The MSA office would like to wish everyone safe and happy Holidays!!
Morning Light Movie
 The MSA is proud to present the movie premiere of the Disney movie 'Morning Light', which will take place at the Globe Cinema (Portage Place) on December 12th at 8pm.
Tickets are $15 and are available at the MSA office or at the theatre doors. This movie premiere will serve as a fundraiser for the MSA to raise money for future sailing events in Manitoba, and we are exceptionally excited to share it with the sailing community
Fifteen young sailors..six months of intense training....one chance at the brass ring! This exciting True-Life documentary tells the inspiring story of a group of intrepid and determined young men and women, on the cusp of adulthood, as they embark on life's first great adventure. Racing a high-performance 52-foot sloop in the TRANSPAC, the most revered of open-ocean sailing competitions, the crew of "Morning Light" matches wits and skills in a dramatic 2300 mile showdown against top professionals. From their earliest training sessions in Hawaii conducted by world-class teachers through their test of endurance on the high seas, they form an unbreakable bond in the process of becoming a singular team that is greater than the sum of its parts.
Iceboating on Lake Winnipeg
 On
November 23, 2008, three sailors met in Gimli at the Willow Island
Lagoon on Lake Winnipeg to try out their DN Iceboats. It is the
most popular Iceboat class in the world. They reach a speed of
70km per hour and can go four or five times the speed of the wind.
The picture shows Kevin Stewart, MSA's Past President, in his
Iceboat.
Check out Julian Hatherell in his green DN Iceboat at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuigC0IkLw4
and
Ric Moodie at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCoQBQuT-_4&feature=related
Safeway Fundraiser
gratulations! Together, we sold $14,000 in Safeway gift cards and made a profit of $1120. A HUGE Thank You goes to Tannis Leach for organizing this fundraiser. Delivery of your cards will be arranged by Tannis.
Manitoba Games
The MB Games Council has confirmed that sailing has been selected again for
the 2012 Manitoba Summer Games!
Hall of Fame Dinner
On November 8, 2008, windsurfer Murray McCaig was inducted into the Manitoba
Sports Hall of Fame at the 29 th induction ceremony dinner. It was a proud moment
for all sailors and windsurfers alike. In a moving speech, Murray thanked all
of his supporters, especially his father Duncan, who never stopped believing
in him. Congratulations Murray !
Cruising Courses 2009
Basic Cruising
1. Wednesdays, January 14 - March 4 6:30pm - 9:30pm George Bush
2. Saturdays, March 7, 14, 21 9:00am - 5:00pm Wolfe Smythe
3. Wednesdays, April 8 - May 27 6:30pm - 9:30pm Gary Hebert
4. Saturdays, April 11, 18, 25 9:00am - 5:00pm Jim Robinson
For more info about courses click on http://www.sailmanitoba.com/newsletter/2009_cruising_sched.doc
2009 Event Calendar
The events for the 2009 season are set. Check out the complete
schedule at www.sailmanitoba.com
June 22-26 Coaching Clinic, WPG Sailing Centre at Fort Whyte Alive
July 2-6 Racing Camp, Zig Zag YC
July 9-12 Racing Camp, RLWYC
July 23-26 BOOT Camp, Gimli YC (to be confirmed)
August 1-3 Windsurfing Camp, Victoria Beach YC (to be confirmed)
Canada Summer Games 2009
The qualifier for the 2009 Games in PEI will take place on July 4-6 at the Zig
Zag Open at Clearwater Bay . This regatta will also be used for race official
development.
Staffing changes at the MSA office
MSA's Administrative Assistant Jordan Crowley will be leaving us for the winter
to work as a sailing instructor in Melbourne , Australia . She will be returning
to the WPG Sailing Centre for the 2009 summer. The term position as Administrative
Assistant will be posted on the MSA website shortly.
New Membership Fee
Due to the continuing challenges CYA is facing, the MSA Board
of Directors feels that it is necessary to increase the annual
membership fee from $20 to $21 to allow MSA to provide better
support to the National Association.
New Bingo Dates
Paloma Corrin was selected by the team for the position of the athlete representative
and a big thank you goes to our departing rep Dylan McMorris.
Bingos
Friday, December 12 from 6:00pm - 9:45pm
Sunday, December 28 from 12:00am - 3:45pm
These Bingo's will take place at Club Regent Casino.
Wednesday, January 7 @ 9:00pm - 11:45pm
Friday, January 23 @ 6 :00pm - 9:45pm
Saturday, February 7 @ 4:30pm - 6:45pm
Tuesday, February 24 @ 6 :00pm - 9:45pm
Thursday, March 12 @ 4:30pm - 6:45pm
These Bingo's will take place at McPhillips Street Station
Next Board Meeting
The next Board meeting is scheduled for January 12 th at 5:30pm at Sport MB
. The minutes from all Board meetings can be found at www.sailmanitoba.com/about/minutes.htm
MSA Office Information
Manitoba Sailing Association
409-145 Pacific Ave, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2Z6
Phone 204.925.5650 Fax 204.925.5624
Email sailing@sportmanitoba.ca
The office hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm
Brigitte Smutny, Executive Director, 204.925.5647
Check out our website @ www.sailmanitoba.com
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