Annual Spring Cleanup
We need all hands on deck to give some much-needed TLC to our clubhouse and grounds during our Annual Spring Cleanup on Saturday, April 27th, 2024 starting at 10 am. A list of tasks will be published closer to the date.
As members, this is our clubhouse and it’s up to us to keep it in ship-shape condition.
Free non-alcoholic beverages and pizza will be provided at lunchtime. With specials on Draught Beer, Draught Cider and House Wine during the Happy Hour after-party.
To aid in planning, we will ask that you register in advance. Please register here.
LTS Fundraising Meeting
SMSC has an ambitious fundraising plan to support the Learn to Sail program. We'll be meeting on Monday, April 29 at 7:30pm (at the club) and welcome anyone who wants to join us to brainstorm some ideas and take on some fun plans. A few ideas we're working on:
Wine Tasting
Art Event
Ticket raffle
We'd love to have you join us if you have plans and ideas you'd like to share!
On the Hard Dart League
Join us for the fun!
Our series of Wednesday night dart games are for beginners and experts alike. Teams will be selected every evening comprising a fair mix of the two. Members and their guests welcome.
The bar will be open and snacks will be available.
Cannonball Friday
Cannonball Friday is back Friday May 3rd 2024!
Join us for some amazing live music and dinner provided by Gretchen and Mike Amirault. $12 per person will get you front and centre to a great show to enjoy while munching down on some delicious baked beans, hearty local Cavicchi’s sausages, and mouth-watering cornmeal muffins.
LTS Fundraising SailGP Watchparty
Come join us in watching the SAILGP event live at SMSC!
We are so excited to have this as a great fundraising opportunity for our own Learn to Sail program!
From 1:30pm-4:00pm watch an intense sailing race, enjoy Chilli with all the fixings, have a drink or two at the clubhouse bar, and purchase some SMSC swag to rock throughout the summer.
We have a suggested donation to the LTS program of $5 however if you would like to donate more it would be tremendously appreciated!
On the Hard Dart League
Join us for the fun!
Our series of Wednesday night dart games are for beginners and experts alike. Teams will be selected every evening comprising a fair mix of the two. Members and their guests welcome.
The bar will be open and snacks will be available.
2024 Season Opener
Celebrate the start of the 2024 membership season with your long-time SMSC friends and the club's newest members!
From 1-4pm come have an introduction to sailing with some of our learn to sail coaches. Kids entertainment will follow from 4pm-6pm.
At 5pm we will have a special presentation from Billy Gooderham, Canadian Sail GP Flight Controller followed by a Q&A session. This portion of the opener will be open with no registration necessary.
The remainder of this event will be open to members and invited guests and advanced registration will be required. Registration opens soon!
Our barbecue will be from 6-7pm to with burgers and hotdogs, before we start jamming to music by Rob Francis and enjoying some drinks together in the clubhouse.
If you’re not yet a member for 2024, and would like take part in this event, consider joining SMSC today.
Keelboat Race Opener
Welcome Back on the water!
First Warning at 130hrs.
More information coming soon!
Keelboat Race & Pub
Race 1 in June series. First warning at 1805hrs.
Pub open to racers from 6pm-8pm
Annual Fish Fry
The Annual Fish Fry, one of SMSC's oldest traditions, harks back to the days when our power boat members went fishing and brought in their catch to fry. With a great recipe for the fish, and an opportunity to get together, our founding members started a tradition that’s still enjoyed today. We’ve changed locations and buy the fish, but it's local, fresh and prepared the same way by our "Master Chefs."
This event is will be by advance ticket purchase only. Ticket sales will be announced several weeks before the event.
Keelboat Race & Pub
Race 2 in June series. First Warning at 1805hrs.
Clubhouse bar open to racers from 8pm-10pm.
Keelboat Racing Father’s Day Race
SMSC’s Father’s Day Race is a memory-making opportunity to enjoy an afternoon on the water with friends and family.
First warning at 1:00 p.m.
Join us in the pub following the race for prizes and awards.
Keelboat Race & Pub
Race 3 in June series. First warning at 1805hrs.
Clubhouse bar open to racers from 8pm-10pm.
Keelboat Race & Pub
Race 4 in June series. First warning at 1805hrs.
Clubhouse bar open to racers from 8pm-10pm
Keelboat Race & Pub
Race 1 in July series. First warning at 1805hrs.
Clubhouse ba open to racers from 8pm-10pm.
Womens Cup
Celebrating women on the water. This Keelboat Race event promotes women racing by ensuring a female is at the helm for most of the race, necessarily including the start and all mark roundings. Also by having females aboard to crew in all aspects of sailing.
First warning at 1:00 pm.
Would you like to race in this event? Contact our Operations Manager at operations@smsc.ca
Keelboat Race & Pub
Race 2 in July series. First warning 1805hrs.
Clubhouse bar will be open to racers from 8pm-10pm.
Keelboat Race & Pub
Race 3 in July series. First warning at 1805hrs.
