Let the season start! The forecast is for brilliant sunshine (ok, cool temps but heck, it’s April). Many hands make work light and that becomes evident when we see how quickly the (new!) docks get installed and the masts are raised. See you there!
Pre-Announcing Photo Day
We already have a pretty full calender this year, but I’m pleased to propose/announce a new addition — Photo Day! While everyone has a picture or two of themselves on the beach, standing beside a boat, here’s a chance to get some real frame-it-and-hang-it-on-the-wall worthy action shots on the water.
Here’s what I’m picturing (pun intended): At some point (some time after at least the first batch of trainees have graduated) we’ll watch the forecast for a nice weekend day with sunshine and decent (but not too strong) winds. When a good looking day is coming up we’ll notify the membership, and arrange for a photographer to come out to ride along in the power boat for a few hours (we already have a volunteer!)
Rig up your favourite cat or monohull and we’ll do our best to get some great action shots of you — whether you’re flying a hull on one of the cats, hiking out with your kid (or, dare I suggest, spouse) in an Albacore, or planing along on a Laser, we’ll be sure to capture it! It’s your time to shine, so get ready show off your stuff!
Pre-Launch Day Number 2 – Saturday, April 16, 9am
Now that the boats are out of the clubhouse, during Pre-Launch Day #2 you’re welcome to help clean up the clubhouse after its winter hibernation. The warm stove will help make this task more comfortable. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Alas, I won’t be able to be there.
Pre-Launch Day Preparations – April 9th
Your Harbourmaster has set April 9th for some pre-launch day work.
For those of you interested in helping out with general Site-related tasks
(and I hope you’re out there) :-), please join us to check out the site after the winter, do some general clean-up, and plan for the Launch Day work on Saturday, April 23rd.
Frank Boyaner
[email protected]
KSC Open – 5-6 September 2015
The Notice of Race (NoR) and Sailing Instructions for the KSC Open Regatta are posted below. The KSC Open has two classes, Albacore and Laser, and is open to both KSC members and members from other clubs.
For KSC members intending to use KSC fleet boats, a draw will be held at 20:00 on Friday the 4th at the Club to assign fleet boats to members wishing to use them for the race. If fleet boats are still available on Saturday, they will be assigned on a first come first serve basis during registration.
A competitors’ meeting will be held at 10:00 at the KSC Club House.
Registration:
Register at the KSC Club House. The registration fee is $25/person, and includes breakfast snacks on both days. Lunch and beverages will not be served so people should bring their own.
Friday, September 4th, 2015, from 18:00 to 20:00
Saturday, September 5th, from 09:30 to 10:00
KSC Open 2015 – NoR 2015
KSC Open 2015 – Sailing Instructions
KSC Open 2015: September 5 and 6
The Kanata Sailing Club (KSC) is pleased to announce its Open Regatta, on Labour Day weekend, September 5th and September 6th, 2015. The regatta is open to both KSC members and members from other clubs and will have 2 classes (Albacore and Laser). Registration will be at the KSC Club House on Friday evening September 4th, 2015, from 18:00 to 20:00, and on Saturday morning September 5th from 09:30 to 10:00. Cost is $25 per person. More details, including the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions, are available here.
KSC Open Cat Regatta 2015
The Kanata Sailing Club is pleased to announce its fifth annual Open Catamaran Regatta, Saturday, August 15, 2015.
This event is open to both KSC members and members from other Clubs. All types of catamarans are welcome to compete. There is no entry fee for this event. Food and beverages are BYO.
Registration will be at the KSC Clubhouse, Saturday morning, August 15, 09:00 to 10:00.
Last Race of the Summer Series is Monday, August 31.
The summer-series for Monday Night Races wraps up Monday, August 31. The winds have been very good this season – let’s take advance of the warmer-than-usual August we are having and get out there!
New Junior Learn-to-Sail Sessions
Get your kids on the water this summer! KSC is offering an additional Learn-to-Sail session this summer for junior sailors (8 to 15 years old). Session 2 of our popular Junior Learn-to-Sail (JLTS) is full, but you can still register for JLTS3 which runs the week of August 3.
Please check out our training page or contact the KSC Training Director, at [email protected] for more information.
Learn to Sail – New course starting next week!
It’s not too late to learn to sail this summer! KSC is offering an additional Learn-to-Sail session this summer for adults and youth 16+.
This program is designed for first time, or less experienced, sailors and leads to certification of up to the CANSAIL 2 standard. This permits graduates who decide to become members of KSC to use any of the boats in the club’s fleet of dinghies.
Please check out our training page or contact Tom, KSC Training Director, at [email protected] for more information.
Here are the program details:
DATES: July 21 – August 20, Tuesday and Thursday evenings
(Note: some make-up classes will be available if you have vacation conflicts.)
TIMES: 5:30 – 9:00 pm
Note: If you join KSC, as a trainee, you receive a 20% discount on your membership plus we will give you the discount on training!