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KETTLES SAILING CLUB (KSC) WEEKEND SAILING SERIES 2010

Kettles hosted the 2009 MLA Laser District Championship with over 30 boats participating

The Kettles Sailing Club has rich history dating back to the early 1940s when the “gaff-rig” dinghy (double-handed) was the boat of choice for weekend sailing fun. The Albacore dinghy (double-handed) was the preferred boat during the 60s, 70s and 80s, and more recently the Laser (single-handed) sailboat has emerged as the most popular choice for sailing at the Kettles as well as neighboring Muskoka sailing clubs. The Kettles Sailing Club now boasts one of the largest Laser fleets in the Muskokas.

Over the years the Kettles Sailing Club has produced many top level sailors who got their start in the Kettles Junior Program, furthered their skill development in the Kettles Weekend Sailing Series, and went on to national and international success in a variety of sailboat classes. Currently, Kettles sailor Adam Nicholson, a recent National Sailing Team member is campaigning for the 2012 Summer Olympics in the Finn sailboat class.

Kettles Sailing Club weekend racing circa 1947

While the success of top level sailors from the Kettles is inspiring, the Kettles Weekend Sailing Series is dedicated to fun, recreational level sailing, including post-race socials. All levels and ages are welcome and encouraged to participate in any type of sailboat. The Weekend Series features 1-3 short races, depending on the winds, on most Saturday afternoons in East Bay starting at 2pm (see schedule). A post race social follows at approximately 4:30pm. Sailors are welcome to opt in and out as they please and may dock and sail from the Church of the Kettles docks.

There are several KSC trophies awarded annually including: Early Bird; Fairhead; Jarrett; Most Improved; and SNAFU (Situation Normal All F-ed Up).

See 2010 Sailing Series schedule on left side menu bar. Starting procedure as follows:

5 Minute Warning Signal

Kettles Flag Up Horn

Blue Flag Up & Horn

1 Minutes

Blue Flag Down & Horn

Start

Kettles Flag Down & Horn

KETTLES HOSTS 2010 ONTARIO MASTERS LASER CHAMPIONSHIP & MLA LASER DISTRICTS

An exciting addition the to the Kettles sailing schedule for 2010 is our hosting of the Ontario Masters Laser Championship (age 35 and over) & MLA Laser District Championship (open to all ages) on the weekend of August 14 & 15. This will be one of the larger sailing events hosted by the Kettles Sailing Club in recent years with as many as 50 sailors expected to participate. All Kettles sailors, including Juniors are encouraged to participate in this fun weekend sailing event. We’re also looking for volunteers to help out for this event including cottagers who can billet out-of-town sailors. Please contact Steve Jarrett, steve@sbcmedia.com or Doug Clark, dougclark@live.ca if you can help out.

Please see the NOTICE OF RACE for the Ontario Master Laser Championship & MLA Laser Districts on left side menu bar.

KETTLES LASER CLINIC WITH ONE OF THE WORLD’S BEST – JUNE 26

To help kick off the 2010 sailing season KSC has organized a 1 day clinic with David Wright, the 2008 North American Laser Champion and top Canadian at the 2009 World Laser Championship (6th). David is also a renown coach and current member of the Canadian National Sailing Team.

The Clinic will be customized to the interests of KSC recreational Laser sailors of all levels including:

Boat handling skill improvement – faster tacks, gybes and mark roundings
Sail rig set-up and tuning for different wind conditions
Sailing in strong winds
How to improve your upwind, reaching and downwind speed
Go fast racing tips and strategies
On water coaching and demonstrations
David will also coach and provide individual tips during the Kettles afternoon races

Numbers for Clinic are limited! Please contact Steve Jarrett asap to sign-up: steve@sbcmedia.com. Cost is $75 for the day ($50 for Kettles Association members). At the Church of the Kettles docks! The perfect chance to kick off the summer sailing season with tips from a world’s best!

KETTLES JUNIOR SAILING

The Kettles Junior Sailing Program continues to be one of the most popular and successful Kettles Association programs. Beginner Sailing (ages 7-11) takes place on Tuesday and Thursday mornings; Regular Sailing (ages 10 and up) takes place Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings; Advanced Sailing (ages 13 and up) Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. All program are available on a weekly basis throughout the summer. Junior Sailing Summer Programs sign-up is July 3 at the Church of the Kettles docks, 11am-1pm.

The Kettles will also be hosting one of the Muskoka “Aphrodite Cup” Junior Inter-Club Series events on July 20 with Lake Joe and Parry Sound junior clubs attending.

MLA MUKOKA SAILING NETWORK

Kettles Sailing Club has joined together with Muskoka’s 6 other sailing clubs under the umbrella of the Muskoka Lakes Association to form the MLA MUSKOKA SAILING NETWORK: Kettles Sailing Club; South Muskoka Sailing Club; Muskoka Lakes Golf & Country Club Sailing; Lake Joe Sailing Club; Bala Sailing Club; Lake of Bays Sailing Club; and Sail Parry Sound.

The Muskoka Sailing Network coordinates Junior Inter-Club Racing (Aphrodite Cup); the annual MLA Sailing Regatta; oversees qualifications for Junior sailing championships like the Ontario Summer Games; and coordinates shared resources and info for Junior Sailing Club Programs.

For more info check SAILING at: www.mla.on.ca

Steve Jarrett Commodore, Kettles Sailing Club

See Ontario Laser Championship Details