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WOW (Women on the Water) came came to the Etobicoke Yacht Club this winter but, if you missed it, there is more to come.
“It doesn’t matter whether you are a skipper or a first mate, there’s always something to learn and share about boating. We share experiences, both good and bad, work out solutions and generally find camaraderie” says Mason.
It’s a girl’s night out! “We have a whole lot of fun, and learn stuff too!”
Now that you've taken the WOW course - or even if you haven't, join this summer for some WOW sponsored events at Lakeshore Yacht Club: Mondat, June 7th: Avoid being a galley slave - learn how to cook on a boat and pack provisions for the weekend, just like a pro. $65, includes recipes, tastings and dinner. Mondays, June 14/July12/Sept 13: Join us for Ladies' Race Night at Lakeshore Yacht Club. It's bring your own PFD and boat if you can.
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More about Lori… Lori Mason has been boating since she was four both power and sail. She has blue water miles delivering and chartering as well as fresh water racing and cruising. Lori likes to rebuild and build boats. Her first boat was an antique and classic Tancook Whaler Schooner that won second place in the Wooden Boat Show after her rebuild. She has currently completed a Tug Boat, which she plans to dock this fall in Toronto. Lori has been involved with The Store Mason’s Chandlery, a family operation, in Port Credit since inception in 1978 and full time from 1980. She has the grey hair to prove it and just loves messing around in boats and boating!
Donna Scott Receives Award Donna Scott, president of OSA, secretary (and former president) of the Women Sailors' Association, former Commodore of MCC (twice), was awarded the Janet Willings Memorial Award at the Women Sailor's Association (WSA) Annual General Meeting, on February 23, 2009.
Janet Willings was an active volunteer who chaired many committees for Ontario Sailing, the CYA , the Lake Yacht Racing Association and the National Yacht Club as well as spent several years on the Board for CORK. She used her positions to lobby hard on behalf of youth and women and did more to support the place of women in the sport of sailing than any other person. When Janet lost her battle with cancer in 1988 the WSA commissioned a trophy in her honour to acknowledge her enormous contribution to furthering the place of women in sailing. The Deed of Gift requires that the trophy be awarded only to women who reflect her interest and dedication. This year's recipient embodies this requirement. Donna Scott is the current President of Ontario Sailing and is the first woman to hold this distinction. She has been actively involved with the WSA since 1990 and has served on the Board in various positions over the years including 2 years as Secretary, 3 years as the President and several years as the Treasurer which is a position she still holds today. Donna has volunteered for many years with the Yachtsmen's Spring Thaw Luncheon, drawing their attention to females active in the sailing world when they are considering their annual awards. She has also twice served as the Commodore at Mimico Cruising Club.
Donna represents the best in women sailors as her position takes her throughout the province and is a most worthy recipient of the Janet Willings Memorial Award. Home page... |
