Back Where We Belong

We finally got Litonya back in the water where she belongs. We are looking forward to getting the crew back together and trying out the new sails this weekend. The forecast is calling for showers and cool weather so be sure to bundle up. Don't forget the time change on Saturday night. See you there.

It's On

A gentle 5 knot NW breeze and +3 degree temperature greeted the first of the 2011 sailing fleet on the start line today. It looks like some work was done practicing multiple starts and then sailing a short course around the Kelowna water front. Hat's off to all those hardy sailors who went out today.

Ice Free

After a long cold winter the travel lift at Shelter Bay is finally ice free and up and running. If your boat is still on the hard, wait no longer. Sailing season has begun.

Saturday Update

The North Sails racing seminar was very well attended last night. This is a perfect time to refresh our knowledge of the racing rules with the season opener right around the corner. The entire video presentation will be available on our home page starting on Monday February 28th. The racing packages are available for pickup at the KYC office, please remember all boats need a valid 2011 BC PHRF certificate.

No Time Wasted

The construction of the new KYC docks is in full swing at the Shoreline compound at Shelter Bay Marina. The proposed completion date is June 1st 2011. Richard Tremblay, the KYC moorage manager, is working very hard trying to assign all new slips by March 1st so if your lucky enough to be near the top of the wait list expect a phone call within the next week of so.

New Sunday Start Times

The vote is in and due to your feedback the race committee has decided to change the starting time for our spring and fall Sunday series to 12pm. Plan for a 3 hour race on these days. Lets hope the wind gods are on our side a little more this year with this change. See the calendar for the complete 2011 racing schedule.

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February Blah

As February drags on there are only a few noteworthy items to discuss. If there are any boats who are short crew members, or any prospective crew members looking for a boat be sure to post your availability in the crew section of the forum. There was a big meeting at the KYC last night and it sounds like all motions regarding moorage basin expansion and new club house expansion have been passed. Ross MacDonald of North Sails will be putting on a free racing seminar at the KYC the evening of Feb 25th at 7:30, it should be very educational indeed. OK SAILING will be posting a video of the entire seminar online for those of us unable to attend.  Only 3 more weeks to go, see you on the start line.

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