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Knotmeter - July 1, 2016
Knotmeter - July 1, 2016
Please join us for our annual CANADA DAY BBQ on July 1st!
KYC "SWAG" is now in! Stop in, see Greg and take a look at the new clothing!
Great new stuff for everyone! From hats, to shirts, to sweaters, to jackets! Great Sizes and Colours!!
Upcoming Events
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| July 1: Canada Day
The BBQ will start at 5pm
We will be featuring Burgers, Chicken and Sausage with all the fixings! $15 for Adults and only $10 for kids 12 and under!
No reservations required - but please remember this was our busiest day of the year last year!
For additional information please call Greg at 613-548-3052 or at manager@kingstonyachtclub.ca
| Dingy Racing is Back!
Every Monday evening Starting July 4th!
Time: 6:00 - 8:00PM
To Sign up: Please see Alexis (Head JS Instructor), and sign up in the JS area!!
| July 3: Amherst Island Concert
Join us on Sunday July 3rd, for a sail to Amherst Island, and the first concert of the Waterside Summer Concert Series at St Paul's church, at 3:15. This timing is also perfect for those who come by car on the 2.30 ferry!
St. Paul's is the beautiful limestone church just south of Stella. The Bel Canto Wind Quintet is featured: flute, bassoon, oboe, French horn and clarinet. The members of the Quintet are all Principal Players in their own orchestras.
Tickets are $35, and afterwards we will have a potluck supper at the Village dock. Bring anything, it's a real potluck. In case of rain we will eat at the Back Kitchen. There will be enough time for those in cars to catch the 8 or 9 o'clock ferry back, and others will just tuck in for the night on their boats. This is an outing for all KYC members and friends, not just the cruising fleet!
Call Marion Westenberg, 613-548-4293, or email at westmar@kingston.net for tickets. My deadline is Monday 26 June; after that call Waterside at 613-384-2153.| August 19 - 21: 2016 Jazz Cruise Weekend
This year’s “cruise or drive” tour to Picton for the Jazz Festival features a Saturday night show at the Regent Theatre with wide audience appeal. This has been a popular cruisers event for the last 8 years and once again KYC members have “first call” on a block of excellent seats for the August 20th show featuring Canadian vocalist Jackie Richardson with pianist Joe Sealy. For more information visit www.pecjazz.org (under “Performers”)
There’s lots to do in the Picton area – so it’s not just about the jazz. We will hold our traditional BYO dinner on Saturday night above Books & Company and Miss Lily’s Café. Our Regent Theatre tickets are $40 each and the pre-show dinner is expected to be about $30 all in! (more on the dinner later). You are welcome to participate in one or both events. If you need overnight accommodation, check the Picton Harbour Inn – and be close by to join the cruisers for happy hour!
Jazz concert tickets for August 20th can be reserved right now at $40 each, by contacting the office at KYC manager@kingstonyachtclub.ca. John Kitney will be arranging dockage for those that are interested, along with the dinner arrangements on Saturday night. We are also looking into a special Friday night option with a Festival Players dinner-theatre production at Rosehall Run winery for “A Splinter in the Heart” (light dinner, show ticket and return taxi transport to Picton Harbour, all-in for $60 each). For show information visit www.festivalplayers.ca Phone (613-548-3052) or email manager@kingstonyachtclub.ca to secure your Jazz tickets on a “first-to-call” basis and please copy (cc) your message to kitneyj@kingston.net for contact about other weekend events. Your $40 jazz show tickets will be charged to your KYC account.| YOGA AT KYC With Norah Greatrix!
Come down to KYC for yoga, every Wednesday!
About Nora >> Sign up Today!
- Where: Partridge Room (Upstairs), KYC
- When: 1545h, every Wednesday, classes formally start at 1600h.
- Cost: The cost is $10 per session (which we will be happy to apply to your account)
- What to Bring: Mat, comfortable clothes & H2O (A mat can be arranged in advance if you need, please contact Norah for this and with any questions pertaining to what will be covered in class).
Dining
| Weekend Features
Dinner:Please note that Saturday Evening dinner service may be limited due to the Shark Regattas.
- Canada Day BBQ - Burgers, Chicken and Sausages - $15 Adults & $10 Kids 12 and under
| Beer of the Week
Mackinnon Crosscut
Which is a rendition of a traditional Canadian ale, darker and more complex than commercial lagers, but still quite palatable for easy drinking. Designed for Canadian drinkers!| Wine of the Month
This month we decided to shake things up a bit!
