Nick Dovbniak of North Sails made an excellent presentation on heavy weather sails during last weeks Offshore Racing Presentation at National Yacht Club. Over 50 people attended and some excellent discussions came out of the various presentations made during the evening.

 

 

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Welcome to HUB International Ontario Limited as a Gold Sponsor of the Lake Ontario 300 Challenge. HUB International is expanding its Watercraft Insurance program, as part of their wide range of services.  HUB International understands that proper insurance for your watercraft is critical to maintaining your lifestyle. Their professionals are thoroughly familiar with the full range of coverage's available and have developed a strong understanding of key features needed for particular kinds of boaters. HUB's watercraft experts will ensure you're outfitted with the best coverage for all risks you face. HUB's insurance advisors will put their comprehensive product knowledge to work on your behalf. 

 

This partnership will provide much needed products and services to the Lake Ontario 300 Challenge and will provide HUB International premium exposure through Canada's longest freshwater offshore sailing race and the marquee yachting event on Lake Ontario. 

 

HUB International will be sponsoring the much-valued Skipper's Shirts and will be participating with some helpful tips for all participants at our Offshore Racing Presentations.

 

HUB International has created a special discount program through Ontario Sailing Association, which you will hear more about as the season is fast approaching.

 

Feel free to contact HUB International or Brenton McAnuff directly to find out more information.

Brenton.McAnuff@hubinternational.comor 1-888-717-SAIL  (7245)

 

 

HUB International is a leading North American insurance brokerage that provides a broad array of property and casualty, life and health, employee benefits, reinsurance, investment and risk management products and services throughout offices located in the United States and Canada.  

 

Mount Gay Rum, the rum of offshore racing, has once again returned as the Official Rum of the Lake Ontario 300 Challenge. 

 

Mount Gay has increased their program with us to increase their famous souvenir hats for this race and other promotional programs, which will make this year's race even more attractive. The thought of missing out on one of these famous collector hats is reason enough to sign your boat up early.

 

We will be announcing more with Mount Gay as we get closer to the race.

This excellent resource for offshore racing and cruising is soon to hit the newsstands at your local yacht club, chandlery or rigging shop and sail maker.

 

 

This guide is published by the Lake Ontario 300 Organizing committee and covers all offshore racing on the lake. The articles are technical in nature to provide valued information. It also contains the NOR's for LOSHRS, Susan Hood Trophy Race and the Lake Ontario 300 Challenge. The guide has an excellent listing of the long distance races on Lake Ontario so you can find one close by or make one a destination.

 

We are aiming to hand the guides out at the PCYC Offshore Sailing presentation at the end of the month. If your club has not received any books within the next couple of weeks don't hesitate to contact us at info@lo300.org

The Lake Ontario 300 Challlenge and the Susan Hood Trophy Race are organized by the Port Credit Yacht Club and organizing committee members from around the Great Lakes.