Just a reminder that the public open house is this weekend, Saturday May 7th.
From 12-4pm we open the club up for anyone to swing by and checkout what we’re all about. Come see the new boats, check on the progress of our deck reconstruction, and hear about some exciting (and semi-secret) new things happening this summer. Looks like the weather will be absolutely perfect Sat & Sun so it’ll be a nice day to simply get out of the house and get some fresh air.
We encourage all new and past members to come by and help out, we’ll be starting around 11am to setup the tent. This year consider asking a friend or family member if they want to come join you and see the place, you never know, they may end up liking what they see!
Also a quick shout-out: if you know any teenagers or young-adults that are looking for laid-back summer job (who isn’t!), reach out to Ken, our training director. He’s looking for a new beach-boss to help with our junior training courses this year. Which by the way are almost completely filled, the last few spots are in the Junior Advanced training program.
Membership and training forms are now live, sign-up now!
We return to our regular training season this year with our full adult/youth, junior, junior advanced, and family learn-to-sail programs. Checkout those links for more details and class date/times.
We plan on having our usual weekly races as well as some members-only training programs this year. And as this will be the first year with our new RS Quest club sailboats, we’ll offer a rigging class for all members to get acquainted with the new boats and their capabilities.
A Facebook Invitation
We’d like to invite all past and present members who are Facebook users to checkout our private group Kanata Sailing Club Members. (Different content than the public Kanata Sailing Club page). Just hit the “join” button and one of the admins will be pleased to give the thumbs up.
Fund-Raiser to Bring Hydro Back to the Kanata Sailing Club
We are determined to bring Hydro back again in the not too distant future. We lost it in 2018 during a fast-moving storm.
Impressive weather radar image, three hours after the storm had passed.
With the ORCC’s share, and a City of Ottawa Major Capital Projects grant, we’re at three-quarters (75%) of the amount quoted for the job. So, how much do we still need? An estimated $21,000. Oof! That’s what we said, too.
We have launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise the last funds needed to Bring Hydro Back to the Kanata Sailing Club. Many, many small contributions and some medium-sized contributions will get us there. Donations of any size are hugely welcome. A large contribution or two would be the cherry on top. As this is being written (Feb. 21st), we’ve got just over $1,000 from generous donors!
Please save and check out the campaign link just above since it contains all the gory details, and consider a contribution to bring electric power back to the site… for WiFi and coffee. Not to mention the safety and sanitation issues. Feel free too, to copy and share the link above with friends, family, on social media.
Three New Boats
We have purchased and accepted delivery on three brand new RS Quests. These mono-hull boats will be used in training, replacing three retired Albacores, and are also certain to be a favourite boat for those who like a sweet-handling, friendly craft for their next sailing adventure with friends and family. They are also self-draining so there’s no bailing after any unexpected capsize.
On the subject of new boats, we’ve also applied for a Trillium Grant for three additional boats from the same family: the RS Feva model. This is a versatile, hard-to-capsize single or two-handed boat that new sailors will find a dream to get out on. There’s never any guarantee we’ll get the grant, but we’ll give you a heads–up when we know.
Deck Rebuild this Spring
Other great news is that we are rebuilding our beautiful deck in the early spring. We have already dismantled the old deck so there’s no going back now. Onwards! All members, from seasoned carpenters to complete novices, are welcome to step forward to help rebuild. Watch for a sign-up in an upcoming email and on the Facebook members group when the snow is light on the ground. We can’t wait to host everybody at an Open House on the new deck this summer, enjoying our spectacular view of the Ottawa River.
A faithful friend, the old deck.
Deck now stripped down, but will rise again.
Help Wanted emails will go out.
As always, if you have any comments/concerns, do bring them up with our board of directors.
We look forward to seeing you out on the water this 2022 season!
Annual General Meeting has been booked for Nov 10th, 7:00 PM at the Nepean Sailing Club.
Everyone should come out to hear the updates from the board and see how we are doing. Come a bit earlier to enjoy dinner with your fellow scally wags. A few our our board members plan on retiring so we will be nominated some new members to the board. Please consider volunteering your time as a board member. Many of us are first time board members and it has been a breeze and a fun time. Secondly the club runs on volunteers and there are only so many of us. It may be your turn again to take up a directorship. Look forward to seeing everyone there.
