The snow is gone and before you know it we’ll be back on the water for the 2024 sailing season! We have a few updates and some important dates to mark on your calendar.
Registrations are Open
Just a reminder that membership and training registrations are open, you can signup on our website. We have the following training sessions available:
- Adult Learn to Sail – 3 sessions available May to July including weekday evening and full-day classes.
- Junior Learn to Sail – 9 sessions available July to Aug full-day (9-4:30) classes.
- Family Learn to Sail – 1 session that overlaps LTS3 & JLTS2 which allows parents to learn along with their kids.
Launch Day – April 20th
Our 2024 Launch Day has been scheduled for Saturday, April 20th, starting at 9 am.
We need all current & past members on deck for this event where we’ll pull the boats out storage and prep the grounds for the upcoming season. There’s lots to do but it goes quickly if we have lots of help. Like every year, this will take place rain or shine. Be sure to bring gloves, boots and workwear with you. We will be removing the boats from the clubhouse, prepping boats with masts and rigging, and hauling some of the boats to the beach. The dock will wait for a later date (see below). A potluck lunch will follow, if you would like to bring something hold tight, more details will be sent soon.
Public Open House – May 4th
The 2024 Public Open House has been scheduled for Saturday, May 4th, from 12-4pm.
The open house is when we invite members of the public to come check out the club and see what we’re all about. If you’re available that day, come on down to the club and bring along any of your interested friends or family. We’re located at 1610 Sixth Line Road along the Ottawa River.
New Dock Delivery and Installation – May 11th
Thanks to a Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) Capital Grant, the club was able to purchase a new T-shaped floating dock. The new dock is tentatively scheduled to be delivered and installed on Saturday, May 11th.
Wednesday Race Nights
This sailing season, Race Nights will be held on Wednesdays starting June 12 until August 28 (weather and water levels permitting) so you’ll want to put it in your schedule now. The 1st race usually starts around 6 pm so you’ll want to arrive early on race night to select and rig your boat, and get out to the race start in time.