Speaker, March 4: Richard Trainor – “Marine Surveys: What to Expect”
Richard will go over the types and reasons for sailboat surveys that he does and the equipment he uses to do them. He will review from the smallest boat to the largest!
Speaker series presentations available online
We have had requests to make our speaker series presentations available online. We have had a series of terrific presentations, and there is a lot of valuable information that you may not find anywhere else on the web. The first few files from 2020 have been uploaded, and we will add more over time. The…
Speakers, Wed Mar 11: Ottawa Fire Service Ice/Water Rescue
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.
Speaker, Feb 19: Linda Schmalz & Chris Walmsley – The Down East Circle
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.
Speaker – Wed Feb 12: Scott McKinnon 3 Weeks in the Windward Islands
(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.
Speaker – Wed Feb 5: Dave Bradly “Go Fast. Don’t Die.”
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?
Speaker, Wed Jan 29: David Enstrom Exploring Georgian Bay in ZIGZAG
Part 2 of our series on transiting the Trent Severn Waterway and exploring Georgian Bay. David will focus on Georgian Bay and the North Channel.
Speaker Wed Jan 22: Trent Severn Waterway – Matthew Bastian
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.
Winter Speaker Series starts Wednesday, January 15
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.
Winter Speaker Series: Survey closes Friday November 15
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.