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| Jericho Sailing Centre Association | March 6, 2014 |
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Serving Vancouver's Ocean
Community for 40 Years | February 13, 2014 |
| Ahoy Vancouver Ocean Lovers: |  Here is what's "in the wind"; coming events and items of interest at the Jericho Sailing Centre, Vancouver's Ocean Community Centre, for March 6, 2014 and beyond: |
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2014 JSCA Fees Due by April 1 |
A reminder that your 2014 JSCA Membership and Storage fees are due April 1, 2014. Payments can be made by cash, cheque, debit or credit in person during office hours 0930-1800H 7 days a week. Credit card payments can be made by phone (604) 224-4566.
Please don't pay late! A late fee of $30 will apply to fees paid between April 2-30; a $60 late fee will be applied to late payments received during the month of May, and after that things go from bad to worse and your ship could end up on the craggy rocks of our annual bailiff auction. If you are planning not to store your craft at the Jericho Sailing Centre this year please ensure that you vacate by March 31 and notify the JSCA office so we may bring boats in from our waiting list. Bailiff Auction of unpaid craft July 12 @ Noon. |
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2014 Sail Racing Schedule Commences March 30 |
 The 2014 Jericho Sail Racing season kicks off on Sunday, March 30 with the first Penguin Cup Race at 1230H. The Penguin Cup Racing Series continues on April 6 & 20.
The first open sailing regatta of the season is the annual Flights of Spring Regatta April 12 & 13.
Jericho Sailing Centre's weekly racing series commence with the first Sunday Race on May 4 @ 1230H followed by the first Tuesday Nite Race on May 6 @ 1815H.
Racers are reminded that all competitors must be properly dressed for cold water conditions and that early season racing is not necessarily recommended for inexperienced sailors. Anyone interested in learning to race is encouraged to sign up for the Rookie Racing Seminar on June 22 @ 0930H.
For a complete event schedule barge over to: http://jsca.bc.ca/events2/google-events-calendar/ |
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40th Anniversary Logo Design Contest Winner |
Behold the winning entry in the JSCA 40th Anniversary Logo Design Contest. Designer Jami Bennett will receive SUP lessons, dinner for 2 at the Galley Patio & Grill and the admiration of her fellow members. |
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40th Annual Spring Clean-up @ Jericho - Volunteer Workparties |
The JSCA encourages all members to participate in the 2014 Jericho Sailing Centre Compound Beautification Project by keeping your boat and storage space ship shape and by participating with volunteer work parties in 2014 to help clean up aisle ways and other common space areas. We have recycling bins onsite for the early spring to facilitate compound clean-up; please pitch in. Members can jettison their onsite sorted junk into the recycling bins on the main aisle way anytime or join in on organized volunteer work parties on Saturdays: March 8, 15, 23 & 29 @ 1100H. |
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Jericho Sailing Centre 40th Anniversary OPEN HOUSE & Sailpast May 10 |
Jericho Sailing Centre OPEN HOUSE May 10 Noon-1600H
The 40th annual Jericho Sailing Centre OPEN HOUSE is on Saturday, May 10 from Noon-1600H. Bring your landlubber friends, co-workers, neighbours and relatives down to the Centre on that day to check out all of the ocean access opportunities available to them. Our schools, clubs and fleets will be on hand with sign-up information and displays, there will be plenty of activity on the water and guests will receive member discounts on purchases in the Galley Patio & Grill.
Jericho Sailing Centre - SOS - Season Opening Sailpast May 10 1300H
The first sail past launched from Jericho Beach may have taken place almost three thousand years ago when original inhabitants of this area set their canoes into the Salish sea and left their village behind to discover, hunt, trade and/or pillage.
The next sail past from Jericho Beach will be on Saturday, May 10, 2014. All JSCA members are invited to join in as we carry on this longstanding tradition. Sail, paddle, windsurf, row, SUP - whatever you like to do here, come out and do it on Saturday, May 10 at 1300H.
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Jericho Sailing Centre 40th Anniversary Celebration on July 5, 2014 |
Everyone welcome: details in a future
"in the wind"............... |
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2014 Jericho Sailing Centre Event Schedule | |
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"All hands on the poop deck!"
Washroom & Shower Renovation March 10-14 |
Regular washroom & shower room use in the Jericho Sailing Centre will be disrupted at times during the week of March 10 through the 14th as we do minor renovations to these areas. New countertops, auto flushers and shower timers will be included in the renovation. Please observe temporary directional signage as we attempt to navigate through these waters with minimal disruption. |
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Pay Parking in Effect @ Jericho Starting April 1 |
Pay Parking goes into effect in Jericho Beach Park on April 1 through October 31. Hourly rates increase a quarter to $3.25; daily rates increase a loonie to $11. Season parking passes are available through EasyPark for $83.
To apply for a parking pass
Go to www.easypark.ca
Select monthly/season parking
Select Apply online
Lot Number = #69 Jericho
Select start month (April) and date (1)
Category of parking = season pass
Fill out the form and send
Easy Park staff will contact you for payment.
