News

The 2013 Sailing Program Book is now online

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Click here to view the new 2013 Sailing Program online.

Ideal 18 update

Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The online sign up for the first on-water skills clinic is now active and can be found under the "Adult Sailing Programs' tab on the RCYC website.

Join us for the 63rd Annual Sailpast

Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Join us for the 63rd Annual Sailpast - Saturday May 18th, 2013

Join fellow members for the 63rd Annual Sailpast taking place on Saturday May 18th, 2013. A buffet breakfast will be available in the Ovens Room. Sailpast festivities begin at 12:00 pm with the Commissioning of the Club at the Flagstaff. The traditional Sailpast begins at 2:00 pm.

Don't have your own yacht? No worries! Either join the festivities on Hiawatha or call Michelle Mazzotta in the Sailing Office at 416.967.7245 ext. 516 or sailing@rcyc.ca to add your name to the waiting list. If you are a member and have room for guests on your yacht, please also inform Michelle in the Sailing Office.

RCYC HPT out training!

Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Attention RCYC Fleet Captains

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Dear Fleet Captain's,

Thank you all for your feedback regarding potentially delaying the mid week start times until the Cherry Street Bridge is back in service. After reviewing all the feedback we have decided not to delay the first warning signal (from 6:24 pm). As PRO for mid week races we will monitor each evening and if it is felt that there has been undue delay I will use my best judgement and postpone the race until everyone is on the water to a maximum of 15 minutes. This will allow us some flexibility without (hopefully) negatively impacting on the race time and length.

Having said that we will monitor the situation each week and adjust as necessary.

Sincerely,

Michael J Milner
Director of Sailing & Sports
RCYC

2013 mid week sailing instructions now online

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Click here for mid week sailing instructions.

J105 Slideshow

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Click here to view the J105 image slideshow.

Lake Ontario Racing Counsel survey

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The International IRC Owners Association - Lake Ontario Fleet would like to encourage all of our owners and crew to participate in this survey currently being conducted by LORC.

As the IRC fleet on Lake Ontario makes up a substantial percentage of the participation at LORC sanctioned events we would like to learn more about our owners and crew. Filling out this survey will help us strive to serve you better in the future. By telling us what you most desire in a regional racing schedule it will allow us to format events and series so that they are most attractive to you and your crew.

Executive Committee
International IRC Owners Association - Lake Ontario Fleet

Spring Sailing has begun!

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

This Sunday a few brave sailors and singlehanded coach Chris Watters hit the water for a few hours of training. Watch for RCYC's High Performance team this spring. They will be training 6 days per week weather permitting.

New midweek starting order for 2013

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Time	Signal	Tuesday Night	Time	Signal	Thursday Night
18:24	Yellow Shape	Warning	18:24	Yellow Shape	Warning
18:27	Blue Shape, Numeral 1	Preparatory	18:27	Blue Shape, Numeral 1	Preparatory
18:30	Numeral 2	J105s	18:30	Numeral 2	Int. 14's
18:33	Numeral 3	8 Metres Div. 1A & PHRF I (boats with a rating of 116 or less)	18:33	Numeral 3	J24s
18:36	Numeral 4	PHRF II (boats with a rating of 117 to 164) C&C 34's	18:36	Numeral 4	Shark Spinnaker
18:39	Numeral 5	C&C 34's	18:39	Numeral 5	Shark Whitesail
18:42	Numeral 6	PHRF III (boats with a rating of 165 and above)	18:42	Numeral 6	Ideal 18's and lasers
18:45	Red Shape	C&C 27's	18:45	Red Shape	Melges 20 & Dragons

A special thanks from one of our Athletes

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

We would like to share a photograph from one of our Athletes, Brenda Bowskill.

Survival at Sea Seminar

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

This April 13-14th RCYC will be offering a Survival at Sea ISAF Full Certificate Training Session. This is a two day course, the practical portion will be held at the UofT Hart House Pool and the in class portion will be offered at The RCYC City Club

America’s Cup : Kiwis vs. Italians: Closing speeds of 50 knots

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Emirates Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa Challenge have been practice racing in Auckland and learning just how intense AC72 racing can be.
Click here to see full article.

