Sad News
Sadly, Lawrence Mazur passed away on February 18, 2009. Lawrence had taken up
sailing 10 years ago and competed in the Martin 16. He was instrumental
in bringing the Mobility Cup to Pelican Lake in 2004. In memory of Lawrence,
donations may be made to the Pelican Yacht Club's Disabled Sailing program .
Porthole Submissions
It's Porthole time again 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
will be April 3, 2009.
Thank You Boat Show Volunteers
Thank you to all those who volunteered to help out at the
MSA booth at the Mid-Canada Boat Show this past weekend.
If You Are A Boater, You Need It!
The deadline is here - You need "The Card" this year! By
September 15, 2009 all operators of ANY power driven vessels must
have their PCOC (Pleasure Craft Operator Card)). Check out www.nuttallboatingsafety.com/Course_Date_Poster.pdf.
CRUISING
Learn to Cruise Winter Schedule
Basic Cruising
1. Saturdays , March 7, 14, 21, 9:00am - 5:00pm Wolfe
Smythe
2. Wednesdays, April 8 - May 27, 6:30pm - 9:30pm Gary
Hebert
3. Saturdays, April 11, 18, 25, 9:00am - 5:00pm Jim
Robinson
Celestial Navigation
Wednesdays, March 18 - May 6 6:30pm - 9:30pm Davis
Daycock
VHF Seminar
1. Wednesdays , March 18 & 25, 6:30pm - 9:30pm George
Bush
2. Tuesdays, April 14 & 21, 6:30pm - 9:30pm Jim
Robinson
WEATHER
Saturday, March 21, 9:00am - 5:00pm Bob Modrcin
For more information about these 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
LEARN TO SAIL
Learn to Sail Program 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 www.sailmanitoba.com/program/lrn_sail.htm
RACING
2009-12 Racing Rules Seminar
The seminar will be p resented by North
U. on Saturday, March
14, 2009 from 9 am - 5 pm at the Thunder Bay Yacht Club. For more info contact
Brigitte.
New Rules Quiz
If you would like to get up to speed and test yourself on the
new racing rules, take a quiz at www.ukhalsey.com
Race Management Courses
The Race Management courses for March are cancelled and will be
re-scheduled for
June. The dates will be announced in one of the next newsletters, the
Porthole and on the website.
Next Team Event
The Sailing Team will meet on March 8 for a ski trip to Holiday
Mountain. Please
contact Team Rep Paloma Corrin at paloma401@hotmail.com for
more information.
Team Members and Parents
Please book your annual athletes/parents and coaches meeting to set up an individual
seasonal training plan.
Laser Ranking List
Canadian
Sailing Team member Michael Leigh is currently ranked first in
ISAF Laser Ranking List!
CanadaSummer Games Squad
Just a reminder that the next Drug Education and Nutrition Session
for the 2009 Canada Summer Games in PEI is Tuesday, March
3, 2009 at Sport MB. Call Brigitte to register.
Respect in Sport
Please team members, parents, team committee, board members,
instructors and coaches, log on to 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.
Sport & Arts School Program in Winnipeg
Helping athletes excel in school while pursuing their sport
goals. Check out www.sportmanitoba.ca/resources/young_athletes.php.
Sleep - The Nothingness That Means Everything!
Contrary to popular belief, sleep is a very active process.
Follow the link for more info www.sailmanitoba.com/newsletter/sleep.doc.
OTHER
Move update
In March, the MSA office will be moved into an office on the 2 nd floor of
the Sport Manitoba building before the final move into the new Sports for
Life building on Alexander and Pacific in December.
New Bingo Dates
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 4:30 - 6:45
p.m.
Monday, April 27, 2009 9:00 - 11:45
p.m.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 9:00 - 11:45
p.m.
Thursday, May 28, 2009 4:30 - 6:45
p.m.
Friday, June 12, 2009 6:00 - 9:45
p.m.
Sunday, June 28, 2009 12:00 - 3:45
p.m.
All Bingos will take place at Club Regent. Please book your spot at the
office at 925-5648.
Next Board Meeting
The next board meeting is scheduled for March 9th at 5:30pm
at Fort Whyte Alive . 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
Check out our website @ www.sailmanitoba.com |
