SLSC Backpacks – Special Order
We had some interest in an SLSC backpack, so here it is. The backpacks will sell for $65. If you would like to order one please fill in the form below. We hope to have an order ready for prize giving.
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Special Presentation!
This coming Tuesday, August 20, the club will host a presentation by one of its alumni, Rob Large. Rob will present some highlights of his experiences offshore racing, which include the 2012 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race on Enchantress. We welcome anyone in the community with an interest! Rob’s presentation will begin at 6:30, upstairs … Read more
Special Order for Glassware
We have had several requests for SLSC glassware that was sold last year. We have decided to do a special order for those people looking to get glasses. Here are the list of items available for purchase (starting from the left in the photo above). Stemless Wine Glass set of 4 for $40 On-the-Rocks Glass … Read more
2013 Spring Commodore’s Letter
Dear Sailors, Families of Sailors, and Friends of the Sturgeon Lake Sailing Club, This summer marks the 57th year of activity at SLSC, and we are looking forward to a season no less sensational than any of the previous 56, replete with sailing, swimming, games, pizza lunches, dances and fun for all, including another gala-esque … Read more
The Road to Weymouth – Canada’s Sailing Team at the Olympics
Just days out from the start of the London Olympics 2012 Sailing Regatta, there are challenges and opportunities for 2012 Canadian Olympic Sailing Team. Star sailors Richard Clarke and Tyler Bjorn are probably Canada’s strongest medal contenders in a very competitive Star class. They were seventh at the recent Star Worlds and could have been on … Read more
SLSC 2012 Bag
At last year’s Mid-Ontario Regatta, we gave away bags as prizes for the top finishers in the Canadian 420 National Championships. We had so many comments on the look of the bags that we decided to offer a larger weekend bag size version of them for purchase. The bag is a good-sized duffel made by Nike, great for weekend trips … Read more
SLSC 2012 Glassware
Do you remember the old SLSC wine glasses? They only held a few ounces of wine but everyone bought some a few to show their pride in our club. Well for 2012 we have a whole collection of glassware for you to choose from. Here are the list of items available for purchase (starting from … Read more
Murray McCullough is the 2011 CYA Coach of the Year
A familiar name popped up as the Canadian Yachting Association announced its 2011 annual award winners. Murray McCullough, SLSC racing coach in 2006, 2007 and 2009, is CYA’s 2011 coach of the year. This award recognizes Murray’s fine technical knowledge of our sport, but far more than that, it recognizes his leadership and his personal skills – his ability … Read more
Bugle Call: Bruce Hamilton – SLSC Instructor, 1971
Ian ‘Bags’ Brown wrote this to us about his friend Bruce Hamilton. Bags and Bruce instructed at the Club together in 1971. BRUCE HAMILTON 1955 – 2011 I’m sad to send you the news that Bruce passed away this past week. When I came to SLSC as head instructor in 1971, Commodore Fred Hopkins and … Read more
Derek Hatfield – A Canadian Sailing Icon
At the Ontario Sailing Golf Day recently, Derek Hatfield spoke of his round the world single handed racing carreer, sailing the Spirit of Canada boats. His ‘adventures’ included a capsize and demasting off the Cape of Good Horn while attempting to round Africa. The yacht that he sailed was an Open 60 like the one pictured above. The … Read more
Civic Weekend Regatta
This Saturday we have the traditional SLSC Civic Holiday weekend regatta. This event has its origins in the 1800s. Come partipate in a tradition that has been part of Sturgeon Lake life since before the birth of our grandparents and greatgrandparents. The details are all contained in the Notice of Race that follows. See you … Read more