We have new Sakinaw Lake items available for pre-order with a New Logo! Pre-orders are only open until April 24th. Don’t miss out – this is your only chance to get Sakinaw merchandise this year! All swag is available here.
Full Zip Jackets
This year we have full zip jackets for men and women available in three colours. These are a great layer for summer mornings and evenings, and have the awesome new Sakinaw Lake logo on the front.
Hoodies and Sweatpants
Everyone needs cozy clothes at the cabin! Thus year, we have Russell Athletics sweatpants and hoodies, both in two colours! These are made of Dri Power® material – the sweatshirts come in collegiate blue and ash, and the sweatpants come in black heather and oxford (grey).
Backpacks
Backpacks with the new Sakinaw Lake logo. And yes, they fit pickleball rackets! Super handy to have around the lake or in the city. Three colours available
Vacuum Can Cooler
These coolers have a 3-in-1 design so you can choose between a poured drink insulated tumbler, 12 oz can cooler, and 12 oz beer bottle cooler. Dual-walled construction and vacuum-insulation to maintain drink temperature. Available in navy blue with the new Sakinaw Lake logo.
Put your orders in now and enjoy these items all summer. Only available until to pre-order Apr 24th!
July 4 – hosted again by Selina & Steve Vertes (huge thanks!) Always one of the best days of the summer.
Member Perk Members continue to receive 20% off the Boardroom in-store. New this year, you’ll receive an online discount code after signing up—valid on all non-sale items. A great way to gear up for summer while supporting a key club partner.
Club Swag
Val will have new swag available for pre-order—more details coming soon.
2026 SLSBC Key Dates & Summer Schedule
May 27 (Wednesday) • AGM Meeting (via Zoom — link and agenda to follow)
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!
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!
The last pickeball tournament of the summer will be on Sunday, August 31st at Pender Harbour High School. You can register for the tournament here. Deadline to register is Aug 22nd. See details on poster below.
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)!
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.
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!
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!