Click here to add the meeting it to your google calendar.
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Sailboats participated in the KSC Open this past weekend with 7 sailors
partaking. The winds which continued to build throughout the morning met
us at the start line at 15-20 km/h with gusts to 30. We sailed 3 races in the
morning before breaking for lunch followed by 4 races in the afternoon.
Mike T. and Jason M., past board members of KSC joined us from the NSC and
sailed in the 29er. 4 lasers and 1 byte joined in the chase. A great day
was had by all.
The results are as
follows:
Ken S – laser
Liam M. – laser
Carla M – byte
Eric N – laser
Gerry – laser
Mike and Jason competed but were not scored.
Thanks to Annie, Amy,
and Steve for Race Committee
So no doldrums to speak of this August, as yet another windy evening arrived in time for race night on Wed. Winds came in from the south east and shifted right to the south as the evening progressed with averages at 20 km/hr gusting to 30 and higher.
Battles ensued throughout the race course on Wednesday between the pros in the name of Ken E and Tom in the Albacore and Ken S in the laser, with bumping and gnashing of teeth and yelps of “STARBOARD”, “UP, UP, UP” and the term “Keel-haul” may have been uttered once or twice. Some man-overboard maneuvers were practiced by Carla in the Byte followed by Corinne in the laser because you never know when or how often these skills will be called upon. 2 Hobie cats joined in the fun with Nathan and Annie, putting in a brilliant show for the evening, in fact I think I heard them purring at one point, while Frank and Jean in the other Hobie gave a competitive chase.
Results are as
follows.
Race 1
Ken S – laser
Ken E and Tom- Albacore
Nathan and Annie – Hobie
Jean and Frank – Hobie
Corinne
Carla – byte
Race 2
Nathan and Annie
Ken S
Ken and Tom
Corinne
Carla
Jean and Frank DNF
Race 3
Nathan and Annie
Ken S (forgot to
protest pirates below)
Ken E and Tom
Carla
Corinne- DNS
Thanks to the race
committee: Instructor Annie and her partner Amy for setting the course
and to Liz who supplied us with the food including her delicious corn from her
farm.
This newsletter marks
the last race night for this year for 2019. Thanks to all the volunteers who
came out to make the races happen and to all the sailors who offered their
skills and assistance to the new members learning to sail and to the old salts
who are always looking for a challenge. See you on the water.
The Harry Adderly regatta brought in a nice mix of sailboats to the event this year under 27°C and beautiful partly cloudy skies with a NW wind blowing at 20 km/h increasing at times to 41 Km/h down river.
Starting with a self timed start and finish between the KSC dock and buoy mark, from 11:15h – 11:50h, 7 sailboats set up river to round Allen Island (12 mile Island). Challenging wind conditions brought back the Wave after 2 hours and the rest found their way back from 4.25 hours to 5.5 hours.
The Portsmouth Yardstick Handicap scores were used to adjust the times and even out the results. The results will be entered in the Harry Adderly 12 Mile Island Challenge that is managed this year by Frank Boyaner .
Thanks to all the participants for coming out and challenging your fellow sailors and sharing in a celebratory “cold one” after the race.
Race night was welcomed by a large NW wind that brought gusts up to 45 Km/h and a temp around 20 c at the start line to run a challenging triangle course with buoys to port. 8 boats approached the start line with the Tasar in front followed closely by the Albacore and then the laser. Rounding the first gybe mark nearly brought the Tasar over in a capsize as well the Albacore with yelps heard all around followed by the laser that did toss Ken S. into the water. Many others in the rest of the fleet followed suit, all practicing their man-over-board maneuvers and swimming techniques. Even Corinne discovered that tucking your feet under the hiking strap works better than on top, as she did the seal thing and flopped off the side of her Albacore, leaving Kathryn to fend for herself as her skipper abandoned ship. The Tasar with a healthy lead in the first race decided one more rounding of the gybe mark, for reasons unknown to both skipper and crew, and the rest of fleet, would be a good idea until they looked over to port and to see the Albacore bearing down quickly on the finish line. Panic ensued as they finally altered course towards the finish and came in a disappointing second place. Ken S, who managed to leap into his laser in lightening speed was close on their heels for third place. The Tasar accepted a self disqualification for fouling 2 boats on the race #3 start line as the skipper managed to tuck the tiller handle into her life jacket for safe keeping, losing steerage, again for reasons unknown!! We had a fun time and a challenging set of races, offering a fabulous show for our spectators on shore. Thanks to Ken E. for the fabulous food and drink and to Instructor Annie again for setting out the race course.
