RACE WEEK is our training clinic for all sailors the week prior to the FIRECRACKER. We will have formal coaching and training Tuesday through Friday from 9am - 5pm for the Optimist, Laser and 420 classes. Topics/coaching covered Tuesday (7/5) and Wednesday (7/6) will include Boathandling and Boatspeed. Thursday (7/7) we will cover general strategy and tactics. Friday (7/8) will be an all day clinic/coaching devoted to Local Current and Meteorology and the associated tactics and strategy needed to win the FIRECRACKER! $200 for the whole week or $50/day per boat. This is a private clinic by invitation only (members and their guests). Please contact John Porter with questions about how to join (be a guest) at J.Porter@mssb.com or by cell phone at 912.308.6308. See you on the starting line! John Porter

We have set up a discount of $10 per night* for each of the below hotels in the Savannah downtown area (15 minutes from the club). Just tell them your are coming for the FIRECRACKER! The Mulberry Inn (912.238.1200) $139/night 601 East Bay Street, Savannah, GA The Holiday Inn Express (912.231.9000) $149/night 199 East Bay Street, Savannah, GA The Hampton Inn (912.231.9700) $159/night 201 East Bay Street, Savannah, GA *Rate discount good evening of July 8th & 9th only!