{"id":90,"date":"2013-09-05T17:06:54","date_gmt":"2013-09-05T21:06:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kanatasailingclub.com\/staging\/?page_id=90"},"modified":"2026-03-28T19:15:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T23:15:43","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kanatasailingclub.com\/staging\/","title":{"rendered":"Front Page"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kanatasailingclub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/FB-cover.jpg?fit=1600%2C380\" alt=\"KSC Club opening banner\" class=\"wp-image-1052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kanatasailingclub.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/FB-cover.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/kanatasailingclub.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/FB-cover-200x48.jpg 200w, https:\/\/kanatasailingclub.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/FB-cover-300x71.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kanatasailingclub.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/FB-cover-768x182.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kanatasailingclub.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/FB-cover-1024x243.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">THIS IS A TEST SITE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We use this for testing new updates to our website. Please go to <a href=\"http:\/\/kanatasailingclub.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"kanatasailingclub.com\">kanatasailingclub.com<\/a> for the real site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Latest News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group front-page-news-grid\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3835 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-training tag-hiring tag-instructors tag-training\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kanatasailingclub.com\/staging\/2025\/11\/were-hiring-for-2026\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"604\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/kanatasailingclub.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PHOTO-2025-05-25-23-46-32-604x270.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"We&#8217;re Hiring for 2026!\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kanatasailingclub.com\/staging\/2025\/11\/were-hiring-for-2026\/\" target=\"_self\" >We&#8217;re Hiring for 2026!<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"color:#c0aaaa;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-d58e3178c2394b0f520cf7c9671372c9 wp-block-post-date has-text-color has-small-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2025-11-09T15:55:25-05:00\">November 9, 2025<\/time><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Our KSC training director Steve is looking for qualified instructors to join us for the 2026 training season. We have three positions available with different requirements for each: The full job description and requirements are here: Instructors Wanted And of course contact Steve if you would like to apply.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/kanatasailingclub.com\/staging\/2025\/11\/were-hiring-for-2026\/\">Read full article&#8230;<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3924 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news-posts tag-training\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kanatasailingclub.com\/staging\/2026\/02\/2026-training-registrations-are-open\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"604\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/kanatasailingclub.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC_4725-604x270.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"2026 Training Registrations are Open!\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kanatasailingclub.com\/staging\/2026\/02\/2026-training-registrations-are-open\/\" target=\"_self\" >2026 Training Registrations are Open!<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"color:#c0aaaa;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-d58e3178c2394b0f520cf7c9671372c9 wp-block-post-date has-text-color has-small-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-02-02T20:57:25-05:00\">February 2, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The training program registration is open for the 2026 season! See our sign-up page here: https:\/\/kanatasailingclub.com\/staging\/sign-up\/ Membership registration will open toward the end of Feb. For 2026 we have the following training programs: Like prior years, there will be a 50% discount on single or family memberships when signing up for one of our Adult<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/kanatasailingclub.com\/staging\/2026\/02\/2026-training-registrations-are-open\/\">Read full article&#8230;<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3846 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sailing tag-racing tag-results tag-sailing\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kanatasailingclub.com\/staging\/2025\/11\/race-night-results-2025\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"522\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/kanatasailingclub.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-522x270.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Race Night Results 2025\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kanatasailingclub.com\/staging\/2025\/11\/race-night-results-2025\/\" target=\"_self\" >Race Night Results 2025<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"color:#c0aaaa;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-d58e3178c2394b0f520cf7c9671372c9 wp-block-post-date has-text-color has-small-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2025-11-26T16:16:40-05:00\">November 26, 2025<\/time><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">With the season finally over, let&#8217;s look at the season results! Results are final as of 15:43 on November 26, 2025 Overall Sailed: 30, Discards: 10, To count: 20, Entries: 48, Scoring system: Appendix A (Scroll to see full race results) Rank Boat SailNo June 11 R2 June 18 R4 R5 R6 June 25 R8<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/kanatasailingclub.com\/staging\/2025\/11\/race-night-results-2025\/\">Read full article&#8230;<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s so special about the Kanata Sailing Club?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"799\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kanatasailingclub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/collage1000.jpg?fit=1000%2C799\" alt=\"KSC\" class=\"wp-image-1013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kanatasailingclub.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/collage1000.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/kanatasailingclub.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/collage1000-200x160.jpg 200w, https:\/\/kanatasailingclub.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/collage1000-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kanatasailingclub.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/collage1000-768x614.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Kanata Sailing Club is a cooperative community sailing club <a href=\"https:\/\/kanatasailingclub.com\/staging\/about-us\/location\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"771\">located on the picturesque rural shores<\/a> of the Ottawa River between <a href=\"https:\/\/pinheyspoint.ca\/visit-pinheys-point\/\">Pinhey&#8217;s Point<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ncc-ccn.gc.ca\/places\/shirleys-bay\">Shirley&#8217;s Bay<\/a>, half an hour from downtown Ottawa. Since 1975 this club has focused on sailing in small sailboats and catamarans, and casual socializing. We enjoy a peaceful cottage-like atmosphere with glorious views of the river and the Gatineau Hills in the distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNo boat, no problem\u201d because we are volunteer-run: members enjoy the use of our <a href=\"https:\/\/kanatasailingclub.com\/staging\/sailing\/fleet\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"22\">fleet of club-<br>owned boats<\/a> to explore the beauties of the Ottawa River. We rely on members to run the club and help out in whatever capacity they can. We teach <a href=\"https:\/\/kanatasailingclub.com\/staging\/training\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"17\">how to sail<\/a> and show members how to <a href=\"https:\/\/kanatasailingclub.com\/staging\/dutyday\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"486\">help out around the club<\/a>. Rest assured that we&#8217;re <a href=\"https:\/\/kanatasailingclub.com\/staging\/sailing\/fleet\/laser\/\">laser focused<\/a> on sailing; membership fees go directly back into the fleet and not superfluous restaurants or executive salaries! Sailing is the name of the game, and we\u2019ve been at it in the same beautiful location for 50 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We supply EVERYTHING:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a title=\"Our Fleet\" href=\"https:\/\/kanatasailingclub.com\/staging\/sailing\/fleet\/\">Our boats<\/a> are free for use by all qualified members.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a title=\"Training\" href=\"https:\/\/kanatasailingclub.com\/staging\/training\/\">Training<\/a> is available for new and&nbsp;experienced sailors&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;young and old alike!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We offer&nbsp;<a title=\"Junior Sailing (Ages 8-15)\" href=\"https:\/\/kanatasailingclub.com\/staging\/training\/junior-sailing\/\">courses for junior sailors<\/a> so the whole family can get out on the water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a title=\"Racing\" href=\"https:\/\/kanatasailingclub.com\/staging\/sailing\/racing\/\">Club races<\/a> run regularly and members have the chance to participate in local and regional regattas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We have a clifftop clubhouse, affectionately known as the cottage, with a large deck overlooking the Ottawa River and Gatineau Hills and a BBQ for members to use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Throughout the summer, we have organized and casual <a title=\"Social events\" href=\"https:\/\/kanatasailingclub.com\/staging\/category\/social\/\">social activities<\/a>, both onshore and offsite.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2025 KSC Overview\" width=\"604\" height=\"453\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YY1KQC2BZwo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THIS IS A TEST SITE We use this for testing new updates to our website. 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