Kootenay Lake Sailing Association

Snooker enroute to the 2020 Lake Race, the Covid compliant skippers meeting and the sunset on the way home Thanks Dave Heath for putting it together - not much wind but great to be on the main lake with theses sailors

So much fun had by all this past weekend at the Gray Creek Regatta! Thanks to everyone who came out to our scaled-down and COVID friendly event this year and of course a huge thanks to our sponsors for the awesome prizes: @evolutionsailsvan, @main.street.nelson, @osonegrofinecoffe, @nelsonbrewingcompany! : Mike Sagal ( @moonshadowmedia ).

Hello fellow sailors, The Grey Creek Regatta is this weekend and we are terribly excited for probably our favourite regatta of the year! We have a few updates and reminders for you before the big weekend. After much thought the KLSA Executive has decided to cancel the BBQ on the Saturday due to the recent increase in Covid 19 cases in BC. As an organization we think it's best to be cautious going into flu season as well as respect that we are visiting a community outside of ...Nelson at a small campground. All those who prepaid for the BBQ will be reimbursed. We are asking that you respect the following guidelines during the Grey Creek Regatta: - Maintain 2m physical distancing with those outside your crew/family - Where physical distancing is not possible (on the dock, in the washrooms etc.) we recommend wearing a mask - Only skippers are to attend the skippers' meeting - Sanitize your hands before and after touching/using anything communal Please help us contribute to a safer Grey Creek Regatta by respecting these guidelines :) Can't wait to see you all there! Your KLSA Executive See the full notice of race: www.kootenaylakesailing.ca/20//18/gray-creek-regatta-2020/

A fun boat for sale on Kootenay Lake if you're looking to get into some sailing and racing! :)

Some great photos of this weekend’s Regatta!

Getting pretty excited for the Nelson Regatta this weekend! Things will look a little different than usual this year with a one-day event and no big BBQ but we will still have a great time out on the water! Get your registration in by Thursday! HUGE thank you to the local businesses who provide the amazing prizes for you lucky sailors: Nelson Brewing Company, Main Street Diner, & Oso Negro! : @moonshadowmedia taken earlier this year.

Join the KLSA for our annual stressless Fathers Day Regatta on June 21. See notice of race here: kootenaylakesailing.ca/2020/06/09/fathersday-2020/ : Mike Segal of Moonshadow Media

This spring volunteers from the KLSA along with the support from local businesses and the RDCK cleaned up an old boat that had been abandoned and was deteriorating on the shores of Kootenay Lake. Read the full story at: kootenaylakesailing.ca/derelict-boat Video courtesy of Mike Sagal of Moonshadow Media.

Wednesday and Sunday beer car racing has begun. Due to COVID regulations at this time races are white sails with max 3 people per boat (from the same household/bubble recommended). To get updates and notices of race make sure you are signed up to be a 2020 member! Happy sailing. www.kootenaylakesailing.ca/membership

Ladybug is for sale! She is a 1970 Columbia MKII, 26ft. Please pass along to anyone you think may be interested.

Hey everyone. A boat was found this morning floating down the river near Grohman Creek. Someone saved it from hitting the rocks and has put a makeshift anchor on it to keep it from floating further or hitting the rocks. The boat is all white, no sails on it. If this is your boat please call 352-7786 and go rescue it!

Spring on Kootenay Lake. #sailkootenaylake #findingawesome #sailbc

Fellow sailors!!! Please join the KLSA for our 2020 AGM on Wednesday March 4th at 6:30 in Rm 115 in the main building at Silver King Campus. We have two open positions on the executive this year, and will be s eking volunteers for the positions of Vice Commodore and Social Fleet Captain. ........ Anyone is welcome at the AGM, but only 2019 members will be allowed to vote. ........... Afterwards we’ll be heading to @brokenhillnelson for some brews, snacks and talk of the upcoming season! Before the season kicks off in May we have a speaker event planned for end of March and a splicing workshop for end of April. So stay tuned for details! If you’re interested in becoming a member and participate in our 2020 events you can purchase a membership for $30 and fill out an application form on our website www.kootenaylakesailing.ca or you can shoot us an email at [email protected] and we’ll get you set up. Please join us out on the water this year for some our staple events like the Father’s Day Regatta, The Nelson Regatta and the Gray Creek Regatta. And If you’re new to sailing and racing or want to brush up on your skills keep our early season Learn to Crew and Learn to Race Clinic in mind! Cheers, KLSA Executive #sailkootenaylake #kootenaylake #kootenaylakesailing #explorekootenaylake #nelsonbc #findingawesome #nelsonkootenaylake #nelsonkootenaylaketourism #cheers #regatta #agm

Your friendly reminder to go check on your boat!