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Sheridan Shore Yacht Club

2013 Race Weekend

July 25 - 28, 2013, Wilmette Harbor, Wilmette, IL

GENERAL INFORMATION PACKAGE

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Overview

This document contains general information for participants in the regatta and their families to make their regatta weekends easier and more enjoyable

Contents

Location overview/directions: p2

Parking information p3

General information regarding the site and the weekend p4

Places to stay p5

Places to eat: Breakfast and Lunch p6

Places to eat: Dinner p7

Supermarkets/Drugstores p8

Hardware/Ships’ stores p9-10

Things to do around town p11-12

For additional information, please contact:

• Arrows – Barbara Perce – 847-913-6053

• Dolphin – Dave Keenan – 847-256-4133

• Cruisers – Nancy Taylor – 847-514-4737

• Flying Scots – Mike Fuller – 847-778-3985

• J/24 – Mark Soya – 847-274-7442

• Rainbow – George Darrell – 847-414-9215

• Soling – Bob Nickel – 847-864-2937


Location Overview and Directions

Wilmette Harbor and the Sheridan Shore Yacht Club are located at 20 Harbor Drive, Wilmette Illinois, 60091 at the South end of Gillson Park

Wilmette Illinois is approximately 20 miles North of downtown Chicago

From the North on I-94, exit at Skokie Blvd (SR 41) and turn left onto Lake Ave. East

From the South on I-94, exit right at Lake Ave. East

Proceed east on Lake Ave almost 3 miles, turn right at the light on Sheridan road

Your second left is Harbor Drive, follow the signs to the Yacht club, the Harbor’s boat launch, and registration

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Parking Information

Harbor parking lot will be for trailers and

boats onlyParking along Michigan Ave is allowed without permits,

but not overnight

Parking within Gilson Park, along Overlook Drive, along Middle Drive,

and at the Gilson Park Beach parking lot (accessed from Lake Ave entrance) will all be allowed with a a permit that

you can pick up at registration

Parking within Gilson Park, along Overlook Drive, along Middle Drive,

and at the Gilson Park Beach parking lot (accessed from Lake Ave entrance) will all be allowed with a a permit that

you can pick up at registration

Parking within Gillson Park is allowed as follows:

• Along Middle Drive, free to all autos• Along Overlook Drive, only with local resident permit• Beach parking lot allows parking with $7 day parking pass on weekends, available 9AM to Noon

Beach parking, access from

Lake Ave

Wilmette does not allow overnight camper use on any of its streets, but cars with out of state plates can be left overnight

unless otherwise indicated

Wilmette does not allow overnight camper use on any of its streets, but cars with out of state plates can be left overnight

unless otherwise indicated

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Additional advice on parking will be available at the registration table

Additional advice on parking will be available at the registration table


General Information

Registration/Welcome: There will be a registration table on Friday afternoon and on Saturday morning at the Yacht Club when you arrive. You will be able to get additional information there beyond the contents of this document if you need it.

Weather: For weather updates, you should check zip code 60091, and there is a coastal/marine forecast for Lake Michigan with wind and wave projections made for the area.

Gillson Park: The Sheridan Shore Yacht Club and Wilmette Harbor are part of Gillson Park, a beautiful combination of a green space and beach park, including

• Gillson swimming beach (day passes available)

• Gillson beach – free, but no swimming

• Gillson sailing beach – catamaran, Sunfish, Kayak rentals

• Tennis courts, playgrounds, BBQ and picnic areas, ball fields, dog beach, fishing from the harbor jetties/piers, etc.

For additional info, please consult http://www.wilmettepark.org/gillson.cfm


Places to Stay

Downtown Evanston, IL ~2 miles:

2. Hilton Garden Inn• (847) 475-6400• 1818 Maple Ave, Evanston 60201

3. Hotel Orrington• (847) 866-8700• 1710 Orrington Ave, 60201

4. Best Western University Plaza• (847) 491-6400• 1501 Sherman Ave, 60201

Call for up to date rates

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Skokie, IL ~3 miles:

5. Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center Chicago North Short Garden Inn• (847) 679-7000, 9599 Skokie Blvd 60077

6. Comfort Inn North Shore• (847) 679-4200, 9333 Skokie Blvd, 60077

7. Hampton Inn• (847) 583-1111, 5201 Old Orchard Blvd, 60077

8. Extended Stay America• (847) 663 9031, 5211 Old Orchard Blvd, 60077

Call for up to date rates

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Places to Eat: Breakfast and Lunch

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Linden Ave area (walking distance)A. Mrs. D’s Diner, Diner food,

Breakfast + Lunch, ~$10

Downtown Wilmette (~1 mile) A. Akira Sushi WorldB. Breakfast FuelC. Big Black Dog Tavern & Grill D. Chuck WagonE. HotcakesF. Panera, Bagels + SandwichesG. Wilmette Subs & Ice CreamH. Piero's Pizzeria

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Plaza Del Lago (~1/2 mile) A. Starbuck’s

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Kenilworth Downtown (~1 mile) A. Homer’s Ice cream, Fast food

and ice cream, Lunch, $8-10

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Lake and Ridge (~1.5 mile) A. Domino’s PizzaB. Ridgeview Grill, Diner,

B+L, $10-15

Green Bay Road (~1 mile) A. Walker Bros. Original

Pancake house, Breakfast and Diner food, B+L, $8-10

B. Dunkin Donuts

North Evanston (~1.5 miles)A. Prairie Joe’s,

Diner/Mexican, B+L, $8-10, Close Sunday

B. Starbuck’sC. Subway D. Bluestone, Nouveau

American, Lunch, $10-15

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For more information or more options in Wilmette, try www.wilmette.com//business/listoflocalbusinesses.aspx#DiningFor more information or options including Downtown Evanston and Chicago, try www.metromix.chicagotribune.com

