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Jericho
Sailing Centre "in the wind" February 14, 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 February 14-27, 2008 and
beyond:
Last Chance to Save 2%
on your 2008 JSCA Fees
Your 2008 JSCA Membership and Storage fees are not due
until April 1, however, you will receive a 2% discount
if you pay early. We are extending the February 15 deadline
to include payments received this weekend. The office
will be open from 0930-1630H Saturday and Sunday and there
will be extra friendly staff on hand to facilitate your
transaction. You can reduce the time required and paper
used by bringing in your JSCA invoice received in the
mail signed with any address, phone number, email, or
storage requirement changes noted. Also, please remember
to take the time to complete the membership survey. Your
feedback helps us better serve the needs of JSCA members.
Vancouver Boat Show -
Volunteer Thanks
Thank you to the almost 60 members who helped crew the
Jericho Sailing Centre Association's display booth at
the Vancouver International Boat Show February 6-10. Volunteerism
puts the wind in the sails of the Jericho Sailing Centre
and their dedication shooting the breeze with show patrons
about the merits of our varied programs, services and
facilities with result in many new members coming on board
in 2008.
Compound Clean-up 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 a bin onsite throughout February to facilitate
compound clean-up; please pitch in.
NOTICE OF POTENTIAL SERVICE DISRUPTION
The vinyl flooring on the second floor of the Jericho
Sailing Centre is being replaced. The work will occur
between February 20 and March 7. During this period we
will not be booking classroom space, however, we will
strive to ensure that members have access to washroom,
shower and change room facilities. There will be times
during weekdays in daytime hours where it may not be possible
to accommodate those who are unable to levitate across
freshly glued areas. We apologize for any inconvenience
this may cause and appreciate the patience and understanding
of our members who, we are sure, will enjoy the new floor
once installation is complete.
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. Ramp
repairs are also on the agenda for discussion.
PROGRAMMES COMMITTEE
(Next Meeting February 26 @ 1900H)
The agenda will include website development, racing programs,
Jericho Boat Show OPEN HOUSE and commemorative displays
to adorn the walls of the centre.
PLANNING COMMITTEE (Next Meeting February 28 @ 1900H)
The agenda will include JSCA's Compound Development Plan
as well as discussion on the future of the Marginal Wharf.
Marginal Wharf Public Meeting this
Spring
There will be a public meeting this spring regarding the
future of the marginal wharf just east of the Jericho
Sailing Centre. A tentative date of March 12 is being
considered but is not yet firm. The JSCA Board and Planning
Committee have been considering this issue over the past
year and favour the opportunity to return the shoreline
to it's natural state in harmony with an expanded compound
which would allow our members and the public to launch
naturally powered craft from this beach. (see Planning
Minutes on our website at www.jsca.bc.ca
) In addition the JSCA would like to see the future development
of a modest dock facility to facilitate the Disabled Sailing
Association and other programs such as National and International
racing events in all of the sports we serve. We will continue
to keep members informed on this issue and will encourage
all members to be involved in the public process.
JSCA Office Hours
February Hours 0930H-1630H Weekdays. 0900H-1700H Weekends.
Gates open at 0700H and are locked at Dusk. (approx. 1730H).
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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