In the Wind, November 1, 2006

Ahoy JSCA Members:
Here is what’s “in the wind”, coming events and items of interest at the Jericho Sailing Centre, your ocean access community centre, for the weeks of November 2-November 15, 2006 and beyond:

JSCA Planning Committee Meeting Tuesday, November 7 @ 1900H
JSCA Planning Chair Dan Wallace extends an invitation to all members to attend the next meeting on Tuesday, November 7 @ 1900H. Members who wish to participate are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the JSCA 5 Year Strategic Plan “Navigating to 2010” which the Planning Committee uses as a point of reference.

JSCA Board Meeting Tuesday, November 14 @ 1900H
The first meeting of the 2006/2007 JSCA Board is Tuesday, November 14 @ 1900H. The Board will elect the President, Vice-president, Treasurer and Executive Secretary and schedule initial meeting dates for JSCA Committees. Committee dates will be posted on the website the following day and members are encouraged to participate. The board will also take the opportunity to brainstorm ideas in the light of JSCA’s Strategic 5 Year Plan “Navigating to 2010”. Everyone welcome.

Rewind-JSCA Annual General Meeting October 24 @ 1900H
The Jericho Sailing Centre Association’s 33rd Annual General Meeting was held Tuesday, October 24.

The 2005/2006 J.S.C.A. Board and Committees reported on their accomplishments this past year and the challenges for the future. Members voted on Special Resolutions which had been recommended by the Board to amend the JSCA Constitutional Bylaws. For details please refer to the Draft AGM Minutes on our website.

Many thanks to Stephen Chessor, Mary Thompson, Nadine Soukoreff, Elizabeth Eldridge, Waldek Trafidlo and the other volunteers who helped register members and run the election. Members Ray Douthwaite, Ashley Ford, Jim Quinn, Michael Souster, Chris Stairs, Ian Upright and Deirdre Webster were elected to the JSCA Board for a two year term.

November Office Hours
JSCA November office hours are 0900H-1700H Monday to Friday. Weekend staff will be on duty 0900H-1700H are not necessarily in the office.

Galley Patio & Grill Now Open Weekends Only

Bon Voyage
Former JSCA archivist, Board member and Centreboard newsletter Editor, John Crosse passed away on October 31 at the age of 80. John was well known as a member who was as passionate about the Jericho Sailing Centre as he was about his lifelong love of sailing. His family will be inviting John’s Jericho friends and acquaintances to a wake on December 6 at the Jericho Sailing Centre. More details to come.

Safety Tips- Know Your Limits
As a former, long-time CYA certified instructor I always encourage sailor’s, windsurfers and paddlers to know their limits and stay within them while constantly developing their skill. As skills develop, their “limit” envelope increases and mariners can recreate in more challenging conditions. Particularly in the off season where air and water temperatures magnify the danger of hypothermia, the importance of recognizing your limit, combined with the good judgement to stay within it, is of paramount importance. When people fail to do this, especially in extremely windy conditions such as we experienced last Sunday, they not only put themselves at risk but also the people who come to rescue them.

Have a safe week!
Fair winds,
Mike

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