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Knotmeter - August 16, 2013
Knotmeter - August 16, 2013
New Harbour - Latest Design
After several iterations with Shoreplan engineering, we are pleased to now have the latest revised design of the new harbour. The goal was to widen the fairways, maximize the use of the lot, and respond to concerns about JS launch and swimming. The strategic planning committee has reviewed the design, and has determined that this concept meets the criteria of our new harbour.Basic concepts and evolution from the previous design:
- Rotate the breakwater towards the SE corner of the water lot
- Move the docks to 90 degrees to break water
- Slide the docks west if needed
- Add a ramp on the outside of the east of the dock / of attenuator about 30 ft. long - for swimming and boat launch
- Add a swim station at about 50% along the attenuator. The intention that this is similarly substantial as the attenuator
- Add a dock on the outside of the south side exterior ramp to facilitate boat staging and launch
- Make the ramp to the attenuator the same width as the attenuator. To facilitate boat launch, fire/ rescue and the possibility of accessible access and possible golf cart/ gator access
- Shorten the east Dock (F) by changing 4 slips to 30 ft. boats
- Shorten Dock (E) using the same strategy
- Add 2 * 40 slips on the east side of dock (E) and (D)
- Allow access to the harbour and docks for large yachts on a “straight in” basis
The new design and complete background on the New Harbour project can be found here:
www.kingstonyachtclub.ca/newharbour/Feedback is welcome, and should be submitted before August 23 by emailing::
harbourquestions@kingstonyachtclub.ca
TGIF Sail
Friday, August 16th
In case you missed the first one or two, the goal here is to get non-boaters on the water for an enjoyable evening on the lake!If you are interested in participating email Glenn at manager@kingstonyachtclub.ca and indicate whether you are a boater or non-boater or sign up at the office or bar. The evening will cap off with social time, munchies, food special etc!
KYC wins several medals at CORK International
KYC had a great week at CORK International. Ali ten Hove and her skipper Allison Surrette won Gold in the 420 fleet. Frédérique Tougas & Cameron Sawyer won Gold and Benjamin Strickland & Jean-Matthieu Bolland won Silver in the 29er Fleet. Berg Ellemers came 2nd and Gabe Meacher came second in the Laser Radial Silver Fleet.Congratulations to all of the KYC Sailors who participated!
CORK sailing for KYC Sailors continues this week with the CORK Olympic Classes Regatta Aug. 17 – 21
Follow the results online: www.cork.org/2013-results/
Upcoming Events at KYC August 16-18 Picton Jazz Cruise August 16 TGIF Sail August 23 JS Awards Night Aug 13-Sep 2 Labour Day Cruise Sackett's Harbour Sep 6-8 IOM Eastern Regional Championship Sep 7 Carruthers Series Sep 11 Women in Wind - Wednesday Night Sail Program ends Sep 13 TGIF Sail Sep 14 Amherst Island Pursuit Race & Able Sail Fundraiser For a complete list of upcoming events please visit:www.kingstonyachtclub.com/calendar
September Food ServiceBeing that everyone is enjoying this year's patio menu as well as the new patio it has been decided to continue food service until Friday, September 27th.
The menu will be altered slightly with daily service from 11:30am until 8:00pm.
Canadian Power Squadron - Fall and Winter Course Schedule
The Canadian Power Squadron course schedule for the fall and winter is now available here.Visit their website for full info:
kingston.cps-ecp.org
The Annual
Amherst Island Pursuit Race
& Able Sail Kingston Regatta
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Skipper's Meeting: 9:00 AM -- First Start: 10:00 AM
Presented by:
The 13th Annual Amherst Island Pursuit Race will for the third time run as a fundraiser for Able Sail Kingston, which offers recreational and competitive sailing instruction for persons with disabilities. This event is completely run and organized by local volunteers. The 2013 fundraising goal is $5000.
- Pre-Race Breakfast
- 26.4 Nautical Mile Course
- Race flags will be awarded in each division
- Open to all lake Ontario sailors including BQYC, CBYC, KYC, & PEYC
- Spinnaker and White Sail Handicaps available
- Cruisers Welcome!
- Photographer will be taking pictures that will be available for download after the event
- Staggered Starts based on PHRF Handicap
- Rendezvous Finish at Loyalist Cove Marina
- Post Race Barbecue & Party with DJ! BYOB, Dinner starts at 5:30 PM.
- Apres-BBQ Campfire.. it might go late!
Full Details can be found on the regatta website:
www.marineoutfitters.ca/index.cfm?page=racing_amherst_info
Hours of Operation
† Special events schedule will determine weekly office schedule for Saturday, Sunday & Monday
For more information on other KYC events and programs please visit our website. www.kingstonyachtclub.com
