The summer has finally warmed up, both in spirit and in weather. Our July has been unseasonably chilly, but the inconsistencies that Mother Nature has thrown against us have only fuelled a profound resiliency against the cold and sparked a sailing passion that the most ferocious storm could never pummel. Let us turn toward the … Read more
We are officially one quarter of the way through our summer together. There are many who complain every time the idea of a diminishing summer is mentioned, but I think we should see it as a milestone for everything we’ve accomplished so far, as well as everything that’s on the road ahead. The sailing … Read more
SLSC Community, As some of you may know, I am an alum of the SLSC sailing program. Sturgeon Point was where I spent my summers, and SLSC is where I learned to sail and race. I have proudly sailed under the SLSC flag for most of my sailing career, and although I had a minor … Read more
SLSC 2014 Newsletter Week 2: July 7th Highlights ‘Twas a marvelous first week at the SLSC and it’s clear that we’ve been thrust back into our regular summer routine. There was a fresh turnout of new faces, including fourteen WetFeet and a whole new crop of CANSail 1s. Under the guidance of Michael, Erik, Megan, … Read more
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