Jericho Sailing Centre AssociationJune 4, 2014
       
                                  
in the wind
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 June 4, 2014 and beyond:
  
In This Issue
Herding Cats
Wavechaser Paddle Series
Rooftop Yoga
Launch Dollies R 4 Launching
Beach Clean-up
Jericho Folk Club
World Oceans Day
Safety Your Responsibility
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THIS WEEKEND: Jericho Catamaran Classic Regatta                   June 7 & 8

 Every year around this time pods of Hobies, Nacras and other assorted stray cats migrate back to the Jericho Sailing Centre for what is now known as the Jericho Catamaran Classic, one of the most popular events on the Pacific Northwest cat racing tour.

 

This Saturday & Sunday, we'll be herding these cats around an exciting race course on English Bay. There will be plenty of hissing and scratching; yeowlling, spitting and arching of backs. The fur (and hulls) will fly and in the end, one crew from each class will be the cats' meow. We have openings for volunteers on board the race committee boat Albatross to help with starts and finishes - no experience required, lunch provided and a great view of a wet and wild cat fight.

 

For more info., claw your way over to:

Here kitty, kitty kitty!

 

  

  

Our regular Sunday Racing Program will not be conducted on regatta weekends.

 

Jericho Wavechaser Paddle Series                   Starts This Thursday June 5!

  
  
Join us for the legendary Homolsom Rock Run June 19    

Rooftop Yoga @ Jericho                                                                              Starting June 5

   

 

Come enjoy the serenity of the early morning with Yoga on the Rooftop of the Jericho Sailing Centre.  Hatha-based yoga, focusing on breath, attunement, and the joy of movement. Suitable for all levels and open to the public.

Bring your own yoga mat and dress in layers.

 

Thursday mornings (commencing June 5), 7:30-8:45am 
 rooftop deck of the Jericho Sailing Centre 

1300 Discovery St.

In case of rain, class will be moved to the Surf 'n Turf room in the Centre.

 

 

Cost: $10 drop-in

 

Instructor: Jen Labelle (200hr YTT certified)

 

For more info. please contact instructor at: 

jenlabelleyoga@gmail.com

 

 

  

Photo Rewind: Last Weekend's 2014 Jericho Classic Regatta                                                   

Eight boats in the Martin 16 Fleets enjoyed great racing conditions at the 2014 Jericho Classic

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Laser Radials lapping up the wind

 

 

    

Maestro Peter Conducting Laser Surgery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tasars seeking the Spanish Bank shoreline lift

  

 

Jericho Sailing Centre Etiquette: Launch Dollies

Good form: launch dollies when not in use stored on fence
  
JSCA boat launch dollies are for
LAUNCHING ONLY and not for     
Bad form: launch dolly not in use stored under boat.
storage. Please be considerate of your fellow members and return dollies to the fence immediately after use.

Wet Paint!

 

 

 

Weather permitting, the Jericho Sailing Centre will receive a fresh coat of exterior paint over the next week. We have moved some racks and lockers away from the building to facilitate painters. Please observe all safety and directional signage and keep a weather eye for wet paint.   

 

Volunteers Wanted for Frolicking in the Mucky Muck!

Low Tide Beach Clean-up                                                                                          June 14

 

Thank you to all of the volunteers who came out to our May 31 workparty. Show your community spirt by participating in the next one: 

 

 

June 14 @ 1230H

 

Bring suitable footwear; we supply gloves, tools wheelbarrows, drinking water & bandaids.

 

 

Jericho Racing - No Sunday Racing this Weekend: Next Sunday Racing June 15

 The Jericho Sailing Centre's weekly racing series are in full stride with Sunday Racing @ 1230H  on every non-regatta Sunday through to August 31. Tuesday Nite Racing runs every Tuesday @ 1815H into September.

 

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
Hobie Classic Regatta                        
June 7 & 8
  
Navy League Regatta
June 21
  
Swift Solo/Musto Skiff
North American Championships
July 6-12
  
Red Bull Around the Strait
July 12
  
Canadian Laser Masters Championships
July 18-20
  
F18 Rumrunners Regatta
August 9 & 10
  

 

   

 

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/

Dave Thomas Racing Clinic                                                                                      July 8

Former Canadian Olympic Sailing Team Coach and MacSailing School Co-owner Dave Thomas will conduct a Sail Racing Clinic on Tuesday, July 8. There will be a pre-race Skipper's Meeting at 1730H. First start will be 1815H. Races will be videotaped and we'll all come back to the Burrard Room for an extensive photogenic debrief and to buy the Coach beers. 

FREE - English Bay Safety Seminar                                                                  Next One June 23

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 June 23, July 21 or August 18. All times at 1900H RSVP JSCA office.

 

Last Chance to go Sea the Vancouver Festival of Ocean Films                                            

 

On June 3rd, 4th and 5th, join the Vancouver Festival of OceanFilms as they celebrate the oceans and the fifth year of bringing thebest of ocean documentaries from around the world to Vancouver audiences.

 

 

As Canada's ocean film festival, the VFOF is dedicated to the issues,personalities and the sports of our oceans. AT VFOF their goal is topresent a broad based experience that will leave audiences excited and educated about their relationship with the ocean.

