Author: Niki Boyd

Contests

SLSBC Photo Contest #3

- by Niki Boyd

It’s Friday Jult 17th and Photo Contest #3 has started! Last week’s winner (and only entry): Jake Hassan! Let’s see if we can get more pictures this week. Please start posting those gorgeous pics! Remember the water bombers from last year? Luckily, this year the fire situation is much better so get out there and enjoy the lake! As before, the contest will run for six consecutive days, starting Friday morning (today) and ending Wednesday, Jul 22nd at 7 pm. During that time, post your best watersport pictures with a caption under the Facebook post announcing the weekly contest. If you don’t have a facebook account, you can email your picture with a caption to info@slsbc.ca and we will post on your behalf. People can ‘like’ any pictures that they think are deserving. The photo with the most likes by end of day Thursday, Jul 23rd wins a gorgeous Sakinaw Lake insulated waterbottle. And if you can’t get a photo posted this week, please remember, there will be a new contest starting Friday, July 24th, 2020.

We’re looking forward to seeing the next round of photos!

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News

It’s Summer!

- by Niki Boyd

It seems like the weather is finally warming up and the lake is beckoning. We are in week #2 of our Photo Contest – keep those pictures coming! And Barry Krangle has set up a spike ball net on the ski dock for everyone to enjoy.

Spike Ball Champs! Undefeated lake spike ball champs Patti Zee and Mario Cee ready to take on all challengers. Spike ball court is set up on the ski dock , ready for anyone who wants to play.

With more people in the water, it’s important for everyone to be safe. Tessa Campbell and Brian Welch have been doing a great job of maintaining the courses. If you happen to notice problems with the course, email us at info@slsbc.ca.

If you’re towing a waterskier, wakeboarder, or tuber, make sure that there is a spotter in the boat and the person being towed is familiar with hand signals to request speeding up, slowing down, cutting the motor, heading home, stopping, and signalling that they are okay.

Here’s what Water Ski and Wakeboard Canada have to say about how to pick up a fallen waterskier:

And here’s what Boat U.S. has to say about boat driving etiquette:

Hope everyone’s summer is off to a great start!

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Contests

SLSBC Photo Contests

- by Niki Boyd

Even though we can’t get together as a community, we still want members of the SLSBC to feel connected. So, we will be having weekly photo contests throughout the summer. The contests will run for six consecutive days, starting each Friday morning and ending each Wednesday night. There will be a new contest every week! During that time, post your best watersport pictures with a caption under the Facebook post announcing the weekly contest. If you don’t have a facebook account, you can email your picture with a caption to info@slsbc.ca and we will post on your behalf. People can ‘like’ any pictures that they think are deserving. The photo with the most likes by end of day Thursday wins a gorgeous Sakinaw Lake insulated waterbottle.

The first contest will start this Friday, July 3 at 7 am! No posting before then!

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Swag

SLSBC Swag!

- by Niki Boyd

If you missed out on getting SLSBC swag last year, there are still a few items for purchase. Here is a list of what’s available:

  • Adult zip hoodies, grey (S, M, 2XL): $35 each – UPDATE- S and M are sold
  • Youth pullover hoodie, black (L): $30 each-UPDATE sold
  • Adult sweatpants, black (M, XL): $26 each: UPDATE- M is sold
  • Youth sweatpants, black (S, M): $26 each
  • Slightly damaged youth bright pink hoodie (M): $15
  • 4 insulated waterbottles: $26
  • 1 insulated travel mug: $25

The sweats are 50% cotton, 50% polyester and we have only one of each size listed. Here’s some pictures from my own stock – you can see that they have been well loved! The water bottle has a similar shape to the S’well bottles. If you’re interested in purchasing any of these items, contact Trina Campbell at trinacampbell@telus.net or 604 551-2073.

Adult zip hoodie (available in grey (adult sizes S, M, 2XL): $35
Youth pullover hoodie (available in black (youth size L)): $30
Sweatpants (available in black (adult sizes M, XL, and youth sizes S, M)): $26 each
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News

Summer 2020 COVID-19 Update

- by Niki Boyd

Hello everyone, 

We have made the decision not to proceed with the tournament, or any clinics or socials this summer. We considered this very carefully and ultimately decided that proceeding with any of these events could compromise the safety of members, and so wasn’t worth the risk. Though this is disappointing and we were really looking forward to a great season, we are instead going to put together creative ways for club members to stay safely connected and motivated to be on the water.

Some of the things you can look forward to are regular photo contests, expansion of the website, and possibly even a “virtual tournament”. Details for all of these things will be coming soon, so keep checking the website.

In the meantime, here’s a memory from last year’s BBQ and we look forward to seeing everyone up at the lake. If you have any thoughts or questions, please email them to info@slsbc.ca.

Sincerely,

Your SLSBC Executive Team

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Events

SLSBC Mid-Summer Social This Saturday

- by Niki Boyd

The Campbells are hosting the SLSBC mid-summer social this Saturday at 2 pm!

Hamburgers, hotdogs, and soft drinks will be provided. Please bring an appetizer with you and your own booze. This event is also open to non-club members who are interested in learning more about the club. A great chance to socialize with your neighbours on the lake.

The Campbells cabin is at the south end of Bear Bay. There is an easy to spot hot tub painted like a Campbell’s soup can on the property. Hope to see you there and thank you to the Campbells for hosting!

Sincerely,

Your SLSBC Executive Team

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Clinics

Karina Nowlan Waterski Clinic: Jul 28-29

- by Niki Boyd

The Karina Nowlan clinic is less than a week away! There are still many spots available for the Sat am, Sat pm, and Sun am sessions, if you are interested. This is a great opportunity to learn to ski, improve your skiing, or master the water ski course before the end of summer competition!

If you would like to take the clinic, don’t put it off. Sign up now here.

Sincerely,

Your SLSBC Executive Team

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News

2018 Newsletter Is Out!

- by Niki Boyd

Hi everyone,

The Sakinaw Lake Ski & Board Club 2018 newsletter is out! The newsletter contains details on the new club executive, dates for club events throughout the summer, and club dues. There is also a new plan to help club members who want to sell, buy, lend, or borrow equipment.

And of course, there are details on clinics run by Karina Nowlan and Tessa Campbell – don’t forget to sign up for these soon! Click Here to register. The clinics require a minimum number of participants to happen, so don’t hesitate.

Click Here to check out this year’s newsletter.

See you at the lake!

Sincerely,

Your SLSBC Executive Team

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Clinics

Clinic Registration Now Open

- by Niki Boyd

Hi everyone,

We have two great clinics already lined up for the summer.

Karina Nowlan will be at the lake July 28-29. The cost will be $115 for two sessions that will be held Saturday morning, Saturday evening, or Sunday morning. And Tessa Campbell will be hosting a FREE Saturday clinic on August 4th.

Click Here for more details and to register!

There may be a third clinic from Cove Watersports – we will keep you updated!

Also just a reminder that membership renewal is open for 2018. Click Here to renew now!

Sincerely,

Your SLSBC Executive Team

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