We are offering a Rose Wine for your summer buds enjoyment!
This Rose is Made in Rhone France By Caves Des Papes! It is a very summery rosé, with fresh cherries and raspberries on the nose and refreshing herbal touches of licorice, sage and lavender on the palate. Full-bodied with good acidity and an herbal finish. Great with anything off our BBQ!! It is made from a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault. It comes from some of the best vineyards of the appelation, in the south east of the mont ventoux mountains.
Sailing
| RC Solings Canadian Championship
Paul Switzer successfully defended his title this past weekend as Canadian Champion of the RC Solings in Lunenburg N.S.
Congratulations Paul!
| Lap of Prince Edward County Cruise and Annual Waupoos Rendezvous
Our extended cruise around the County departs Monday 25 July for 8 days. This new cruise will also include our annual Waupoos Rendezvous, 30 July to 01 August. Please consider joining us for the full week - or arrive in Waupoos on our own on Saturday 30 July for a fun weekend down in the County.
We soon need to confirm final numbers and boats attending. Note that KYC has 20 slips booked at Waupoos for our own RV weekend, so please do plan to join us! Preferred rates for camping on site also in place for those coming by road. All KYC members are welcome.
Fuller details are available at http://www.kingstonyachtclub.com/cruising and are posted in the Sunshine Room. (Leg Planning details are also posted there!)
Request your RSVP via e-mail to: petere.fedora@gmail.com We ask for number of crew, boat name, type, length, beam and draft.
New KYC Cruising Fleet Burgees
We now have in stock new burgees for all Cruisers, including our Basic, 5 year and new 10 year burgees. Please contact petere.fedora@gmail.com should you wish to obtain one - or replace your current Cruising Fleet burgee.| 2016 KYC Regatta Update
July will be an extremely busy month for KYC as we are hosting several regatta's!
Please come down and watch some fantastic racing at KYC during this upcoming month!
- July 1st - 3rd Shark North Americans
- July 9th - 10th Viper 640 Canadian Championships
- July 22nd - 24th (at CORK) The Olson 30 North Americans (KYC is hosting one of the parties on July 23rd)
- July 29th - 31st The 9er Canadians (49er, 49erFX, & 29er)
| Volunteers Needed
The Olson 30 North American's is looking for local sailors to fill spots on out-of-town racing boats. July 22, 23, 24 hosted by CORK at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour (POH).
- Friday - Course racing and party at Portsmouth Tavern
- Saturday - Long distance race and party at KYC w live band and beer sponsor
- Sunday - Course Racing
please contact michaelghull@gmail.com if you're interested to race any or all days!
| CORK/Sail Kingston Volunteers
Join the CORK/ Sail Kingston team this summer! Here is the exciting regatta schedule:
July 22-24 Etchells Canadians and the Olson 30 North American Championship
August 11-14 CORK International Optimist Regatta & the Sail Canada Youth and Senior Board Championships
August 14-18 CORK International, Sail Canada Youth Championships, 29er North American Championship
August 19-25 J/22 World Championship
August 19-24 CORK Olympic Class Regatta and Sail Canada Senior Championships
August 19-23 FINN Eastern Championship
August 21-26 National Sea Cadet Regatta
September 23-25 CORK Fall RegattaVolunteer registration for CORK 2016 is available on-line at http://www.cork.org/members/sign_in.php
Junior Sailing
| 29er, 49er and 49erFX Demo Day!
August 11, 2016 – Portsmouth Olympic Harbour
Come try out a 29er, 49er or 49erFX! Free!
Tired of slow boats??? The Canadian 9er classes are offering young sailors the chance to demo a skiff on August 11, 2016 – the day before Opti CORK. Are you an Opti sailor wondering what to do next year? Are you a C420 sailor tired of going slow? Are you a Laser or Radial sailor tired of hiking and looking for some excitement? Then come try a skiff! Better yet, try all 3 to see which you like best! Remember: Fast is Fun!
We will have a 29er, 49er and 49erFX (with support RIBs) all ready for you to try out. Just bring your sailing clothes and a life-jacket.
Come and join us for BBQ after the on water session and talk with the sailors, coaches, class reps and the supplier.
If you are interested in trying out a high performance skiff, please register on our form so we know you’re coming (parents or sailors): www.demo.9er.ca
Contact Info:
Phone: 613.548.3052
Email: office@kingstonyachtclub.ca