Cruising Sailors' Squadron Call for Photo Submissions

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Please submit photographs (limit of 5) and logs for consideration for the CSS Photograph Aware and The RCYC Cruising Cup. For a description of the awards please click here. Logs and photographs may be left with Reception addressed to "CSS-Joan Brennan". In the alternative photographs may be emailed to jbrennan@on.aibn.com.

Sailors mourn after race accident

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

SAN DIEGO — The sailing community continued to mourn one of its own Sunday as it struggled to understand the string of events and decisions that tore apart a 32-foot boat during a race off San Clemente Island and left one crew member dead and five others injured. Click here for full article.

New Adult Learn to Sail Cruising Program

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Check out the New Adult Learn to Sail Cruising Programs to Niagara on the Lake.

Women's Monday Night Sailing Program for 2013

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Happy 2013! We trust you have had a safe and wonderful holiday. Now that winter has finally arrived, we are ready to go " live " with the sign up for the Women's Monday Night Sailing Program for the 2013 Season. Hopefully, you are intending to join again for this summer - we have a lot of great things planned.

Congratulations Oskar Johannson and Fiona Kidd!

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

We are proud to announce that Oskar Johannson has been named Sail Canada's 2012 Rolex Sailor of the Year - one of our sport's very highest honours. Fiona Kidd, another longstanding and talented sailor and Club Member, was named Volunteer of the year for her outstanding efforts.

2013 Summer Program Book Now Online

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The new 2013 Program Book is now available online which includes new program information and registration links.
Click here to download

Our Athletes in Training

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Here is a beautiful photograph of our athletes, Dave Mori and Justin Barnes training in Florida. Enjoy!

2013 Sailing Regatta Schedule Now Online

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The 2013 Sailing Regatta Schedule is now posted under the Regatta Section of the web site.
Click here to view.

Attention all members, Dock Application/Renewal forms are now easily accessible online for your convenience

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Tall Ships America Statement regarding loss of HMS BOUNTY

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The tall ship HMS BOUNTY was lost yesterday in Hurricane Sandy off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. Of the 16 persons reportedly aboard at the time, we understand that one individual has perished, and that 14 others were rescued, thanks to the exemplary courage and skill of Coast Guard search and rescue personnel. It appears that the vessel’s master, Robin Walbridge, is missing, and the search continues.

Fall Regatta results of our RCYC Sailors

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

RCYC sailors have been representing the RCYC at regattas this fall.

RCYC and J/105 Fleet 4 to host 2014 North American Championships

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

At the recent J/105 Class annual meeting RCYC and Fleet 4 have been chosen as hosts for the J/105 North Americans in 2014.

RCYC Members Compete in Melges 20 US Nationals

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Members Erwyn Naidoo and Paul Currie sailed the recent Melges 20 US National Championships regatta in San Francisco.

Reminder: The Royal Weekend Invitational Regatta

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Don't miss out! The Royal Weekend Invitational Regatta is taking place this weekend.

Terry Mclaughlin wins York Cup

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Read about the regatta as featuring in Sail–World and view results here

RCYC Olympic Sailing Wrap-Up

Sat, 04 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Today marks the last day of 49er competition and the end of the Olympics for RCYC's Olympic sailors. On Monday, Gordon Cook and Hunter Lowden, from Royal Van, gave it their all on the last day of medal race qualification.

RCYC Olympic Sailing Summary: July 31 - Aug 4

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Click here for our Olympic Sailing Summary.

RCYC Olympic Sailing Update – Gordon Cook Places Third

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

RCYC Member Gordon Cook off to a great start with a third place finish in the opening race of the Men’s 49er qualifying series.

Royal Weekend Invitational Regatta – Registration Now Open

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday, August 18 & Sunday, August 19

Introducing our RCYC 2012 Olympic Sailing Team

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Our Club is immensely proud of its newest Olympians: Gordon Cook, Greg Douglas and Dave Wright who will join the 2012 Canadian Olympic Sailing team in London! We would like to share their stories with you.

