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for 2008 Sail numbers now required for racing spinnakers. Due to the difficulty in determining close downwind finishes, your sailing fleet committee will be requiring that your sail number is visible on your racing spinnaker. NEW Introductory Racing Rules from ISAF |
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| KYC weekly sailing races are conducted by KYC Sailing and Racing Committee. | ||||||
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races begin in March of each year with Sunday races until the summer months, Wednesday evening during the summer, and back to Sunday in the Fall. |
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| All races are conducted on Okanagan Lake in front of KYC facilities. | ||||||
| KYC
racing fleet is a large supporter of the club’s events and sponsors events to enhance the club. We purchase equipment for the club, youth sailing, youth education as well as supporting the club’s activities. The racing fleet consists of all keel boat classes, 525 fleet and white sails. |
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| Adult sailing classes, open to the general public, are conducted by the Sailing Fleet, teaching novice and experienced sailors all aspects of sailing, including on-the-water courses. | ||||||
| Many participants of the Adult Sailing courses have the opportunity to crew on racing boats for scheduled races. KYC Sailing Fleet sponsors two regattas each year which are open to members of other Yacht clubs. Both regattas operate under CYA rules and accommodate keel boats of all sizes, 525 fleet class, and white sails. KYC has the largest Santana 525 fleet in Canada and the Pacific Northwest, (Canada and USA). | ||||||
| Blossom
Time regatta is held the long week-end in May |
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| Commodore’s Cup in August of each year. | ||||||
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Friday night the club welcomes out
of town and local racers with a pre-regatta social and registration. - Saturday, 5 races are planned on varying courses and Saturday night, racers and members gather for a casual dress dinner and dance with interesting stories of the day. - Sunday racing continues with 2 more races and then winners are declared with appropriate recognition. - Special house menu and bar service is always available for the regattas. |
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For more information contact us at: admin@kelownayachtclub.com |
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