Wolfe Island Boat Club
Camp registration is now open!
Looking for an unforgettable summer experience for your child? Scroll down to see all the dates and details for our summer camps! Whether they’re brand new to the sport or already love being on the water, our camps are packed with fun, learning, and adventure. Spots fill up fast — don’t miss out!
Little Kid’s Camp (ages 4-7):
Have fun playing with wind, water and boats. Lots of creative activities and games. Please note kids 6 and older are also welcome to join our full day camps.
Session 1 – July 2nd to 4th (3 Days) 9:00am – 1:00pm – $90
Session 2 – August 5th to 7th (4 Days) 9:00am – 1:00pm – $120
Sails & Paddles (ages 6-15):
Campers will explore canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, and sailing through a mix of games, skill-building, and adventure. Led by our certified and experienced staff, kids will learn safe boating techniques in a fun and supportive environment — perfect for both beginners and seasoned young boaters. Cost is $300 for camp.
Session 1 – July 7th to 11th (5 Days) 9:00am – 4:30pm
Session 2 – July 14th to 18th (5 Days) 9:00am – 4:30pm
Session 3 – July 21st to 25th (5 Days) 9:00am – 4:30pm
Session 4 – July 18th to August 1 (5 Days) 9:00am – 4:30pm
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Join us this Friday, August 15th from 5-7PM for and end-of-season barbecue night! Whether you have been with the club for many seasons, just this summer, or are looking to start a membership today, join us for this amazing evening of member appreciation! Friends and family are always welcome, vegetarian options will be available.
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Are you looking for an entertaining and skill-developing summer program for your children? Our kid’s camps teach the fundamentals of sailing, canoeing, and kayaking, while providing an enjoyable summer camp experience! Camps are available for kids aged 4 years old and up. Sign up for an entire week of programs or join us for just…
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Wednesday, July 16th – Friday, July 18th 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Catch some wind in Barrett Bay with an exciting afternoon of sailing this week. Enjoy a guided sail or personalized lesson with our trained sailing instructors. This program is free for Wolfe Island Boat Club members and $10/day for non-members. Please send an…
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Are you interested in learning how to canoe? Or are you a seasoned canoeist or kayaker and are keen to get out on an adventure to explore Wolfe Island? Then we have the events for you this week! Learn-to-Canoe Wednesday, July 16th 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Have you ever wanted to go for a…
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A Rowing Clinic is coming to Wolfe Island Boat Club! Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned rower, join us for a chance to hone your skills with experienced rowing coaches! Clinics are running everyday from: July 7th – July 11th, 5:00PM – 7:00PM Join for the whole week or drop-in for just…
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Click HERE to register Little Kid’s Camp (ages 4 – 7): Have fun playing with wind, water and boats. Lots of creative activities and games. Session 1 – July 2nd to 4th (3 days) 9:00 am – 1:00 pm – $90 Session 2 – August 5th to 7th (4 days) – 9:00am to 1:00 – $120…
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Book Drive 9 – 1pm Time to spruce up the shelves with your book donations! The WIBC Book Store is the boat club’s main fundraiser and we love used books in excellent condition, best sellers, etc. Books that you would buy yourself! We are grateful for all of your donations as are the countless readers…
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Open House July 1, 2023
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This Saturday, July 2 the Boat Club will be celebrating the official start of our 2022 season! We will be open from 11 am to 3 pm for our Open House BBQ and Free Try-It Day! Come on down, check out our fleet (canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddles boards), and our amazing new, fully accessible…
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The 1 x Summer Program Coordinator will play a major role in developing and overseeing all aspects of running the programs this summer at the WIBC. These include the sailing, rowing, kayaking and canoeing activities that will include our learn-to programs, member activities and rentals. $17/hour, 30 hours/week, 9 weeks. Anticipated start date: June 25,…
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In November 2019 the WIBC was awarded an Ontario Trillium Foundation capital grant for a challenging project aimed at creating safe and accessible docks and storage racks for the boat club. The many layers of the project involved countless hours of WIBC volunteer work, building of the docks and ramps and construction including dock piling…
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3 Summer Staff for 2021 The Summer Program Coordinator will play a major role in developing and overseeing all aspects of running the programs this summer at the WIBC. These include the sailing, rowing, kayaking and canoeing activities that will include our learn-to programs, member activities and rentals. 2 Coaches (Maintenance & Book Sale) will…
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It has been a wonderful first week here at the boat club. Seeing some familiar faces around the docks and new ones too! Members are ‘booking their boat’ with Signup.com which has received great reviews. We encourage your comments and feedback as we love hearing from our community! Action packed this week! The WIBC floating…
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New camp for kids who have taken sailing lessons before and are keen on improving their sailing skills. These three days will be focused on fast sailing, fast rigging, and racing skills. Lot’s of fun! The camp will run July 31, Aug 1 & Aug 2 from 10am – 3pm. $150. Spaces are limited. For…
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Adult Learn to Row – 2 sessions – $60 Session 1 Saturday July 14 – 10am This is the summer to start! Learn to sail and row at the WIBC. Drop in this Saturday June 16th between 10 – 3pm for more information – or email us at info@wolfeislandboatclub.ca. Adult Learn to Sail – 4…
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The WIBC has lot’s of fun in store for this summer’s kid’s camps! Exploring for shipwrecks and learning some fun facts and tales about our local marine history through an exciting new partnership with the Marine Museum. And, lot’s of on water activity learning to sail, paddling the Dragon Boat, and canoeing in Barrett Bay.…
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Plans are to ‘Officially’ open our #1 fundraiser on Canada Day Long weekend. In the meantime we are recruiting a couple of extra-ordinary bookish volunteers to help us set-up, open the doors and sell some books on the weekends in June. Let us know if you have some time to spare and would like to…
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Check out this season’s flyer! Annual Spring Open House 11 – 3pm Saturday & Sunday May long weekend. Registration is open for Camps & Clinics. Renew your Membership for the season. Grab a coffee & a BOOK! Coffee is on the house. See you there!