Lee Parkhill and Brenda Bowskill win the laser and laser radial Canadians

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Lee Parkhill sailed a consistent series to win the laser canadians that were held at the Etobicoke Yacht Club June 22-24.

Thursday June 21st midweeks cancelled ....a great storm!

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday June 21st midweeks cancelled ....a great storm!

June 2012 – IRC Lake Ontario Fleet

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

With three IRC events behind us the IRC Lake Ontario Fleet is off to a great start for 2012. Our first event of the season, the ABYC Open Regatta, was a great success with IRC by far the largest contingent at the event with 23 boats in attendance. Congratulations to the division winners and welcome to just some of the many new boats we have joining IRC for our 2012 IRC regional racing program.

Ideal 18, June 16 Regatta Results

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Our first monthly Saturday Regatta was June 16. All nine boats that are available right now had crews, and here we were - ready to roll. So we sail out – a light southerly, for the first of five races – windward/leeward twice around.

Keel Adventure Camp

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

New this Season! Keel Adventure Camp Ever wanted to take a boat farther than Toronto Harbour, spend a night star gazing on the open water? Now is your chance with Keel Adventure Camp.

Breaking News: The 2012 Olympic Sailing Team has been announced.

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Breaking News – The 2012 Olympic Sailing Team has been announced. Three RCYC Members are on the team: Gordon Cook, Dave Wright and Greg Douglas. Congratulations!

Breaking News: Greg Douglas Has Qualified for the 2012 Olympic Games

Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Greg Douglas has qualified for the 2012 Olympic Games in the Finn class. More details to follow but well done Greg. For more information on Greg's achievement click here http://www.canadiansailingteam.ca/

Breaking News: Canada has qualified the 49er Class for the London 2012 Olympic Games

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Canada has qualified in the 49er Class for the London 2012 Olympic Games!

Class Afloat Sailing Scholarship

Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

For Immediate Release

Class Afloat announces a $10,000.00 young Canadian sailor scholarship

Tall Ship Procedures - West Gap

Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This article is a reminder of the standing NOTSHIP regarding procedures for tall ships transiting the Western Channel.

CSS Cruise Registration now online

Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to inform all members of the new improved method of cruise registration. There will be a cruise registration form available as a link from the club calendar or the CSS page on the club website.

"Old Finn Farts Regatta" - Celebration of 60 Years of Finn Sailors Domination of Olympic Sailing

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Event Date: August 25 – 26
“When someone asks what boat you raced in and the answer is “Finn” there are no other questions to be asked as that meant you were good and enjoyed the camaraderie of this unique and wonderful group of sailors.”

IRC Spring Bulletin

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Spring IRC Measurement

The IRC Lake Ontario Fleet executive is planning a number of weighing and measurement sessions for all regions of Lake Ontario this spring. This year IRC Lake Ontario will be subsidizing the process by covering the cost of scale rental for a number of these sessions.

Finn Sailor Cook hits the Podium at World Cup Event

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Looking for crew? Looking for a ride on a boat?

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Offshore/Shorthanded Racers

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The developing Offshore Racing Committee is looking for interested members to help revive the offshore traditions at RCYC.

For RCYC IRC racers

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Mike Urwin, joint chair of the IRC Technical Committee, answers questions about the IRC rule.

Crew Passes for 2012: What Every Skipper Should Know

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

What Every Skipper Should Know

Sailor-to-Sailor & Parent-to-Parent Swap

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

If you’re like most of us, you have a ton of great sailing gear and clothing that you’re no longer using for a variety of reasons. Why not help your stuff find a new home!

First mid week race only weeks away

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Tuesday night mid week practice race starts Tuesday May 1st and the first official Tuesday race starts Tuesday may 8th. The Thursday night practice race is scheduled for Thursday May 3rd and the first official Thursday night race is Thursday May 10th.

Here is the First Boat in! When is it your turn!?

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Here is the First Boat in! When is it your turn!?

