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Happy Birthday – John Moss 85 Years Young

An early adopter and pioneer of 505 sailing in Canada. His passion for the class has been passed down through two generations. A fleet builder, to say the least.

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Gear Review

Great gloves. Cheap, durable and comfortable.

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Report on the Espoir Camp

Twelve sailors from 15 to 30+ years old took part in this year Espoir camp on Sunday June 30 at NSC. This year, all participants were members of NSC. They were part of the club’s youth 420 racing team or … Continue reading

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Old 505 Footage

For an excellent website documenting old footage of past regattas, look no further than: https://www.sail-world.com/news/274169/The-oldest-footage-of-505-racing

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Nepean One Design – Regatta Report

Record participation at NOD 2024 NOD 2024 saw a record registration of 16 teams including 14 U25 sailors form USA, Toronto and the Ottawa areas. Racing was cancelled on Saturday has the wind did not show up but Ethan Bixby … Continue reading

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2 Generations of the Moss Family

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Taste of Rabbit Starts

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The State of 505 Sailing in Canada

Things are alive and well in the great white north. Picture taken from this past weekend’s Nepean One Design (NOD) regatta in Ottawa Ontario hosted by Nepean Sailing Club. Please note all the young faces representing the next generation of … Continue reading

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Highlights from the 2023 AGM

Fleet News for 2024 In the upcoming season, Kingston 5O5s will participate in the weekly Wednesday night dinghy races at KYC, providing a prime opportunity to promote the class. Additionally, a demo day is in the works, tentatively scheduled for … Continue reading

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New Ownership Sets Sail: Kingston Sail Loft continues under Ali Meller, Steve Yates, and Sue Fraser

Ali Meller, Steve Yates, and Sue Fraser have taken the helm as the new owners and operators of Kingston Sail Loft (KSL). Their focus is on sail repairs, but they’re not limiting themselves to only sail repairs. KSL’s digital presence … Continue reading

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