Porthole Submissions
I am working on the spring issue of the Porthole magazine and I am looking for
articles, stories, pictures and of course lot's of ads. Please club members:
send me your stories and pictures about your winter adventures down south or
overseas. Submission deadline is April 15, 09
PCOC
If you haven't obtained your Pleasure Craft Operators Card remember that the
deadline is Sept. 15, 2009. Check the MSA website at www.sailmanitoba.com for
courses in your area.
CRUISING
Learn To Cruise Winter Schedule
Basic Cruising
1. Wednesdays, April 8 - May 27 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Gary Hebert
2. Saturdays, April 11, 18, 25 9:00am - 5:00pm Jim
Robinson
VHF Seminar , Tuesdays, April 14 & 21 6:30pm - 9:30pm Jim Robinson
For more information about the courses visit our website at http://www.sailmanitoba.com/program/program.htm For
registration, please phone the office at 925-5650 or send an email to sailing@sportmanitoba.ca
COACHES
Coaches Clinic
MSA's annual coaches clinic will be held from June 23-27 at the
Winnipeg Sailing Centre at Fort Whyte Alive. The following clinics
will be offered:
June 23/24 Fundamental Course
June 23/24 Program Manager Module
June 25/26 White Sail Coach Clinic
June 25/26 Bronze Sail Coach Clinic
June 27 Opti Module
June 24/26 Assistant Race Manager Clinic
For more information about the clinic contact the MSA office at sailing@sportmanitoba.ca or
at 925-5647
Summer Jobs for Coaches
MSA will be hiring a summer student for the MSA office for eight
weeks starting May 25, 2009.
MSA is also looking for two coaches for the Winnipeg Sailing Centre at Fort Whyte
Alive and two coaches for the Mobile Sailing School.
Disabled Sail Manitoba is looking for coaches for their summer program at the
Winnipeg Sailing Centre.
Applications and resumes should be sent to sailing@sportmanitoba.ca
Coaches Registration for 2009
The registration fee for 2009 will be increasing to $160. You can register online
and securely pay your 2009 dues with Credit Card by logging in to the CYA
Member's Area @ www.sailing.ca
Orange Coach Clinic
Dates: May 8-13, Location: Buffalo Canoe Club, Fort Erie, Ontario. Deadline
for Applications: April 17, 2009. Cost: Total Cost $840.00. If you are interested
in this clinic please contact Brigitte.
Adapted Sailing Clinic
On March 14-15 in conjunction with the Disabled Sailing Association of BC (Victoria
branch) CYA trained Learning Facilitators for the first course in a CYA Professional
Coach Development Series - Coaching Learn to Sail to Persons with Disabilities.
RACING
Race Management Courses
An Assistant Race Manager Course will be offered at our Coaches Clinic at the
Winnipeg Sailing Centre on June 23 and 25 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm. Please register
at the MSA office.
New Rule Books for Sale
The MSA is now selling the new Racing Rules of Sailing (2009-2012) with CYA
prescriptions. Cost is $19.00 and they are available by contacting the MSA
office .
LEARN TO SAIL
Learn To Sail Schedule At The Winnipeg Sailing Centre
The schedule for our Learn to Sail program at the Winnipeg Sailing
Centre at Fort Whyte Alive has been set. To view the schedule
go to http://www.sailmanitoba.com/program/lrn_sail.htm.
OTHER
Sport Manitoba is On the Move
Renovations are under way! As many are aware, Sport Manitoba and its partners
have found a new home for sport in the province. Last month the MSA office was
moved into an office on the 2 nd floor in the Sport Manitoba building before
its final move into the new Sports for Life building on Alexander and Pacific.
For details on the Sport for Life Centre located at 145 Pacific Avenue visit www.sportmanitoba.com
Membership Fees
MSA/CYA Member Clubs will soon be receiving their invoice for the 2009/2010
membership year in the mail. Membership fees are due as of June 1, 2009
.
Mercury Outboards
If you are in the market for a new Outboard motor this season you should check
out the Mercury Marine information on the CYA website www.sailing.ca This
program may offer you large savings.
Casting Call for Local Film Production
"The Don Cherry Story" The Don Cherry Story, a two-night mini-series
for CBC, is shooting in and around Winnipeg between May 19th and
July 24th, 2009. Contact the MSA office for more info.
Community Grant
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The 2009-2010 Regional-Community Sport Development Grants Manual is now available
at www.sportmanitoba.ca
Upcoming Bingo Dates
Following are the dates for the upcoming Bingos at Club Regent,
1425 Regent Avenue West, as mentioned in our monthly Newsletter. Please
confirm your spots as soon as possible through the MSA office
by reply e-mail or by calling Penny at 925-5648. We require
7 volunteers per Bingo.
Monday, April 27: 9:00 - 11:45
p.m. 7 spots open
Tuesday, May 12: 9:00 - 11:45
p.m. 7 spots open
Friday, June 12: 6:00 - 9:45
p.m. 2 confirmed,
5 spots open
Sunday, June 28: Noon - 3:45
p.m. 7 spots open
Next Board Meeting
The next board meeting is scheduled for May 4 at 5:30pm at Sport MB. The
minutes from the past board meetings can be found at www.sailmanitoba.com/about/minutes.htm
MSA Office Information
Executive Director - Brigitte Smutny
Manitoba Sailing Association
409-145 Pacific Ave , Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2Z6
Phone (204) 925-5647
Fax (204) 925-5792
Email sailing@sportmanitoba.ca
The office hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm
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