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Page 61 Farther to the north is the Anchor Bay Yachting Association comprised of 28 member boat clubs. In addition to hosting social events and monthly meetings, it disseminates information regarding local issues, environmental projects through the Clinton River Watershed Council, as well as supporting historical efforts to Save Bayview Yacht Club - 1932 the Lake St. Clair South Channel lights (S.O.S.). Two further associations included in the exhibit serve the needs of short-handed sailors. The Great Lakes Singlehanded Society is a very exclusive sailing club. Started in the Detroit area in 1978, it is dedicated to the promotion and development of shorthanded sailing on the Great Lakes, and membership is extended only to those skippers who successfully complete one of the society's long distance "Solo Challenge" races. The Doublehanded Sailing Association spun-off the GLSS in 1987, and sponsors three "international" races annually. These unique organizations co-host a Spring Safety Seminar and are constantly sharing tips about rigging, safety, and crew preparedness. With so many organizations working together, many traditions have become established. The Detroit Boat Club regatta, now sponsored in cooperation with the Grosse Pointe Club, was first staged in 1899, and is the oldest sailing race in Michigan. The Toledo Yacht Club's Mills Race around western Lake Erie reached its century mark in 2007. The Detroit Yacht Club has been the site of powerboat racing for many decades. The Gold Cup race was first run on the Detroit River in 1916. As motor sport's oldest active trophy, it will celebrate its 100th running in 2008. The first Bayview Mackinac Race took Gold Cup races from the Detroit Yacht Club docks. place in 1925, and endures as a summer classic. From early April through the end of October, boats and boaters can be seen enjoying rivers and lakes throughout southeastern Michigan. When the water freezes, ice boats can be seen flying across bays and lakes. Through it all, the members of boat clubs and yacht clubs enjoy the camaraderie of fellow mariners, share stories and lies, discuss the weather and seamanship, and argue strategies. Over almost one hundred and seventy years, Detroit has proven that it has some of the best sailing and racing anywhere in the world. And some of the best sailors, too. Come enjoy the great spectrum of clubs on exhibit at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum, now through the start of the next boating season. Joel Stone, Curator Detroit Historical Society Photos from the Detroit Historical Society Collection North Shore Sail Club DN Iceboats