Cruising Courses 2009
We
still have a few openings for the Basic Cruising Course every Wednesday
from January 14 - March 4 and for the Coastal Navigation Course
every Wednesday from January 14 - March 4. For m ore information about these courses, click
on http://www.sailmanitoba.com/newsletter/2009_cruising_sched.doc
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 our office at 925-5650
Race Management Courses
An Assistant Race Officer course is scheduled for Saturday, March
21 from 9:00am - 1:00pm and a Club Race Officer course is scheduled
for Saturday, March 28 and April 4 from 9:00am - 2:00pm. The courses
are held at Sport Manitoba
CYA Race Officials
To view the official CYA Race Officials website view http://www.sailing.ca/education_and_training/race_officials
CYA Opti Team Announcement
The CYA recently announced the addition of a 16 & under National
Optimist Dinghy Team to its National Team structure. Stay tuned
for National Youth Teams announcements!
Boat Show in Winnipeg
The 2009 Mid-Canada Boat Show will take place from February 26 to March 1, 2009
at the Winnipeg Convention Centre.
Vestas Sailrocket Record
The British speed sailing craft VESTAS SAILROCKET piloted by
Australian Paul LARSEN has become the world's fastest sailing 'boat'
by attaining an average speed over the 500 meter record course
of 47.4 knots...read more at
http://www.sailing.ca/features/vestas_sailrocket_
records_47_knot_run_then_flips_spectacularly/
Yachtworld.com online magazine
The Yachtworld online magazine is now available free of charge
and delivered digitally every month. Click here to receive your
copy: www.yachtworldmagazine.com/ywm/issue10/
Scuttlebutt Europe
To subscribe for Scuttlebutt Europe, visit www.scuttlebutteurope.com.
Sport Manitoba is moving
By March 31 st of this year, the MSA office will be moving to a different floor
within the Sport Manitoba Building . By December 31, 2009 Wawanesa Insurance
is taking over the building and Sport Manitoba will be moving again.
2009 MSA Event Calendar
The events for the 2009 season have been set!
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
August 1-3 Windsurfing Camp, Victoria Beach YC
For the complete schedule, visit http://www.sailmanitoba.com/regattas/regattas.htm
New Bingo Dates
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
All bingos will take place at McPhillips Street Station. Please book your spot
through the MSA office at 925-5650
Next Board Meeting
The next Board meeting is scheduled for January 12 th at 5:30pm at Sport MB
. The minutes from the 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) 925-5792
Email sailing@sportmanitoba.ca
Brigitte Smutny, Executive Director and Head Coach, phone 204.925.5647
Office hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm
Check out our website @ www.sailmanitoba.com |
