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| Jericho Sailing Centre Association | March 15, 2018 |
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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 15, 2018 and beyond: |
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2018 JSCA Fees Due April 1
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Spring is about to be sprung again in Vancouver, so don't forget that your 2018 Jericho Sailing Centre Association Membership and Storage fees are due April 1, 2018. 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 June 30 @ Noon.
Many thanks to all of the members who have already paid their fees and included a donation to the JSCA in the bottom section of their invoice.
Member key locks change on April 3. Keys are available to current members for $6.
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World Water Day March 22:
"Sea of Life"
Film Screening & Discussion
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 "Sea of Life" Film Screening and Discussion March 22, 2018 In celebration of World Water Day, the SPEC Waste Committee and Jericho Sailing Centre will be screening the award-winning documentary Sea of Life, by Julia Barnes. The film will be followed by a Q&A session. About Sea of Life: "Right now what's happening in the ocean is largely out of sight and out of mind. Sea of Life is about to change that. Filmed over three years in seven countries, Sea of Life dives into some of the most spectacular ecosystems on the planet, exposing both the destruction that's happening in the ocean and the efforts underway to stop it. Creating a world that's beautiful for all species will require the greatest heroes of our generation to rise up and tackle the biggest challenge the world has ever faced." Screening Details: Date: Thursday March 22nd Doors open: 6.30 pm Film starts: 7pm Q&A session: 8.30 to 9pm Speakers: TBD Price: FREE, with a suggested donation of $5 at the door. Donations will go towards the SPEC Waste Committee's sustainability work in the community. About SPEC: The SPEC Waste Committee takes action to divert products from the waste stream by advocating for three main components: - Reducing waste
- Re-using
- Recycling
Some of the many projects they run towards achieving these goals include: - The Master Recycler program: an 8-week class where students learn about local waste streams and become certified Master Recyclers.
- Green2Go: A research project gaging the capacity for restaurants to shift towards reusable, compostable, or recyclable take-out container alternatives.
The Waste Committee is one of three SPEC committees working towards a mission to provide the community with practical solutions for urban sustainability. For more than 45 years SPEC has brought a range of environmental concerns to the attention of policy makers, industry and the public. Through its public education and advocacy work, SPEC has built a lasting legacy of environmental protection.
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Message from the Vancouver Board of Parks & Recreation
Vancouver On Water Survey - Closing Date March 16
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 T he Vancouver Park Board is looking for your feedback about On Water: Vancouver's Non-motorized Watercraft Strategy. Help us imagine the future of canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and more for Vancouver's waterways!
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Jericho Sailing Centre Annual Spring Clean-up
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The JSCA encourages all members to participate in the 2018 Jericho Sailing Centre Annual Spring Clean-up by keeping your boat and storage space ship shape and by participating with volunteer work parties in 2018 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 Sundays: March 31, April 7 & 14 @ 1300H. (it is exceptionally bad form to deposit junk from elsewhere in our bins, those caught doing so will be sent home with rabbits).
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Pay Parking Coming to a Sailing Centre Near You - April 1
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Pay Parking will be in effect in Jericho Beach Park from April 1 through October 31. Hourly rates will be $3.25; daily rates will be $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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Upcoming JSCA Meetings
| PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING - April 11 @ 1900H
The JSCA is looking to extend our current Strategic & Capital Plan "2020 Vision" to 2035 and we welcome members to get involved and provide input. We will have a series of meetings to develop a draft plan to present for member feedback at a Member Planning Forum.
JSCA MEMBER PLANNING FORUM - May 30 @ 1900H
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BC Sailing Club Race Officer Course @ Jericho April 7 & 8
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 The Club Race Officer course is designed to teach the basics of being a leader on a Club race committee. Over the 12 hrs of the program we will cover the basics of the racing rules, working with your committee and your club, setting a course, starting procedures, managing racing and the finish. Candidates who complete the course will qualify for certification as a Club Race Officer once the practical experience has been documented. Candidates should have some racing experience or have spent time working on a race committee.
Scheduled time: 10-4 each day... cost $50
Join the Race Committee booklet and a copy of the current Racing Rules of Sailing are included register through the JSCA office Before April 1st
Minimum 8, maximum 15
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2018 Summer Employment Opportunities
at the Jericho Sailing Centre
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STUDENT Summer Job at Jericho Sailing Centre
The Jericho Sailing Centre Association has student employment grant positions available and is inviting qualified candidates to apply. We are looking for a Secretary/Receptionist as well as Maintenance/Safety persons who are enrolled full time in a post secondary school this term and are planning to return full time for the fall session. To qualify for the grant, applicants must be Canadian Citizens under 30 years of age. We are looking for personable candidates who have a general knowledge of the types of ocean activities supported by the Jericho Sailing Centre. Please send your resume and cover letter to mike@jsca.bc.ca
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Jericho Rescue Team Training Course
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 The Jericho Rescue Team is looking for current JSCA members who are physically fit, confident, experienced sailors, windsurfers, paddlers and/or rowers and are interested in further 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 2018 events calendar. Qualified candidates can sign up for the Jericho Rescue Team Training Course which will be conducted on April 28 & 29. 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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March Service Hours @ Jericho
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The Jericho Galley Patio and Grill will be open weekends at 1100H rain or shine (if snow, they close).
The JSCA Office will be open everyday 0930-1900H for the next couple of weeks. As sunset gets later, we will adjust our hours to match.
Members are encouraged to sign in the Winter Launch Log during office hours prior to launching.
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2018 Jericho Sailing Centre Event Schedule
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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 Stewardship Group - Monthly Volunteer Work Parties
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 The Jericho Stewardship Group is a registered non-profit organization comprising residents, students, naturalists and other non-profit groups, that works with the Vancouver Park Board to restore and encourage the natural habitat of Jericho Beach Park. Our main activities include:
- removal of existing non-native shrub and tree species
- planting of new native trees and shrubs
- maintenance of newly planted areas
We also give walks and talks in the Park, do an annual release of mason bees in the spring and monitor and record some of the plant and animal species.
MONTHLY STEWARDSHIP EVENTS
If you would like to get involved, then join us on the second Sunday of every month (weather and holidays permitting). Upcoming work parties are currently scheduled for the following dates:
Work parties are from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon and we meet at the wooden bridge over the pond.
Come dressed for the elements and know you're likely to get dirty! We'll provide tools, cinnamon buns and a sense of purpose - we hope to see you there! For more information, shovel over to: www.jerichostewardship.ca
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Martin 242 Racing Info Night March 15
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Come Race Martin242s With Us On Vancouver's Beautiful English Bay!
If you have some sailing experience and would like to try racing, or if you are an experienced racer and would like to pair your skills with some of the Northwest's top sailors, the Vancouver Martin242 Fleet is for you.
Several boats in the Vancouver Fleet are looking for crew. The 2018 racing calendar includes Wednesday evenings and 1-2 Saturdays each month, from May thru October. If you are thinking of campaigning your own one design boat in 2018, a number of M242s are on the market at great value. And we are not just about racing: we have a program of fun social events throughout the season! A great way to meet new people.
Thursday evening March 15 is M242 Racing 2018 Info Nite. Please join us if you would like to become a member of a boat's regular crew, learn more about the M242 Fleet's 2018 program or obtain info on boat ownership and boats for sale. To reserve your place, sign up at:
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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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