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July 2, 2015

Officer Of The Day (OOD)

OOD schedule has now been posted on our Member's Area

OOD is an important duty held by all members with a wet mooring.
The OOD package is available for pick-up at the main bar for materials and information on the duty. If you would like to know more about the program please contact the main office.

King Wolf Swim

This Saturday, July 4th KYC will be the starting location for the annual King Wolf Swim. They will be starting from our breakwall at approximately 0800hrs. We wish all the participants luck in the swim!

For more information
please visit their website: http://www.kingwolfswim.com/

F&B Update

We are currently featuring Smithworks Brewing Company's Dunkelweiss, a complex, yet refreshing dark wheat beer. Come in for one before its gone! Up next is Beau's Festivale, their summer seasonal beer. Stay tuned for more exciting new feature beers arriving throughout the summer.

Watch for these upcoming events:

Summer Food and Wine Pairing Dinner

Stay tuned for a time and date, and the wines that will be pairing.

Jemmett's Family Cookout

Frost's Thoughts

Sailing is a world wide sport that brings many people together for fun and competition. While there are many types of boats and different ways of getting out on the water, the sailing community is tight knit. This was proven just this past week when USA Olympian Trevor Moore was knocked off his coach boat and became separated while out on Key Biscayne, in Miami, FL.

A search party was organized over three days which included the coast guard, fish and wildlife and countless friends and family out in their own ribs. Unfortunately the search was called off on Sunday with no sign of Trevor.

It was a stark reminder to all boat users to take safety seriously and to wear their PFD's and kill cords while operating boats.

Trevor did much for the development of skiffs in North America. Competing at the highest level at the Olympics in the 49er, placing 15th at London 2012 and coaching the next wave of future Olympians. I personally competed and on occasion trained with Trevor when I competed in the 49er class. He was a star athlete who competed hard on the water, but had time for anyone back on shore to talk sailing.

While many of our 49er and FX sailors had never met Trevor personally, they are recognizing his contribution to the sailing world displaying a sticker on their main sails.

Fair winds and a following sea Trevor.

-Rob Frost, High Performance Coach, KYC

A few reminders while on KYC property

Now that school is out and our Junior Sailing programs are starting we will have an increased activity level on and around the property.

For the comfort and safety of all users of KYC we would like to remind you of the following policies:

1. All dogs must be leashed and with their owner while on the property.

2. Driving out on to the breakwall is not permitted except with expressed permission from the General Manager.

If you have any questions about this please contact Greg McNab, General Manager by phone: 613-548-3052 or by email manager@kingstonyachtclub.ca

Monday Dinghy Racing Returns (at long last)!

Dingy Racing is now back every monday evening! please be geared up and ready for the 6pm gun. If you have any further questions please contact Nick (Head Bosun) at bosun@kingstonyachtclub.ca

Adult dinghy racing was a large part of the KYC racing scene several years ago. We are happy to see it return!

Volunteer at CORK

There are still a few volunteer opportunities for Volunteers at the Laser events in July

For the Laser Standard Men’s Worlds (July 1st to 8th) there’s room for 1 in safety

For the Laser Master’s July 9th to 18th the need is a bit greater.

· 1 KYC member to run The Peel

· 7 in race – mark set, recorders, etc.

· 2 in safety

If you would like to help please call Marianne at613-545-1322
or sign up on line at www.cork.org

KYC Signaling Cannon now on Display!
Since running the story of the re-discovered KYC signaling cannon, we have decided to put it on temporary display in the main lounge at the Clubhouse. Take a look and admire this piece of ordnance from another day.

Please click on this link, to read the whole story.

David Page, KYC Archivist

Laser Championships in July

You will notice in the calendar below that we have some events planned in conjunction with the various Laser Championships being held in July. During the listed dates, please note that your Club will be busier than usual. We will be hosting many of the participants, volunteers, and spectators for dinners and events on Club property.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation during these times. KYC is proud to be a part of these events and look forward to hosting all those involved.

Upcoming Events at KYC
July 3	Main Duck
July 5	Laser Standard - Mid Competition Social + BBQ
July 11	Laser Masters - Opening Ceremonies
July 18	Laser Masters - Closing Ceremonies
July 23	Partridge Bowl


For a complete list of upcoming events please visit: www.kingstonyachtclub.ca/calendar

KPSS Upcoming Courses

Please visit the KPSS website to register: kingstonboatingandsailing.ca
or contact May Corcoran at 613 536-5367