Jericho Sailing Centre "in the wind" July 05, 2007

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 July 5-July 11, 2007 and beyond:

Sail Sale - Bailiff Auction Saturday, July 7 at Noon
Our annual Bailiff Auction where the JSCA auctions off craft for which storage fees have not been paid will take place at Noon on Saturday, July 7. In addition to bailiffed craft we will be including craft which have been donated to the JSCA. Craft heading for the auction will be available for viewing on Friday, July 6. There are also photos of craft heading toward the auction available on our website at www.jsca.bc.ca .
This is also an opportunity for members to sell their used equipment. Bring your craft & equipment marked for sale on Saturday morning. You can include your gear in the auction or quietly sell it on the side.

16th Annual BC Marine Trail Kayak Marathon Sunday, July 8
Paddlers, join in the fun of the 16th Annual BC Marine Trail Kayak Marathon this Sunday. This event focuses on meeting other paddlers for fun and participation. There are two routes, one 5km and one 10km, around scenic English Bay. Registration is $30 for singles and $40 for doubles and includes an event T-shirt, lunch and your entry into the fabulous prize draw. Check-in is at 0800H, Racers Meeting is at 0845H and the Race begins at 0930H sharp. To register backpaddle over to www.ecomarine.com/adventure/ev_marathon.html

Turn your family and friends into Jericho Junkies!
Introduce your friends, family, neighbours and co-workers to the Jericho Sailing Centre. Our school programs are filling fast. Windsurfing lessons from $49, kayaking lessons from $69, dinghy sailing lessons from $230. Windsurfing season's passes from $199 Kayaking season's passes $330. Dinghy Sailing season's passes $300.

Weekly Events at the Jericho Sailing Centre
Jericho Folk Club Tuesdays 2000H
Sunday Racing Non-regatta Sundays 1230H
Tuesday Nite Racing Tuesdays 1815H
Ecomarine Thursday Night Paddling Thursdays 1800H

Jericho Galley Patio & Grill
The Jericho Galley Patio & Grill is open 7 days a week 0900H-Sunset on weekends and 1100H-Sunset on weekdays weather depending.

Upcoming JSCA Meetings:
JSCA Board July 9 @ 1900H
JSCA Operations Committee July 16 @ 1900H

JSCA Office Hours
0900H-2100H Tuesdays- Saturdays. 0900H-1900H Sundays, Mondays & Holidays. Gates open at 0700H and are locked at Dusk. (approx. 2120H)

Windsure Windsurfin' Wednesdays!
Whatever your windsurfing level, from novice to expert, come out on Wednesday evenings between 1800H-2000H (weather dependant), let me know what you want to work on, and I'll coach you through it-you could be just one good tip away from completing that maneuver you've been working on.

The Centreboard
We invite all JSCA members to contribute pictures and articles to "the Centreboard" portion of our website simply by replying to this email.

Second Annual Complete Crew BBQ - Saturday, July 21st
You are invited to a community event for all Jericho members. A chance to get together, swap sea stories and enjoy a BBQ here at the Jericho Sailing Centre. Meet other club members, kayakers, racers, paddlers, windsurfers or join in the Stand Paddling Race sponsored by Windsure Windsurfing. Last year over one hundred members attended and a good time was had by all. Enjoy a quality day on the water and then let us do the cooking- Saturday, July 21 @ 1600H. Volunteers wanted, please reply via return email.

Fair winds,
Mike

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