Porthole Submissions
The spring issue of the Porthole is in the works. Please don’t forget to
send in your articles, stories, pictures and of course lot’s of ads.
Submission deadline will be April 4, 2008
Respect in Sport
Please team members, parents, team committee or board members, instructors and
coaches log on to http://sportmanitoba.essentialtalk.com/ and
take the Respect in Sport course. Coaches and instructors please note that in
order to get certified and insured for the upcoming season you have to take
this mandatory online course.
LEARN TO CRUISE
Coastal Navigation Course
Just a reminder that we will hold the Coastal Navigation Course on Wednesday
March 12th until April 30th from 6:30pm – 10:00pm at Sport Manitoba. Course
Conductor will be George Bush. The price for this course is $250 plus taxes.
New Basic Cruising Weekend Course
MSA scheduled an additional Basic Cruising Course for Saturdays Mach 29, April
5 and April 12 from 9:00am – 6:00pm. Course Conductor will be Wolfe Smythe.
Other upcoming Courses and Seminars
VHF Course Saturday, March 8 from 9:00am – 3:00pm
in Brandon
VHF Course Wednesdays
April 7 and April 14 from 6:30p,-10:00pm
Basic Cruising Thursdays
April 10 - May 29
Assistant Race Officer Saturday April 12
Club Race Officer Tuesdays
April 15 - April 29
Weather Seminar Wednesdays
May 7 and May 14
Boat Buying Seminar Thursday May 15
For more information about the courses visit our website at http://www.sailmanitoba.com/program/program.htm For
registration, please phone the office at 925-5648 or send an email
to sailingadmin@sport.mb.ca
LEARN TO SAIL
2008 Power Smart Manitoba Games
The Power Smart Manitoba Summer Games are revving up for regional qualifying
events in preparation of crossing the finish line at the Provincial Finals in
Carman, August 14 to 17, 2008. Online registrations are now accepted for the
Regional Qualifying Events which are being held between June 21 and July 19.
For age and eligibility requirements and regional qualifiers and for the dates
and location of the events in your region click on http://www.sailmanitoba.com/news/mbgames_info.DOC
INSTRUCTORS AND COACHES
Coaches and Instructor Clinic
MSA is implementing CYA's new certification model for instructors and coaches.
We will run a Learn to Sail Coaching Clinic for White Sail Coach and Bronze
Sail Coach certification (former green + blue), a Learn to Race Coach Clinic
(new level between blue and orange), a Program Manager Module (former red) and
a one day Wet Feet Clinic. For more information visit www.sailmanitoba.com
Coaches Clipboard
If you are interested to get a source for tips, events and previews of what's
happening in the coaching world subscribe to the e-newsletter from Coaching
Manitoba. It will be delivered periodically to your inbox. http://securemail.etouchservices.com/subscribe/60
Boating Safety License
An update for PCOC Instructors (Pleasure Craft Operator Card) is available
at http://www.sailing.ca/feature/2008/02/pcoc.html
Race Officials
Please confirm or update your Member Profile with the CYA. The link can be found
on the homepage of our website www.sailmanitoba.com
RACING NEWS
Radial Worlds
Tanja Smutny will be leaving today for the Olympic Qualifier at the Radial Worlds
in New Zealand . She will be joined by coach Brigitte in a few days. Good luck!
Next Team Event
The Manitoba Sailing Team is planning to skate the worlds longest skating rink.
Join us at the forks on March 8th. Contact Team Rep Dylan for more info.
Team Members and Parents
Please book your annual athletes/parents and coaches meeting to set
up an individual seasonal training plan.
New Program at the Winnipeg Sailing Centre
MSA is offering a new program at the Winnipeg Sailing Centre at Fort Whyte Alive
from May 20 - June 13. Check out the MSA homepage at www.sailmanitoba.com for
more information.
Midwinter's West in San Diego
Coronado Yacht Club in San Diego invites all 29er sailors to the 29er Midwinter
West on March 29-30. They are helping anyone with boat charters and housing.
There will be a Clinic on Thursday and Friday prior to the event. For more info
contact Brigitte at 925-5647.
CYA Sail West in Victoria/BC
For more information and the Notice of Race for CYA Sail West, which also includes
the CYA 16 and Under Western National Sailing Championships, the CYA 15 and
Under Western National Championships for Optimists and the Canadian 470 Class
National Championship visit our website. The event will be held at the Royal
Victoria Yacht Club from July 3 -6, 2008.
Race faster and smarter
If you want to improve your racing results, you should read Speed & Smart
s . This bi-monthly newsletter, written by winning America 's Cup tactician
Dave Dellenbaugh, is full of race-winning tips on boatspeed, tactics, strategy,rules
and more! To see a sample issue or get a subscription visit http://www.SpeedandSmarts.com
Flying Optimist
Wondering how can you update your Optimist to provide the excitement you desire?
This video shows what one sailor did, jacking his boat up with a tall mast,
bowsprit, and 420 spinnaker. Check out http://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/media/08/0225
OTHER NEWS
MSA Awards Ceremony
Mark your calendars for the MSA Awards Ceremony which is scheduled for Friday
November 7, 2008 at Fort Whyte Alive.
Sport for life
To receive the Sport Manitoba e-newsletter click on http://www.etouchservices.com/SpMB/Lifefeb2108.htm
Sport Participation Levels in Manitoba
The national sport participation numbers are a concern but we are not about
to start sounding alarm bells in Manitoba . For more information visit our homepage
at www.sailmanitoba.com
Winnipeg in Motion
Are you looking for a fun way to get fit? Check out http://www.winnipeginmotion.ca/
New Bingo Dates at Club Regent
Thursday April 10 from 4:30pm – 6:45pm
Monday April 21 from 9:00pm – 11:45pm
Monday May 12 from 9:00pm – 11:45pm
Sunday May 25 from 12:00pm – 3:45pm
Monday June 16 from 6:00pm – 9:45pm
Friday June 27 from 4:30pm – 6:45pm
We still need bingo volunteers for Tuesday, March 25 from 9:00pm
- 11:45pm at McPhillips Street Station
Next Board Meeting
The next board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday April 8 th
at 5:30pm on the 4th floor of Sport MB. The minutes from the
board meetings can be found at www.sailmanitoba.com/about/minutes.htm
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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