WELCOME TO BYC For over 130 years, Britannia Yacht club has provided a quick and easy escape from urban Ottawa into lakeside cottage country that is just fifteen minutes from downtown. Located on the most scenic site in Ottawa at the eastern end of Lac Deschênes, Britannia Yacht Club is the gateway to 45 km of continuous sailing along the Ottawa River. The combination of BYC's recreational facilities and clubhouse services provides all the amenities of lake-side cottage living without having to leave the city. Members of all ages can enjoy sailing, tennis, swimming, childrens' programs and other outdoor activities as well as great opportunities and events for socializing. We have a long history of producing outstanding sailors. Our nationally acclaimed junior sailing program (Learn to Sail) is certified by the Sail Canada (the Canadian Yachting Association) and is structured to nurture skills, self-discipline and personal achievement in a fun environment. BYC has Reciprocal Privileges with other clubs across Canada and the United States so members can enjoy other facilities when they travel. There are a number of different membership categories and mooring rates with flexible payment plans are available. We welcome all new members to our club! Call the office 613-828-5167 or email [email protected] for more information. If you are a new member, please see the Membership Guide; Click Here: https://byc.ca/join See past issues of the club newsletter ~ ‘Full & By’; Click Here: https://byc.ca/members-area/full-by Take a virtual tour of the club house and grounds; Click Here: http://www.byc.ca/images/BYC-HD.mp4 Once again, Welcome to your Cottage in the City!! Britannia Yacht Club, 2777 Cassels Street, Ottawa, ON K2B 6N6 | 613-828-5167 | [email protected] For a great social life we’re the place to be! There’s something for everyone at BYC! Call the office to get on the email list to Fun Events ensure you don’t miss out! In addition, check the; ‘Full&By’ Fitness Newsletter, Website, Facebook, bulletin boards, posters, Tennis and Sailing News Flyers. We are also very lucky to have such great, efficient staff who are eager to please and welcome you to your ‘Cottage in the City’ . Don’t forget ‘No Boat, No Problem!’ The larger monthly events are well attended, so you may want to consider reserving tables early, through the office, to ensure that you get a good spot. October to April The Lower Lounge offers members and friends a cozy Happy atmosphere to enjoy their favourite beverages and a nice meal from our varied menu with Chef’s tasty weekly specials, Holidays throughout the year (note Winter hours). Sunday Breakfast Club, Tuesday Night Movies and Wednesday Pub Nights run November to April. Sundays, after Breakfast Club, ski or hike around Mud Lake then return to the club for a hot chocolate and board games in the clubhouse or in the summer a nice swim out front and a quiet picnic at one of the tables that have been set up around the grounds for your convenience. There is a playground plus additional room for the kids to play near the Junior Club (see [email protected] for more fun ideas, events and activities). ‘LaissezLaissez les bon Other Fall/Winter events include; TGIF, Wednesday Happy Hour, Halloween, Grey Cup, Wine & Dine, Remembrance Day, ‘tempstemps rouler!’ Tennis/Sailing Awards Dinners, Christmas Dinner and Cheer, Wassail, New Year’s Eve Gala, Sunday Dinners, Robbie Burns Buffet, Super Bowl, Valentine’s/Mardi Gras, St. Paddy’s party, Family Easter Buffet and the season opener Karaoke Night to welcome back the snowbirds. Food & May to September Beverage When members are not racing, sailing, playing tennis and pickleball or working on their boats, you will find some relaxing with a beverage and a meal under the marquee overlooking one of the best views in Ottawa. Why not come down and meet some friends and cheer on some of your favourite racers at the same time? It’s a wonderful atmosphere giving you a feeling that you’ve just gone on a mini-vacation. Friday Night Entertainment runs mid-May to the end of September. Weather permitting, the entertainers will play outside next to the Marquee so members can enjoy the beautiful sunsets and dance under the stars. A list of bands by week is posted on the Main Lounge bulletin board and on the website, so you can make plans to see your favourites. Other Spring/Summer events include; the Tennis French Open Get Together, Commodore’s BBQ, Tucker-Rodger Regatta Fun Sailing & Tennis Event, Sail Past and Member Reception, Canada Day, Cruise Week, Wimbledon Strawberries and Cream, Caribbean Night , Baskin’s BBQ Weekends, Golf Tournament and Breakfast Club Oktoberfest. Fitness enthusiasts also enjoy access to white water rafting , Bon Appetit ! playing tennis or sign up for the free group lessons (see [email protected] ). If you love sailing , on top of cruising , there are opportunities