This is how close it was all weekend long at the North American Sonar Championships.  I see team Israel, team New Zealand and one of LYC's team (John Whynact, skipper).

A great time was had by all.  


This weekend the Canadian National Optimist Championships start.  This regatta will go on until Friday August 22nd.  Again we will see racers from around the globe compete here at LYC.  We have racers from Canada, US, Bermuda and this year new sailors from Iceland and Turkey.

Come on down and see some of the best young sailors battle it out.

Jonathan Chiasson, skipper/owner of the Sonar Shananagans, accepts beer and pizza as one of the prizes for winning the Ian Kent memorial cup that was raced at LYC on Thursday July 31, 2014. He also accepted the Ian Kent Cup along with flowers.  Presenting the Pizza and Beer to Jonathan was Ian Kent's sister Judith Riddoch.  Presenting the Cup and Flowers with Judith was Ian's good friend Stuart Hebb.

This was the largest fleet that raced this summer.  This race is always a highlight of the race season.

Great time was had by all even if the first day was shortened with fog.
88 junior sailors converged on LYC to race in 3 catergories.  Radials, Optis and 420's.  LYC sailors carried out some hardware in the end.  Way to go!

Congrats to all those that sailed.  See most of you next week at Opti Jam and then see you again from August 16-22 at LYC for the Canadian National Opto Championships!

He may look small but he would feed 125 people.  The reviews are in this has to be one of the most moist and delicious pieces of pork I have ever tried.  Thanks to Sweet Sizzle from Bridgewater for doing the Pig Roast.

Everyone is having a great time at the Hunter Rendezvous at LYC this weekend.  The winds were just great for their fun race this afternoon.  Starting at 8:30pm tonight is a dance and everyone is invited.

See you at the club!

Folks are having a great time at LYC this evening.  We have a packed house here right now enjoying the tunes of Paul Buchanan and friends.  The deck is full and folks are sitting around our new firepit in new LYC chairs.

There is still time to come out and join us.
Thanks to our sponsors; Bailly's Fuels, Front Harbour Marine and the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg.  Tomorrow don't forget to check out all the fantastic events going on on July 1st in our region.

Hey folks.  Looking for something to do tonight?  Why not come out to LYC.  There is a TGIF on from 6pm to 7pm and then a buffet meal at 7pm.

Tomorrow. Saturday, we start our summer hours.  Club opens at 11am and closes at 8pm

Sunday as always we have our Sunday brunch.  Brunch is from 11am to 2pm.  That is also the time of the club hours.

Monday we are celebrating Canada Day a day early.  Come on out and help us celebrate our country's birthday.  Evening starts at 5pm and goes to dusk.  There will be a bar b-que from 5pm to 8pm and live music with Paul Buchanan and Sean Hebb.  Fireworks at dusk!

Take care and see you at the club!

Mike

Hey folks.  Come on out to LYC tonight and have a fantastic dinner.  The view is none better.  Lots of boats on the water tonight with the afternoon and evening sail of the Sail All program. Another great turnout for this fantastic program.

So, will we see you at LYC tonight?

Take care,

Mike

6 optis went out today for a great sail.  Thanks to Phil Gow for taking the kids out over the past couple of weekends.  The kids are thrilled to get out this early on the water at LYC!

Come on in for dinner tonight at LYC.  Chef Randall has a great menu on.  Kitchen opens at 5pm tonight.  Don't forget about our great Sunday Brunches.  From 11am to 2pm!

And, Happy Birthday Lunenburg!

5 kids went out today at LYC to get a head start into the sailing season.  Not sure how much sailing was done on a sand bar but I think they had lots of fun!  

Getting ready to hop into the opti.  Could there be a potential gold medalist here.
Did you know that Lunenburg Yacht Club is hosting the 2014 Canadian National Optimist Championship this year in August?  Well, we are :)

The weather looks even better tomorrow.  I am sure we will see lots of power and sail boats out in Mahone Bay.  We live in a great place.
Mike