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Sailing - continued from page 23 by the number of unused sailboats I saw. Old-timers told me that it used to be quite popular to sail Lake Scugog.” Phil says Scugog provides an ideal environment for the sport. “Because it’s a shallow lake, you can have strong winds but not get big waves. And its size makes it easier to sail on, and less intimidating than, say, Lake Ontario.” For experienced sailors, Phil offers a technical note. “You need a centreboard boat, or swing keel, on a shallow lake like this one. But that also means you can launch it from the beach.” Its proximity to sizable centres like Port Perry, Os- hawa, and Bowmanville adds to Scugog’s allure. The drop in yoga schedule continues... $99 summer special 2 months of unlimited yoga 183 Casimir te Os.4a1 Tare Port Perry ees portpenrry CONGRATULAT TO THE MISSISSAL SCUGOG ISLAND FIR‘ ON THE 14TH ANNUAL Assurance | Accounting | Taxation | Suite 1, 1 Brock St. E., Uxbridg 905-852-9714 * www.bdo.ci 00 Canada Canaanite ait are ‘BDO the band nate forthe BOO net ot the BDO Menber Fm 26 FOCUS - JULY 2010 club’s current 34 members, Phil reports, cover that entire geographic area. Of course, they’re looking to attract more members, and have planned a number of activities. Wednesday nights through the summer, the group will hold regular “socials,” combining the social and on-water aspects. The evening of July 30, there will be a Regatta “Sail- Past” and dinner-dance. On August 2nd, which the club has dubbed “Lake Scugog Sailing Club Day,” they’Il hold a series of races. Phil says that simply seeing boats out on the lake, es- pecially a sizable number of them on Wednesday nights, will attract interest. He adds the group has publicized — by hanging posters in local stores, and approaching media and local Councils — that it’s open to member- ship. So far, Phil is pleased with the response. “Everyone we've approached has been quite recep- tive,” he says. “We’ve accomplished a lot in a short time - signed up members, planned events, chosen a name, created a logo.” He takes a private moment to assess the day’s weather, which is sunny and mild with only a gentle breeze, before exclaiming: “Now it’s time to go sailing!” If he’d been there, I’m sure Jimmy Buffett would’ ve enthusiastically agreed. Anyone interested in Lake Scugog Sailing Club, membership information: can contact Phil Brook, email: brookphil@hotmail.com . By Scott Mercer Focus on Scugog WE’RE MOVING! Reopening We are moving from our 88 Water Street Port Perry location to... 182 Northport Rd. Unit #3 Port Perry 905-982-0226 SEE YOU THERE! www.uxporttoolwarehouse.com