Cruising

Fleet Co-Captains – Jim Cannon, Sue Baker

Definitions:
Cruise: To sail or travel about, as for pleasure or reconnaissance.
Informal: To move leisurely about an area in hope of discovering something

In 2008, the Cruising calendar is structured around four types of events:
1. A series of Monday evening sails
2. A series of Sunday day sails
3. Four weekend rendezvous
4. An extended cruise

All KYC members, whether boat owners or not, are welcome to participate in cruising events. One purpose of cruising events is to help boaters meet boaters. The Monday evening and Sunday sails offer opportunities to achieve this goal. A Cruising Crew Bank is being created (see www.kyccrewbank.com) to help Skippers and No Boaters connect and go afloat.

All weekend rendezvous destinations are accessible by road as well as by water. In past seasons, participants have been innovative in using a variety of combinations of land and water travel to attend events.

The extended cruise scheduled for mid-July will visit a series of anchorages and marinas to the east.

Cruisers are also reminded about the Fort Frontenac Cruising Cup (FFCC). To meet the requirements for an award, cruisers must sail to a set of places in Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. The FFCC Log, which can be picked up at the KYC bar, lists the requirements which need to be completed to earn an award.

Information updates and reminders about cruising events are distributed by e-mail as the season progresses. If you are not currently receiving cruising fleet notices and would like to, please send your e-mail address to cannonj@queensu.ca. Information about events is also posted on the Cruising Notice Board in the Old Board Room (west end of the main floor behind the fireplace) throughout the season.

Please reply to e-mail notices or use the sign-up sheet on the Cruisers Notice Board if you plan to attend an event so that the host for the event will know how many to expect.

2008 Events

May 24th Don’t Rock The Boat
Collins Bay Marina will host a safe boating event for the public on Saturday 24 May from noon to 4 PM. Admission is free. Many agencies plan to participate including the Coast Guard (with Cape Hearn and a rescue helicopter), Kingston Fire and Rescue (with a fire truck and fire boat), HMCS Cataraqui (a recruiting display and divers), CORK (boat
rides), Frontenac Outfitters (kayak self rescue and how to put on a PFD in the water), Kingston Yacht Club (radio controlled boats), and a childrens entertainer (Mary Lambert).

June 2nd Monday Evening Sail
The first of a series of weekly sails Mondays at 5:30 throughout June, July and August.

June 8th Sunday Cruise
The Cruisers first Sunday sail takes place on June 8th with Jim and Anne Beatson acting as tour directors.
The destination (winds and weather willing) is to be Stella Bay at Amherst Island. There is a dock at Stella Bay with dinghy access and potential for a few boats to tie up to the dock while others can raft up at anchor. There is a General Store near the dock on Amherst Island but we suggest everyone bring a light lunch. If some wish to drive, the ferry from the mainland to Amherst Island runs every half hour.
We propose meeting at the yacht club at 9.30am for a skippers meeting prior to departure at 10 am.
Members with a boat who wish to take part and members without a boat who also wish to participate are invited to list their names and telephone numbers on separate sheets on the cruiser’s bulletin board in the Sunshine Lounge at KYC. Hopefully the two groups can successfully link up to join the cruise.

On return to KYC, a special prize will be awarded. Don’t miss out!

So, grab the kids, grandkids, and fellow sailors and join the flotilla!

Events are also scheduled for June 29, July 20, August 10, August 24, September 7 and September 14 (See calendar above).

June 14th – Sailpast and BBQ (Day Event)
Make a point to join the fleet for Sailpast and consider inviting non-boat owners aboard for an afternoon on the water. The entertainment and BBQ after Sailpast provide a great opportunity to mingle with KYC members.

June 16th Cruising Fleet Extended Cruise Information Session
This season’s Cruising Fleet program includes an extended cruise. There will be a meeting on Monday June 16 at 7:30 in the Partridge Room to provide information about this event. The full cruise runs from July 5 to 16. However, even if you can’t participate in the entire cruise, you may still be interested in joining the group by car or by boat for particular components.

John Mason, the event coordinator, will lead an information session to present route notes, a cruise schedule to meet activity options, and slides showing chartlets, route overviews, anchoring options and destination photos which he will use to give a detailed overview of the cruise plan.

Optional activities include two theatre stops (“Les Miserables” at Gananoque and “As You Like It” at the St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival in Prescott), a Lobster Fest with entertainment at Ivy Lea, and visits to the Frederic Remington Museum in Ogdensburg and Singer Castle on Dark Island. The latter two locations require visitors to have an I-68.

