Jericho Sailing Centre AssociationJune 18, 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 18, 2014 and beyond:
  
In This Issue
Support UBC Sailing Club Race Team
Navy League of Canada
English Bay Safety Seminar
40th Anniversary
Jericho Folk Club
Safety Your Responsibility
Join our Mailing List!
Join us for the Legendary Homolsom Rock Run       This Thursday June 19
   
  
 For thousands of years people have paddled the ocean around Point Grey and legend has it that SW of the Point is a great rock full of powerful good medicine which was once the Tyee/god of the West Wind. The paddling ancestors named it Homolsom Rock and according to the legend, those who touch the stone with their blade will always have the wind in their favour when returning home. On June 19, the longest Thursday of the year, we welcome Vancouver's paddling community to join the Wavechaser Paddle Series as the Jericho Sailing Centre rekindles the legend. Choose from the 5km course up the Point Grey coast around the green algae coloured race mark, or take on the full blown journey of the paddling ancestors, a 15km round trip to Homolsom Rock, just off Wreck Beach, returning with the wind at your pleasure to Jericho.
  
Wavechaser Paddle Series races are held every 2nd Thursday (between the Big Chops) starting at 7pm. Registration can be done in person at the Jericho Sailing Centre office anytime between 9:30- 6:45 on race day or online @ http://jracing.org/ . The entrance fee is $5 or free for JSCA Members (new members welcome $96 annual membership). There will be a short course and a long course each evening accompanied by a safety boat, with video replay and paddle pros onhand in the Sailor's Lounge after racing. Many thanks to our event sponsors for providing ample draw prizes.
  
  
 
   
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
    
  
 
  
  
   
  
 
  

 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   

UBC Sailing Club Race Team Fundraising Dinner                    This Saturday

Come and join us for our fundraising dinner to help UBC Sailing Team go to the World University Match Racing Championship in Italy this summer! We need YOUR SUPPORT to make it to Italy. Plus we want to celebrate the journey so far with you! Buffet dinner will be served followed by raffle and silent auction! Followed by an awesome celebration with some of your fellow sailors! 

Date: Saturday, June 21st 
Location: Jericho Northwest/Northeast room 
Tickets: $30 for students, $40 for non students 
Dress code: Business casual 
Jackets for gentlemen, dresses for ladies 

 

 

Please pay online through the following link (click "Donate Now")
https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/TeamFundraisingPage.aspx?teamID=543018

and email ubcmatchracing@gmail.com to confirm your attendance! 


 Check out the Match Racing Championship website http://wuc2014.avll.it/ 

You can follow the UBC campaign by liking our facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/UBC-Match-Racing/1505235376362529 

We look forward to seeing you and thank you for your support as we head to World's in Italy!

PS. Tables are of 10 people
PPS. Each table has to bring a joke and/or sailing story forward to discuss!

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Schedule:

6PM Doors Open
7PM Dinner 
8PM Jokes and Stories 
930PM Silent Auction and Raffle
1145PM Last Call
1230AM Closing Shop and further celebrations at another venue! "  

SATURDAY: Navy League of Canada Regatta                                                                        

 
Sea Cadet Squadrons from all over British Columbia will conduct a reverse amphibious re-invasion of the Jericho Sailing Centre on Saturday, June 21 for the 2014 Navy League Regatta. Built as a military facility, recycled for peaceful purpose, the former Jericho Beach Air Station always welcomes our reconnection to Canadian Forces personnel and their ilk.

The Navy League of Canada was established in 1895 to promote an interest in Maritime Affairs generally throughout Canada. The Navy League works to preserve Canada's maritime legacy, passing it on to future generations so that they may continue to realize the vast potential of our oceans, lakes and rivers and the critical role they play to our national well-being.

 The Navy League of Canada has a presence in over 260 Canadian communities providing youth programs that benefit 15,000 young Canadians every year. For more information on the Navy League of Canada sail over to http://www.navyleague.ca/eng/index.asp
  

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.

 

Volunteers Wanted for Frolicking in the Mucky Muck!

Low Tide Beach Clean-up                                                                                          June 28

 

 Thank you to all of the volunteers who came out to our May 31 & June 14 Low Tide Beach Clean-up workparties. 

 

In just over 2 weeks this beach will once again be covered with paddlers and boats for the 2014 MEC Paddlefest. We're inviting everyone, and particulary Vancouver's paddling community, to participate in a shoreline clean-up.

