In the Wind, September 1, 2006

Ahoy JSCA Members:

Here is what’s “in the wind”, coming events and items of interest at Vancouver’s ocean access community centre for the week of August 31-September 6, 2006:

Summer Officially Continues Until September 21

Don’t let the Labour Day Weekend fool you, summer isn’t over until Thursday, September 21. There is no cliff on the Tuesday following Labour Day, no climactic edge of the world that your boat will sail over plunging you into a deep abyss. Some of the best boating weather in Vancouver comes in September and yet for many Jericho members Labour Day is a mystical cut off point where they stow their gear for the winter and count the days until snow falls on the mountains. There are still three solid weeks of summer left in your Jericho style boating season and after that….. I hear we’re in for a spectacular Indian Summer.

Volunteer Workparty—Saturday 1000H-1500H

The bin is in; we need volunteers to assist with our Compound Clean-up and the ongoing

Battle of the Blackberries. We’ll provide work gloves, tools and refreshments.

Thursday Paddling Races August 31 @ 1900H

LAST ONE for 2006 Everyone Welcome

Sunday Racing Sept. 3 @ 1230H

The following Sunday, Sept. 10 there will be no Sunday Racing as Jericho is Host to the Tasar BC’s Regatta. The last Sunday Race of 2006 will be Sept. 17. Penguin Cup Racing Dates are October 8, 15, 22 & 29 @1230H.

Tuesday Night Racing @ 1815H

Only 3 left Sept 5, 12 & 19

Wednesday Windsurfing Tips Sept 6

Come out for one last blast with your personal windsurfing coach September 6 from 1800H-1900H to wrap up the season.

Ocean Conservatory’s International Clean-up Day Sept. 16

Jericho members are invited to participate in an annual International Clean-up Day on Saturday, September 16 from 0800H-1600H. Project Aware (Aquatic World Awareness, Responsibility and Education) divers will be scouring the ocean bottom under the marginal wharf and Jericho Pier bringing up junk and debris. Do your part to keep your ocean environment clean. For more info. surf www.projectaware.org <http://www.projectaware.org/>

Other Events Coming to the Jericho Sailing Centre in September

Tasar BC’s September 9 & 10 www.natasar.org

DSA Mobility Cup September 11-15

UBC Day of the Longboat Sept. 23, 24, 30 & Oct. 1

Heart & Stroke Foundation Walk for Heart Sept. 24 www.heartandstroke.ca/walk

JSCA Meetings

Operations Committee Sept. 6 @ 1900H

JSCA Board Sept. 11 @ 1900H

Planning Committee Sept. 18 @ 1900H

-Jericho Sailing Centre Compound Development Plan

English Bay Safety Seminar Off-Season Edition September 25 @ 1900H

This two hour safety information seminar covers all the information needed to help you recreate safety on Burrard Inlet. As we approach the cold water season this session will focus on keeping you safe in Fall/Winter/Spring conditions. RSVP JSCA Office.

Safety Tips

If you encounter someone in peril on the ocean who asks for assistance you are obligated to help - that is the rule of the sea.

The zip lock bag has revolutionized safety and rescue on the ocean in small craft-simply insert a fully charged cell phone, seal, and dial *311 if you need the Coast Guard.

Have a safe week!

Fair winds,

Mike

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