Cruising
Cruising with BQYC is a fantastic way to meet fellow members, make new friends, get out on the water and reach new and exciting destinations. Whether you’re a sailor or power boater, experienced or new skipper – cruising with BQYC is for you!
Our member-organized cruises take place on various days, mostly weekends, throughout the sailing season (May – October) and vary from fun day trips to within the Bay of Quinte, to reciprocal clubs, and voyages beyond the local waterways!
Social Sailing
No boat? No problem! BQYC isn’t just boat owners. If you are a social member and would enjoy a night out on a boat, sign up for our social sailing program to participate in casual sailing with a BQYC skipper!
April 14 & 28, 2025: Info Sessions at the Club
For anyone interested in learning more about the social sailing program and club offerings! Free to attend, open to the public.
May 12, 2025: On-Land Session
For New Members or anyone who wants to polish up their boat knowledge.
May 19 – July 28, 2025: On-Water Sessions
For all participating members to enjoy the experience of sailing together. Volunteer Skippers will be paired with Sailors-to-be and take them for on-the-water experiences on member-owned sailboats.
Skippers aim to leave the dock by 6pm to enjoy some good time on the water before returning for food and drink at the club to connect around the shared experience.
See Calendar for all club event dates!
Scheduled Cruises 2025
Up the Creek
Cruise to Napanee
Salmon River Run
Dinghy adventure up the Salmon River
Festival of Kings
Cruise to Kingston Busker Fest
Brockport or Bust
A cross-lake voyage to BYC
Cruising Resources
Cruising Prep Playlist
Boat Repairs & Maintenance Playlist
A guide to cruising comfortably and successfully from well-seasoned sailors and long-time BQYC members Brian and Marg Credico.
Suggested Navigation Apps
Wavve Boating – Created by Adam Allore, former BQYC shark race crew.
Locally based out of Kingston, ON!
Features Include:
- Charts: Custom depth data, extensive chart library, real-time depth updates, and tide predictions. Offline Chart Plotter is available.
- Weather: Multi-day forecasts with wave height and visual warnings for adverse conditions.
- Navigation: Route planning, trip recording, auto-routing with obstacle avoidance.
- Community: Connect with other boaters and discover popular boating spots.
Users especially love that this marine navigation app updates depths with tide changes, and it’s known to have a user-friendly interface.
Price: Free trial for 14 days – subscription-based app. (~$59.99 / year)
BQYC Members receive a 40% discount. Contact fcc@bqyc.ca
Features Include:
- Charting and Navigation: Accurate nautical charts, high-definition bathymetric maps (Sonarchart™), dock-to-dock auto-routing, and customizable map display.
- Community: Real-time updates from fellow boaters, sync data across multiple devices, and connect the app with compatible plotters.
- Environmental: Detailed weather forecasts and tide predictions.
Boaters and anglers love the app’s simplicity and detailed nautical charts covering large portions of the world.
Price: A 15-day trial comes free, then uses a subscription model. (~$79.99 / year)
Features include:
- Navigation: Safe and reliable route planning, custom and manual routes, track recording, and captain’s log.
- Local Knowledge: Report and view hazards, local advice, marine life, and reviews.
- Social Platform: Connect and share experiences, real-time location sharing and messaging platform.
- Premium features: Offline charts, extended weather forecasts, customizable depth shading, multiple vessel support, and more.
From charting your course to connecting with others via their modern social platform – Argo offers everything you need for a fantastic day on the water.
Price: Free with In-App Purchases. (Premium ~$83.99 / Year)
Jay Greenland
Fleet Captain, Cruising
If you have questions or would like more information on cruising with BQYC, please email me at fcc@bqyc.ca.