 

 

 

 

Please show your paddling community spirit by participating:  

 

 

June 28 @ 1230H

 

 

Bring suitable footwear; the Jericho Sailing Centre will supply gloves, tools wheelbarrows, drinking water & bandaids.

 

 

July 5 - Wake & Cake:

Come Celebrate Jericho Sailing Centre's 40th Anniversary 

Live music, balloons, clowns, a BBQ, cake and wake: the Jericho Sailing Centre is celebrating 40 years as Vancouver's ocean community centre on Saturday, July 5, 2014; 1100-1730H; and everyone is invited to this family friendly, face painting, ice cream eating, wave lapping, ocean festival.

 

Prior to 1974 there was no such thing as a community centre dedicated to low cost ocean recreation in small, naturally powered craft; in Vancouver, or anywhere. As DND Base Jericho Beach was being demolished and Jericho Beach Park was evolving through the concrete cracks, a small group of passionate dinghy sailors shared their ocean community, non-taxpayer funded, vision with the city to save the former Jericho Beach Air Station's Marine Building from the wrecking ball. The City thought it a good idea at the time and since then, many thousands of people each year have enjoyed the Jericho Sailing Centre.

 

In the early days, no ramps made low ride retrievals more of a social bonding exercise.

 Climb onboard for live music, balloons & BBQ at 1100H in the Jericho Sailing Centre's plaza/picnic area just east of the main building. Check out sailing, paddling and rowing programs available through the Jericho Sailing Centre and see all the activity on the sea. We'll start cutting cake and drawing prizes at 1300H including airfares from Harbour Air and gift cards from MEC. Then we'll hear from special guests including Point Grey MP Joyce Murray and Jericho's Park Board Commissioner Liaison Trevor Loke. Vancouver Park Board Commissioner Constance Barnes will also attend. Her father, former MLA Emory Barnes, was quick to recognize that a low cost ocean community centre may have a future in a city named after a sailor, and was a featured dignitary at the official launch of the Jericho Sailing Centre 40 years ago. Jericho's own, Disabled Sailing Association Founder, former Vancouver Mayor, and current MLA Sam Sullivan will be among our honoured guests to dedicate one of 2 new Jericho Rescue boats purchased with the assistance of a Provincial Gaming Grant. The music and seaside community atmosphere plays on until 1730H.

 

Looking east during Habitat '76. The original wharf came to our main ramp. The steel rails still embedded in the concrete by the current Windsure hut were for the massive doors to the hanger shown here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more information on Vancouver's ocean community centre or the Jericho Sailing Centre's 40th Anniversary celebration please contact Mike Cotter in the JSCA office.

 

July 5 Schedule @ Jericho Sailing Centre

0900H                                    2014 MEC Paddlefest begins

1100H                                    40th Anniversary Celebration begins

1300H                                    Special guests and Jericho Rescue boat dedication

1700H                                    MEC Paddlefest ends

1730H                                    40th Anniversary Celebration concludes

  
We are looking for JSCA members to volunteer during our celebration; we'll buy you a BBQ lunch. 
We are still looking for sponsors to provide draw prizes  For more info please contact Mike in the JSCA office.
  
Thanks to our great draw prize sponsors, we still have room for more:
  
  

MEC Paddlefest                                                                                  July 5 

  

  

  

 

 

You can go for a test paddle, participate in a hands-on skills clinic, browse exhibitor's booths, and hunt for deals at the MEC Paddleswap. There'll also be live performances, entertainment, food vendors and kids' activities. Bring your friends and family, and come celebrate the fun of floating!

 

For full event info., paddle over to:

http://events.mec.ca/event/15764/mec-paddlefest-vancouver-2014 

Red Bull Around the Strait                                                                                                                                   July 12

 Red Bull Around the Strait is a participatory sailing race incorporating three different race formats in one exciting contest, challenging catamaran sailors to use strategy and skill to outperform their competition. On July 12th, sailors will hit the beachfront at Jericho Sailing Centre in this new competitive race format, aiming for the title of Red Bull's Around the Strait champion.

 

For more information or to register: www.redbull.ca/AroundTheStrait

 

Rooftop Yoga @ Jericho                                                                              Thursday Mornings

   

 

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

 

 

  

Jericho Racing - Sunday Racing this Weekend:

 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.

 

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
                        
  
  
Swift Solo/Musto Skiff
North American Championships
July 6-12
  
Red Bull Around the Strait
July 12
  
2014 Pacific Coast 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. 

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

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. 

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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