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SLSBC 2025 Summer Recap

- by Niki Boyd

Sakinaw Lake Ski & Board Club thank all of our members for making the summer of 2025 one to remember! We have set up a new WhatsApp group and invites have been sent to all members so check your WhatsApp and join there for the latest updates! Questions about communication (being added to the WhatsApp group or email list) can be sent to info@slsbc.ca.

This season was nothing short of incredible:

We kicked things off with an afternoon social BBQ at Steve and Selina’s – awesome food in an even more awesome setting.

We had record breaking participation in our annual ski competitions -more kids than ever hit the water! Here are the competition results:

WATERSKI:

Men’s Open:

  • 1st – Peter Kieval
  • 2nd – Gord Cameron
  • 3rd – Jack Harris

Men’s 13-17:

  • 1st – Beau Dales
  • 2nd – Cole Harris
  • 3rd – Matthew Conlin

Women’s Open

  • 1st – Kristin Johnson
  • 2nd – Avri Martin
  • 3rd – Ruby Boyd
  • 4th – Niki Boyd

Women’s U12

  • 1st – Emerson Martin
  • 2nd – Mia Martin
  • 3rd – Sunny Dales
  • 4th – Cecily Thompson

WAKEBOARD:

Men’s

  • 1st – Brad Bay
  • 2nd – Jeff Bay
  • 3rd – Geoff Bell

16 and under

  • 1st – Henry Bell
  • 2nd – Beau Dales
  • 3rd – Oliver Mitchell
  • 4th – Theo Mitchell

FOIL:

Men’s

  • 1st – Geoff Bell
  • 2nd – Steve Vertes

16 and under

  • 1st – Patrick Martin
  • 2nd – Theo Mitchell

Boardroom Demo Days brought excitement and energy to the lake with great coaching and community fun. Thank you Boardroom! Remember that members receive 20% off everything at the Boardroom so make sure to take advantage of it!

Two floating concerts kept Sakinaw rocking all summer long!

Three spirited pickleball tournaments proved that SLSBC competition thrives both on and off the water!

Our community dock refresh is well underwy – setting us up for years of safe fun on the lake.

The SLSBC spirit is stronger than ever – thank you for making this summer truly spectacular!

BY THE NUMBERS:

  • Memberships: 62 this year vs 50 last year, including record breaking family memberships
  • Total Revenue: $28,000 this year vs $8,000 last year
  • Cash Balance: $28,000 this year vs $14,000 last year – a strong start for our dock refresh fund

Community Support and Fundraising: A special thank-you to the SLSA and SLSC for helping spread the word on dock donations. With your support, plus the hugely successful gin fundraiser, we raised $13,750 in donations and gin sales.

We also sold 6X more merchandise this year compared to last year – thanks to Val and Harry for leading the charge! The hoodies were a massive hit!

Looking ahead: We are already cooking up big plans for an epic summer 2026. More events, more community, and more unforgettable memories on the lake. A huge shout out to the SLSBC executive team and all of our volunteers who made 2025 possible. None of this happens without your dedication and energy!

Thank-you members, sponsers, and friends for making 2025 such a milestone for SLSBC. Here’s to an even bigger and better 2026!

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Tournament Update…Again!

- by Niki Boyd

After reviewing members (whatsapp poll) and discussing with the executive, we have decided to postpone the tournament to next weekend. The rain looks pretty non-stop all weekend and next weekend is promising sun all day.

We apologize to anyone unable to attend due to this change and hope that most people can adjust to attend next weekend when the weather looks much better.

New tournament date: Sat, Aug 23rd

Schedule:

  • Skiing – 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Foiling/Wakeboarding – 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Surfing – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Ceremony & BBQ – 12:00 PM onwards

All full members are invited to compete! No registration needed. T-shirts are pre-ordered and waiting for you. Every full member gets one.

Shirt pickup: If you can’t make it to the tournament, to get your T-shirt, Val is around until Wed, Aug 20 at 5:00. Call or text her to arrange pickup (604-825-2399 or valdion@telus.net)

Shirts available to purchase: And we have a limited number of shirts available for purchase! We have S, M, L, and XL adult sizes and Youth L and Youth XL available – $20 each. Click here to order!

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Annual Ski/Board/Foil Tournament – Aug 16th!

