Jericho Sailing Centre AssociationJune 29, 2011

in the wind
Ahoy Ocean Lovers: 
 

Here is what's "in the wind", coming events and items of interest at the Jericho Sailing Centre, Vancouver's Ocean Access Community Centre, for June 30-July 6, 2011 and beyond:

 
In This Issue
MEC Paddlefest Sign-up
Coast Guard Recruits Andrew
Jericho H2O Wear

THIS SUNDAY

Subaru Vancouver Triathlon- Limited Jericho Park Access From 0630-1130H

The Subaru Vancouver Triathlon will be held this Sunday, July 3rd and will include many local participants as well as athletes from around the world as triathletes prepare for the Hawaii Ironman this fall.  The event consists of a 1.9km swim just west of the Jericho Pier followed by a 4 loop, 90km cycling segment that will affect the road leading into the Jericho Sailing Centre as well as other roads in the area of Locarno and Spanish Banks beaches, and the areas in and around the University Endowment Lands and UBC. The last segment is the 21km run through Jericho Park trails from the Jericho Sailing Centre, along 4th Avenue to Locarno Beach and along Spanish Banks for 2 loops.

Full Road Closures 0630-1130H

NW Marine Drive: Spanish Banks Beach West parking lot to West 16th.

Discovery Street: Discovery to Belmont Ave. and Belmont to NW Marine Dr.

Single Lane Closures 0630-1130H

NW Marine Drive: Jericho Sailing Centre to the Spanish Banks Beach West parking lot. Eastbound lane closure; Westbound lane will remain open.

For more information you can contact events@triseries.ca or phone (604)657-6770 .

 

Sunday July 10

Register Now for MEC Paddlefest 2011

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, July 10 is MEC Paddlefest 2011. 

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.

Register Now

Summer School @ Jericho Sailing Centre

The Vancouver Spring that never was has finally expired and Summer 2011 has been officially launched, expertly skippered in from the Pacific Ocean by long lost blue sky and sunshine.
 

While they are still gawking in awe of the changing season, now is the time to Shanghai your friends, family, co-workers, neighbours, acquaintances and familiar strangers into signing up for a dinghy sailing, windsurfing or ocean kayaking lesson at the Jericho Sailing Centre. If they like it, they can always thank you by buying you lunch at the Jericho Galley Patio & Grill.

 

Dinghy Sailing                                                    http://www.macsailing.com/

Windsurfing & Stand Up Paddling              http://www.windsure.com/

Ocean Kayaking                                                http://www.ecomarine.com/

 

SUNDAY RACING On SUNDAY
Despite other activities going on in the Bay this Sunday, including the Subaru Triathlon Swim & RVYC WAVES Regatta for dinghies, we will indeed be running regular Sunday Racing at 1230H.
SUP & PFD's

The Canadian Coast Guard and Vancouver Police Department have asked us to remind Stand Up Paddling users of Jericho Beach that PFD's are required by law on SUP's and every craft launched out of the Jericho Sailing Centre.

PFD                                         $50

No PFD Fine                            $200

Your safety on the water:       $Priceless

Send Us Your Pictures

We are looking for Jericho style photos to spruce up our website & newsletters.

 

 

Thanks to Jericho Rescue Team member Sylvia Jordi for these photos of JSCA volunteers in action as well as our cover photo from last Sunday.                                                                         
                                                                             
                                                                              
                                                                               
                                                                                
                                                                                 
                                                                                  
  Alex & Adriana share a laugh onboard the Race Committee boat "Albatross."                                                                                 
                                                                                    
 

 

 The rest of the Race Committee gets in on the fun.




  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Jericho Sailing Centre's Loss, Canadian Coast Guard's Gain

One of the Jericho Sailing Centre's best ever Safety/Rescue Officers, Andrew Balakshin, is leaving us on July 4 for a career in the Canadian Coast Guard. There is many a moist eye among Andrew's fellow staff members, Jericho Rescue Team members, volunteers, racers and other Jericho sea mammals who know him (it's just the wind or a piece of sand, really) but we are all very excited for Andrew and the CCG who will gain valuable insight into the world of small craft rescue and be made aware that every dinghy capsize is not necessarily a "Mayday" situation. Bon Voyage Andrew.

 

Longtime Jericho Rescue Team and former staff member, Stephen Chessor is stepping in as JSCA's Safety/Rescue Officer for the rest of the summer, a role he has capably filled previously.

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Jericho H2O Wear - Now Available in the JSCA Office

 

Jericho Sailing Centre staff Tristan and Lorena model the latest in Jericho Beach fashion, sporting the Jericho Sailing Centre's new H2O logo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Focus on fashion, arrive at the beach in style sporting your Jericho Sailing Centre colours. Shirts (available in cotton & wickwear, short and longsleeve), hats & lanyards. 

Jericho Folk Club Tuesdays in the Surf & Turf

 

Tuesday evenings from from now through September 27 are Jericho Folk Club Nights in the Surf & Turf room of the Jericho Sailing Centre. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy Celtic, singer songwriter, sea shanties, and traditional music.

 

7:30pm Jam Session    8:00pm Open Stage   9:20pm Feature Performer                                

$8.00 Admission                                  

Jericho Sailing Centre Etiquette

Common sense and consideration of fellow members help make the Jericho Sailing Centre a true community centre with a friendly salt water community atmosphere. Here are a few etiquette reminders to keep things sailing along smoothly:                          

  • The Jericho Sailing Centre is a SMOKE FREE facility. There is No Smoking permitted in any Vancouver Park or beach area.
  • the areas adjacent to launching ramps are for craft launch/retrieval only. Do not rig, repair or otherwise loiter in this area.
  • Give pathway users the right of way and bear in mind they may be distracted and not aware that you are crossing the pathway with your craft or launch rope.
  • launch dollies are for launching/retrieval only (not for storage) and must be returned to the fence immediately after use.
  • if you launch from your own dolly or trailer return it to your storage spot after launching.
  • do not use the winches unless you are familiar with their safe operation. Winch instruction is available from staff or Jericho Rescue Team members. Only members or registered guests may use winches & dollies.
  • only leashed, well behaved dogs are allowed in the compound, no dogs are allowed in the building or on the deck. Do not tie dogs to the base of stairwells or in other traffic areas. Do not leave your dog onshore while you are on the water. The City prohibits dogs on beaches. In consideration of other Jericho users please consider leaving your dog at home while visiting the Jericho Sailing Centre.
  • Please coil hoses immediately after use and conserve water.
  • Do not block aisle ways.
  • Rinse racks are for rinsing not drying.

 

Danger! Boat Crossing

Over a busy weekend thousands of people stroll the beach path past the Jericho Sailing Centre. Many are focused on all of the on water activity and are not looking for people, boats and equipment suddenly emerging from our chain link compound. Please be extra aware and cautious of lollygagging landlubbers on the beach path as you exit the gates with your equipment.

Your 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.