Jericho Sailing Centre Association

June 2, 2010

in the wind

Here is what's "in the wind", coming events and items of interest to the 3,500 ocean loving members of the Jericho Sailing Centre Association for the week of June 3-9 and beyond.

In This Issue

Jericho Classic Regatta

UBC Sailing Beach Party

MEC Paddlefest

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June Under El Niño's Dwindling Influence

While hardly qualifying as the Ancient Mariner this contributor to the JSCA's "Sailor's Almanac", witness to several of the weather anomalies from the perspective of the Jericho Sailing Centre, has noticed an apparent historical trend for Vancouver Junes in the wake of El Niño's.

Typically a wet month in the Vancouver calendar, most often following the typically sunny, dry and breezy page of May, June, under the influence of El Niño, seems to swap seats with the preceding month, taking over the helm of great spring sailing weather leaving May to flounder and wallow in its Pacific spray.

We've just left an untypically wet May. This winter's El Niño's demonstrated its awesome weather flexing muscle to the world providing an alarmingly low snow pack for the Olympics and a remarkable stretch of sunny warm weather right on cue as the 2010 Vancouver games unfolded.

Although June 2010 is already awash with liquid sunshine at it's launch point this faithful scribe to the Jericho Sailing Centre's "Wave Farmer's Almanac" is going to go out on a wooden spar limb to predict that it will be an exceptional "fair weather sailor" friendly month so make sure you keep your calendar open for more salt water therapy sessions than usual at the Jericho Sailing Centre.

Jericho Classic Regatta June 5 & 6

The 30 somethingth Annual Jericho Classic Regatta will be held this weekend at the Jericho Sailing Centre. Lasers, Tasars, Martin 16's, Cats and others will peacefully clash in naval conflict for the glory and the gusto on the waters of English Bay. The entry fee for single handed boats is $30, double handers $50. Membership in CYA/BC Sailing will be required of all participants including the crew on double handed craft. The 2010 CYA/BC Sailing annual memberships will be available for $22 at registration (1000H-Noon Saturday). In order to alleviate the sticker shock of the CYA requirement for our more frugal racers there will be a $10 registration fee discount offered for any participant not requiring a dinner ticket. For all the details tack over to 2010 Jericho Classic NOR.

JSCA Renews Affiliation with the Canadian Yachting Association

The Jericho Sailing Centre Association is once again a member club in good standing with the Canadian Yachting Association and BC Sailing. BC Sailing Executive Director Tine Moberg-Parker has agreed with the JSCA's proposal that CYA/BC Sailing Memberships NOT be required for our Sunday/Tuesday racing programs to allow us to encourage and stimulate more beginner and novice racing activity. In return the JSCA has agreed to be diligent in ensuring that ALL participants, including crew in double handed craft, are members of CYA/BC Sailing. In the case of our American racing guests a US Sailing membership will suffice. 2010 CYA/BC Sailing memberships are available any time through the JSCA office for $22.
To find out more about what BC Sailing does to support and enhance our provincial sailing community tack over to BC Sailing.
To find out more about the Canadian Yachting Association sail over to CYA.

UBC Sailing Club Epic Beach Party - THIS SATURDAY @ 8pm

Join the UBC Sailing Club this Saturday June 5th at the Jericho Sailing Centre to kick off the summer. Local band,TV Heart Attack, recently featured on the PEAK Performance Project and Canadian Music Week will be rocking the stage. Brad DJ Winter is back for another season to keep your feet moving by spinning some mean tracks. Experience the ultimate venue located right off the beach overlooking beautiful English Bay. Doors open at 8pm. Meet some new people over a BBQ and drinks. This is a party you don't want to miss. Be a hit with your friends and bring them to party.
Tickets are going fast, buy online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/111910
Check out our facebook event page at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=116660905036612
More info can be found under events at http://www.ubcsailing.org
See you at the party!

English Bay Safety Seminar June 7

The English Bay Safety Seminar was developed for users of the Jericho Sailing Centre to help keep them safe at play on the waters of English Bay. The seminar covers basic water safety fundamentals along with user specific information drawn from the logs of the Jericho Rescue Team who have intervened in thousands of "sea disasters" over the past 36 years.

Why make your own mistakes when you can learn from the mistakes of others? Don't challenge Darwin's theory, make sure your water safety knowledge is the fittest it can be. Your survival may well depend upon it. Find the missing links and fill in the gaps in your water safety knowledge by attending a FREE English Bay Safety Seminar June 7 & 28. All times at 1900H RSVP JSCA office.

Hobie Classic Regatta June 12 & 13

Send us Your Photos

We are looking for "Jericho style" photos to spice up our website, newsletter and promote the Jericho Sailing Centre.

Thanks to Sue Bennett who sent us the cover photo Vancouver sunset as witnessed from her kayak. Thanks to rookie Jericho Rescue Team member Sylvia Jordi who sent us this kayak photo, the compound image as well as the Flights of Spring Regatta shot.

Please send us your photos with a brief description.

