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March 27, 2015
Launch
While we continue to monitor the ice in the Kingston Harbour and KYC's Harbour, Launch is still scheduled for the weekend of April 25th-26th. Membership will be informed of any changes.
A detailed report from KYC's Harbourmaster can be found here.
CORK TGIF
Tonight! 17:30hrs. Come on down and enjoy a beverage with our good friends from up the lake!
Winter Weekend Dinner Series Presents:
KYC Second Annual Scotch Dinner!
By popular demand, the Scotch Dinner has returned!
Saturday, March 28th - 1900hrs.
KYC welcomes back Sylvain Bouffard to once again host
this most popular evening.Click here for the menu and pairings.
RSVP bar@kingstonyachtclub.ca or 613-548-3052 ext 1
Leisure Show
KYC will be at the Leisure Show this weekend held at POH. Drop in and say hello if you are in the area! Hope to see you there!
Trivia TGIF
Friday, March 17th, 7PM
Think you're smarter than the average sailor?
Assemble a crew of 5 or less and prove it!
Trivia Night hosted by Past Commodore, Ted Ison.
Please enter your team to: bar@kingstonyachtclub.ca
with Team name and participants.
Junior Sailing Registration
Junior Sailing Registration is now open! We are currently accepting registrations for the Optimist Program, CanSail 1-4,
Opti Learn to Race and our Single and Double Handed teams.
Wet Feet will open Tuesday, March 31st and High Performance will open shortly thereafter.
Easter Weekend F&B Hours of Operation
Good Friday - Open
Saturday, April 4th - Open
Sunday, April 5th - Open
CORK Volunteer Opportunities
Did you know that over 2400 sailors from 60 countries will be competing out of Portsmouth Olympic Harbour this summer? CORK is hosting three separate Laser World Championships (Standard Men’s June 29-July 8, Masters July 10-18 and Radial Youth August 14-20) and the annual CORK August Regatta. There is no doubt that 2015 will provide excellent on water and on shore volunteer opportunities for you, as a sailing enthusiast, to get involved with world class sailing competition! Come join in the fun by registering onlinewww.cork.org or by contacting sail@cork.org. The full CORK Regatta schedule is at http://www.cork.org/schedule/.
In preparation for the summer, several training sessions are being offered including a Level 1-2 Race Officer Course at Nepean Sailing Club March 28-29, an Emergency First Aid Course at KYC on April 11th, a VHF Course at KYC on April 12th and a Safety Course in Kingston June 6-7.
Details via http://www.cork.org/volunteer-training-opportunities/.
Community Accomplishments
Congratulations to Esther Falkson (Pictured Right) for winning Bronze in U20 Women's Sabre and Junior Women's Sabre at the Ontario Provincials last weekend! Way to go!
Upcoming Events at KYC March 27 CORK TGIF March 28 KYC 2nd Annual Scotch Dinner April 10 TGIF - Women in Wind April 11 KPSS - Marine Cuisine April 17 TGIF - Trivia Night For a complete list of upcoming events please visit:
www.kingstonyachtclub.ca/calendarKPSS Upcoming Courses
KPSS courses being held at KYC:
Extended Cruising - Tuesdays, Feb. 24th to March 31st.
Marine Cuisine - Saturday April 11th, 1pm-3pm.
Sail Trim - Tuesdays, April 7th and 14thMaritime Radio - Wednesdays, June 3rd and 10th
Please visit the KPSS website to register: kingstonboatingandsailing.ca
or contact May Corcoran at 613 536-5367
Hours of Operation
