Game Show Contestant Opportunity for Athletes, Coaches and Officials
Kristen Boychuk is currently casting contestants for the show "Wipeout Canada." They are trying to get a range of applicants including athletes, coaches and referees from across Canada. For details and to apply visit: http://www.wipeoutcanada.com.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Keelboat Racing
Wednesday night Keelboat Racing at the Gimli Yacht Club started on June 4. If you have questions about your PHRF rating contact Charlie Burns at cburns@burnsgroup.ca
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PCOC (Pleasure Craft Operator Card)
If you operate a power-driven vessel you needed 'The Card' by September 15, 2009. You can challenge the exam on Friday, June 11 at 5:00pm in our office at the Sport for Life Centre. Fee is $30
CYA Bronze IV Certification
Do you still need your CYA Bronze IV certification for the coaches clinic? You can brush up your skills and take the test on Wednesday, June 9 or Monday, June 14 at 5:00pm at the Winnipeg Sailing Centre at Fort Whyte Alive. The fee is $30.
NEW: Coachboat Safety Course
Instead of taking the mandatory bronze medallion or boat rescue course, coaches can now take their Coachboat Safety Course (swimming no more J ). The first course will run on Saturday, June 12 at 12:00pm at the Gimli YC and the second course on Friday, July 2 at 2:00pm at the RLWYC. The fee is $80
First Aid Course
A combo first aid course with full EFA (emergency first aid which includes CPR level C) and recerts together will take place on Friday, July 2 at 9:30pm at the RLWYC. The fee for the full EFA is $70+GST and for the recerts $40+GST
New Racing Program for Sailors with a Disability
WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU! A sailing event for sailors with a disability was added for the Canada Summer Games in 2013 and the boat chosen is the ‘2.4m'. Sail Manitoba now has one of these boats available to train some athletes for the Games in 2013. You don't have to be a sailor to get started. You will learn the ropes right from the beginning and our coaches will teach you everything about boathandling and racing.
COACHES
White Sail Coaching Clinic
Our annual coaches' clinic will take place from June 26-30. The Fundamentals are being taught on the weekend June 26/27 at the Sport for Life Centre and the technical part will take place June 28-30 at the Winnipeg Sailing Centre at Fort Whyte Alive. If you haven't registered yet please do so by sending an email to sailing@sportmanitoba.ca
Windsurfing Coaching Clinic
Sail Manitoba is hosting a coaching clinic to certify windsurfing coaches. The fundamental course will be held on the weekend June 26/27 at the Sport for Life Centre in Winnipeg and the technical part from June 19/20 at the Gimli YC. To register or for more information call the office at 925-5647
Still Looking for a Summer Job?
We still have some open positions for coaches. Call the office at 925-5647 for more information.
Coaches - Are You Insured?
Have you paid your annual coaches' fee of $160 directly to the CYA to be certified and insured for the upcoming season? You can log in online at https://members.sailing.ca/index.php?action=_login.show_member_login
Respect in Sport
A friendly reminder that you need to take the Respect in Sport online Certification at www.sportmanitoba.ca . Otherwise you will not be certified to coach or to teach sailing .
OFFICIALS
Assistant Race Officer Course
Do you want to experience the thrill of racing on the water instead of being stuck on shore? Take the Assistant Race Officer Course on June 22 and June 24 from 7:00pm-9:00pm at the Sport for Life Centre or on Friday, July 9 from 5:00pm - 9:00pm at the RLWYC. The fee is $50 plus GST and includes the booklet 'Join the Race Committee'
RACING NEWS
Spring Training at the Winnipeg Sailing Centre
A reminder that our spring training is being held Mondays and Wednesdays in 420s and Prams until June 30 at the WSC. This program is open to everyone.
Team Weekend Training and Regattas at the Gimli YC
The dates for the weekend team training are:
Jun 5/6 Training at Gimli YC
Jun 12/13 Training at Gimli YC
Jun 19/20 Viking Cup Regatta at Gimli YC
Jun 26/27 Training at Gimli YC
Sailing Team Fees
If you haven't paid your team membership fees yet please do so ASAP
Class Fees
Please be reminded that you need to register in your respective boat class for 2010. It can be easily done online.