to take lessons or participate in the regular keelboat, laser and sailboard racing series (see [email protected] ). If you have any questions drop us an email and we’ll be glad to help you any way we can (see [email protected] ). BRITANNIA YACHT CLUB LEARN TOTOTO SAIL PROGRAM 2018 NEWS FOR SAILORS ––– SOCIAL AND COMPETITIVE DON’T FORGET: BYC PROGRAMS LESSONS BREAKFAST CLUB …………. Nov to April Our nationally recognized, award-winning If you have never sailed before, or if you SPRING SAILORS’ MTG…….. April 8 program, offers sailing instruction for children want to improve your sailing skills, these WOMEN IN WIND WKSHP….. April 28 and teens aged 8 to 18. BYC membership is courses will develop your confidence and BYCF GREEK DINNER…….... May 4 not a prerequisite for participating. ability. Classes are kept small and stress the RACING STARTS…………..… Mid May practical approach to training with as much CLUB WORK PARTY………... .May 13 Our goal is to give the participants a love, on-the-water practice as possible. LASER MASTERS IC ……….. June 8-10 appreciation and respect for sailing and the COMMODORE’S BBQ……..... June 8 water. We concentrate on keeping learning Participants must be able to (a) swim 50 TUCKER-RODGER………..… June 9 fun, in a safe environment. Youth that attend metres wearing a life jacket (b) tread water, CRUISING OVERVIEW MTG . June 1 the Junior Sailing Program learn to work as and (c) provide their own MOT approved SAILPAST……….…………..... June 10 part of a team, gain valuable leadership skills personal flotation device (lifejacket) of the GET OUT ON THE WATER.... June 23 and increased self-confidence. proper size. CANADA DAY………………... July 1 SUMMER SAILORS’ MTG….. July / TBA The Can Sail Learn to Sail program has Our instructors are certified by the NAT’L CAPITAL REGATTA…. July 13-15 graduated many successful racers and life- Canadian Yachting Association (Sail CRUISE WEEK…………..…... July 15-20 long sailors. In recent years BYC members Canada) and provide instruction in; BASKIN’S WEEKEND……….. August 4-6 have represented the Club and Canada at YOUTH AWARDS DINNER…. AUG / TBA the 2009 Summer Games as well as the Bob ♦ CAN Sail 1: Introduces the student to BASKIN’S WEEKEND……….. Sept 1-3 Yuile Memorial National Capital Regatta c. sailing and covers safety, seamanship, FALL SAILORS’ MTG……….. Sept / TBA 1957, Shark Worlds 2003 - 2015, World rigging and basic boat handling under RACING ENDS………….....… SEPTMBER University Championship Match Races 2012, instructor direction. In wind speeds of 4-9 WORK PARTY……………...... Sept / TBA Opti North American Championships 2016 knots (8-15 km/hr). AWARDS DINNER…………... .November 10 and the National Women’s Keelboat AGM (BYC & BYCF)…………. December 12 Championships, Viper Internationals 2016, ♦ CAN Sail 2: Teaches nautical terminology CHRISTMAS EVENTS (3)…... December Canadian Viper Champions 2016, Laser Canadian Championship 2017, Youth and additional seamanship and boat handling Nationals and Youth Master Worlds 2017, skills under instructor direction. This level completes the training to give the student the SAILING AT BYC North American Masters and Laser Master minimum knowledge and skills a sailor Worlds 2017, to name a few. requires to sail safely and competently Britannia Yacht Club offers a variety of BYC is also the recipient of the 2016 Sail without supervision in wind speeds of 4-9 programs that caters to the full range of Canada Recreation Award for the promotion knots. sailing interests, abilities and age groups. of sailing in Canada. Most boat owners prefer pleasure sailing Sail Parents are welcome to experience the ♦ CAN 3: Introduces the sailor to sail trim and cruising along the 45 km of Ottawa River and basic boat tuning. It also covers safety, directly accessible from the Club. For those club during their child’s session. BYC management and staff are available and seamanship, terminology, sail theory, sail who like the challenges and camaraderie of shape and advanced boat handling skills. racing keel boats, dinghies or sailboards, the more than happy to show parents what the club has to offer such as; a beautiful venue, Club holds week-night and weekend racing ♦ CAN Sail 4: Advances Silver Sail students throughout the sailing season. racing, tennis and many other activities as part of a family membership. practice racing skills on Lasers and If you are looking to learn to sail, the Club 29ers, the sailor’s knowledge of sail theory offers not only its nationally acclaimed Junior and boat handling skills using a spinnaker Club Can Sail Learn to Sail program for SUMMER CAMPS and trapeze in winds of 9-14 knots. children and teenagers, but also in partnership with www.AdvantageBoating.com Tennis and sailing day camps run ♦ CAN Sail 5 and 6: Focuses on skill learn to sail programs on both keel boats and Monday to Friday from 9am-5pm development, teamwork, and friendly dinghies for adults.