SLSC NEWSLETTER WEEK #1 The boats are docked. The masts are stepped. The motors are running, and we stand on the brink of the most exhilarating summer ever at the Sturgeon Lake Sailing Club. Let us plunge into these fresh June waters… UPDATES: RAFTS & BOATS For decades at the SLSC, the raft … Read more
Dear Sailors, Families of Sailors, and Friends of the Sturgeon Lake Sailing Club, As we embark on the 58th season of activity at SLSC, we look forward to another fun-filled summer. Last year we enjoyed a season of excellent attendance, numerous successes on the regatta circuit, the full use of our new building (“the … Read more
Doug Brown, a longstanding member of the Sturgeon Point community, and former SLSC instructor and sailor, has organized a fund-raising initiative to commemorate Flora Agnew, and recognize all of the support that she and her family have provided to the club over the years. Flora played an active role in the SLSC since its founding … Read more
On March 14, 2014, Hans Fogh died from Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease. Hans was a sailing legend in Canada, one of a select few from his generation, winning numerous Worlds, European, North American and National titles in a number of different classes including the Soling, Finn, Flying Dutchman, Star and Etchell. Born in Copenhagen, Hans came … Read more
In a few hours the 19th race of the 34th America’s Cup will be sailed in San Francisco Bay, an all or nothing winner takes all final race. The New Zealand team dominated the early races. They have been at match point for 7 races now but have not been able to capture that final … Read more
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.
During the Civic regatta I was trying to describe the amount of acceleration that catamarans encounter during the windward mark rounding. Here is an extreme example from the first race of the Louis Vuitton Cup final. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFjxEfg_mEw
SLSC Newsletter Week 8: August 19th, 2013 The final week of Sailing Club is upon us! Its scary to think how fast this summer flew by. We had a fairly quiet seventh week at the club with the Race Team away at CORK. Three boats travelled to Kingston for the four-day regatta. They had a … Read more
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
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
Time sure does fly when you’re having fun! Here we are: Week 7 of Summer 2013! Last week we sent 15 sailors to the Cottage Clubs Regatta at the South Muskoka Sailing Club. SLSC finished the regatta with three podium finishes! A big congrats to Maija Rix on her 1st place finish in the Opti … Read more