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Sunday March 25, 11am @ the Town Hall, Marysville. That ice will be out of Barrett Bay in no time at all – let’s be ready for another awesome season on the water. Join us on Sunday March 25th and let’s get this started! Spring is on the agenda! and coffee & donuts….
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Sunday August 20th – Racing, Rowing & Paddling – Prizes & BBQ Lunch! 8am – Registration opens with coffee & muffins 8:15 – Rowing heats begin 9:00 – Skipper’s Meeting for sailors 9:30 – First start for sailors (hoping to get at least 3 races in) 1:00 – Poker Hand Table for paddlers 1:30 –…
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Another great week at the WIBC. This time it was the little kids’ turn to get out on the water! Coaches Hannah & Alexandra had a great time showing them the ropes. A fun three days on the water!
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Great Kids + Great Coaches + Sailboats + Canoes + Kayaks = Kid’s Camp Fun!
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Check out the awesome July schedule: Adult Learn to Sail – Monday July 10 @ 6:00pm with Hannah & Alexandra Wednesday Night Family Race Night – 6:30pm start every Wednesday Rowing/Learn to Row – Tues & Thur @ 6:30pm & Sat. @ 9:00am Dragon Boat – Sat. @ 11:30am (now included with membership) Summer Kid’s…
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It’s finally here! Family race night is set to begin at 6pm or sometime close to after that. You know, island time. 6:30 horn. July 5. The boats will be rigged and ready at the dock for their inaugural sail around the bay. So come on down! Don’t want to sail? No problem, grab a…
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Wolfe Island is named Kawehnóhkwes tsi kawè:note (translating as ‘Long Island Standing’) by the people who identify as Kanyen’kehà:ka (or Mohawks as they are commonly referred to outside their community). This Canada Day seems to be momentous for reasons well beyond the number 150 but with encouragingly successful grassroot action let’s hope it is marked…
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Open Saturdays & Sundays from 10 – 2:30pm Stock up for summertime reading at our favourite fundraiser! We have a great selection of paperbacks, hardcovers, travel, cookbooks, gardening, and a ton of kids books! $2/book or 3 books for $5 We LOVE your donations. Your gently read books keep our shelves full! Please…
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Grab a paddle and make your way to the 2017 Lake Ontario Waterkeeper Literary Festival on Saturday at Brophy’s Point, the premier event of this summer’s Festival of the Arts on Wolfe Island. The Dragon Boat will be leaving the Marysville public dock at 1:30pm on Sat June 24. rsvp & inquiries please email:…
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Hey there Members, new & returning rowers, sailors, paddlers, and moored members too! Drop in on a Saturday for a tour around the boat house and take a look at what there is for you, how things work, and the best way to get started. If the Dragon boat is out, it may be a…
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What could be more fun than Luther Wright, Ms. Marbles, blue grass and a little country for kids? How about Butterfingers for Kids at the WIBC public dock in Marysville! The WIBC is so happy to be part of the Wolfe Island Garden Party this weekend! Bring the kids and have some island fun on…
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Well, the sun came out the wind drifted off and the rowers arrived. What a great night to kick off the rowing season at the WIBC! With a fleet that includes a 4, a new quad and a new double on the racks the season is promising to be challenging & fun. So grab your…
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Summer Kid’s Camp > July 10 – 14 and July 24 – 28 Sail, canoe, kayak & Dragon Boat For kids ages 9 – 14 Camp runs from Monday – Friday, 9am to 4pm $250/registrant, maximum 12 registrants More info Little Kid’s Camp > July 17, 18, 19 A fun and safe introduction to water…
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Rowing Opening Night Tuesday June 6 at 6:30pm. Coached Rowing on Tuesday & Thursday evenings, June – Aug, $70 +Membership Learn to Row on Tuesday & Thursday evenings, 6 sessions, $60 +Membership Dragon Boat Open Paddle Saturday June 10 at 9:30am Everyone welcome – it’s on the house! Typically $5 a paddle for members or…
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SEE YOU THERE!
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May 28, 11am – 2pm Drop in, have a chat and check out all that is happening at the WIBC this summer. Now is the time to renew your membership and register for a summer program. Lot’s of new faces, a new boat or two, and perhaps the Dragon will set out for its inaugural 2017 paddle. See you there! …
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Spic and Span and just like new! With elbow grease, good company and Brittany’s banana muffins a lot of work was done last weekend. Raked, scrubbed, and rinsed, the yard & hulls are looking mighty fine.
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That’s right, this Saturday. May 13. Bring a rake, bring some tools. Bring some gloves and coffee and a friend! Take a load to the dump for us. Going to town? Put the car in the line up and drop in. It only takes a minute to turn a boat over, but it is way easier with…
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News from the March 18th AGM includes a newly elected board, with some new faces freshening up the scene. Welcome to Andrew Kular, our new Vice Commodore; Gillian Kular, our new secretary; Brittany MacComish our new treasurer; and Eric Emerson, our new membership officer. And for old times sake! Tom Wroe, Commodore & Sailing Officer; and Peggy…
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The rowing shells are getting some well deserved TLC this spring. Working Bees continue on Wednesday nights @ 6:30pm. And Sundays afternoons. At the Barn. Now into the varnishing & hardware stage. Bring rags and tools. Every hour counts – our rowing season is counting on it! Great news…a heavy double will be finding its new home at WIBC…
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