The Chats Lake Community Boat Club is located in the Town of Arnprior, Ontario, at the confluence of the Madawaska and Ottawa Rivers, with access to some of the finest boating waters on the Ottawa River. The 16-mile reach of the Ottawa River between Chats Falls and the Chenaux Rapids provides a varied and un crowded boating environment.

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From "Index to Charts - Upper Ottawa River"; Canadian Hydrographic Service

The Chats Lake Community Boat Club caters to power boating and sailing. We have 23 moorings, as well as a concrete launch ramp and ample accommodation on shore for trailer launched vessels and winter storage. The club house includes kitchen and shower facilities and provides an excellent venue for our social events and relaxation after a session on the water.

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With thanks to Bill Mulvihill, who organized the entire operation, the clubhouse was re-roofed in 2010 by enthusiastic work experience students from Arnprior High School.

Membership Application

Use the links on the LH sidebar to access our fee structure as well as Membership Application Forms and details of our membership Terms and Conditions. If you wish to apply for membership you can print and complete the PDF version of the Membership Application Form and mail it to the club address shown on the form. Alternatively you can fill in the Word version of the Membership Application Form and e-mail it to CLCBC information . Please do not send any payment until we can confirm that your requirements for mooring and on-site storage space can be met. If we are not able to immediately accommodate your requirements for dock/mooring space, then you can elect to join the club, pay the basic membership fee and be placed on the waiting list. The waiting list is not open to non-members. For enquiries regarding mooring availability, on site storage etc., contact CLCBC information or phone Gary at 613-623-0309.

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Fall AGM - 22 October

The fall AGM on October 22 was accompanied by an excellent pot-luck lunch as well as warm, sunny weather. Commodore Gary Lesway welcomed the assembled company and summarized the events of the season. The minutes of the fall AGM were approved. Treasurer Lyn Arsenault presented the year end financial report. Pat Hallet updated us on the docking occupancy and plans for next year's improvements and Shawn McLachlin explained the options for needed maintenance and repairs to the clubhouse.

The club's finances were reported to be sound going into the next financial year and it was agreed that two new floating dock sections would be purchased, allowing final retirement of the last of the old sections which are developing serious leaks and rotting woodwork. Options for clubhouse maintenance, mainly new siding and window frames, were discussed and it was agreed that less costly interim solutions would be sought and that more permanent repairs could be spread over the next two seasons.

Mark and Lynn were presented with the cup for their victory in the club's annual regatta.

No other major issues arose.

Regatta - 11 September

Three boats entered for the regatta on 11 September. Fairly light winds on the way out but a good breeze on the return leg. Sailors were Mark & Lynn Robson, Rob & Karen Newell and Nick Shepherd. Mark & Lynn were the first boat (Maggie Mae - first in sequence below) across the finish line and this year's winner of the trophy. Congrats and thanks to everyone in the Regatta as on such a beautiful day everyone was a winner!! Photos courtesy of Pat Hallet - See Flickr for more.

Your Club Executive:

Commodore - Gary Lesway

Vice Commodore Docks & Mooring - Pat Hallett

Vice Commodore Grounds & Maintenance - Shawn McLachlin

Secretary - Sylvie Hiscocks

Treasurer - Lyn Arsenault

Links - Local and General Sailing / Boating Interest

A comprehensive guide to sailing and related services on the Ottawa River at "The Ottawa River Sailing Page"
Directory of boating services, clubs and associations at "Boatland Boating Directory"
Boat Sales at "Apollo Duck" and "Don Robertson's Marine Marketplace"
National and provincial organizations: The Canadian Yachting Association and The Ontario Sailing Association
Weather forecasts, water levels, radar and satellite images:
Accuweather
The Weather Network
Ottawa River water level
Franktown weather radar
Geostationary GOES satellite

Page last updated on 24 October 2011 - Comments and classified ad material to Nick Shepherd.