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Jericho Oceanman SATURDAY 1000H
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The 2009 Jericho Oceanman event makes it's annual pilgrimage
to the Jericho Sailing Centre this Saturday, August
8 at 1000H. Competitors will participate in a 1K swim,
6K paddle, 8K run and then a skill testing "Mystery"
event cooked up in the devious mind of Oceanman creator,
the salt of the sea itself, Gary Parsons. There is still
time to register for the 2009 Oceanman, just scissor
kick your mouse over to www.oceanman.ca .
Even if you don't participate in the Oceanman you'll
still enjoy the sweet Hawaiian slide guitar sounds of
"The Swagmen" throughout the afternoon in the Jericho
Sailing Centre plaza.
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World Police & Fire Games
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Police & Firefighters from 23 different countries
visited the  
Jericho Sailing Centre over the past four days to
compete in three 2009 World Police and Fire Games
events.
Close to 400 athletes participated in the 5K and 9K
Cross Country Race, more than 150 swam in the 3.2K
Open Ocean Swim and 25 sailors crossed tacks in a
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Boat Building Demonstration August 9-14
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 Ever
thought of building your own boat? Brian Chandler
has been teaching people to build their own Dreamcatcher
boats for years. These ultralight, skin-on-frame built
craft are both distinctive and durable, and according
to Brian are not difficult to construct. Interested
in finding out more? Brian will be building a Dreamcatcher
boat in the Plaza of the Jericho Sailing Centre from
August 9-14. Come down, meet Brian and check out his
work in progress as it proceeds. For more info on
Dreamcatcher boats you can drift over to www.dreamcatcherboats.com
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Jericho H2O Wear
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Looking cool in the summer heat has never been
easier than in Jericho H2O wicking wear. Technical, stylish shirts allow the
wind and water to breeze through and are quick drying. Check them out in the
JSCA office or on our website at http://jsca.bc.ca/store//catalog/index.php
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ENGLISH BAY SAFETY SEMINAR August 10 @ 1900H
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Skippers are completely responsible for
their safety and that of their crew when out on the water. If your knowledge is
lacking here is your chance to fill in the gaps. The English Bay Safety Seminar
is based on the "sea disasters" experienced in English Bay over the
last 35 years as written in the logs of the Jericho Rescue Team. RSVP JSCA
Office (604)224-4177.
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Send Us Your Photos!
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 We
are looking for "Jericho style" photos to spice up our
website, newsletter and promote the Jericho Sailing
Centre. Please send us your photos with a brief description.
"My
New Best Comrades!"
One of the best things about the Jericho Sailing Centre
is meeting interesting people from all over. Here
I am with World Police and Fire Games Ocean Swim competitors
Yulia Mantseva (1st Place Women's Open) and Boris
Timatkov (2nd Place Men's Open) of the Moscow Police
Services. If you ever get pulled over in Moscow
feel free to drop my name.
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LAUNCH SAFETY
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When launching from the
Jericho Sailing Centre, particularly when using the winches and winch ropes,
please be aware of, and yield the right-of-way to, pedestrians and cyclists.
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Upcoming Meetings
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JSCA Board of Directors August 10 @ 1900H
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