For more information or more options in Wilmette, try www.wilmette.com//business/listoflocalbusinesses.aspx#DiningFor more information or options including Downtown Evanston and Chicago, try www.metromix.chicagotribune.com

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Places to Eat: Dinner

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Downtown Wilmette (~1 mile) A. Panera, SandwichesB. Big Black Dog Tavern & GrillC. Gilson'sD. Kamakura, Japanese/SushiE. The Noodle, Nouveau AmericanF. Wilmette Chop HouseG. Kappo Kamakura Japanese

Restaurant

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Plaza Del Lago (~1/2 mile)

A. Convito Café & Market

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Kenilworth Downtown (~1 mile) A. Homer’s Ice cream, Fast food

and ice cream, $8-10

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Lake and Ridge (~1.5 mile) A. Domino’s PizzaB. Ridgeview Grill, Diner,

$10-15

Green Bay Road (~1 mile) A. Walker Bros. Original

Pancake house, Breakfast and Diner

B. A La Carte Catering & Cafe

North Evanston (~1.5 miles)A. Jilly’s Cafe, Nouveau

American, $25B. Jacky’s Bistro, French,

$30C. Subway D. Bluestone, Nouveau

American, $15-20

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For more information or more options in Wilmette, try www.wilmette.com//business/listoflocalbusinesses.aspx#DiningFor more information or more options, including Downtown Evanston and Chicago, try www.metromix.chicagotribune.com

For more information or more options in Wilmette, try www.wilmette.com//business/listoflocalbusinesses.aspx#DiningFor more information or more options, including Downtown Evanston and Chicago, try www.metromix.chicagotribune.com

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Shopping: Supermarkets/Drugstores

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Jewel Supermarket, Plaza Del Lago (~1/2 mile)

Treasure Island Grocery Store, Ridge Ave(~1.5 miles)

Walgreen’s Drugstore, Green Bay Road (~1 mile)

Jewel-Osco Supermarket/ Drugstore, Green Bay Road (~1 mile)Dominick’s Supermarket, Green Bay Road (~1 mile)

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Shopping: Hardware Stores (Part 1)

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Linden Ave True Value Hardware, 411 Linden Ave (walking distance)

Millen Ace Hardware, 1211 Wilmette ADominick’s Supermarket, Green Bay Road (~1 mile)

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Shopping: Hardware/Ships’ Stores (Part 2)

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There are also a West Marine Locations within 30 minutes south of Wilmette Harbor on North Avenue in Chicago. Directions below

Chicago West Marine, 627 West North Ave.

1. Exit Gillson Park and turn right onto Sheridan Road North2. After ~0.2 miles, turn left at Lake Ave, heading West3. After ~3.5 miles, turn right to enter I-94 East (actually heading

South)4. Merge onto I-90/94 heading into Chicago ~0.5 miles, merge

onto I-94 West (actually heading North) 5. After ~14.5 miles, exit at North Ave, Exit 48B and turn left

(East) onto North Ave6. Proceed ~1 mile to 627 West North AveTotal distance = ~20 miles, time = ~30 minutes


Things to Do Around Town: North Shore of Chicago

Activity

1. Baha’i Temple

2. Northwestern University

3. Chicago Botanic Garden

4. North shore drive

5. Ravinia Festival

6. Old Orchard Mall

7. Six Flags Great America

Description

One of only seven Baha’i temples in the world, and our shore landmark for the harbor from the water (see cover photo)

Lakefront campus of one of the world’s leading universities

385 acre award-winning park and themed garden complex

Driving along Sheridan Road to tour the North Shore of Chicago

Concert venue with indoor/outdoor seating

Best mall on the North Shore

Large scale amusement park

Location

Wilmette

Evanston

Glencoe

North Shore communities from Chicago north

Highland park

Skokie

Gurnee

Distance/time

Short walk from the harbor

~1.5 miles from the harbor

15-20 minute drive, ~10 miles

Your choice, drive Sheridan North or South until you want to stop

~20 minute drive, ~10 miles



Additional info

www.bahai.us/bahai-temple

www.northwestern.edu

www.chicagobotanic.org

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www.ravinia.org7/25 Chicago Symphony Orchestra7/26 Brian Wilson7/27 CSO with Lang Lang (piano)

www.westfield.com/oldorchard

www.sixflags.com/greatAmerica


Things to Do Around Town: Downtown Chicago

The heart of downtown Chicago is 35-40 minutes from the Yacht Club, accessible either by driving South on Sheridan road along Lake Michigan or by I-94.

A few highlights are listed below, but for more ideas, consult:

• http://egov.cityofchicago.org

• http://www.metromix.chicagotribune.com

• http://chicago.citysearch.com/

Activity Options

The Field Museum of Natural HistoryThe John G. Shedd AquariumThe Adler Planetarium and Astronomy MuseumThe Museum of Science and IndustryChicago Art Institute

The Magnificent Mile – North Michigan AvenueState Street area

Sears TowerHancock buildingMillennium ParkArchitectural Boat tour on the Chicago River

Chicago Cubs vs Houston Astros,Fri 1:20PM, Sat 2:55PM, Sun 1:20 PMWhite Sox are on the road this weekend

Museums

Shopping

Attractions

Sports

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There are literally dozens more

The best shopping west of 5th Ave and east of Rodeo Drive

Gehry and the BeanLeaves from Navy Pier

http://chicago.cubs.mlb.comYou can take the “El” to Wrigley field from the Linden Ave station, a short walk from the Yacht Club

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Documents

registration parking

overnight parking

noon beach parking

gilson park beach parking

harbor drive

lake ave wilmette

day parking pass

additional information