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Water, water everywhere with lots of ways to enjoy it! On a steamy summer's day, waterside marks the spot for a group outing. Certainly hosting on a fab patio with a water-view is one option, but why not give your event some real water wings with these great ideas: Hoist the Jib — Don your stations matey and harness the power of the wind with an interactive sailing experience. Queen's Quay Sailing and Powerboating puts your group on deck of a sleek J24 performance racing boat for a day of hands-on sailing and regatta racing. With 11 sailboats in its fleet, groups of 4 to 44 (four per boat with instructor) receive basic safety and sailing instruction before navigating the waters of the harbour. An excellent teambuilding activity, customize the day or go for the classic experience of three mini-regatta races. If in the mood for a little pirate adventure, then set sail with a scavenger hunt in a race from destination to destination to complete challenges that lead to “treasure.” Relax afterwards with an on-shore catered meal and medal presentation ceremony. Powerboating experiences also available. www.qqy.ca
Hook, Line & Sinker — Exchange laptops for rod action as groups cast out on the adventurous pursuit of salmon and trout under the pro angling leadership of Captains Bernhard and Dolly of Salmon Express Lake Ontario Fishing Charters. With three 40-ft luxury boats, and able to sub-charter more, the husband-and-wife team and crew teach groups of any size (16 per boat) the art, science and fun of sport fishing. Cruising early spring to late fall, expeditions come complete with catering packages and the latest in fishing equipment and high-tech toys (watch live feed from the underwater camera as fish go for the bait!). Free are the tall fish tales and competitive camaraderie a day on the Salmon Express seems to spawn. (And, oh yes, so is the referral to a great taxidermist and the old boot that inevitably ends up on someone's line!) As the official guide boat during the Great Ontario Salmon Derby, July 8 to Aug. 26, 2006, guests are eligible to enter a weighty contender into the contest for free. www.salmonexpress.com
Eye of the Dragon—“Many hearts beating as one” is the idea behind dragon boat racing. And the reality is not far off as a team of paddlers seated two by two in the world's largest flat-water canoe, slice through the water as they stroke in unison to the beat of a drum. The sensation of synchronized power is incredible. One of the largest producers of dragon boat racing events throughout North America, Great White North Communications also puts its fleet of 40 elaborately decorated boats into action in waterways around Toronto and the resort region for exhilarating corporate teambuilding and social outings. As one of the fastest-growing water sports, dragon boat racing is a high-energy activity suitable for any age and fitness level. Accommodating groups from 15 to 1,000, GWN starts participants with dry land coaching before hitting the water for exciting time trials or races against other team boats. www.dragon-boat.com
Cruise Control — From tall ships to an authentic paddlewheel steamer, the Great Lakes Schooner Company offers a wide variety of floating venues for private dinner cruises, corporate outings and special events. On-board catering and bar service, a-v and presentation/dance floors come complete with the ever-changing scenery of skyline views, Toronto Island lagoons and open waters. Let the boat speak to the theme: Step back into the days when multi-masted schooners ruled the waters and trading ports with Kajama (capacity 225) and Challenge (capacity 72); go luxury motor yachting with Obsession III and its retractable upper deck roof (capacity 190) and Pioneer Queen (capacity 175); or paddle-wheel your way around the lake with Trillium (capacity 500), the last Great Lakes paddle steamer, or the Mississippi-style Pioneer Princess (capacity 150). www.greatlakesschooner.com
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