 volunteers are needed throughout the year to support our fundraising race events for the YAF.

The Young Athletes Foundation was created to serve the community, and for more than three decades we have done that with the help of our local and regional business partners. With events throughout the year, our sponsors assist greatly in our mission of  providing pathways of opportunity to youth in athletic programs and encouraging healthy lifestyles.

Do you want to run for free AND add more meaning to your miles Sign up ahead of Grandma’s Marathon weekend to be a charity runner for the Young Athletes Foundation (YAF), and your success in reaching the finish line can help someone else reach theirs.

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Wednesday Night at the Races

Registration for the 2024 Wednesday Night at the Races series will open in the summer.

Registration for the 2024 Wednesday Night at the Races series is now open.

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2024 WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE RACES SCHEDULE

Superior hs.

2600 Catlin Avenue Superior, WI 54880

TWO HARBORS HS

1640 County Hwy 2 Two Harbors, MN 55616

185 Pionk Drive Proctor, MN 55810

DULUTH EAST HS

301 N. 40th Avenue East Duluth, MN 55804

DULUTH DENFELD HS

401 N. 44th Avenue West Duluth, MN 55807

HERMANTOWN HS

4335 Hawk Circle Drive Hermantown, MN 55811

WADE STADIUM

101 N. 35th Avenue West Duluth, MN 55807

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With close to 1,500 participants each year, our Wednesday Night at the Races series has become one of our most popular Young Athletes Foundation (YAF) programs!

Helping at a young age to build a love of running, these races are also central to our mission of providing pathways and opportunities for our community’s children to live healthy and active lifestyles.

The Wednesday Night at the Races series is free and open to any child ages 14 & under. Whether it’s your child’s first-ever race or they’ve just fallen in love with running, we’d love to see them at our next event!

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4 Years Old & Younger — 1/8 Mile 5 & 6 Years Old — 1/8 Mile 7 & 8 Years Old — 1/4 Mile 9 & 10 Years Old — 1/4 Mile 11 & 12 Years Old — 1/2 Mile 13 & 14 Years Old — 1/2 Mile

Ski Hut staff is on-site at each Wednesday Night at the Races, providing balance bike demonstrations and opportunities for kids to try them out on a specialized obstacle course.

Ski Hut also helped create the first-ever balance bike races as part of our Wednesday Night at the Races and has provided several balance bikes for raffle giveaways throughout the summer series.

START YOUNG Adjustable, lightweight bikes give starting young a whole new meaning

BALANCE FIRST Without pedals, kids learn balance and essential riding skills

SIMPLE STEPS The riding progression is natural and easy for kids and parents

CONFIDENT KIDS From babies to toddlers, this is the bike that can offer instanst success

YOUNG ATHLETES FOUNDATION

The Young Athletes Foundation (YAF), the charity arm of Grandma’s Marathon, was created in 1990 to assist with the promotion and development of healthy and active lifestyles for youth throughout Carlton, Cook, Douglas, Lake, and St. Louis Counties. Since its inception, the YAF has donated more than $1.3 million to the community’s youth athletic, recreational, and nonprofit organizations.

If you are interested in volunteering for any of our Young Athletes Foundation (YAF) events or have any other questions, please contact our Program Director Alivia Nelson via email at [email protected] or call our office at (218) 727-0947.

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An event every week that begins at 6:15 pm on Wednesday, repeating until Sep 4, 2024

Wednesday Night Sailboat Races

Duluth Yacht Club runs sailboat races every Wednesday night at 6:15 from mid May to early September on Lake Superior and the Duluth-Superior Harbor within approximately 10 miles of the Duluth Shipping Channel. Fitger's Brewing Complex Courtyard and other stops along the Lakewalk offer particularly good vantage points.

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Photos: A summer weekend in Canal Park

From sailing races to painting, visitors had a lot to look at..

DULUTH — Among the usual sights to see, visitors to Canal Park in Duluth were treated to sail races Friday night. Normally, Duluth Yacht Club races are on Wednesdays as this was a rescheduled event from July 19 due to weather.

On Friday, temperatures were in the 70s around the dinner hour. Besides the sailing races, artists, including Sarah Hanson of the Twin Cities, used the space to set up their equipment to paint.

Wednesday Night at the Races - 2024

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Wednesday Night at the Races has become one of our most popular summer programs.

These races are FREE for children ages 14 and under and are held on Wednesday evenings in July and August.

Online Registration is available until 3 p.m. on each race day, and then switches to in-person registration held onsite beginning at 5 p.m. The races will start at 6:00 p.m. on each of the dates listed below.

2024 Schedule July 24 — Superior High School July 31 — Two Harbors High School July 31 — Proctor High School August 7 — Duluth East High School August 14 — Duluth Denfeld High School August 21 — Hermantown High School August 28 – Wade Stadium

All sites are wheelchair and adaptive participant accessible. Please see a race official when you arrive.

The weekly event sees an average of 400 children participate each week and is a central pillar in the YAF’s mission to encourage area kids to live active and healthy lifestyles.

Every participant is a champion and receives a ribbon at the end of their event.

Age Groups & Distances

4 Years Old & Under – 1/8 mile 5 & 6 Years Old – 1/8 mile 7 & 8 Years Old – 1/4 mile 9 & 10 Years Old – 1/4 mile 11 & 12 Years Old – 1/2 Mile 13 & 14 Years Old - 1/2 Mile

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International vintage boat show takes to the waters of Gull Lake

The show, which is free and open to the public, culminates with the antique & classic boat society international boat show friday, sept. 13, and saturday, sept. 14, on gull lake..

LAKE SHORE — Don’t be surprised to see more than 150 vintage boats and thousands of spectators on the water and shores of Gull Lake this weekend.

The Antique & Classic Boat Society and the Bob Speltz Land O’ Lakes Boat Club returned to the Brainerd lakes area for Vintage Boat Week 2024, with boating tours taking place Monday, Sept. 9, through Wednesday and culminating with the ACBS International Boat Show Friday and Saturday on Gull Lake.

The last time the Vintage Boat Week was celebrated in the Brainerd lakes area was in 2015.

“We’re one of the few locations that has gotten it back within 10 years because everybody had such a great time last time,” said Bar Harbor owner John Allen, whose restaurant along with Zorbaz in Lake Shore, will be hosting the event. “The Brainerd lakes area here has really become the center of the classic antique boat world in the recent past.”

Allen said this year spectators will be treated to boats that have never been in Minnesota before, including boats that have set water records the past 100 years. He also noted a perennial anchor of local vintage boat shows, Lee Anderson’s collection, will also be part of the event and Anderson will be hosting a function at his museum in Nisswa.

“Lee holds a special spot for a lot of people because he was one of the early people collecting and preserving and promoting the visibility of classic and antique boats, not only locally but nationally,”Allen said. “A lot of the stature that this area enjoys in the classic boating world is because of people who were inspired by Lee as the catalyst in the collection of antique boats and the and the showing of antique boats.”

The public events will take place 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Allen said, and admission is free. He said the week has been built around guests arriving from out of the area, with 8,000 to 10,000 people expected between the two days. The popularity has been immense, Allen said, and he’s heard rooms at hotels and resorts have or are near selling out.

“People wanted to come back to Minnesota, because they had such a wonderful time the last time they were here,” Allen said.

The shows, Allen said, promise to deliver a slice of America’s history on the water from all eras.

“Our shows are floating mahogany moments of sentimentality and nostalgia of younger lives lived memorably on the lakes and rivers of America in the past, summers of love, youth and family,” Allen said.

MATT ERICKSON, Editor, may be reached at [email protected] or 218-855-5857.

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