The Conestoga Sailing Club is hosting a Warm Water Regatta on June 10 and 11.
The first race starts at around 9:30am on June 11.
This year will see more than 15 boats competing in the Warm Water Regatta, including teams from throughout Ontario. Races will be held at the Conestoga Sailing Club on Conestogo Lake.
This is the first of five regattas held in Ontario with the Wayfarer Canadian Championship being held in Cobourg in August.
Participants include past finalists of the Wayfarer Worlds. June 10 is dedicated to advanced skills training.
On Saturday afternoon, June 17, the club will be hosting an open house for the general public to learn about the club and about summer sailing camps for both youth and adults. The event will feature free sailboat rides and hotdogs, swimming and a picnic area. Come and enjoy the sun and water at the club.
The youth sessions for those 9 years old and up, run for two weeks throughout the summer. No experience is necessary. Programs for sailors with disabilities are also available. Sailors progress through a certificate program by the Ontario Sailing Association. Adult learn-to-sail programs are available through the summer, and members have access to club boats.
For more information on the club or racing, visit www.kwsailing.org
The Conestoga Sailing Club, established in 1961, supports promoting sailing in the Waterloo Region. With its weekly club races, cruise events and the sailing school, club officials state it develops a lifelong appreciation for sailing, supports a competitive youth sailing team, develops teamwork and leadership skills along with a respect for water and nature.
