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Review: stefani, morissette spark a 'hella good' start to minnesota yacht club festival.

Experience matters. Even in rock 'n' roll — and especially at rock 'n' roll festivals.

After eight months of cutesy marketing and ample media coverage, St. Paul's Minnesota Yacht Club festival finally set sail Friday on Harriet Island Regional Park and got off to a remarkably swift and smooth start for an inaugural music fest. Credit for its success should largely go to its seasoned crew.

The music lineup in the fest is heavily loaded with old pros, and that proved not to be a bad thing Friday. Opening day's feminist rock trifecta of Alanis Morissette, Gwen Stefani and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts all skillfully strutted their stuff and showed the kids how to get it done. Never mind that there were very few kids among the crowd of 34,000 fans.

As much as those venerable performers deserve props, though, so do the operators of Minnesota's first new major music fest in more than a decade.

The event was launched by C3 Presents, the Texas-founded company behind Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits and a couple dozen more festivals. These folks truly know the music fest business. About time Twin Cities fans benefitted from it.

Yacht Club's electronic wristbands and well-trained security staff made for smooth entrances. The stage production and sound were primo. The layout and flow between the two stages was well-organized. The music ran nearly nonstop and on time. And all the assorted VIP and "platinum" areas offered added comfort for those willing to pay at least a few hundred bucks more more than the relatively good-value $215-$255 general-admission two-day passes.

One noticeable snag: Food and drink lines got long as the crowd swelled in the late afternoon. Good thing many Minnesotans are too cheap to down $15 beers, or things could've been worse.

Seriously, though, the crowd on opening day was discernibly devoid of youth and almost exclusively middle-aged. MYC's lack of musical and generational diversity could be considered a shortcoming for what was billed as a hip, modern festival.

All those teens and college kids buying up throwback Chili Peppers and No Doubt T-shirts at Urban Outfitters and Kohl's are apparently more into cheap fashion ware than they are those bands' music, because none of them showed up to Yacht Club on opening day. If they had to move the festival to September for any reason, falling on a school day probably wouldn't hurt attendance much.

There's plenty to learn and apply to future years. In the meantime, here are some general takeaways from Friday's festival:

Women obviously ruled the day. It was a nostalgic lineup, sure, but this one trait about Friday's lineup could be seen as a hip, modern element. Aside from specifically targeted events like Lilith Fair, you never would have seen a festival with that many female singers atop the poster card in the 1990s, when Morissette and Stefani's old band No Doubt were in their heyday; certainly not in the '80s, when Jett dominated.

Losing the Black Crowes on the lineup due to illness was a real disappointment, but that just emphasized the women headliners all the more. What's more, the day also saw electrifying sets by a couple other women-led acts, too: Country rocker Morgan Wade and the punky hometown band who kicked off the day in hard-throttling style, Gully Boys.

Stefani seemed to be having the most fun. Her husband, Blake Shelton, may have wisely picked up on the strong feminine vibe when he showed up to sing one song with her — and only one! — their new single "Purple Irises," compared with the three she sang with him in town at his TC Summer Jam gig in 2022 . That bit seemed to delight her a lot, but so did the crowd's excited reaction throughout her 75-minute performance, from "Sunday Morning" at the start to the mid-set groover "Hella Good" to her firebrand penultimate song, "Just a Girl."

"Think about how many years I've been loving you guys!" she cheered before the latter hit, adding, "This song means even more nowadays." Especially on this day.

The elder stateswoman rocked the hardest . This was the best and most bombastic of Jett's many gigs here in recent years. Of course, the 65-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Famer's main hits went over in a big way at a big, summery music fest, including "I Love Rock 'n' Roll," "Bad Reputation" and the Runaways' "Cherry Bomb." She also dropped in a cool batch of edgier, deeper cuts with inclusive messaging, including "Different" and a cover of the Minnesota classic "Androgynous," which she introduced by saying, "I'm a big fan of this band and its songwriter, Paul Westerberg and the Replacements."

Morissette hasn't changed much (and that's a good thing). With an orange-ish moon adding dramatic ambience overhead, the Canadian record-maker/breaker put on a rather gutsy, in-your-face, 90-minute performance predictably filled with her big hits, including "One Hand in My Pocket" as the opener and "You Oughta Know" near the end. But she made the set way better than just a nostalgic singalong by delivering some similarly emphatic-sounding, inner-tumultuous newer songs, including the epic piano ballad "Rest" and the rockier "Smiling," the latter written for her hit Broadway musical, "Jagged Little Pill." Her voice was as strong as ever, her band was versatile, and she clearly deserved being the headliner.