Clubhouse bar will be open to racers from 8pm-10pm.
Ocean Race
Course to include at least one mark, usually a navigation buoy, lying south of lines bearing 090 and 270 degrees magnetic from the southern extremity of Southwest Island.
First warning at 1:00 pm.
Keelboat Race & Pub
Race 4 in July series. First warning at 1805hrs.
Clubhouse bar open to racers from 8pm-10pm.
Double-handed Race
First warning at 1300hrs.
One- or Two-person Crew. All sailors must wear an approved PFD while racing. Single handed racers may use autopilots.
Keelboat Race & Pub
Race 5 of July series. First warning at 1805hrs.
Clubhouse bar open to racers from 8pm-10pm.
Double-Handed Race
One or two person crew. All sailors must wear an approved PFD while racing. Single-handed racers may use autopilots.
Keelboat Race & Pub
Race 1 of August series. First warning at 1805hrs.
Clubhouse bar will be open to racers from 8pm-10pm.
The St. Margaret Bay Regatta
Come experience St. Margaret Sailing Club’s new keel boat regatta, designed for hard-fast racers and edgy cruisers on the best waters for sailing competition in Canada.
Information about the regatta, including how to register will be available at The St. Margaret”s Bay Regatta.
The St. Margaret Bay Regatta
Come experience St. Margaret Sailing Club’s new keel boat regatta, designed for hard-fast racers and edgy cruisers on the best waters for sailing competition in Canada.
Information about the regatta, including how to register will be available at The St. Margaret”s Bay Regatta.
Keelboat Race & Pub
Race 2 in August series. First warning at 1805hrs.
Clubhouse bar open to racers from 8pm-10pm.
Keelboat Race & Pub
Race 3 in August series. First warning at 1805hrs.
Clubhouse bar open to racers from 8pm-10pm.
Island Race
Join us for a late summer club favourite. This course includes islands within St. Margaret’s Bay.
First warning at 1:00 p.m.
Racers and non-racers are invited to clubhouse for lively conversation and refreshing beverages following the Island Race from 5 - 8 pm. As always, the pub is open to members and their guests!
Keelboat Race & Pub
Race 4 in August Series. First warning at 1805hrs.
Clubhouse bar open to racers from 8pm-10pm.
Keelboat Race & Pub
Race 1 of the September series. First warning at 1805hrs.
Clubhouse bar will be open to racers from 8pm-10pm.
Keelboat Race & Pub
Race 2 in September series. First warning at 1805hrs.
Clubhouse bar open to racers from 8pm-10pm.
Keelboat Race & Pub
Race 3 in September series. First warning at 1805hrs.
Clubhouse bar open to racers from 8pm-10pm.
Keelboat Race & Pub
Race 4 in the September series. First warning at 1805hrs.
Clubhouse bar open to racers from 8pm-10pm.
Keelboat Race & Pub
Race 5 in the September series. First warning at 1805hrs.
Clubhouse bar open to racers from 8pm-10pm.
Turkey Trot
First warning at 1:00 p.m.
Our intention is to have awards presented at the clubhouse immediately following this race.
On the Hard Dart League
Join us for the fun!
Our series of Wednesday night dart games are for beginners and experts alike. Teams will be selected every evening comprising a fair mix of the two. Members and their guests welcome.
The bar will be open and snacks will be available.
On the Hard Dart League
Join us for the fun!
Our series of Wednesday night dart games are for beginners and experts alike. Teams will be selected every evening comprising a fair mix of the two. Members and their guests welcome.
The bar will be open and snacks will be available.
Jamaican Social Night
Let's get together and feel alright with Jamaica Night coming to SMSC! April 13th from 6:30pm until 11pm we will be vibing to all things Jamaica inspired!
Our bar will open at 6:30pm to kick off the night, followed by a delicious Jamaican themed dinner. Courtesey of our hostess Michelle Currie and her team, David Hebb, Lauren Wentzell, Sandy French, Ann Leveille and Rob Salmon, we will have the pleasure of dining on some delicious Jamaican jerk chicken or vegetarian Jamaican Patties, fluffy coccnut rice, and a zesty mango salsa. For dessert dive into the mouthwatering Jamaican rhum cake or a tropical fruit dessert!
If that doesn't sound like enough to spice up your night, just wait until you hear the music we have lined up for you! Coming from 20-year old Jackson Weldon from right here in the Bay, he will be dazzling us with some cover songs and hopefully one or two of his hit singles that put him on the East Coast top 30!
Advanced tickets available now!
On the Hard Dart League
Join us for the fun!
Our series of Wednesday night dart games are for beginners and experts alike. Teams will be selected every evening comprising a fair mix of the two. Members and their guests welcome.
The bar will be open and snacks will be available.
On the Hard Dart League
Join us for the fun!
Our series of Wednesday night dart games are for beginners and experts alike. Teams will be selected every evening comprising a fair mix of the two. Members and their guests welcome.
