Cruising

KYC Cruising Fleet
Fleet Co-captains: Jim Cannon and Sue Baker
KYC Board Representative: Peter Fedora
Cruise: to sail or travel about, as
for pleasure or reconnaissance; to move leisurely about an
area in hope of discovering something.
You can read about the 2008 Cruising Fleet sojourns
in the LOG.
KYC Cruising
Fleet Program – 2009
The 2009 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 encourage boat owners and no-boaters
to connect and go sailing. The Monday evening and Sunday 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 on the south shore
of Lake Ontario.
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 list. Information about events is
also posted on the Cruisers Notice Board in the Sunshine Room
(west end of the main floor behind the fireplace) throughout
the season.
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.
Jemmett's
Landing is getting a facelift!
2009 Schedule of Cruising Events
May 23rd Don’t Rock The Boat
Collins Bay Marina will host a safe boating event for the
public on Saturday May 23rd 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.
May 24th Jemmetts Landing Work Party
The club property at Jemmetts Landing is getting a facelift
and your help is needed to put the pieces in place. Bring
your work gloves and meet at the Wolfe Island ferry dock in
time to board the 9:30 ferry.
June 7th Sunday Cruise
The first of a series of day sails to various local destinations.
Depart from KYC at 10:30. Events are also scheduled for July
5, August 9, and September 13.
June 13th – 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 19 – 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 20 and 21 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, each boat is to bring an hors d’oeuvre
to share with the group) followed by a do it yourself BBQ.
Bring food to prepare your dinner using the BBQ’s available
on the Trident patio and an evening of sailors’ trivia
complete with prizes will be fun for all. Remember to sign
up on the Cruising Notice Board so we can tell Trident how
many to expect.
June 22nd Monday Evening Sail
The first of a series of weekly sails Mondays at 5:30 throughout
June, July and August.
July 1 Mayor’s Canada Day Sailpast
Instructions for mobilizing will be available prior to the
event.
July 5th Sunday Sail
Meet at KYC for a 10:30 departure
July 10th -23rd - Escape Cruise - south
shore of Lake Ontario
The Escape Cruise this year will explore the south shore of
Lake Ontario. It will provide a wide variety of events, activities,
anchorages, and sailing vistas. There will be a meeting in
the Spring to go over sailing directions, examine charts and
anchorages, look at a provisional schedule and discuss the
legalisms required in post 9/11 boating in the U.S.
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 25th and 26th – 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.
August 9th Sunday Sail
Meet at KYC for 10:30 departure
KYC Cruising Fleet Sunday Sail
Sunday August 9th invitation to Judith
and Robert Mackenzie's place.
Judith and Robert Mackenzie have invited the Cruising Fleet
to their place on Amherst Island on Sunday August 9th. The
plan is to raft at their mooring ball or anchor nearby and
to have lunch ashore before heading back to KYC in the late
afternoon. If you have a dinghy it would be helpful in ferrying
people ashore.
If you moor your boat at KYC, plan to meet at
10:00 and get underway around 10:15.
No Boaters who would like to sail are asked
to sign the August 9th Sunday Sail list posted on the Cruisers
Bulletin Board at KYC or to contact Jim Cannon by Thursday
August 6. Boat assignments will be made at KYC when we gather
at 10:00 on Sunday morning.
Monitor Channel 71 while en route.
For additional information please contact Judith
or Robert Mackenzie (mackenziejr@sympatico.ca
or 613 548-8332).
How to Get There (By Boat or by Car)
By Boat
Chart
The Mackenzie's place is on the north shore
of Amherst Island located on the North Channel west of The
Brothers Islands and east of Preston Cove which is located
just east of Griffin Point (see attached chart). This notice
and the chart are also posted on the KYC web site and on the
Cruiser’s Bulletin Board
With reference to the chart, proceed west past
The Brothers Islands to the point marked "X" on
the chart. The point “X” will be marked by a floating
object anchored on station.
When proceeding to Point "X" stay
off the Amherst Island shore by keeping the entire Lennox
power plant (not just the two stacks) in sight. The sight
line is shown on the chart. Scattered boulders are located
in the water inside the Lennox power plant sight line towards
Amherst Island .
Point "X" lies just west of County
Road 6 as extended southward across the North Channel. The
location of Point "X" is at the intersection of
the Lennox power plant sight line and a range located in front
of the Mackenzie's house which is yellow with a brown steel
roof. The range is marked with two red triangles. Binoculars
are required to see the two red triangles from point "X".
The steel chimney on the roof of the house also lines up with
the range formed by the two red triangles.
Proceed from the floating mark at point X towards
the shore on the range. There is generally 8' of water on
the range but it is essential to keep dead on the range and
not to wander off by more than 10 feet to avoid a few scattered
large boulders. Keep watch and proceed slowly. Caper which
draws 5' 8" will be on the mooring ready to receive your
raft. There is 10' of water at the mooring.
Monitor Channel 71 on your approach.
By Car
For those who come by vehicle, the Amherst Island
ferry departs from Millhaven on the half hour. Departures
from the Island are on the hour. $8 return for a vehicle.
People free. On arrival on the island proceed straight ahead
to the fourway stop intersection and turn left onto Front
Road. Proceed through the hamlet of Stella and go for a distance
of about 4 km. The Mackenzie's are at 1150 Front Road.
We look forward to seeing you
Robert and Judith Mackenzie
August 21-23 – 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 procuring tickets
for a Saturday afternoon wine tour and the stage show at the
Regent Theatre. Mooring can be arranged at the town docks
or local marinas.
Labour Day Weekend – Sept 5th
to 7th– Waupoos
Waupoos offers either anchoring in the bay or docking at the
marina. 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 13th Sunday Sail
Meet at KYC for a 10:30 departure
Awards
Fort Frontenac Cruising Cup
- Awarded to anyone completing all the requirements
specified in the Fort Frontenac Cruising Cup LOG. 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.
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 in January.
Consolidated
List of Dates/Events
2009 Cruising Fleet Calendar
DATE EVENT
| January 24 |
Potluck Dinner and Awards Night |
| May 3 |
Launch |
| May 23 noon-4:00 |
Collins Bay Marina - Don’t Rock the Boat-Boating
Safety |
| May 24 |
Jemmetts Landing Work Party |
| June 7 |
Sunday Sail Depart from KYC at 10:30 |
| June 13 |
KYC Sailpast |
| June 19 |
TGIF at Trident Y.C. |
| June 20-21 |
Trident Rendezvous (Brown/Munro) |
| June 22 |
Monday Evening Sails begin (weekly at 5:30-June, July
& Aug) |
| July 1 |
Mayor’s Canada Day Sailpast |
| July 5 |
Sunday Sail Depart from KYC at 10:30 |
| July 10-23 |
Escape Cruise ’09 – south shore of Lake
Ontario (Mason) |
| July 18-19 |
Main Duck race (FFCC overnight event) |
| July 25-26 |
Partridge Bowl & Sunday Brunch (Cannon) |
| August 9 |
Sunday Sail Depart from KYC at 10:30 |
| August 21-23 |
Picton Jazz Festival Cruise (Kitney) |
| August 31 |
Monday Evening Sails end |
| Sept 5-7 |
Waupoos Rendezvous (Girard/Wilson) |
| September 13 |
Sunday Sail Depart from KYC at 10:30 |
| Oct 12 |
Thanksgiving |
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