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Knotmeter - May 9, 2013
Knotmeter - May 9, 2013
New Member BBQ
~Friday, May 10th~
Arrive any time after 5:00 with BBQ sparking up by 6:30.
New members will receive a
complimentary barbecue and drink ticket.Dress is casual, guests welcome.
Cottage Friday
~Friday, May 17th~
Its back! Whatever you spend on food, receive a credit of equal value to be redeemed on future Patio Menu purchases made by June 3rd, 2013.
KYC, Your cottage in the city.
Time to reserve for Mother's Day
Sunday, May 12th
Brunch Buffet
11am til 2pm
Click here for more detail
Bar Hours and Cocktail List
KYC is now offering a selection of cocktails for your patio enjoyment.
Please click here for our drink list.The bar is now open from 11am to 10pm and the Kitchen is open from 11am to 9pm every day of the week.
Bring on the summer!
Rules Help Wanted
Wanted to assist the Jury for the 505 North Americans:
Two Club Judges (or interested to become such).
August 7-11. A valuable event to get on your judging CV!
Interested? Please contact Michael Nicoll-Griffith at mng@kingston.net
New Harbour Proposal
Please visit the New Harbour section of the website for complete information on this project. We have recently updated the page, with a collection of supporting documents, including:
Project Summary
Financial Summary
Mooring Fees and Structure
Survey Summary
Draft MotionPlease follow this link:
www.kingstonyachtclub.ca/newharbourMay 15: Special General Meeting
SGM: Board will seek approval from the membership to secure financing and to engage contractor(s) to provide docks, wave attenuators, etc. for Spring 2014 installation.
Race Committee Duty
Every racing boat does two Race Committee duties each season. May dates are filled. There’s a form in the race results box where you can sign up or please email race@kingstonyachtclub.com
Please select your dates by May 23rd. After that we’ll fill in the spaces with the names of those who didn’t sign up.
Race Marks
The racing marks are in the water and they look great!
Those of you who want lat/long for them will find it at http://kingstonyachtclub.com/racing/keelboat.cfm
Women in Wind Meet and Greet
~May 22~
Please note the date change.Please bring your favourite 'pot luck' item.
Meet the 2013 Women in Wind Steering Committee.
Learn about the 2013 sailing schedule.
Renew acquaintances.
We look forward to seeing you on May 22nd.
2013 Women in Wind Steering Committee
For more details contact: Teresa Garrahan, starfish1@bell.net
Upcoming Events at KYC May 10 New Member BBQ ?May 12 ?Mother's Day Brunch? May 15 Special General Meeting May 17 Cottage Friday ?May 22 ?Women in Wind Meet and Greet June 1 Safety Officer Training Course June 8 Sailpast For a complete list of upcoming events please visit:www.kingstonyachtclub.com/calendar
KYC Youth Sailors Maintain the KYC Tradition
Although KYC is proud of all sailors, the club is particularly proud of our youth contingent, not only KYC’s future but the future of the sport itself. Here is an update on KYC’s young sailors and how they have been faring on the International Sailing scene.
Hugh MacRae:
2nd time Youth World competitor.
He went to Ireland last year and is going to Cyprus for the
Youth Worlds this year in Radials.
Ali tenHove:
Ali sails with Allie Surrette from RNSYS. They won the 2012 Canadian Youth Championship in their 420. They were the CYA recipients of the Bill Burke Award.Ali was Ontario Junior Sailor of the year (2012). Recently they were 9th overall, the top Canadians and top females at The Club 420 Midwinters in Jensen Beach, Florida. They will be going to Cyprus for the 2013 Youth Worlds.
Cameron Sawyer:
Cameron will be our 29er Youth World representative in Cyprus.
He is sailing with Frederique Tougas from PCYC/CVL.Cameron was based out of Kingston last year. He won the 2012 Canadian 29er championship along with Sean Kayser
and they were 2nd in fall CORK.
Robert Davis:
Robert is a Senior Carded member of the Canadian Sailing Team.
He had excellent international results this winter placing 7th at the Miami World Cup and 5th at The Laser Midwinters in Clearwater, Florida. Robert trains full-time and will compete in events in
Mexico, Italy, Netherlands, Canada and Oman this year.
Danielle Boyd:
Danielle has been a full time student and coach the past 4 years in
both Kingston and Halifax. She is now sailing the women's Olympic Class 49erFX. She is sailing with Erin Rafuse from Halifax.Both Danielle and Erin have been recently named to the
National Team after some solid sailing in Miami.
Violet Stafford:
Voilet has been busy racing and training in Miami and Clearwater over the winter. She finished 24th in the Miami World Cup of Sailing and came 16th (5th woman) at Laser Midwinters East.She was awarded the Ontario Female Sailor of the Year.
Rob Frost:
Rob is affiliated with OSA but based out of KYC.He is coaching skiffs and Para-Olympic class athletes.
He won the OSA Angus Bud Roulstone Leadership award in 2012.
?Junior Sailing
KYC is now accepting Junior Sailing and Race Team applications.
A number of sessions have already filled up.
If you or someone you know are interested in registering your children for our summer sessions please visit this link or contact the office.
Adult Learn To Sail & Community Club
We are now accepting ALTS registrations for all sessions!
Please click here for the registration form and more information.Community Club applications are now available through the office.
Gananoque Cruise
~May 25-26~
A night of fine dining and theatre in beautiful Gananoque!
Dinner: Trinity House Inn
5PM Fixe Prix $45.78 all in.
Theater: Thousand Island Playhouse
8PM "Suds" $25.00eaPlease arrange your own mooring at Gan Marina or at the Playhouse.
For reservations/tickets/more info please contact Brenda Charette at b_charette@yahoo.ca or 613-548-1007DEADLINE MAY 10th
Safety Officer Course
~June 1-2~
This Safety Officer Training Program was developed to enhance the experience of competitors at regattas.The course will be co-sponsored by Ontario Sailing, CORK / Sail Kingston and Kingston Yacht Club. It will be conducted over two days and result in certification.
The Certificate will be recognized and provided by Ontario Sailing.
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 them, please get in touch. Contact: chris.walmsley@kingstonyachtclub.ca
?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
Bar, Kitchen and Office Hours
Kitchen 11a-9p 11a-9p 11a-9p 11a-9p 11a-9p 11a-10p
11a-9p Variable* Sun 11a-10p 11a-9p Variable* Special events schedule will determine weekly
office schedule for Saturday, Sunday & Monday
For more information on other KYC events and programs please visit www.kingstonyachtclub.com
