From coal yard to boat yard — what a difference 70 years makes. In 1951, a group of hydroplane racing enthusiasts converted a leaky shed in a disused coal yard into the first clubhouse of the Toronto Hydroplane Club — no water, no toilet, and a lot of coal dust, but plenty of room to build boats, even though it…

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The Club held an Executive Board meeting on April 7 and considered all the input we have received concerning COVID-19 and water levels. Advice from the City, Ontario Sailing and orders from the Province plus indications from the International Joint Commission on water levels also were included in the discussion. Bottom line, here’s where things stand: Launch will NOT happen as…

Ahoy Members! Further to closing the club and workshop, please understand this change effective 12 noon Thursday April 2, the entire club and grounds are closed in accordance with the provincial order to close public recreation spaces. We have asked Sail Ontario and they feel that includes our club. Here’s a link to the relevant release: https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2020/03/ontario-extends-emergency-declaration-to-stop-the-spread-of-covid-19.html Other facilities are…

Greeting isolated members. Hope this finds you safe and healthy. There’s a lot going on, so please forgive these quick bullets. As of today THSC remains closed until at least April 13 as ordered by the Province. That includes workshop and all buildings INCLUDING WASHROOMS unfortunately. Work parties of five or less are attending to critical club issues with executive…