Your other option is to go to the Easy Park office at 209 - 700 West Pender Street. They will issue your parking pass while you wait. |
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Winter Launch Log |
Members who launch from the Jericho Sailing Centre at this time of year are encouraged to stop in at the Jericho office and fill out the Winter Launch Log which outlines your float plan to let people here know you are out there. |
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Jericho Sailing Centre - School Sign-ups in March |
 Dinghy Sailing, Windsurfing/SUP and Ocean Kayaking Schools at the Jericho Sailing Centre start tip toeing out of hibernation in March and find their full on sea legs in April & May. For full Season Pass, Rental or Lesson information and registration click the link below:
Dinghy Sailing http://www.macsailing.com/
Windsurfing & Stand Up Paddling http://www.windsure.com/
Ocean Kayaking http://www.ecomarine.com/
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Jericho Sailing Centre - Sign Up With Our Affiliated Clubs | |
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FREE - English Bay Safety Seminars |
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 potential "sea disasters" over the past 40 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 April 28, May 5, June 2 & 23, July 21 or August 18. All times at 1900H RSVP JSCA office.
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Join the Jericho Rescue Team |
The Jericho Rescue Team is looking for current JSCA members who are experienced sailors, windsurfers, paddlers and/or rowers and are interested in developing their seamanship and water safety skills, to volunteer to assist their fellow boaters. The Jericho Rescue Team provides safety and rescue support for all on-water events facilitated by the JSCA. This year our Rescue Team members will provide safety and rescue coverage for the over 80 on-water event days on our 2014 events calendar. Qualified candidates can sign up for the Jericho Rescue Team Training Course which will be conducted on April 26 & 27. We provide training in water safety and seamanship, boat handling, boat rescue and first aid. Course graduates must complete ongoing Rescue Team training including the Pleasure Craft Operators Certification, VHF Radio Licence, emergency first aid and CPR Certification (all provided). If you are interested please contact Andrei or Mike in the Jericho office to discuss your qualification for this program. |
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Jericho Sailing Centre Summer Employment Opportunities |
Safety/Rescue
The JSCA is looking for a qualified Safety/Rescue Officer to work at the Jericho Sailing Centre this summer. The ideal candidate will have strong boating, first aid and people skills. Sail Canada/CYA Instructor and/or Lifeguard certification a definate asset.
Reception/Storage
The JSCA is looking for energetic and dynamic ocean friendly folk for office, compound, rescue and maintenance summer staff duties at the Jericho Sailing Centre.
The closing date to apply for these positions is March 31. For detailed Job Descriptions and to submit resumes & cover letters please email admin@jsca.bc.ca |
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March Service Hours @ Jericho |
The Jericho Galley Patio and Grill will be open 0900H-Sunset on weekends, weather permitting.
The JSCA Office will be open everyday 0930-1800H through March 8; then 0930-1900H Wednesdays-Sundays through to the end of March.
Members are encouraged to sign in the Winter Launch Log during office hours prior to launching. |
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Cold Water Recreation |
There are many people, particularly Stand Up Paddlers, launching from Jericho Beach these days who are new to cold water ocean recreation. Here are some things they must know about:
Appropriate Attire - Dress for Cold Water Immersion
The water temperature is well below the level where it is safe to recreate without a proper (no shorties) wetsuit or drysuit. People who get into serious trouble at this time of year have often made the mistake of dressing for the air temperature not the water temperature, which is fine until something goes wrong and they suddenly find themselves immersed in the water.
Use Your Head
Significant heat loss is through your head. When you consider that hypothermia is the most significant danger experienced ocean recreationalists face and a neoprene cowling cost $15 at MEC, you don't need a calculator to do the math. A wool toque or hat will also work quite well.
Always Stay with Your Craft
When a sailing dinghy, windsurfer or kayak capsizes they are usually within a couple of swim strokes of their crew. Some craft, particularly SUP's and surf skis, require a safety leash (in good condition and properly attached) as they can easily get away in a capsize situation. Never leave your craft in an emergency situation as it is far easier to spot than a person in the water.
Use the Buddy System
Always sail, paddle, row with someone else, especially in cold water conditions. Let a reliable friend or relative know when and where you are going and when you expect to return. Diligently contact them upon your safe return. If you are launching from Jericho Beach stop in at the JSCA office to let us know when and where you are going and when you expect to return.
Be Aware of Sunset
Recently, JSCA staff have witnessed people launching within a few minutes of sunset. This is a dangerous practice. If something goes wrong for you: equipment failure; changing conditions; fatigue, etc., you are very difficult to find in the dark. Make sure your safety float plan includes plenty of time to get off of the water before sunset.
Here is a link provided by our member Stefan from UBC of his favourite cold water education site:
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Batten Down the Hatches! More Pacific Storms Heading Our Way |
Every "off season" vicious wind storms rip through the Jericho Sailing Centre compound looking for loose tarps, boat covers and poorly stowed gear. When they find a loose tarp they can turn a docile hibernating boat into a flying projectile which can cause damage to neighbouring craft. Members are responsible for ensuring they have "battened down the hatches" on their equipment stored at the Jericho Sailing Centre. If your boat causes damage to neighbouring craft you can be held liable. We encourage you to check your craft regularly year round (particularly before & after gnarly windstorms), remove any parts or equipment that can be easily removed (most thefts occur between Oct.-April) and make sure water doesn't collect inside your hull (if it freezes and expands it can cause major damage).
(Long-time Jericho Hobie sailor Clayton Sprung has asked us to remind all cat sailors that removing your tramp for the winter is not only prudent preventative maintenance - your tramp will last much longer - but a boat without the tramp installed will provide less wind resistance in the face of a tempest.) |
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One of the best ways to enjoy recreational ocean access on Vancouver's largest playground is to join one of the community based clubs based out of the Jericho Sailing Centre. These low cost, not for profit, volunteer driven organizations provide a wide variety of boat access and training programs for dinghy sailing, paddling, windsurfing, SUP and rowing programs as well as social opportunities. Clubs looking for new crew include: