Richard Roberts 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
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
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
It has come to my attention that I made a big error in this week’s newsletter. I completely forgot to congratulate our Race Team on their amazing job last weekend at the Ontario Summer Games. The Ontario Summer Games brings together top athletes in a variety of sports from across the province. All four boats from our … Read more
SLSC Newsletter Week 8, 2012 It’s hard to believe that we have reached the final week of club. This has been an absolutely amazing summer and the entire instructor team is so happy to have been able to spend it at SLSC. A big thank you to all of the kids who show up everyday … Read more
The past few days have been very exciting ones for all of the racers at SLSC! Our CANSail 4 and 5’s were at Stoney Lake on Thursday and Friday racing at the annual Cottage Club regatta. All of our sailors sailed amazingly well, so much so that SLSC won overall best club! But that’s not … Read more
The link that follows is to an Olympic sailing footage from the 470 Class with some Irish commentary, on an international video site. It has apparently become the hit of the Games amongst the sailing media contingent. Here is the link: http://www.thatvideosite.com/v/5852
SLSC Newsletter Week 6, 2012 Well here we are, Week 6 already! First of all, congratulations everyone on a great Civic Weekend Regatta! All the sailors raced amazingly! And a big thank-you to all the volunteers who helped out! This is going to be a busy week at SLSC! Sailing Canoe Clinic This Friday August … Read more
Sturgeon Lake Sailing Club Civic Regatta Saturday August 4th, 2012 The 2012 Civic long weekend is upon us and with it comes the annual Sturgeon Lake Sailing Club regatta. The schedule of events goes as follows: Saturday August 4th is the main event. A large course will be set for 420s, Picos, Bytes, Lasers and … Read more
SLSC Newsletter Week 5, 2012 Well its official, we’ve reached our halfway point! But don’t get sad yet, we still have four fun filled weeks left and this one is going to be a blast! Speaking of fun, parents, please remember to send your sailors to club with close-toed shoes so fun will not be … Read more
Week 4 already! Time really does fly when you’re having a good time! Week 3 was a very exciting week for our racers! Our Elite Opti Race Squadron was in Port Credit Thursday and Friday for their first regatta! Despite six-foot rollers and blustering winds their spirits stayed high and a good time was had … Read more