Cruising

Fleet Co-captains: Jim Cannon and Rod Munro
KYC Board Representative: Peter Fedora

KYC Cruising Fleet Program – 2010

The 2010 Cruising calendar is structured around four types of events:

1. A series of  Sunday day sails
2. A series of Monday evening 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 encourage boat owners and no-boaters to connect and go sailing. The Sunday and Monday evening sails offer opportunities to achieve this goal.

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 as far east as Cornwall along the St. Lawrence River.

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 office or 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, send an e-mail to cannonj@queensu.ca asking to be added to the cruising fleet distribution list. Information about events is also posted as the season progresses on the Cruisers Notice Board in the Sunshine Room (west end of the main floor behind the fireplace).

If you plan to attend an event, please reply to e-mail notices or use the sign-up sheets on the Cruiser’s Notice Board so that the event coordinator will know how many to expect.

2010 Schedule of Cruising Events

May 29th  Don’t Rock The Boat
Collins Bay Marina will host a safe boating event for the public on Saturday May 29th from noon to 4 PM.  Admission is free. Many water safety agencies and organizations will participate. It is an informative, fun day for the entire family featuring prizes, prizes and more prizes - and it might just save your life one day.

June 7th  Monday Evening Sails Begin

June 12th  – KYC Sailpast and BBQ 
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 13th Sunday Sail
The first of a series of day sails to various local destinations. Depart from KYC at 10:30. Events are also scheduled for July 18, August 8 and September 12.

June 25 – TGIF at Trident Yacht Club
The weekend begins on Friday evening at 5:30 with a TGIF hosted by Trident Y.C. TYC is a 20 minute drive east of the LaSalle Causeway. Look for the sign marking the Trident driveway on the right hand side of the road.

June 26-27 Trident Yacht Club Rendezvous  
The first weekend rendezvous of the season is to Trident Yacht Club. Saturday will feature a pre-dinner Happy Hour (bring your own drinks, nibbles will be provided) followed by a do it yourself BBQ.  Bring food to prepare your dinner using the BBQ’s available on the Trident patio. Remember to sign up on the Cruising Notice Board so we can tell Trident how many to expect.

July 1  Mayor’s Canada Day Sailpast
Instructions for mobilizing will be available prior to the event.

July 3-16 - Escape Cruise – east down the St. Lawrence to Cornwall
Since many of the proposed activities operate seasonally, dates may shift marginally as the schedule is confirmed with operators of the activities. Optional activities being investigated include theatre, night sky exploration, hot air ballooning, exploring a corn maze, white water rafting, paddling a war canoe and visiting an antique boat museum.  There will be a meeting in the Spring to review the confirmed schedule, go over sailing directions, examine charts and anchorages and discuss the legalisms required in post 9/11 boating in the U.S.

July 18  Sunday Sail
Meet at KYC for a 10:30 departure

July 24-25 – 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. For those who make it an overnight event, Sunday Brunch is served on the property.

July 30 – August 2  Shark North Americans
KYC is hosting this event and slips will be at a premium to accommodate visiting boats. Regatta organizers would appreciate knowing if your KYC slip will be vacated for the weekend.

August 8th Sunday Sail
Meet at KYC for a 10:30 departure

August 20th  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.   

August 20-22 – Picton Jazz Festival Cruise
Jazz and other attractions in Picton and Prince Edward County are the focus for this weekend rendezvous (see www.pecjazz.org). Watch for an announcement in late May about reserving tickets for the stage show at the Regent Theatre. Overnight space will be booked at the town docks.

August 30th  - Monday Evening Sails end

Sept 4-6  Waupoos Rendezvous (Labour Day)
Waupoos offers docking at the marina as well as anchoring in the bay. The marina offers coffee and muffins in the AM. Sunday evening will feature a catered BBQ and live music. The event is held jointly with CBYC cruisers.

September 12th Sunday Sail
Meet at KYC for a 10:30 departure

October 24     Haulout

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.

2010 Cruising Fleet Calendar