The Shellback Club is celebrating 87 years and is BEGINNING ITS 88TH! As usual, we have selected speakers presenting a wide range of nautical and maritime topics and sometimes outdoor adventures.
We plan for 25 meetings loaded with friendly women and men who like nautical topics and interesting informed speakers. OUR FORMAT FOR THE NEXT 9 SESSIONS WILL BE ON ZOOM (see the PROCESS FOR ZOOM file for details on how to connect and participate in session). As for the food that is usually served . . . it is up to you to prepare a delicious repast at least until December. We will review the situation in December to determine if we can resume sessions at the RCYC come January. Moosemilk, our annual Holiday Celebration and fundraiser for the Naval Officers’ Association of Canada Scholarship Fund is scheduled for December 15th. Last year we were unable to host this event. You will be kept up-to-date by the Skipper and you may also peruse this web site.
To be “Shellback” only requires attending a lunch meeting and joining everyone in singing a sea shanty. (We found some great shanties online for our ZOOM sessions. Many thanks to Graham Dougall who ensures that these sessions run smoothly for our speakers and members alike. Many thanks to Ron Jenkins for creating and maintaining our website. Look here for our speakers, history, current updates. Ron now also videotapes most of our speakers, so if you miss one, you may go to the website blog to watch the session.
Location: Your home . . . at least until December. When we resume face-to-face meetings, they will be held, as in past years, at the RCYC at 141 St George Street at Prince Arthur (West exit of the St. George TTC station). The walk-in entrance to the Club is off Prince Arthur. Our sessions are held in the main dining room.
Timing: We start promptly at 1230 hours and finish about 1330 – 1345 hours. The guest speaker starts about 1245 hours.
Seating and Dress: Dress as you wish, but remember you will be visible to others if you turn on your video!
Costs: Your choice … do you want wine? Champagne? Whiskey? Soda?
Once a year, we suggest a $20 contribution to pay for basic communication costs and the minimal costs of operation. Funds not needed each year are donated to local youth sailing charities.
Guests: Guests are always welcome. Invite those who may not have been able to join us in person, but can do so on ZOOM.
Meeting Dates: We meet from October 13th and continue Wednesdays through December 15th.
We plan for 25 meetings loaded with friendly women and men who like nautical topics and interesting informed speakers. OUR FORMAT FOR THE NEXT 9 SESSIONS WILL BE ON ZOOM (see the PROCESS FOR ZOOM file for details on how to connect and participate in session). As for the food that is usually served . . . it is up to you to prepare a delicious repast at least until December. We will review the situation in December to determine if we can resume sessions at the RCYC come January. Moosemilk, our annual Holiday Celebration and fundraiser for the Naval Officers’ Association of Canada Scholarship Fund is scheduled for December 15th. Last year we were unable to host this event. You will be kept up-to-date by the Skipper and you may also peruse this web site.
To be “Shellback” only requires attending a lunch meeting and joining everyone in singing a sea shanty. (We found some great shanties online for our ZOOM sessions. Many thanks to Graham Dougall who ensures that these sessions run smoothly for our speakers and members alike. Many thanks to Ron Jenkins for creating and maintaining our website. Look here for our speakers, history, current updates. Ron now also videotapes most of our speakers, so if you miss one, you may go to the website blog to watch the session.
Location: Your home . . . at least until December. When we resume face-to-face meetings, they will be held, as in past years, at the RCYC at 141 St George Street at Prince Arthur (West exit of the St. George TTC station). The walk-in entrance to the Club is off Prince Arthur. Our sessions are held in the main dining room.
Timing: We start promptly at 1230 hours and finish about 1330 – 1345 hours. The guest speaker starts about 1245 hours.
Seating and Dress: Dress as you wish, but remember you will be visible to others if you turn on your video!
Costs: Your choice … do you want wine? Champagne? Whiskey? Soda?
Once a year, we suggest a $20 contribution to pay for basic communication costs and the minimal costs of operation. Funds not needed each year are donated to local youth sailing charities.
Guests: Guests are always welcome. Invite those who may not have been able to join us in person, but can do so on ZOOM.
Meeting Dates: We meet from October 13th and continue Wednesdays through December 15th.
