Knotmeters
Knotmeter - March 14, 2013
Knotmeter - March 14, 2013
Legends of Ontario Sailing Awards Recipients
The 12 Founders of CORK.
Please follow the link below for more information on the awards ceremony.
Dry Mooring Application time!
In an effort to better organize our breakwall and boatyard it is requested that all members who would like a dry mooring of any type submit their application to the office by Friday, April 12th.
Please click here to access the 2013 Dry Mooring application.
Keelboat Racing Schedule Now Available
The 2013 Keelboat Racing schedule is now online:
www.kingstonyachtclub.com/racing/keelboat.cfm
(Please note the the official schedule will be published with Sailor's Handbook)
Provincial Talent Squad Initiative
KYC Race Coach Rob Frost announces
the "Provincial Talent Squad Initiative 2013".Please click here for more details
KYC Iceboating Fleet Featured in Queen's Journal
Our Iceboating fleet was featured in this great article from the March 8th edition of Queen's Journal:
http://queensjournal.ca/story/2013-03-08/postscript/season-ice/
Upcoming Events at KYC Mar 15 TGIF - St Patty's Day - Irish Stew Mar 22 TGIF - Other Clubs Wing Night Mar 28 TGIT - Menu TBA Mar 29 Good Friday - Clubhouse Closed April 3 Speaker Series - Tristan Story, UK Sails - Racing Rules April 5 TGIF - Radio Controlled April 10 Speaker Series - Tristan Story, UK Sails - Sail Trim April 12 TGIF - POH and Confederation Basin April 19 TGIF - Women in Wind April 20 Buff Your Boat! Fish Fry For a complete list of upcoming events please visit:www.kingstonyachtclub.com/calendar
KYC Log - Sweet Heart Edition
The latest edition of the Log is now available online, around the Club and in the mail for those who have requested mail service.
Please click here to download the Sweet Heart Edition
Shark Sails Needed
The Club Sharks are in need of some upgraded sails! If you have a set of sails that are collecting dust in your garage, are in good condition, not too stretched out, and you would be willing to donate, please get in touch. Contact: chris.walmsley@kingstonyachtclub.ca
Three KYC Sailors have now Qualified for Youth Worlds
Congratulations to Hugh Macrae, Cameron Sawyer, and Ali ten Hove for qualifying for the 2013 Youth Worlds in Cyprus this summer! Go KYC!
Check out this article from the International Sailing Federation:
www.sailing.org/news/33980.php
Women in Wind Sponsored Learning Event
Restricted Operators Certificate (Maritime) Radio
April 8 and 15, 2013
Open to all KYC members
In collaboration with the Kingston chapter of the Canadian Power and Sail Squadron. Women in Wind is pleased to present this two night maritime radio operator’s certificate program.
Interested KYC members can register by clicking on
http://kingston.cps-ecp.org/scheduled_courses.htm
?Kingston Power and Sail Squadron
Kingston Power and Sail Squadron is offering courses. Please click the link below for a detailed course listing.
Course Offerings
Yard Steward Position
After 40 plus years as KYC's Yard Steward, David McCallum will retire at the end of this season. The plan is to hire his replacement to work with him during the 2013 sailing season. Please forward this job posting on to anyone you feel may be interested in this position.
Click here for the KYC Yard Steward job posting.
Membership Renewal
Please renew on-line today! We encourage all members to login and renew (or if you have moved or are changing your status, to fill in the form to let us know that too). Thanks!
Winter Bar and Office Hours
Special events schedule will determine weekly office schedule for Saturday, Sunday & Monday
Bar Office Service Mon Closed Variable* Tues Closed 9a-5p Wed 4p-9p 9a-5p Thurs 4p-9p 9a-5p Fri 4p-9p 9a-5p Sat Noon-6p Variable* Sun Noon-6p Variable*
For more information on other KYC events and programs please visit www.kingstonyachtclub.com