A few storm cells rolled through in the afternoon but as the rains shifted off to the south and the wind filled in from the SSE at 13 km/hr, race night was a go. We had 5 boats out that night. Results as follows:
Race #1
Carla – Byte
Corinne and Leopol – laser
Liam and Eric – Tasar
Race #2
Carla- byte
Corrine and Leopol – laser
Ken and Tom N – Albacore
Lee Jing – Laser
Liam and Eric – Tasar
Race #3
Ken and Tom
Carla
Corrine and Leopol
Liam and Eric
Lee Jing
Thanks for Lee Jing for the fabulous food and drinks. And to the race committee of Steve H and Instructor Annie. Next weeks food and bevvies will be brought to us by Ken E. Carla Millar – Sailing Director
The annual 12-Mile-Island (Harry Adderly) Regatta has been held since 2011. It is KSC’s longest distance race. Depending on boat used and wind conditions, the rounding of the island can take from 2.5 to 5 hours (with 3-4 hours being typical). Participating in the 12-Mile-Island Regatta (and completing the rounding) counts as a rounding for the Harry Adderly and Ken Eaves sponsored 12-Mile-Island Challenge.
Eligible Sailors/Boats
KSC members with boat sign-out privileges and their guests and members from other clubs with their own sailboats are welcome to enter the event. Classes and Starts All dinghy classes including monohulls and multihulls are permitted to race. Portsmouth Numbers will be used to determine the handicap rating for each class and to calculate the Corrected Time (CT) for each boat’s Elapsed Time (ET).
There will be one start — monohulls and multihulls will be required to start between 11:00 and 11:45. This is intended so that competitors will finish at closer to the same time. A self timed start and finish using the honour system will be used for this event.
Entry Fee
There is no entry fee.
Registration
Online Registration to the sailing directors email address (send an e-mail to [email protected]) until 11:59pm Friday.
On-site Registration will take place at the KSC clubhouse on Sunday 11 August 2019 starting at 10:00h and continuing until 11:30.
General Information
Formal Sailing Instructions (SIs) will be communicated at the skippers meeting at 10:30.
Bring your own food and fluids for your sailing journey and for any meals you choose to have after the event.
The sailing race will officially end at 6:00 pm. We will not leave you on the water.
The wind lured 3 Catamarans to the start line in this years Cat Regatta event this past Saturday at KSC. The race consisted of 6 legs of an upwind-downwind configured race course set again by our experienced Club member Steve H and Instructor Annie M. Each leg took about 30 mins to complete. After juggling the crew and skippers about we had Tony and Jean in the Nacra 17, Tom, Alanis and Liam in the Hobie 18, Eric and Annie in the Hobie 16. The race was a bit delayed because the Hobie 16 decided to solo it without any crew at all only to find Eric jumping aboard and rescuing said Hobie from a near death experience on the reef. He was then able to circle round and collect his skilled crew member Annie from end of the jetty. The start went off without a hitch. Noon found us with an uninvited rain squall that came through after the second leg that sent all sailors and race committee (Carla and instructor Annie) darting back to shore where we shared a fabulous lunch on the back deck. The race resumed shortly after, finishing with 2 more races. Tony and Jean tried out their new Gennaker only to find it didn’t quite offer the lift they had expected as it became a bit of a sea anchor and upset their first place position from the start line, so was abandoned after several tries. Tom who recently earned himself a Red Tag, posted brilliant finish results and truly found his calling as a Cat Skipper. Eric, found lounging off the stern of the Hobie 16, enjoyed the day with Annie and managed to give a competitive chase to the other 2 cats. The results are as follows:
“Top Cat award” (1st place) went to Tom N, Alanis and Liam – Hobie 18
“Second Place Cat award” went to Tony and Jean – Nacra 17
“Kitten award” went to 3rd place finishers Eric and Annie – Hobie 16
Congratulations to everyone, thanks for your participation and sharing in the fun.