The bar will be open and snacks will be available.
On the Hard Dart League
Join us for the fun!
Our series of Wednesday night dart games are for beginners and experts alike. Teams will be selected every evening comprising a fair mix of the two. Members and their guests welcome.
The bar will be open and snacks will be available.
Cannonball Friday
Brace for Impact!
Cannonball Friday is back! Come by the clubhouse to enjoy some hot appetizers, chips and dip, and pizza.
We will be joined by Maurice Aucoin from “The Persuaders” to give us some good tunes for the evening.
Doors open at 6:45pm
On the Hard Dart League
Our series of Wednesday night dart games are for beginners and experts alike. Teams will be selected every evening comprising a fair mix of the two. Members and their guests welcome.
St. Patrick's Day Party
Let’s paint the town green with a festive St. Patrick's celebration on Saturday, March 16th, from 7 to 11 pm!
Get ready for a lively evening filled with in-house music, hot food, and of course, green beer. Join us in celebrating by wearing your finest shades of green.
Open to members and their guests.
On the Hard Dart League
Our series of Wednesday night dart games are for beginners and experts alike. Teams will be selected every evening comprising a fair mix of the two. Members and their guests welcome.
On the Hard Dart League
Our series of Wednesday night dart games are for beginners and experts alike. Teams will be selected every evening comprising a fair mix of the two. Members and their guests welcome.
Cannonball Friday
Jump into the weekend with Cannonball Friday. It's the perfect place to unwind and kickstart your weekend!
Our Director of Hospitality, Renn, has Shepherd’s Pie coming out of the oven and straight to your table. And, you know what pairs well with food right? Live music, so come on out!
Friday March 1st
6:00 - 11:00pm
Doors open at 5:30pm
$8 pay at the bar
Food served from 6:00pm-8:00pm or sold out!
Reservations are not required but feel free to put your name down so we’re sure to have enough 😉
Live Music with Rob Francis 6:00pm-10:00pm
*Open to members and their guests
On the Hard Dart League
Our series of Wednesday night dart games are for beginners and experts alike. Teams will be selected every evening comprising a fair mix of the two. Members and their guests welcome.
On the Hard Dart League
Our series of Wednesday night dart games are for beginners and experts alike. Teams will be selected every evening comprising a fair mix of the two. Members and their guests welcome.
Annual Chinese New Year Dinner
Get ready to ring in the Year of the Dragon in grand style! We are thrilled to invite you to SMSC’s Annual Chinese New Year Dinner.
On Saturday, February 10th, join your hosts and chefs, the Amiraults, Beth McGee and Lorraine Helson, for an unforgettable evening filled with cultural delights, mouthwatering cuisine, and the vibrant energy of the Lunar New Year.
We’ll start the evening off with an Appie Hour starting at 6:00, followed by a delicious buffet of Chinese favourites at 7:00: BBQ Pork Tenderloin or Vegan Asian 'Meatballs,' Bok Choy Salad, Veggies and Noodles, accompanied by Rice – Yum! For dessert, everyone can enjoy freshly-baked cakes.
Rob Francis of The Pretenders will be performing from 8:00-11:00, accompanied by another band member.
All for $25 pp plus tax for members, $27 pp plus tax for member's guests, and $12.50 pp plus tax for children.
We'd also like to accommodate your dietary/allergy concerns if possible; however, we need some advance notice to do so. Please email gretchenamirault@gmail.com directly prior to purchasing tickets.
Tickets are now on sale.
On the Hard Dart League
Our series of Wednesday night dart games are for beginners and experts alike. Teams will be selected every evening comprising a fair mix of the two. Members and their guests welcome.
On the Hard Dart League
Our series of Wednesday night dart games are for beginners and experts alike. Teams will be selected every evening comprising a fair mix of the two. Members and their guests welcome.
On the Hard Dart League
Our series of Wednesday night dart games are for beginners and experts alike. Teams will be selected every evening comprising a fair mix of the two. Members and their guests welcome.
Chili & Cornbread
Please bring the family to enjoy Chili (meat and vegetarian, GF) and Cornbread (GF) prepared and served by the clubs new Hospitality director, Renn. He’s open to questions and ideas for this calendar this year.
Cost is $5+HST per bowl, and will be available between 5:00pm to 8:00pm while supplies last.
The bar will remain open until 10:00pm for members to enjoy and trade stories of their holiday season.
Open to Members and their Guests.
On the Hard Dart League
Our series of Wednesday night dart games are for beginners and experts alike. Teams will be selected every evening comprising a fair mix of the two. Members and their guests welcome.
On the Hard Dart League
Our series of Wednesday night dart games are for beginners and experts alike. Teams will be selected every evening comprising a fair mix of the two. Members and their guests welcome.
On the Hard Dart League
Our series of Wednesday night dart games are for beginners and experts alike. Teams will be selected every evening comprising a fair mix of the two. Members and their guests welcome.