Some of these activities require pre-booking to obtain ticket discounts and guaranteed entry. A sign-up sheet will be circulated at the meeting to facilitate the pre-booking process.

Those attending may want to bring charts 1435, 1436, 1437 and 1438, as well as Ports Cruising Guide for our area. All who are interested in participating in all or some parts of the cruise are urged to attend the information session.

See you on Monday evening. It should fun as well as informative.

June 20 – TGIF at Trident Yacht Club
The first weekend rendezvous of the season is to Trident Yacht Club in the Bateau Channel on the way to Gananoque. Come by boat or car to join the festivities

Friday June 20 - TGIF from 5:30 to 7:30. Trident is a short 15 minute drive east of the Cataraqui causeway. Watch for the Trident sign on the south side of Highway #2. If you wish to sail in on Friday you must contact Liz Lazier, Trident manager, to confirm that docking space will be available. (trident@kos.net or 613-382-2771)

Saturday June 21 and Sunday June 22 – Trident sailors are off to Kingston for their Pursuit Race and Liz will have space for KYC boats on Saturday night. However we need to provide her with advance information about the number and size of boats that will be coming.

If you plan to attend (or think you might attend), please reply to Kathleen and Peter Girard, event co-ordinators, at kpgirard@cogeco.ca (boat name, length, draft, total number attending) or write your name and boat information on the Trident Rendezvous sign-up sheet on the Cruisers Bulletin Board in the Sunshine Lounge/Old Board Room by Wednesday June 18 so that Liz will know how many KYC boats to expect.

The KYC Cruising Committee will provide nibbly stuff for a happy hour (4:30PM Saturday afternoon). You will need to supply your own beverages and the food to BBQ for your dinner.

Directions To Trident Yacht Club:
By Car – From Highway 2 and Joyceville road proceed east for about 5 km. on Highway 2 to Trident Yacht Club lane. Watch for Trident YC sign on the south side of Highway 2.
By Water – TYC is on the north side of the Bateau channel of the St. Lawrence River about two-thirds of the way from Kingston to Gananoque. N44*18.2’ W76*15.5’

June 21th– 22th – Trident Yacht Club Rendezvous
The first weekend rendezvous of the season is to Trident Yacht Club. Enjoy a more lengthy cruise around the east end of Howe Island and back east along the Bateaux Channel or sail directly to TYC via the eastern entrance to the Bateaux Channel. Saturday will feature a pre-dinner reception (bring your own drinks, nibbles provided) and bring your own BBQ dinner. (BBQ’s are available on site.) Remember to sign up on the Cruising Notice Board so we can tell Trident how many to expect.

July 5th -16th - EYC Escape Cruise East
This 10 day cruise will explore anchorages and marinas east along the St. Lawrence. Stops will include a lobster fest with entertainment, two plays, a barbeque in the islands, a visit to the Frederic Remington Museum (Ogdensburg), and a tour of historic Singer Castle.

July 18th and 19th Main Duck Race
One option to meet the requirements of the Fort Frontenac Cruising Cup is to complete an overnight passage. The Main Duck Race offers an opportunity to meet this challenge under conditions monitored by KYC. See the Schedule of Racing Events for details.

July 26th and 27th – Partridge Bowl with an Overnight and Sunday Brunch
The “race” from KYC to Jemmett’s Landing is one of the most popular events of the sailing season. At the end of the day enjoy a BBQ and evening bonfire. The next morning Sunday Brunch is served on the property before heading home. Hope to see you there.

Aug 14th – 17th – Picton Jazz Festival Cruise
The destination is Prince Edward County Yacht Club with docking or rafting (there are other marinas close by). An informal gathering with good food and music.

Labour Day Weekend – Aug 30th – Sept 1st– Waupoos
Waupoos offers either anchoring in the bay or docking at the marina. The marina offers coffee and muffins in the AM and will facilitate group BBQ’s. Cruisers from CBYC are expected to join us as they attempt to defend the Challenge Cup in a race back to Kingston at the end of the weekend.

Awards

Fort Frontenac Cruising Cup – Awarded to anyone completing all the requirements specified in the Fort Frontenac Cruising Cup LOG. Copies of the LOG are available from the Office or at the bar.

The Brass Winch Award – For doing something good for another boater

The Broken Winch Award – For something bad or un-seamanlike that has happened over the season.

The Long Haul Award – For those who have travelled beyond Lake Ontario or the St Lawrence River passed Brockville for at least 1 month.

The KYC Cruising Challenge Cup

Annually, as part of a cruising event, the KYC cruising fleet will arrange a race with cruisers from another club. The Challenge Cup will be awarded to the winning club at the KYC Cruising Fleet annual dinner.