Lasers http://www.laser.org
29ers http://www.ps2000.ca/boats/29er/29er.htm
Optimists http://www.sail123.com/coda/membership_form.htm
Wascana Short Course Champs
Five Laser sailors attended the first regatta of the year in Regina . The 4 th annual Wascana Short Course Championships w as sailed on May 22 in rain and wind conditions up to 25 knots. Congrats to winner Tanja Smutny
Regina Sailing Club Icebreaker Regatta
The Ice Breaker Regatta took place right after on the long weekend at Last Mountain Lake . Great regatta, nice volunteers, conditions not always perfect with too much wind on Sunday and too little wind on Monday. Congrats to the winners Sanders Pattern in the Laser Radial and Emma Williams in the Laser 4.7
Buffalo Cup at the Winnipeg Sailing Centre
Our annual Buffalo Cup at the WSC at Fort Whyte Alive took place on June 3rd. 18 participants competed in four 420s, one JY, one Laser 2, one 2.4mR, one Martin 16 and 4 Prams. This regatta was also the Winnipeg Regional Championship. The winners were Harrison Jones in the Pram Class and Brigitte Smutny in the Open Class
Provincial Championship Circuits
Provincial Dinghy Championships (all classes, best 5 out of 6)
Opti Grand Prix (best 5 out of 7 regattas)
Laser Master Circuit (best 5 out of 6)
May 22/23 Laser short course (just Laser), Regina , SK
Jun 19/20 Viking Cup, Gimli Yacht Club
Jul 3/4 Zig Zag Open, Zig Zag YC
Jul 10/11 Richardson Regatta, RLWYC
Jul 21/22 Opti Provincials, RLWYC
Jul 24/25 Big Bird Classics, Pelican Yacht Club
Aug 22-28 Opti Canadians Hamilton , ON
Sep 5 Commodores Cup, Gimli Yacht Club
Camps and Regattas
Jul 3/4 Zig Zag Open Regatta, Zig Zag YC
Jul 5/6 Racing Camp, Zig Zag YC
Jul 8-9 Racing Camp, RLWYC
Jul 10/11 Richardson Open, RLWYC (Laser District 4 Champs qualifier for Sail West & Youth Nationals)
Jul 15-18 CYA Sail West, Edmonton
Jul 19/20 BOOT Camp, RLWYC
Jul 21/22 Provincial Optimist Championships, RLWYC
Jul 24/25 Big Bird Classics, Pelican YC
Aug 1-4 CYA U 19 Nationals, Ottawa
Aug 5-7 CYA U 17 Nationals, Ottawa
Aug 10-15 Laser US Nationals, Milwaukee
Aug 10-13 Laser Camp, Gimli YC
Aug 16-19 CORK International
Aug 21-25 CORK OCR
LEARN TO SAIL
Sailing Lessons in the City
If you would like to take sailing lessons in the city, sign up for a course at the Winnipeg Sailing Centre at Fort Whyte Alive. For dates, visit our website www.sailmanitoba.com and click on the sailing lessons link.
Mobile Sailing School
Our mobile sailing school is booked solid from June 25-September 3 at various locations around the province.
Community Grant
The 2010 Regional Community Sport Development Grants Manual is now available at www.sportmanitoba.ca
CLUBS
Attention Club Commodores
The membership fees for the 2010 season have to be submitted before the season starts. Please send a cheque to our office and we will send out the CYA certificate and the CYA membership cards. If you have a question please call us at 925-5647
Check Certification Status
Yacht Clubs - to get an update on the certification status of your coaches, send an email to sailing@sportmanitoba.ca
Have your Regatta Sanctioned by the MSA
In order to be covered by the Sport Manitoba liability insurance for your regatta, send an email to sailing@sportmanitoba.ca and apply for approval. The Sanctioning Policy can be found at http://www.sailmanitoba.com/about/policies.htm
New Bingo Dates
Tuesday, June 29, 6:00pm - 9:45pm (Club Regent)
Saturday, July 10, 4:30pm – 6:45pm (McPhillips)
Sunday, July 25, 9:00pm – 11:45pm (McPhillips)
Sunday, August 8, 9:00pm – 11:45pm (McPhillips)
Wednesday, August 25, 6:00pm - 9:45pm (McPhillips)
Wednesday September 8, 9:00pm – 11:45pm (McPhillips)
Monday, September 27, 6:00pm - 9:45pm (McPhillips)
Next Board Meeting
The next board meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 6 th at 5:30pm at the Sport for Life Centre. The minutes from past board meetings can be found at www.sailmanitoba.com/about/minutes.htm
Sail Manitoba Office
Sail Manitoba
409-145 Pacific Ave, Winnipeg , MB, R3B 2Z6
Executive Director Brigitte Smutny (204) 925-5647
Administrative Assistant Ryan van Berkel (204) 925-5648
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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