SLSC Newsletter: Week 6, 2013

SLSC Newsletter Week 6: August 5th, 2013 As the Civic Holiday Weekend comes to a close, SLSC is preparing for the 6th week of sailing club! The Civic Regatta was a huge success! We had 6 different fleets and over 60 people come out to race. The heavy wind provided for an intense and exciting … Read more

Civic NOR 2013

Sturgeon Lake Sailing Club Civic Regatta Saturday August 3rd, 2013  Notice of Race  Timing: Registration opens at 9 a.m. Skippers’ Meeting at 10 a.m. 1st gun at 11:00 a.m. Cost:   $5.00 per person Sailors may purchase a lunch at registration for $5.00 or they are welcome to bring their own. The lunches and water will be … Read more

SLSC Newsletter: Week 5, 2013

It’s hard to believe that we’re already half way through the summer, but there’s no need to get sad yet because there is still 4 amazing weeks of sailing club left!! Thank you to everyone who came out on Saturday night to support our ‘Non Gala-Gala’!! It was a huge success and fun was had … Read more

SLSC Newsletter Week 4, 2013

SLSC Newsletter Week 4: July 22nd, 2013 It has been a busy few days at SLSC this week! We had three different teams head to Toronto to compete in regattas. The Elite Opti Race Squadron took five Optimists to PCYC to compete in the Steerer’s Regatta on Thursday and Friday. The CANsail 4 group took … Read more

SLSC Newsletter Week 3, 2013

SLSC Newsletter: Week 3, 2013  Hello everyone and welcome to Week 3 of SLSC 2013!  There was a lot going on at the club this weekend at the bi-annual Mid-Ontario Regatta! Despite a disappointing turnout from the wind, the regatta was a huge success and all of the visiting sailors were raving about the amazing … Read more

SLSC Newsletter Week 2, 2013

SLSC Newsletter Week 2: July 8th, 2013 Despite a rainy first week of club, the entire instructor team had lots of fun getting to know all the new students and catching up with returning sailors. The Ontario Sailing Team joined us last week. It was a lot of fun to combine the SLSC race team … Read more

SLSC Newsletter Week 1: July 1st, 2013

Happy Canada Day! What better way to celebrate the birthday of our country than with the first day of sailing club! The instructor team couldn’t be more excited to welcome new and returning sailors to another fun-filled summer at SLSC! We hope that this summer will be the best yet! SLSC has a lot of … Read more

A Tribute to Andrew “Bart” Simpson

Andrew “Bart” Simpson, a British double Olympic medalist, died on May 9, 2013 when the Artemis Racing AC72 catamaran capsized on San Francisco Bay while training for the 34th America’s Cup challenge.  Simpson was one of the 11-man crew aboard.  In addition to his sailing talent, he is described by those that knew him in the … 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 Passing of a Master

Heinz Gebauer died of a heart attack on January 17, 2013 at the age of 80, after working out at the gym that day and after having gone out for dinner that evening.  Heinz was an icon of Laser Masters sailing:  A former Laser Masters World Champion, a constant participant in the races held at … Read more

SLSC Women Alumnae Sail the Canadian Inter-University Circuit

Kate Thomas,  Claire DesBrisay, Keira Webster, Amy DesBrisay and Ellen Lourie have all been active participants competing for their respective universities in the 2012 Intercollegiate Fall Circuit.  Highlights from an active group of alumnae include the following: On September 22-23, the Queen’s Sailing Team that included Kate Thomas competed at the Princeton Women’s Open at the … Read more