the Bill Fyfe Regatta/Wayfarer Ontarios
Lac Deschênes SC, Ottawa
July 29-30, 2023
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2023.07.17   2023 Notice of Race      2023 Entry
 
Latest host club/Ontarios info is now available at http://www.ldsc.ca

Wayfarer Ontarios nostalgia
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invite from our Alan Asselstine:

Sent: Friday, July 14, 2023 3:44 PM
To: Alan asselstine
Subject: Notice of Race - Bill Fyfe Regatta - Wayfarer Ontario Championships.

 

On July 29 and 30th, Lac Deschenes Sailing Club (LDSC) will host the Bill Fyfe Regatta - Wayfarer Ontario Championships.  This regatta will consist of up to 7 races spread over Saturday and Sunday and is open to Wayfarer and CL16 sailors.  There will be two fleets, those with and those without a spinnaker.  As well as the sailing and fellowship, light breakfasts and lunches will be provided on Saturday and Sunday and there will be a dinner on Saturday evening.  

If you need a crew for this regatta, two experienced sailors are looking to crew in this regatta.

LDSC, the host club, offers limited camping facilities at the club.

THe NOR and Registration form are attached

To get more information on this regatta email Wayfarer Regatta at wayfarerldsc@gmail.com or phone Alan at 613 526 0803. 

Alan Asselstine, W7346

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Location: Lac Deschênes SC, just NW of Ottawa, Ontario. See map below for directions to LDSC.
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The club is beautifully set in the country on the Lac Deschênes part of the Ottawa River
which at this point has negligible current.
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Races will be run under the auspices of the CWA by the LDSC.
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Facilities: Boat launching from a gravel shore so bring a dolly if that is convenient. Clubhouse with washrooms but no showers. No coffee shop but the club members put on fine breakfasts (immediately below). Saturday on-the-water lunch, a delicious Saturday evening BBQ dinner and Sunday lunch (below) that are most highly recommended. Kitchen and barbecue available for the use of guests whenever LDSC club members are not busy getting ready to feed us.
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Accommodations: Camping is allowed on club grounds. Hydro and well water hook-up available. Local sailors often willing to provide a place to sleep also.  See LDSC's Ontarios web site for details of other accommodations.

Motels:
Bel-Air Motel, 44 Robertson, Nepean (613) 828-9181
Best Western, 3700 Richmond, Bells Corners (613) 828-2741
Luxor Hotel, 350 Moodie Drive, Nepean (613) 726-1717
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Entry fee: 
To be confirmed - includes regatta costs, breakfasts, coffee, donuts & lunches for skipper and crew both days. 
Saturday Beef Burn (BBQ) is extra at $20 per person. Available to all.
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Programme: Skippers’ meeting Saturday at 0930 hrs with the first race to follow shortly thereafter. 
3-4 races on Saturday, two on Sunday. No Sunday starts after 12 noon.
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Miscellaneous: As you can see above, the Lac Deschênes SC and the Ottawa Fleet always ensure that this is a most enjoyable regatta.
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Contact:  Alan Asselstine  ......