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Ile Perrot Yacht Club joins LOCCA
The IPYC is happy to join LOCCA and share reciprocity with other Clubs in the area. We are located near Montreal, in Lac St.Louis on the north side of Ile Perrot at 45 24.6N / 73 54.9W. …
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Sodus Bay Yacht Club Announces Rally to Montreal
PRESS ADVISORY CALENDAR EVENT NOTICE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Jack Huttner, Boating Director, Sodus Bay Yacht Club, boating.sodusbayyc@gmail.com or 585-530-9521. WHAT: A flotilla sailing to Montreal consisting of yachts from around Lake Ontario WHEN: July 7 to July 21, 14 days WHERE: Departing Sodus Bay Yacht Club SBYC in cooperation with Lake Ontario Cruising Club Association (LOCCA) is organizing an Interclub Cruise to Montreal. The rally will depart on Sunday, July 7th or the nearest following weather window and rendezvous from time-to-time along the route at convenient yacht clubs. The flotilla will …
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Olcott Harbor and Inaccurate Charts
Please be aware that most charts do not accurately depict the new harbor entrance to Olcott Harbor. DO NOT rely on a chart plotter to enter the harbor. Doing so will probably put you on the newly constructed stone breakwall which covers the entrance to the harbor. See the photograph of the recconfigured harbor at the Olcott Yacht Club page on this site or visit www.olcottyachtclub.com. …
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COVID-19 UPDATES
Just a reminder for clubs to update their LOCCA pages regarding the impact that COVID-19 is having on their club. Before visiting a club, please check their status on their LOCCA page AND reach out to the club directly via phone, email and/or website. We encourage clubs to follow both federal and provincial directives if you are planning upcoming events. Ontario Sailing has set up an information page that is dedicated to educating their members on the impact that COVID-19 is having on the sailing community … https://ontariosailing.ca/news/covid-19-information/ We encourage everyone …
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HCYC Open for Reciprocals
We are happy to be able to announce we now have four docks open for reciprocal guests. Two night minimum stay, First night free 2nd night paid by reservation. Reservations need to be made at least 48 hours in advance. Please email sliprequest@hcyc.ca Looking forward to seeing you on the Island! …
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2019 LOCCA Meeting
2019 LOCCA Meeting Sunday, December 8, 2019 Ashbridge’s Bay Yacht Club 30 Ashbridge’s Bay Park Road, Toronto Registration: 8:30am – 9:00am Meeting: 9:00am – 12:00 noon Meeting Agenda: Introductions Presentations LOCCA Futures – website updates and what clubs want from LOCCA Session to encourage coordination of Reciprical Club Cruises among clubs RSVP your attendance to info@locca.org …
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High Water Levels 2019
High Water Levels 2019 Updated August 19, 2019 12:37 pm ET Currently there are very high water levels affecting many clubs in Ontario. This has caused a lot of docks to be covered with water and clubs to take on water. Due to the potential hazards caused by this condition, many of our member clubs are unable to accommodate visiting boats at this time. They are asking that you reach out to your membership and let your members know. Below is a current list of LOCCA member clubs that have …
LOCCA Website Tips
Want to know what’s on at a yacht club you’re considering visiting?
If the yacht club has added a link to their club’s calendar to the LOOCA web site, just go to the Reciprocal Repository web page, scroll down to the desired yacht club entry, and if CAL appears under the web site column at the left, just click on the CAL to access that club’s calendar. …
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Understanding Electric Shock Drowning
Soon boats will be launched, kids will be swimming, sailing programs will start, and marinas will be in full operation. With this in mind, now is a good time to increase your knowledge of Electric Shock Drowning (ESD). Many people have never heard of ESD, and those that have typically don’t realize the common situations that can be putting people at risk for ESD. These common waterfront scenarios seem innocuous, however ESD should be considered as a risk in each of them. A sailor cleaning their boat’s bottom before a weekend …
