Kanata Sailing Club

TRY-A-SAIL SUCCESS

On Sunday, July 26, the Kanata Sailing Club hosted Try-A-Sail Day… a summer Open House. Guests were invited to see what this community sailing club has to offer, and to hop on board a small sailboat or catamaran with an experienced sailor at the helm.

Despite temporarily glassy conditions, far from ideal for moving under the wind’s power, our guests were keen to get out on the water. So off we went! No fear… check out the two naturals on the Hobie 18 catamaran as they have fun mastering the trapeze from a standstill. That pair gamely swam the boat back to shore for the next group of sailors, laughing all the way.

Thanks to all our visitors for their enthusiastic enjoyment. And to the KSC sailing ambassadors of all stripes who made the day such a heart-warming success!

Canadian Parks and Recreation is inviting everyone to participate in the inaugural Everyone Outdoors Together (EOT) ritual on Parks Day, July 18 2026.

Members of the Kanata Sailing Club will gather and enjoy the evening outdoors together, whether on the water, or sitting on the end of the dock. We encourage others to get outdoors at sunset, no matter whether on a balcony, beach, garden, or forest, and enjoy a moment with friends connecting with nature.

Good news for everyone: March Valley Road route to the KSC may re-open sooner than mid-August.

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An encouraging update today on March Valley Road, which remains closed as emergency repairs progress quickly. I've connected with City staff, which reports that crews are hoping to accelerate work next week and re-open sooner than the original mid-August expectation. I have connected with City staff asking them install signage stating the anticipated completion date.

Wednesday Night is Race Night in the summer

New members experiment, and have fun, and all of us improve our skills: smoothing out those tacks, tuning those rigs. Burgers and beer on the upper deck afterwards. What’s not to enjoy?

Hearing “I'm bored” from the kids?

Give them something thrilling to discuss at the dinner table and back at school in the fall.

Give your child an experience that builds intuitive STEAM skills. (That’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math.)

Wet-Feet learn-to-sail classes for the very youngest (6 years minimum) start Monday June 29, followed by CANSail 1-2, and CANSail 1-4 training rounding out the summer: https://kanatasailingclub.com/training/junior-sailing/

Photos: young CANSail 1 sailors

Intrepid sail-curious Ottawans ventured out on the water on Sunday as well as Saturday. There was zippy action this day with the high winds, and excitement ran high.

Our Sports 200 visitors helped us celebrate Sports and Community in Ottawa for the city’s 200th anniversary.

Thank you City of Ottawa for facilitating and advertising this event, and reaching out to sports partners. We all had a blast.

NEWS FLASH: LESSONS STILL AVAILABLE!

Week-long learn-to-sail spots for all ages (6 years and up) are still available at the Kanata Sailing Club: https://kanatasailingclub.com/training/

Youth and Adult learn-to-sail Staycations get you “from zero to hero”, in the words of a Staycation sailing graduate.

Lock in your training by joining the club, then use club boats to sail all over the Ottawa River til October. That’s right… no need to own your own boat.

We have been your Community Sailing Club since 1975: volunteer-run and cooperative.

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Recreation and Culture
Sport Council
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We welcomed early season Sports 200 visitors celebrating Sports and community for Ottawa's 200th anniversary.

of Ottawa
Recreation and Culture
Sport Council
@ Ottawa Tourism

We are an Ottawa Sports 200 Partner, marking the 200th anniversary of the founding of Ottawa, back when it was still Bytown.
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200 years? It’s time to celebrate the role community sport has played in shaping our city, our communities and our lives!

On Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7, celebrate Ottawa’s 200th anniversary by participating in free drop-in sports activities and Ottawa 200.

For two days. Everyone plays.

Revisit a favourite, or explore something new: ottawa.ca/sports200 (** Yikes! Registration is Full **)

of Ottawa
Recreation and Culture
Sport Council
@ Ottawa Tourism

KSC is Holding 2025 Membership Pricing for the 2026 Season!

And you thought our membership prices were good before?

Young adults up to the age of 30 enjoy the student rate: $295 to sail club-owned boats all season long, once trained up or checked out.

Check out our website for all the details and other membership types.

Photos:
- KSC waterfront scene
- returned to shore with a pair of club Bytes
- lounging at Pinhey’s Point on a Social Sailing adventure
- Junior sailor at the helm, returning to shore