Instructors on Board

We have a very exciting (and excited) group of instructors and coaches that will comprise the staff of 2009.  We are looking for a great summer of sailing and fun under the direction of an enthusiastic and talented group.  Check them out on the Instructors page.

We Have Sufferred a Loss

Sturgeon Point has been blessed with many remarkable residents  – people who have brought fun and energy and life to the community, people who have made it a community that is open and welcoming, people who have contributed mightily to making Sturgeon Point a place where so many of us feel most at home, most comfortable and most … Read more

Season’s Greetings to All and This and That

2008 has been a great year of sailing on Sturgeon highlighted by the introduction of the Mosquito Program, the success of the new Sunday Afternnoon Race Series, the accomplishments of the race team, the leadership of the instructors, the physical changes to the property – a new bathroom, new docks, buried Hydro cable, renovated boat slips … Read more

Changes Afoot to CYA Instructor/Coaching Model

CYA is reporting that it is in the midst of making changes to the model for certifying  instructors and coaches – a model that has been with us for many years.  The new model will have two “steams”: a Learn to Sail recreational stream and a Racing competitive stream.  The base course for everybody entering the instructor/coaching development programs … Read more

Fall Clean Up Gang

On the Sunday of the Thanksgiving weekend a gang of workers gathered to do a thorough clean up of the grounds and clubhouse…the grounds were scoured by garbage seekers and others swept and cleaned the upstairs, the Res, the tool room and the washroom.  A multitude of garbage bags were filled and, by the end … Read more

Fall Cleanup – Thanksgiving Sunday

We are having a Fall clean party at the club this Thanksgiving weekend!  Many hands will make light work and many of your friends and relatives and other really cool people will be there to transform our grounds and buildings into tip top shape for the winter…Sunday at 10 a.m. Be there to work off … Read more

Free CPR Clinic at SLSC

A free CPR clinic will take place on Wed. August 20th, 2008 from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the Sturgeon Lake Sailing Club.  This free CPR training clinic is sponsored by the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario in partnership with the City of the Kawartha Lakes EMS.  Participants can pre-register by calling 705-328-1976. The first … Read more

Mosquito Tykes Program 2008

SLSC will be introducing a Mosquito program for novice and next to novice 8, 9 and 10 year olds to be led by Laura Norton. The program will introduce sailing to our youngest sailors in our Mosquito boats, where they will have the thrill of learning to steer their own boats and to trim their own … Read more

An All New Sunday Afternoon Race Series 2008

The Club is introducing an exciting new concept for the Sunday Afternoon Race Series this summer. The races will take place in the Club’s 420s and everyone is invited to show up and sail…kids, instructors, alumnae, directors, parents and grandparents. The plan is for everyone and anyone looking to participate to meet at the club … Read more