Author Archives: Tom Willison

Sail Past 2017

This years sailpast was a smashing success despite being rescheduled twice due to complications with high water levels.  The weather was wonderful, the membership turnout was great, and  everyone appeared to have a good time. The day started with Vice Commodore Fred  W holding the skipper’s meeting to outline sail past sailing orders.  Next the

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Gazebo Dedication

The club’s new gazebo was officially dedicated on July 15 to the memory of our founding members and deceased honourary life members.  Chairman of the Board Rob thanked all club members who’s monetary contributions made the gazebo possible, and to the 50th anniversary committee for organizing many fund raising projects last season. The gazebo is

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Social Member Cruise 2017

On Sunday July 9th, 2017 several social members enjoyed an afternoon of sailing with several senior members. The winds were very good and the lake was lumpy, which made it a very exciting trip.  Even if you were an experienced sailor or just out for the first time everyone enjoyed themselves on and off the

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Kelly Cup 2017

The 2017 edition of the Kelly cup was held on July 1.  Named after JC daughter, the Kelly cup is competed for by female skippers.  The weather was great with 10 knots of breeze and no, I repeat,  no rain during the race.  RC of Sail Robert C provided the report on the race results.

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Historical Plaque Unveiling

The Historical Society of Brighton chose the Presqu’ile Yacht Club for the location to unveil and dedicate three new historical plaques honoring the wharves that used to dot Presqu’ile Bay.  These wharves played a major roll in the community’s economy during the 1800s. Members of the public as well as town councillors Mary Tadman and

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