- by Niki Boyd

Mark your calendars! Our annual tournament is back on Saturday, August 16th and promises a full morning of fun on the water, friendly competition, and great community vibes

Who can join? All full members are welcome to participate. Head down to the ski dock to pick up your competition shirts. If you’ve registered yourself and/or your family, you will have already submitted shirt sizes and they will be waiting for you to pick up. Every full members will receive one, so come on down! Social members are welcome to watch competitors and join for the BBQ!

Schedule:

  • Skiing – 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Foiling/Wakeboarding – 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Surfing – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Ceremony & BBQ – 12:00 PM onwards

Prizes, great food, and cool people guaranteed.

Whether you’re competing or cheering from the dock, don’t miss out on the action!

Volunteers needed: We’re looking for pickup boat volunteers. If you’re available and interested, please let us know (info@slsbc.ca)!

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Sakinaw Demo Days!

- by Niki Boyd

We have an epic weekend coming very soon

Boardroom Demo Days: July 26-28: *show up at the ski dock and take out the latest gear. Ski club members get 20% discount on everything at the Boardroom all year. Support our great partners and come have some fun!

Coaching on your boat July 26-28 *Block your time here to show up at the ski dock at your time! Waterski, wakeboard, wakesurf & foil!

The Marwills return July 26 *show starts at 6 pm from the ski dock. Concert donations accepted here.

Kits Beer Don’t forget to preorder for pickup that weekend Put your order in here and note pick up at the lake.

Sakinaw Lake Gin is still available but selling quickly so get your bottle here before it sells out. $50 from each bottle goes directly into dock improvements and upgrades.

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Summer Kickoff, Sloe Gin Launch & 2025 Sign-Ups

- by Niki Boyd

A big thank you to Steve and Selina Vertes for hosting an amazing summer kickoff — what a great way to start the season!

We’re also excited to share that the Sakinaw Lake Sloe Gin is now available for purchase. This is a limited release in partnership with Bruinwood Distillers, and proceeds help support upgrades to the SLSBC dock and club activities.  Purchase here.

Reminder: Don’t forget to sign up for your 2025 SLSBC Membership if you haven’t already! And for the latest updates, event info, and community questions, please join the SLSBC WhatsApp group. Looking forward to seeing everyone on the water this summer!

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Summer Social!!

- by Niki Boyd

The weather’s been absolutely amazing—what better way to kick off summer than with our Sakanaw Lake Ski & Board Club Opening Summer Social!

Please join us this Saturday at 4:00PM, generously hosted by Steve & Selina Vertes at his place. The location of the Vertes place is shown below.

We’ll have a barbecue with burgers and hot dogs, drinks to go around (bring your favorites if you’d like!)

🎾 Pickleball Tournament Awards

🧢 Pick up your swag orders

📣 Get the latest updates on summer plans and events

👉 Reminder: Don’t forget to grab your 2025 membership!

Your support helps us keep things running smoothly— from demo days, discounts, coaching sessions, concerts, tournaments to the upcoming summer concert and community events.

Thanks so much for being part of the club—we can’t wait to see everyone there and kick off another great season at the lake!

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Pickleball Tournament #1

- by Niki Boyd

The first pickleball tournament of the summer is just over one month away! The tournament will be held on Saturday, July 5th at Pender Harbour High School starting at 9:00 am. There are only 20 spots available for this event – first come, first served! You must have either a social membership or full membership to participate in any of the pickleball tournaments. The two membership options give you access to all the SLSBC social events – BBQs, pickleball tournaments, etc. – but you need the full membership to access either the pro coaching during the demo days, or to participate in the tournament. You can see the calendar of SLSBC activities here.

Signup for the first pickleball tournament is open from now until Sun, June 29th. The cost is $10 which will go towards club activities, and you can register for the tournament here.

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Just days left to order SWAG

- by Niki Boyd

Pre-orders your SLSBC sweatshirts until June 2nd along with hats, and other merchandise already available, here. Sweatshirts may be available after June 2nd if there are any extra. Make sure you get the size and colour you want by placing a pre-order.

We have an additional colour available in sweatshirts – vintage blue. If you have already ordered a sweatshirt and would like to switch the colour, email Val at valdion@telus.net. The vintage white and vintage blue are 50% cotton/50% polyester and the oxford gre is 48% cotton/52% polyester. They are made of a moisture wicking fabric to keep you dry and warm, with a two-ply hood with grommets and a drawcord for additional protection from the elements. The cuffs ans waistband are ribbed knit and there is front muff pocket for storage and warmth. The R logo for Russell Athletics is visible on the tab near the waistband.

Below is an image of the ponytail hats from the back – great for ponytails, just like you would expect!

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