JSCA Crew Change

Benj Rummen, JSCA's Facility Manager since 2005 and a fixture at the Jericho Sailing Centre since he was twelve, is leaving the employ of JSCA for greener pastures on June 6. Thank you and bon voyage Benj.
The JSCA welcomes twenty year Jericho Rescue Team veteran Andrei Bredin, JSCA's Senior Rescue Team instructor, to the crew. Andrei will be assuming Benj's duties starting immediately.

JSCA Summer Staff Position Available

The JSCA is looking for a recreational boating savvy Part Time summer staff member with computer programming experience to help maintain office systems, our website, computerized wind reporting system as well as facilitate all aspects of member use of the Jericho Sailing Centre in a friendly, professional manner. Interested candidates can email mike@jsca.bc.ca

MEC Paddlefest June 20

From kayakers to outrigger canoes; from surf skis, to stand-up paddling, to times when the wind unexpectedly dies and sailors resolve themselves to their alternative propulsion system -every day is a "paddle fest" at the Jericho Sailing Centre-but only Sunday, June 20 is MEC Paddlefest 2010.
Mountain Equipment Co-op Paddlefest is an urban celebration of kayaking, canoeing, and the ocean environment in British Columbia. The festival will feature learning opportunities on the water and on the land. Paddlers of all skill levels are welcome. There will be FREE on water course Introduction to kayaking, guided tours, forward strokes, introduction to rolling, basic rescue, towing, paddling fitness, kids kayaking. Land clinics include navigation, choosing a kayak, choosing a paddle, trip packing, injury prevention, kayaking Vancouver Island. There will be manufacturer, sport educational, and environment displays as well as the Vancouver Aquarium's mobile oceanariums-imagine, bringing sea creatures for a day at the beach.
This will be a great opportunity for anyone who wants to flex a paddle for free, but you must register in advance if you want in on a course by trekking over to www.mec.ca/paddlefest .

Canadian Navy Celebrates 100 Years

The Canadian Navy first launched in 1910 with 2 ships, HMCS Niobe and HMCS Rainbow, grew to more than 400 during WWII and now maintains 33 active ships and a network of support and training ships as well as a National Sea Cadet Program. Nearly 100,000 Canadian sailors served during the Second World War. The Canadian Navy currently numbers more than 13,000, including the Regular Force and the Naval Reserve serving from bases at home, in war zones such as Afghanistan, and as part of aid missions in disaster areas such as Haiti. On behalf of all the sailors and seafarers who enjoy the freedom and gusto of the sea from the Jericho Sailing Centre, we salute the Canadian Navy and congratulate them on their naval centennial.

Navy League Regatta

On Saturday, June 26, the Jericho Sailing Centre welcomes the British Columbia Mainland Division of the Navy League of Canada for the 2010 Navy League Regatta. Sea Cadets from as far away as Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast and the Fraser Valley will storm the shores of Jericho and form the largest military presence here since the Department of National Defense Base Jericho Beach was decommissioned in 1969.

Bailiff Auction July 10 @ Noon

At this point in time there are about 20 boats in the Jericho compound unpaid and heading toward the annual Bailiff Auction on Saturday July 10. As of June 1 these boats and/or equipment have been seized by the JSCA under the Warehouse Lien Act and will be held for auction or until the owner pays all fees owing including: membership, storage, late fees, lock-up fee, bailiff fee and HST.

* Names removed at conclusion of Auction *

Upcoming JSCA Meetings

Safety Committee Meeting June 7 @ 1800H
Board Meeting June 14 @ 1900H

Safety is Your Responsibility

There are elements of risk that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce. Regardless of how you decide to use the ocean always show courtesy to others. Please adhere to the code listed below and share with others the responsibility for a safe ocean experience.

It is every member's responsibility to know and observe the rules of the road when on or near the water. Here are some key rules which every Jericho member must know and practice.

1. Always wear your P.F.D. on the water.
2. Sail powered craft have the right of way over power craft, paddle and rowing powered craft.
3. All non-commercial vessels shall keep well clear of commercial vessels.
4. It is illegal and extremely dangerous to pass between a tug and it's tow.
5. A port tack sailing vessel shall keep clear of a starboard tack vessel.
6. A windward vessel shall keep clear of a leeward vessel.
7. A vessel clear astern shall keep clear of a vessel ahead.
8. Any vessel overtaking another shall keep clear.
9. A vessel tacking or gybing shall keep clear of a vessel on a tack.
10.The area south of the orange can buoys is for training or transiting only.
11.Swimming or wading on the beach in front of the Centre is prohibited and is particularly dangerous for small children.
12.It is unsafe to loiter or let children play near the bottom of launching ramps.
13. Stay well clear of the end of the Jericho Pier as fishers cast lines as far as possible
14. Be cautious of pathway traffic when launching/retrieving
15. Do not leave your craft on the shoreline for extended periods of time
Common sense goes a long way toward maintaining a safe environment. Membership in the Jericho Sailing Centre Association is contingent on members knowing and observing the Safe Ocean Sailing rules.