SLSC to Host Masters

Sturgeon Lake has accepted Laser District 3 ‘s invitation to be the host club for the Ontario Laser Masters Championships this Summer. On the weekend of July 12-13, we will be welcoming Masters sailors from accross the province for a regatta known for fun and great racing among seasoned (aged 35 and over) sailors. Under … 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

The Instructors for 2008 are on Board!

Board of Directors is excited to announce that we have a great crew of instructors set to run our programme this summer. The group is made up of returning instructors Adam Arscott (head instructor and White 3) and Elizabeth Barr (White 1 & 2)and four new instructors for the ’08 season: Andrew Read (senior race … Read more

Ontario Summer Games 2008

Going For Gold in 2008: The Sturgeon Lake Sailing Club race team won the Gold Medal in the last Ontario Summer Games held at the Nepean Sailing Club in August 2006. It has now been announced that Ottawa has been awarded the 2008 Ontario summer Games and, as in 2006, Nepean Sailing Club will host the … Read more

Ontario Trillium Foundation: SLSC receives funding

The Sturgeon Lake Sailing Club is pleased to announce our successful funding application to the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). These funds will help ensure the continued safety of participants and increased access to our programs. With OTF’s generous funds, the SLSC will be upgrading our sailing equipment and our facilities to benefit children, youth and … Read more

S.L.S.C. Annual Gala 9th August 2008

Reserve the date now for the annual S.L.S.C. Gala event! Saturday August 9th 2008 is when you will be able to experience Mardi Gras in New Orleans without leaving Sturgeon Point! Start looking for your beads and costumes now. Please join us for a wonderful evening including dinner, dancing and a silent auction. Ticket information … Read more

Mid-Ontario Regatta Report Gets Published

The report prepared by Richard Roberts on the 2007 Mid-Ontario Regatta has been published in The Laser Sailor magazine, which is published by the North American Laser Association. This another sign that the Mid-Ontario regatta is gaining larger recognition as a great sailing event. You can read an edited version of the Mid-Ontario report here.

Gerry Giffin is the new CYA President!

This past weekend I represented SLSC at the annual meeting of the Canadian Yachting Association in Kingston. It was a great event for the profile for our club, as Gerry Giffin was elected President for a two year term. Many of you may remember Gerry from the mid 1970’s when Gerry was SLSC’s head instructor … Read more

420 Racing: A kindred Spirit from Nova Scotia

Veteran junior sailing instructor Hugh Goodday of the St. Margaret’s Sailing Club in Nova Scotia writes the following about his Club’s decision to form a 420 race team: “In recent years, the 420 has witnessed a decline in popularity in Nova Scotia and Canada. This is a direct result of the impressive design and clever … Read more

420 Tips From the Tops

From the Team Vanguard site. The following measurements are those we have found to be the fastest settings for a Club 420. After experimentation you may find that a slightly different setting may mean even better boat speed for you and your style of sailing. The Club 420 is an extremely popular boat used in … Read more