Basic Cruising Course
There is still room available in our upcoming Basic Cruising Course which will
be held each Tuesday from January 22 nd until March 11 th from 6:00pm - 9:00pm
on the 2nd floor of the Sport Manitoba Building at 200 Main Street . Free parking
is provided in the underground parkade. The Course Conductor will be Wolfe Smythe. The
p rice , including course material and tax es, is $189. If you would like to
obtain your Pleasure Craft Operator Card you can purchase the Spark Start manual
at an additional cost of $26.25.
Celestial Navigation Course
We have set the date for the Celestial Navigation Course for Wednesday February
28 th until April 17 th from 7:00pm – 10:00pm again at the Sport Manitoba. Course
Conductor will be Davis Daycock. The price for this course is $270 plus taxes.
You will need a divider, a parallel ruler, chart 1 and chart 3463 for English
Bay and you can purchase these at the MSA office.
Date Change for VHF Seminar
The date for the VHF Seminar has been changed to Monday April 7th
and April 14th. The seminar will be held on the 2nd floor of Sport Manitoba.
Course Conductor will be George Bush. Price for the Seminar is $70 plus taxes.
Other Upcoming Courses and Seminars
Coastal Navigation - Wednesdays March 12 -
April 30, fee $250 plus tax
VHF Seminar - Wednesdays
April 7 and April 1 4 , fee $70 plus tax
Basic Cruising - Thursdays
April 10 - May 29, fee $180 plus tax
Assistant Race Officer - Saturday April 12, fee $40 plus tax
Club Race Officer - Tuesdays
April 15 - April 29, fee $110 plus tax
Weather Seminar - Wednesdays
May 7 and May 14, fee $70 plus tax
Boat Buying Seminar - Thursday May 15, fee $40 plus tax
Team Event at Falcon Ridge
On Sunday, January 6 th , Team Toba had their first team event
at Falcon Ridge for some Skiing/Snowboarding. Thanks to Athlete
Rep Dylan's excellent organizational skills, nine team
members made the trip and had a blast. With a beautiful view of Falcon
Lake , but only a couple of lifts and runs, Falcon Ridge turned
out to be better than expected. The Team returned home sore and
bruised but definitely prepared to go back next year.
Canada Summer Games 2013
The Canada Games Council is pleased to announce the final sports selected for
the 2013 Canada Summer Games, to be hosted in Quebec . This time sailing will
include an athlete with a physical disability. …..more at http://www.sailmanitoba.com/newsletter/canada_games_council.doc
How do you become a certified Judge?
If you do P rotest C ommittee work at your club , you have the opportunity
to be certified as a judge through the Canadian Yachting Association.....more
at http://www.sailmanitoba.com/newsletter/how_do_you_certify_08.doc
Manitoba Coalition for Safer Waters
The next meeting for the Manitoba Coalition for Safer Waters will be held on
Tuesday January 15 from 10:30am - 1:00pm at the Canadian Red C ross B uilding
at 111 Portage Avenue . For the agenda visit http://www.sailmanitoba.com/newsletter/safer_waters_jan_15_08.doc
Volunteer Manitoba 's Winter/Spring Calendar
The 2008 Winter and Spring Training Schedule has been developed by
Volunteer Manitoba and includes wo r kshops like Roles & Responsibilities
of the Board, Effective, Efficient and Enjoyable Board Meetings and Strategic
Board Governance. The calendar is available for viewing at www.voluntermanitoba.ca/newsite/workshops_ev
ents 2.htm
Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC)
If you, or any member of your family, operate a power driven vessel or a personal
watercraft, you are required by law to obtain a Pleasure Craft Operator Card
and carry it with you at all times while on the water . To date any person
opera ting a power driven b oat less than 4 meters long will require the 'Card'
by September 15, 2009 ....more at www.sailmanitoba.com/safety/safety/htm
Boat Show
This year's boat show will take place from February 21-24 at the Convention
Centre in Winnipeg ....more at www.midcanadamarinedealers.com
Respect in Sport
Another reminder that all coaches and instructors in Manitoba are required to be certified
in the Respect in Sport program. You will not be eligible for employment
as a yacht club instructor or sailing coach if you haven't completed this
program. The program can be accessed at www.sportmanitoba.ca
Change of Bingo Year
Team members and member clubs requested an earlier payout of the bingo
funding. At the MSA board meeting in December 2007 the board passed a motion
to change the bingo year from April 1 - March 31 to January 1 - December
31, which will be in effect for 2008. The funding for 2007 will be paid
our by March 31, 2008.
Upcoming Bingos
McPhillips:
Tuesday, February 5, 2008 from 6:00 - 9:45
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 from 9:00 - 11:45
Sunday, March 9, 2008 from 4:30 - 6:45
Tuesday, March 25, 2008 from 9:00 - 11:45
MSA Office
Manitoba Sailing Association
406-200 Main Street, Winnipeg , MB , R3C 4M2
Executive Director Brigitte Smutny (204) 925-5647
Administrative Assistant Jordan Crowley (204) 925-5648
Fax (204) 925-5624
Email sailing@sport.mb.ca
The office hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm
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