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Pumpkin Regatta Results & Photos Link
Notice to FYC Members about Upcoming Fall Work Party – Saturday, October 18
List of Past & Some Upcoming Events
A Few Photos of Racing
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2025 Pumpkin Regatta Results & Photos

Posted October 7, 2025

Click Here to go to the Pumpkin Regatta Page to view Results & Photos

2025 Fall Work Party - Saturday, October 18, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Posted October 7, 2025

The Fall Work Party is when we prepare FYC for the Winter. FYC Members work in teams to do the following:

race marks are collected and pressure washed
safety boats and tenders are stored in Doug MacKenzie Hall after Lunch
the mooring balls are removed and pressure washed, then stored
the tires and carpet on the main dock are removed and secured for winter
the barge put on its trailer once all the moorings are removed
the floating docks are pulled out
and more!

FYC Members, please check your emails of today (Oct. 7) for an email from Vice-Commodore Emily. You will find a Sign Up Form where you can sign up for a task during the Work Party. Lunch will be provided by The Rowbust Dragon Boat Team! Members are encouraged to bring extra drinks, refillable water bottles, as well as tools and clothing appropriate for the task you signed up for.

Volunteer Opportunities: Students, friends, and family are all welcome — many hands make for lighter work!

We are especially looking for high school students who need to complete volunteer hours for their community service requirement. This is a great opportunity to earn hours while helping the club and learning valuable teamwork and maintenance skills.

Important Boat Storage Reminder:

All boats must be out of the water and off the centre median in the south lot before October 15th.

After October 18th, access to the club will be limited as the UTRCA transitions to day-use only until the end of November. Please note: UTRCA is also paving a large sections of the campground roads. So access will be limited to walking to the club from the camp office starting on the 20th. Actual start date has not been confirmed. Please plan accordingly to remove your boat and store it either at home or in the north lot.

If you are keeping your boat in the north lot, please register at the UTRCA Campground Office. The storage fee for this year is $275. The parking area for winter storage has expanded with UTRCA’s approval. We can store 60 boats now. Maybe more if we keep the boats close together.

Any further Questions? Please Contact Vice-Commodore Emily at emilyangus7 (at symbol) gmail.com

Past Events & Upcoming Events for 2025

Updated July 12, 2025

Saturday, April 26 – FYC Spring Work Party

Click Here to read about and view photos of the recent Spring Work Party

Sunday, May 18 – Commodore’s Sail Past & Reception

The Big Sailing Season Opening Event
Due to the strong winds, sailors were unable to sail past the Commodore this year. Instead, they dressed themselves up in nautical flags and gear then did a “Walk Past” by Commodore Stacey at the Flag Pole
Following the Walk Past, members and guests gathered outside Doug MacKenzie Hall then proceeded indoors to the Board of Directors receiving line where they were wished well on the upcoming season
A Tea Party Reception followed in Doug MacKenzie Hall

Photos by C. Cooke

Saturday, May 24 & Sunday, May 25 – Open House

Thanks very much to all of the members of the public who came by for a visit over the weekend. Kudos to the intrepid skippers who took visitors out for a sail in often very blustery conditions! It was a fantastic event.

Click Here to view the Open House page

Saturday, June 21 & Sunday, June 22 – June Bug Regatta

This is an Open Regatta for racers from within and outside of FYC
Click Here for the June Bug Regatta page

Sunday Afternoon Fun Racing

Sunday afternoon fun racing is back! Starting Sunday, July 13.

Bring out your family and friends. Racing starts around 2:00pm with the possibility of a second race following the first, weather-permitting. Andy T will set the marks for the course and display them on the race hut.

Monday, July 14 – FYC Town Hall Meeting

All members are encouraged to attend to discuss current & upcoming events and items of concern around the Club
Bring a snack to share
7:00 pm in Doug MacKenzie Hall

Tuesdays @ Noon – Tiny Boat Tuesdays

So far, it’s fully-grown adults messing around on the lake in tiny boats….’nuff said! (children are welcome if they can handle the silliness!)
You can try the 8′ Cape Cod Frosties at the Sailing School or bring your own tiny boat

Wednesday Night Informal Racing

FYC members hold informal racing around a marked course set by organizer Jens on Wednesday evenings throughout the sailing season. The course will be displayed on the race hut.

If the weather for Wednesday is not conducive for racing, the racing is moved to Thursday evening. Check the FYC Calendar above for current dates and start times.

Photo Below by C. Hone of Informal Race Night after a storm

Tuesday, July 22 – Golf, Burgers & Chips!

12 holes at Dorchester GC
4:00 pm
Golf $23 + tax, Burgers & Chips $18 + tax

*Please sign up with Jeff E asap via email: fyc.jeff(at symbol)gmail.com

Saturday, July 26 – Special Events Day!

Three events will take place at FYC this day:

POSTPONED! Due to a forecast for possible storms starting around noon, this program will be moved to a later date to be Determined. Program Summary: A “Sailing for All” grant from Sail Canada funds this program where this year, Indigenous Youth from Atlohsa Family Healing Services will try sailing with our sailing school instructors for the day!
1030 am – The Sailing School building will be dedicated to late FYC member Hans Schaffner
11:00 am – London-Fanshawe MPP Teresa Armstrong and other VIPs will take part in a ceremony recognizing an Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant which FYC received last year to repair part of the Main Dock, refreshments on the Main Dock (or in Doug MacKenzie Hall in case of Inclement Weather) and some Sailing for the visitors following this second ceremony – weather permitting.