There was one new element to the show we didn't see in the '90s, though: Morissette brought out her daughter Onyx, age 8, and another young friend to sing "Ironic." How ironic to hear it sung with such sweetness.

Even the younger acts sang the Gen-X hits. Wade earned loud cheers for her semi-ironic cover of Rick Springfield's "Jessie's Girl." Nerdy but impactful Kalamazoo indie-rocker Michigander sang part of "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For." The U2 song fit his own lost-wanderer, soul-searching vibe, evidenced by his unreleased tune that followed, "Giving Up." And after their own hit "Who's Laughing Now," local rockers Durry ended their set with a rousing take on Jimmyeatworld's "The Middle" (technically a millennials hit, but close enough).

The day's breakout performer was… . Sporting a Jett T-shirt and playing under a blazing midafternoon sun — things would soon cool down nicely with cloud cover — Wade coolly delivered an ultra-impressive set of musically refined, ruggedly poetic twang-rock that greatly contrasted her choice of covers. The Virginia singer came off like a tattooed Stevie Nicks in down-and-out rockers like "The Night" and "2 AM in London," each fueled by her smoky but sweet voice. A genuine wow.

What about Day Two? The bro factor should be much higher on Saturday, with the Red Hot Chili Peppers headlining, preceded by the Offspring, Gary Clark Jr., the Hold Steady, Soul Asylum and Hippo Campus. Tickets are sold-out except for some higher-end platinum and VIP options.

Chris Riemenschneider has been covering the Twin Cities music scene since 2001, long enough for Prince to shout him out during "Play That Funky Music (White Boy)." The St. Paul native authored the book "First Avenue: Minnesota's Mainroom" and previously worked as a music critic at the Austin American-Statesman in Texas.

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The most boats ever will compete in the 100th Bayview Yacht Club race to Mackinac Island

Billed on its website as the “world’s longest continuously run long-distance freshwater yacht race,” the 100th Bayview Mackinac Race is set to start Saturday.

A record-setting 334 boats have registered for the 100th year of the race, shattering the record of 316 in 1985 and a huge contrast compared with the 200 boats that raced last year, said David Stoyka, spokesman for the Bayview Yacht Club, which puts on the race.

Bayview Yacht Club says boats start leaving the Black River in Port Huron around 8 a.m. on race day and will continue leaving until around noon. From the Black River, they will proceed up the St. Clair River, under the Blue Water Bridge, into Lake Huron.

The first scheduled start time in Lake Huron is 11:30 a.m., with starts every 10 minutes until approximately 1:30 p.m. The starts may be delayed due to weather conditions.

This year, for the 100th running, the race will follow the original 1925 route and span 204 nautical miles. From the starting point, the boats will head north along the Michigan shoreline, passing south of Bois Blanc Island, sailing west to east at the finish line between Round Island and Mackinac Island, organizers said.

The range of boats are expected to finish in between 30 and 60 hours.

The sailors

Teams at all skill levels have entered the race, which draws competitors from around the world.  The highly skilled racers know they will cross the bow of competitors within inches. Still, there's always risk of a crash with the slightest miscalculation.

"Everybody recognizes this is super intense," said champion sailor  Tim Prophit , 65, of St. Clair Shores, past commodore of Bayview Yacht Club and owner of Fast Tango, a North American 40 sailboat.

The teams are vying for trophies and flags to show their accomplishments.

The J.L. Hudson Trophy is awarded to the boat with the best corrected time in Division I, and the Canadian Club Classic Trophy is awarded to the boat with the best corrected time in Division II.

How can spectators follow the race?

Spectators can go to bycmack.com during the race and click on “RaceTracking” link to watch real-time GPS positioning of all the race boats, or, on your mobile device, download the free app YB Races and select the current race.

Boats will start arriving at Mackinac Island on Sunday afternoon and continue until Monday evening, all dependent upon the wind.

Finishes can be seen from Windermere Point on Mackinac Island at the south end of Main Street.

Sailors who have completed 25 Bayview Mackinac races are called “Old Goats,” according to the club, while those who have completed 50 are called “Grand Rams.” 

