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While our Winter Speaker events are paused, please take a few minutes to let us know what you liked, and what ideas you have for topics and speakers for next year.  The survey is now open at the following link:  Speaker Survey.

The Ottawa Fire Service Ice/Water rescue team has specialized equipment and training, and are designated first responders on the Ottawa River, and other bodies of water within the city boundaries.

Two boats from Kingston Yacht Club embarked on the Down East Circle Route. They’d like to share how they prepared, some highlights of what they saw and did, and their takeaways for future trips. Chris Walmsley and Linda Schmalz sailed Ramble On and Bob Story skippered Finnish Line 2.0.

(It is not all beaches, beer and bikinis). A PowerPoint presentation on the realities of a bare boat charter anywhere, but particularly in the Caribbean with emphasis on the Grenadines. How to charter, organize and enjoy your vacation. What to realistically expect, how to cope with problems and what it costs.

A talk about sailboat foiling: the “new black” of sailing. The Americas Cup yachts do it, Little Moths piloted by rubber Cirque du Soleil athletes do it. But, can YOU do it?

Part 1 of a 2 part series on traversing the Trent Severn Waterway to Georgian Bay, and then exploring Georgian Bay and the North Channel. Part 1 is presented by Matthew Bastian.

The Winter Speaker Series starts Wednesday January 15th 2020 with The Voyage of the Yacht Dal (see below), and continues every Wednesday into April.  We have a full program planned based on feedback from the survey conducted in November.

Please take 5 minutes to take this survey to share your feedback.   Thanks to all those who already responded! Some great suggestions received. If you plan to do so, please respond by Friday November 15.

Ken Aalders will be your guide to exploring the “Ottawa Riviera”.  Come discover everything the river has to offer for both casual cruisers and the more adventurous.