PRESS RELEASE - C&C Yachts Reunion and Conference: "Design, Production, Performance and Legacy"

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

--PRESS RELEASE--

March 7, 2012

C&C Yachts Reunion and Conference: "Design, Production, Performance and Legacy"

Where: Royal Hamilton Yacht Club, Hamilton, Ontario
When: Saturday, April 14th & Sunday, April 15th

White Sail I Sessions 1 and 2

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Due to last year’s success many of the Junior sailing programs are selling out earlier than normal. Programs that have filled include the following: White Sail I Sessions 1 and 2

Shark Trillium Regatta, May 25-27, 2012

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Shark Trillium Regatta, May 25-27, 2012

David Wright wins the 2012 Laser Midwinters East

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Right after his success in winning the Canadian Olympic trials David was right back at it in winning the 2012 laser mid winters east. Encouragingly second place also went to lee Parkhil and 8th overall went to Robert Davis of the club. Brenda Bowskill also represented the RCYC well coming in 12th of 94 boats

Important Notice - Update on Small Fire on South Island

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

To All Members and Staff,

The small fire that occurred yesterday in the South Island Locker Building One, e building immediately after you cross the bridge on the east side, was attended by both the Fire Department and the Police Department and was extinguished within thirty minutes of their arrival. Four of the lockers in this building were badly damaged and the remaining suffered smoke and water damage. The Fire Department had to remove some wood siding on the west wall of the building and placed two holes in the roof in order to safely extinguish the fire.

New Sperry Topsider perpetual trophy

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

We are proud to announce that the Lake Ontario 300 Organising Committee has just created a new Sperry Topsider perpetual trophy for the overall winner of the IRC fleet for the 2012 race onward.

C&C Yachts Reunion and Conference: “Design, Production, Performance and Legacy”

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

C&C Yachts Reunion and Conference: “Design, Production, Performance and Legacy”

Attendance to the Conference is open to everyone interested in the history and legacy of C&C Yachts. The C&C Collection consists of George Cutherbertson’s personal and corporate papers and the design drawings of Cuthbertson and Cassian and C&C Yachts to 1973.

Lake Ontario IRC fleet Annual General Meeting

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Lake Ontario IRC fleet Annual General Meeting

Carson Woods named as IRC Offshore Representative

On Thursday evening January 26th the International IRC Owners Association, Lake Ontario Fleet hosted its Annual General Meeting at the National Yacht Club in Toronto.

Lynne Beale Chosen to the Olympic Jury

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Lynne Beale Chosen to the Olympic Jury

Very Special Recognition

Lynne Beal , a shark sailor and RCYC member, has been selected to serve on the International Jury for the 2012 Olympic Sailing Competition. This, on the heels of her service on the Jury for the ISAF World Sailing Championships this November-December in Australia, is an appreciation of her knowledge, her skill, and her extraordinary ability to work under pressure in difficult situations and with highly accomplished athletes and officials.

Canadian Yachting Association Annual Awards Banquet

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Canadian Yachting Association Annual Awards Banquet The CYA will be honoring RCYC Member Paul D. Phelan with the Rolex Sailor of the Year Award and the following other Members at the annual Canadian Rolex Sailor of the Year Event on Saturday, February 4th at the Carlu Theater in Toronto. Click here for more event information and tickets.

Marvin McDill Award – Ingrid Merry President’s Award – Grant Hood (owner) and Oskar Johansson (Helm) For The Royal Canadian Yacht Club’s Canada’s Cup Victory President’s Award – John Hele (owner) and Terry McLaughlin (Helm) For The Royal Canadian Yacht Club’s NYYC Invitational Cup Victory

Road to London 2012 - KEEP CALM AND SAIL ON

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Road to London 2012 - KEEP CALM AND SAIL ON
Save the Date! Thursday, February 16th, 2012 5:30 - 9pm; Kick off the 'Family Day' Long Weekend with a fun evening in support of our Olympic Sailors!

RCYC laser & Radial Sailors prepare for their Olympic Trials

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

RCYC laser & Radial Sailors prepare for their Olympic Trials

Starting this Sunday, January 23rd six male sailors and six female radial sailors will be competing in their final Olympic trials to see who will represent Canada in London 2012.