"Double Goats" are sailors who have completed 25 Bayview Mackinac races and 25 Chicago Yacht Club race to Mackinac races. This year’s Chicago to Mackinac race encountered strong winds in Lake Michigan , snapping some boats’ masts and tossing one sailor overboard. No one was hurt.

Volunteers who have served for 15 years on the Race Committee are honored with the title “Old Forts,” as designated by the Race Committee.

This story includes material from a staff report by former Free Press reporter Phoebe Wall Howard and from the Bayview Yacht Club.

Local News | Shirley Wild: Long Beach Yacht Club celebrates…

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Local News | Shirley Wild: Long Beach Yacht Club celebrates its 95th anniversary

As the 150 or so guests arrived, they were greeted by the elegant table décor of black cloths and gold sparkling runners. The visual impact was highlighted by pillar centerpieces with golden flowers suspended within.

Dining included tray-served delectable hors d’ oeuvres during the cocktail hour. This taste-treat was followed by seafood and standing prime rib stations. Decadently delicious desserts topped off the calorie count.

The celebration underscored the impact that the club has had, not only in its impressive boating legacy, but also in its active involvement in the local community for nearly a century. Among the various charitable organizations and community initiatives, the club has demonstrated a strong commitment to giving back, including the 1932, 1984 and (soon to be held) 2028 Olympics.

In its beginnings (1927), the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce appointed a special interest group — the chamber’s Alamitos Bay Committee — to develop a yacht harbor and yacht club in the Alamitos Bay. Richard Loynes, the first LBYC commodore in 1929, was instrumental in activities of both committees. Thus, the official beginning of LBYC.

From hosting fundraising events to volunteering at local community centers, LBYC has made a significant impact on the lives of those in need.

Commodore Scott Dixon greeted the crowd at the event.

“As the club celebrates its 95th anniversary,” he said, “it continues to uphold its values of sportsmanship, camaraderie and service to the community, setting a shining example for yacht clubs everywhere.

“Also, as one of the oldest yacht clubs in Southern California,” he added, “LBYC continues its long-standing tradition of hosting prestigious sailing events and regattas, attracting top sailors from around the world.”

It has also contributed to developing young sailors through its youth sailing programs. LBYC has a tradition of collecting toys and checks benefitting the children at the Stramski Children’s Development Center at MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach. For more than 20 years, members have brought donations to the wives of past commodores, a group known as the Sand Dollars, during the annual sell-out Christmas luncheon.

Creating a pathway to the water, LBYC members have generously donated, through the Long Beach Sailing Foundation, to supply a fleet of Soling sail boats on which people of all ages and walks of life are taught to sail. Annual STEM programs are open to schools and service organizations. The fleet of Catalina 37’s are used for the annual Heroes Regatta, hosting and coaching armed services and first responders. Teams are formed from each service branch and they race for the honor of the Heroes Cup. More than 250 participants, families and volunteers are treated to a day on the water and at the pool.

A Catalina 37 is dedicated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Long Beach, YMCA of Greater Long Beach and other organizations for 16 weeks during the summer. The youth are taught to sail and experience live racing outside the Alamitos Bay, off the shores of Long Beach. High School sailing teams are hosted by LBYC, offering scholarships for those in need.

Seen at the scene: Commodore Scott and Kendra Dixon, Vice Commodore Lisa Meier and Douglas Pye, Rear Commodore Robert and Paula Piercy, Fleet Captain and Long Beach Sailing Foundation Director Tom and Patricia Camp, Jr. Staff Commodore and Long Beach Sailing Foundation Director Blair Carty, Event Chairs Laura Utterbach and Cheri Bush, Jeff Hoffman, Bob Lane, LBYC Judges Advocate Shannon Gallagher, Stu and Paula Ledsam, Hon. Judith Meyer, Linda Rahn, Andrew Wittenberg, Debbi Alvarez, John Schuman, Warren Smitheran, Kelly Woodworth, Bob Snow, Liz Palmer, Josh Wootton, KC Coultrup, Joan Knight, Shirlee Bouch, Candice and Tom Nantais, Carolyn Steuber Powers, Lynne Pillsbury, Adele Stotler, Kay Berg, Sue Hood, Dave Hood, John Busch, and David Stotler

News of Social events with charitable purposes may be sent to Shirley Wild at [email protected] or by fax to 562-594-9468. Please include a contact phone number. Send high-resolution jpeg photos, by attachment, to [email protected] and include group name and identification of individuals from left. Call Shirley at 562-594-9468 for more information.

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