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News from 2008
Sail Training Program for Youth and Adults
Member Referral Program - Promote Your Club Program & Enter to win!
4 new Pico dinghies have been ordered to complement the existing fleet of Pirates, Lasers and Laser2’s.
Word of mouth is the best form of advertising. If you know anyone who is interested in learning how to sail, refer them to http://www.kitsilanoyachtclub.com/html/sailing_lessons.html for more info. As well, anyone referred by a member will receive a $25 discount on their registration AND your name will be added into the Summer Draw Prize: which includes one of two $100 Gift Certificates from the Dinghy Shop on 4th Avenue. If you would like to place a poster or brochures at your place of employment / distribute, please contact the office. – For official draw details, please see the rules posted on the Notice Board.
New Tuesday Night Dinners - Member Input Needed
Would you be interested in a July / August Dinner program? Either followed by an arranged activity such as a film night, wine tasting, dinghy match racing, paddling practice, bridge, or dinner on its own.
Passage Island Race and BBQ June 15
Mark your cruising calendar and plan to BBQ.
Kits Invitational July 11, 12, 13
Roll call for volunteers: race committee, whaler drivers, registration, bartending, prizes and donations and entertainment.
Firework Nights Confirmed
July 23, 26, 30 and August 1st. Similar U-Grill as last year – Stay tuned for more info.
Security changes: Member guests are only permitted if accompanied by the Member.
Spring Community Fair
Kits Yacht Club is hosting the 2nd annual Spring Community Fair on May 10th, from 10am to 2pm. Information on club programs like lessons and membership will be available, as well as a multitude of displays from local organizations focused on socially and environmentally responsible living. As partners of Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver, we will be running a registration-matching program, giving Little Brothers a complimentary spot in our kids summer camps for every two new registrations we receive. There will also be a $20 discount in effect for all of our sail training programs. Some of our sailors will be giving demonstrations in a variety of different boats, so you can get a first hand look at the fantastic sport of sailing. We are also firing up the BBQ for lunch, and for $3 you can enjoy a hot dog and drink on our great patio. Live music and great prizes make this an event you won't want to miss!
Dock Repairs
Dock repairs are done. Many thanks to Dave Higgs for all of his expert advise and time on this project.
Zodiac Repairs
A center console has been added to the zodiac which will greatly improve its handling in rough weather. Many thanks to Peter Henley for all of his effort and time on this project.
News from 2007
Youth Results: The youth summer sailing school concluded with the annual Commodore Cup Regatta hosted at RVYC:
Kits had a small contingent that sailed away with: 1st and 8th in Pirate; 4th Laser; 4th in Laser2 (non flying sails). Full results at http://royalvan.com/racing_details.asp?ID=113
Sailing Successes: Over the past two seasons, the Lightning Fleet has taken the lead of filling up crew spots from the pool of Adult lesson graduates: To add tp the fleet's success they had the largest fleet turnout for Thursday Night Racing and one of the Adult graduates purchased a Lightning!
BIG Volunteer Summer Accomplishments: This season marked another high point for volunteerism: there were a number of cleanup days along with significant repair work on the float, pier and crane and the installation of the much needed wheelchair access ramp.
2007 also saw a full slate of Executive Committee members, many of whom have continued to take on projects.
Three large regattas outside of the KYC calendar in 2007:
Star Districts, Star North Americans and
Canadian Outrigger Club Championship
all had members from KYC on their organizing committees.
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