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Kingston Overview
Kingston is the fresh water sailing capital of Canada. KYC has a strong
racing fleet of both offshore and shark class sailboats. Very competitive,
with a number of world and olympic class sailors. Wind is generally strong,
mostly due to thermal winds in the afternoons from the SW.
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Maps & Directions
The most popular launch site in the Kingston area is McDonald park which is just 2 minutes from downtown Kingston. Coming from Toronto, take the 401 West to Kingston and exit South on Sir John A. McDonald Blvd. After almost 3 kms, you will reach King street. Turn left (East) here and after 1 more km, you will see Queens University and the Hospital on the left and McDonald park on you right!
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Sensor Notes
The sensor is mounted at the end of the pier of the Kingston Yacht Club, immediately East of McDonald park. The sensor has a clear view of the wind for all cross and onshore conditions from Norhteast through South to West.
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