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Jericho Sailing Center In the wind

Jericho Sailing Centre "in the wind" January 24, 2008

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 January 24-31, 2008 and beyond:

Vancouver Boat Show - Volunteers Wanted!
We still have several openings for members to help crew the Jericho Sailing Centre Association's display booth at the Vancouver International Boat Show February 6-10. Members who volunteer for a two hour "watch" will gain free admission to the show and the admiration of show going seafarers from all over. A great place to meet people and shoot the breeze about the Jericho Sailing Centre and all of the low cost ocean access opportunities we provide. The following berths are available; please email me if you'd like to sign on:
Wednesday, February 6
1300-1500H; 1500-1700H; 1700-1900H; 1900-2100H.
Thursday, February 7
1300-1500H; 1500-1700H; 1700-1900H; 1900-2100H.
Friday, February 8
1300-1500H; 1500-1700H.
Saturday, February 9
1300-1500H; 1500-1700H; 1700-1900H; 1900-2100H.
Sunday, February 10
1300-1500H; 1500-1700H.

ORCA Sighting This Weekend
Our home team Jericho Outrigger Canoe Club will be hosting the Pacific North West Outrigger Racing Canoe Association Race (PNWORCA) this Saturday, January 26 at 1100H. Outriggers from all over the Pacific Northwest will be breaking the ice on a busy 2008 racing schedule at the Jericho Sailing Centre-spectator mittens & toques recommended.

2008 JSCA Annual Invoices Sent out
By now you should have received your invoice for 2008 JSCA Membership and Storage fees in the mail. The invoices are not due until April 1, however, you will receive a 2% discount if you pay before February 15 - check your investment portfolio and you won't find a better return on your hard earned treasure than 2% over six weeks.
If you haven't received your invoice in the mail please contact the office asap.

No Derelict Craft at the Jericho Sailing Centre in 2008
Faced with a waiting list of two dozen boats wanting to get in to the Jericho Sailing Centre compound the JSCA Board has decided to lower the boom on unusable craft and craft which have been inactive for more than one year. Storage agreements for these craft expire on March 31, 2008 and will not be renewed. Owners of these craft will receive a notice in the mail at the end of January informing them of their Loss of Storage Privileges as outlined in item 6 of the JSCA Storage Policy, along with a photo of their craft and an explanation of an appeal process.

Volunteer Work Parties
The JSCA Board is encouraging all members to participate in the 2008 Jericho Sailing Centre Compound Beautification Project by keeping your boat and storage space ship shape and by participating with volunteer work parties in 2008 to help clean up aisle ways and other common space areas. We will have bins onsite throughout February to facilitate compound clean-up; please pitch in.

Boat Check Time
Windstorms and heavy rainfall followed by freezing temperatures have taken their toll on some of the plastic masterpieces moored to the grass in the Jericho Sailing Centre compound over the past month. If you haven't seen your pride and joy work of art, your sculptured sea craft, since last year, come down check it out, bail it out, tuck in the tarp and show it some TLC. This spring, as you`re skipping merrily through waves unscathed by the weather warps of winter, you`ll be glad you did. Meanwhile, your neighbours who neglected to take the time will be stuck on shore squinting to read the directions on their cold cure epoxy kits.

JSCA's Developing Action Plan for 2008
More Committee meetings are on the schedule in the further development of the JSCA's Annual Action Plan for 2008. The meetings are open and all members are invited to participate in the management of our unique ocean access facility.

OPERATIONS COMMITTEE (Next Meeting February 19 @ 1900H)
The agenda will include discussion on the results of an energy study conducted on the Jericho Sailing Centre over the past few months. Discussion will also continue around the 2008 Jericho Sailing Centre Compound Development plan and the process for dealing with inactive craft.

PROGRAMMES COMMITTEE (Next Meeting January 29 @ 1900H)
The agenda will include website development and the JSCA's 2008 Vancouver Boat Show display.

PLANNING COMMITTEE (Next Meeting January 31 @ 1900H)
The agenda will include JSCA's Compound Development Plan as well as discussion on the future of the Marginal Wharf.

SAFETY COMMITTEE (Next Meeting February 9 @ 1000H)
The agenda will include purchasing of new Jericho Rescue Team equipment and annual refit on JSCA's craft. This meeting will be held at the BC Place Stadium during the Vancouver Boat Show-please RSVP your attendance to arrange for entry.

All JSCA Board and Committee minutes and meeting schedules can be found on our website to facilitate member awareness and involvement in their world class, one of a kind, ocean access community centre.

JSCA Office Hours
January Hours 0930H-1630H Weekdays. 0900H-1700H Weekends. Gates open at 0700H and are locked at Dusk. (approx. 1700H).

On the Water, Your Safety is Your Responsibility
A reminder to members who play on the bay at this time of year-place an extra emphasis on boat safety for yourself and your crew. Jericho Rescue and other boaters are notably scarce at this time of the year so you must take extra care to ensure a safe on water session. It starts with a check of the weather forecast and tidal activity. Let a friend or family member know you are going, where you are going and when you expect to be back on shore (follow-up with an après sailing phone call). Do a meticulous pre-launch check of your craft and equipment. Recognize when conditions are beyond your ability and choose not to launch. Make sure you are properly dressed-wetsuit/drysuit/hat/booties/gloves-including your PFD. Double check your safety equipment-paddles, bailer, whistle, flares. Know when the sun is setting and understand that the wind often shuts off abruptly in the hour before sunset. Don't go farther from shore than you care to paddle back if you or your equipment should fail or the wind shuts off.
One final tip: enclose your fully charged cell phone in two sealed sandwich bags and keep on your person. In the event of a sea disaster you can't solve yourself, dialing *311 will put you in touch with the Canadian Coast Guard's Rescue Coordination Centre.

Fair winds,
Mike

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