We are hosting the crew of St Lawrence II (Tall Ship Expeditions Canada) for their second annual Sockburner on May 16th featuring PEI Oysters. Proceeds of the event go to support their program. It's also our opening party of the season!
Harbour Sock Burner Sailing Rally - many prizes to be won!
$50 per boat
- 12:15pm - lighting of the fire + Opening ceremonies
- 12:30pm Skippers meeting
- 13:00pm First Signal
- Target Duration: The courses are designed to last approximately 2.5 to 3 hours based on the day's breeze.
- PHRF boats will sail a pursuit Race
- Cruising Fleet welcome too!
- Sharks, RS21 and J80 will sail one design in each fleet on a separate course
Skippers please sign up below so we can put together the pursuit race times!
Boat sign up here: https://forms.gle/ceRLjjXMKptbyEKr9
Evening Festivities - Bonfire on the beach and Oysters!
$30 per person ($15 for kids)
- 5pm - bonfire roaring, games, music starts
- 5:30pm Oyster Bar and BBQ opens
- 6pm Prize ceremony
- 7pm Shanty sing-a-long
You can attend the evening events even if you don't participate in the Rally!
The St Lawrence II and the Fire Boat will be available for tour.
Member Sign up here: https://forms.gle/o1Rh4wpcwTCmomT49
There will be PEI oysters and BBQ served, and (weather permitting) a fire pit on the beach. You are also encouraged to bring a pair of new socks to donate to Home Base Housing.
Looking for a ride on a boat in the Rally?
Please email manager@kingstonyachtclub.ca
What is a Sock Burner?
What in the hootenanny is a sockburner you ask? It is a symbolic welcoming of the sailing season by "burning" of the winterworn socks that are no longer needed now that the warm weather is upon us.
Home Based Housing
Home Base Housing is one of the largest nonprofits in Kingston doing work to provide support and services for adults and youth. Right now, Home Base Housing is in the process of building a youth residence in Kingston that will have over 30 supportive apartments for vulnerable youth. .
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