Since 1963 cottagers on Lake Kashagawigamog have come together a few Saturdays every summer to hold a sailing regatta. They came together with a variety of boats and different levels of skill but with great enthusiasm and the love of being on the water. They met afterwards for beers at a “weepers” to complain about wind shifts, waves and other boats that surely were the reason why they didn’t win that day. A community formed and generations have memories of growing up with the sailing club.
Saturday June 29th the tradition continues. The first regatta of the season will take place at 2 pm and we invite all sailors and boats to join us for an afternoon of fun. I have noticed an increase in sailboats on the lake recently and hope these sailors will join us and give the club a try.
To get more information please contact Johan de Greef – johan.jdg@gmail.com
SUMMER 2019 SCHEDULE
The 2019 race schedule is coming soon.
General Race Day Information
The first race begins at 2:00 pm sharp!
Courses will be set by 12:30 pm on Race Day. Sailors should arrive on course no later than 1:15 pm. Each Race Day consists of 3 races. The boat with the best overall score from three races is the winner. New sailors should sail past the committee boat to identify themselves as competitors. Each race consists of 1 lap around the course – a 3 leg/ 3 marker course, starting and ending at the committee boat.
Racing Tips
- To learn the basics- click here on racingbasics
- How to point
- Short course tips
- Trim your sails
- Zig zagging strategy
- Simple thoughts