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!
12-Mile Island Race is Sunday, July 5
Get Out on the Water! Try sailing for free, June 20th & 28th
The Kanata Sailing Club has two upcoming events where you can try sailing for free!
Get Out On The Water
Saturday, June 20 (all day).
Cost: FREE!
In partnership with the Ottawa River Canoe Club we are please to offer a multisport experience adding paddling, kayaking and SUP to sailing! Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/
Shells&Sails Try-IT day
Saturday, June 28 (all day)
Cost: FREE!
In partnership with Shells & Sails, a program developed by Ontario Sailing, you will be assisted by qualified coaches during your experience in a rowing shell and in a sailing boat. RSVP now: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/
FREE Friday night Clinics for Members – on now!
June 12 and June 26, 6:30-8:30 – Powerboat Orientation Clinic
June 19, 6:30-8:30 – Rigging Clinic
And don’t forget:
June 13 – Catamaran Clinic
July 4 – Racing Clinic
See the Training Page for more details!
KSC goes electronic!
Electronic registration and credit card payment are now available! Membership and training forms are fillable PDFs that can be submitted via email. You can now choose to pay by credit card, in which case you will receive an invoice with a link to our new payment service (Square). We will also be able to process credit card payments at Launch Day or the Open House. Note: Credit card fees cost the club money, so please pay by cheque if you can! You can drop your cheque off at the club or pop it in the mail.
Family Learn to Sail Week — June 29 – July 4
This year, KSC is offering a junior learn-to-sail program at the same time as one of its adult learn-to-sail programs, so everyone in the family can enjoy sailing at the same time! See the Training page for more details.
Launch Day is less than a week away!
KSC Launch Day is next Saturday, April 25… less than one week to go! All hands on deck. Don’t forget to bring your completed membership form and cheque! We’ll even be able to accept credit card payments this year (but credit card fees cost the club money, so please pay by cheque if you can).
Youth solo sailors at KSC!
The commitment of the Kanata Sailing Club to extend its offer for youth begins here:
starting from 2015, the KSC will allow children of Family members to sail UNACCOMPANIED on some of our boats. These new young sailors, the Yellow Taggers, must be
1) above 12 years old of age
2) children of a Family member and
3) the parent must have either a Blue or Red tag.
The Yellow tag certification is awarded after demonstration of sailing ability in a Laser equivalent to the CanSail2 level of Sail Canada, as outlined in the Yellow Tag Check Out.
Additionally, the ensure the safety of the sailor, the parent must supervise the child at all times while sailing. All details are outlined in the YELLOW TAG RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, which the parent must sign.
Finally, sailing is allowed:
a. in Lasers or Bytes only;
b. alone or with a Family member who is an adult;
c. in winds less than 10 knots (18.5 Km/h) for 12-15 years old;
d. in winds less than 15 knots (28 Km/h) for 16 and 17 years old.
All details are outlined in the “Ashore Knowledge” of the Yellow Tag Check Out.
Welcome on the water, young sailors!