 

As a member of the 1% for the Planet community of businesses, they are very proud to be joining with the Georgia Strait Alliance. All the profit, after expenses, will be donated to the GSA to assist in their

mission to protect and restore the marine environment and promote the sustainability of Georgia Strait, its adjoining waters and

communities.

Please connect with them through their website [6] or on Twitter (@VFOF)

Jericho Folk Club Every Tuesday Evening Through September

      

  

Sea shantys and folk music fill the air around the Jericho Sailing Centre every Tuesday evening from 1930H. Everyone welcome.

 

For your listening pleasure tune in to: www.jerichofolkclub.ca

World Oceans Day Event                                                                                                               June 11

 

What does the ocean mean to you?  What are marine protected areas? What can we do to help protect the ocean we love?

This interactive, dialogue-based event will explore the diverse parts of the B.C. coast that need protecting, the role of marine protected areas and how your actions can help protect the coast.  Ocean experts from the David Suzuki Foundation, Living Oceans Society and World Wildlife Fund will share maps, stories and expertise, as well as hear from you and answer your questions.

 

Bios: 

Jodi Stark is a public engagement specialist at the David Suzuki Foundation.  She has worked on conservation of Canada's west coast for over a decade and believes in the shared First Nations and scientific notion that everything is connected and interdependent. Her work with the David Suzuki Foundation is focused on providing opportunities for meaningful actions that people can take to protect the oceans we love.

 

 

Linda Nowlan is the regional conservation director for WWF-Canada, and is excited about the upcoming "Protect the Great Bear Sea" campaign, which will  raise awareness and ultimately increase protection for BC's spectacular ocean.

 

 

Karin Bodtker is Director of Mapping and Analysis at Living Oceans Society where she has been using mapping (GIS) technology to analyze and illustrate marine conservation issues since 2007. Karin has a science background but enjoys the challenge of using maps to tell stories about our interactions with and dependence upon the oceans.

 

Time: June 11th, 7:00-8:30

Location: David Eby, MLA Vancouver-Point Grey, Constituency office, 2909 West Broadway, Vancouver

 

2014 Jericho Sailing Centre Event Schedule

The 2014 event schedule is on our website Google Calendar at:

http://jsca.bc.ca/events2/google-events-calendar/

 

Jericho Sailing Centre - School Sign-ups in June

 Dinghy Sailing, Windsurfing/SUP and Ocean Kayaking Schools at the Jericho Sailing Centre are busy filling their lesson schedules throughout 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/

 

                                                  *NEW* Open Ocean Rowing          http://www.clublocarno

 

 

Jericho Sailing Centre - Sign Up With Our Affiliated Clubs

  One of the best ways to enjoy recreational ocean access on Vancouver's largest playground is to join one of the community based clubs stationed at 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.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more info. on all JSCA Affiliated Clubs surf over to http://jsca.bc.ca/clubs-2/

June Service Hours @ Jericho

The Jericho Galley Patio and Grill will be open 0900H-Sunset on weekends; and Noon-Sunset on weekdays, weather permitting. 

 

The JSCA Office will be open everyday 0930-2100H. 

40th Anniversary Celebration July 5

 

Music, balloons, clowns and cake: the Jericho Sailing Centre is celebrating 40 years as Vancouver's ocean community centre on Saturday, July 5, 2014; we hope you can attend. Details are still being worked out but the event will include the annual MEC Paddlefest, dedication of the new Jericho Rescue Boat, on the water activities including a demonstration by the Disabled Sailing Association of BC. More details to come... 

JSCA President David Hendry and MLA Emery Barnes at the official launch of the Jericho Sailing Centre.

  
  
  
  
We'll be looking for volunteers and welcoming everyone to participate on that day. If you are interested in helping to plan and organize our event you are invited to join our next Committee meeting on June 9 at 1730H. For more info please contact Mike in the JSCA office.

Pay Parking Now in Effect @ Jericho

Pay Parking is now in effect in Jericho Beach Park 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.

Jericho Sailing Centre Etiquette 
 

Common sense and consideration of fellow members and other users 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:

 

  • No Alcohol is permitted within the Jericho Sailing Centre other than that served by the Jericho Galley Patio & Grill or by a duly authorized affiliated club with a Special Occasion Permit. At no time is alcohol permitted outside of a licensed area.                   
  • Do not leave your craft unattended on the shoreline for extended periods - share the shore.                          
  • RAMPS, and the areas adjacent to launching ramps, are for craft launch/retrieval only. Do not rig, repair or otherwise loiter in this area.
  • Do not leave or rig your craft in the rinsing areas adjacent to hosing stations. 
  • The Jericho Sailing Centre is a SMOKE FREE facility. There is No Smoking permitted in any Vancouver Park or beach 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 dollys 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 leave dollys on the beach.
  • 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.
  • Swimming is prohibited in front of the Jericho Sailing Centre.
  
SAFETY is Your Responsibility
 On the ocean 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.

0.5 IT IS EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY TO AVOID A COLLISION 
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.
  
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