Jericho Sailing Centre AssociationOct. 3, 2019
                             
in the wind
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 October 3, 2019 and beyond:
  
In This Issue
Penguin Cup
Ecomarine Update
Rubber Up!
AGM Notice
Safety Your Responsibility
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THIS WEEKEND @ Jericho: Penguin Cup Racing
Penguin Cup Racing Series 
October 6, 13 & 20  
@ 1230H      
    
                    To register for                 
                    Penguin Cup 
                    Racing Series
                    tack over to:
 

Ecomarine Inventory Liquidation Sale
Details are still being finalized for the liquidation of Ecomarine's inventory. It could be announced as early as today.
 
Maynard's is the liquidator; keep a weather eye on their site:

Send us Your Photos
   
Thanks to Jericho Safety and Events Manager, Dominique Labrosse for these photos and our cover of UBC REC's Day of the Longboat taken last weekend. Thirty-five hundred paddlers participated in the event.  
 
 
SAFETY NOTICE:  Colder Conditions Require Appropriate Attire
As we leave the summer of 2019 foundering in our wake, the air and water temperatures have become noticeably cooler and the wetsuit or thermally protective attire that may have been optional just a few weeks ago are now mandatory. Last week Jericho Rescue assisted a beginner windsurfer, no wetsuit, who was in the initial stage of hypothermia. This is not a risk people should be taking when launching from Jericho at this time of year. Play safe and dress for survival.   

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.

Cold Water Recreation Requires More Knowledge and Experience
Here are some things they must know about cold water ocean recreation:

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. Hypothermia is the most significant danger experienced ocean recreationalists face. Wear a neoprene cowling, a wool toque or other hat to help retain body heat.
 
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.
 
For more information, shiver over to this cold water education site:

SAFETY NOTICE : Declining Daylight; Wind Shuts Off
These sailors were very lucky to be spotted by Jericho staff as we were leaving for the day. With no wind and no paddle they were heading toward Naniamo on an outgoing tide.
 
If wind fuels your craft, you must be aware of the time of sunset as the wind frequently shuts off abruptly within the last hour of daylight. Sailing dinghies are required by law to carry a paddle for this very purpose. Never sail further away from Jericho in the evening than you would like to paddle. Today's sunset is at 1849H and we lose a couple of minutes of daylight each day.  

Volunteer Appreciation and Racing Awards Dinner              October 20
All members are invited to attend the annual JSCA Racing Awards and Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Sunday, October 20 at 1700H. Tickets are $10 and available in the JSCA office up until Saturday, October 19. There will be a slideshow presentation and awards bestowed upon our notable racers and volunteers. As our way of showing appreciation for our volunteers, they receive complementary tickets. If you volunteered for the JSCA in 2019 and haven't yet received your invitation please contact the JSCA office. 
Autumn Events @ Jericho
  Penguin Cup Race Series  October 6, 13 & 20 @ 1230H
 
  JSCA Volunteer Appreciation and Racing Awards Dinner   October 20 @ 1700H
 
  2020 Event Planning Meeting   November 26 @ 1900H   
MacSailing Wetsuit Rentals Ending for the Season
MacSailing will stop renting wetsuits for the season after Thanksgiving.   
Jericho Sailing Centre Association Annual General Meeting
Last call for Board Nominations October 8
 
Jericho Sailing Centre Association
Notice of Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, October 23 at 1900H
The Jericho Sailing Centre Association's 46th Annual General Meeting will be held Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 1900H in the English Bay Room of the Jericho Sailing Centre, 1300 Discovery Street, Vancouver, B.C. The 2018/2019 J.S.C.A. Board and Committees will report on their accomplishments this past year and the challenges for the future. Please plan to attend and participate in the future direction of your ocean access community centre.
 
Call for Nominations
Voting will take place to elect eight members for a two-year term to our 15 member Board of Directors. The J.S.C.A. Board meets regularly to set policy and determine Jericho's direction. Interested members who have time and expertise to offer are invited to submit a letter indicating their experience and areas of interest to the J.S.C.A. Nominations Committee c/o the Jericho office no later than 1700H, Tuesday, October 8.   The signed nomination letter must include your name, address and telephone number.   For additional information contact Mike Cotter, J.S.C.A. General Manager 224-4177 or email mike@jsca.bc.ca.
 

2019 Jericho Sailing Centre Event Schedule

The 2019 event schedule is on our website Google Calendar at:

http://jsca.bc.ca/events   

October Service Hours @ Jericho

The Jericho Galley Patio and Grill is transitioning to the Fall schedule and will be open 1100H-1730H on weekends only, weather permitting.

   

The JSCA Office will be open everyday 0930-1900H. 


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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