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Jericho Sailing Centre Association
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September 24, 2009
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Ahoy JSCA Members:
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Here is what's "in the wind", upcoming events and
items of interest to the 3,500 members of the JSCA
and other lovers of the sea, for the week of Sept
25-Oct 1 and beyond.
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23rd Annual "Day of the Longboat"
Celebrates Vancouver's Paddling History
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Thousands of years ago Jericho Park was the location of one of the first human
settlements in the Vancouver area. The people lived off of the pristine land
and sea in the same coastal marine environment the current inhabitants enjoy.
To them the sea was a mystical omniscient experience, a feeling many still
share today.
This weekend 3,500 environmentally friendly "retro recreationalists"
will dip their canoe paddle blades into the briny liquid turf of Vancouver's largest
playing field. For many, this will be their first experience slipping the surly
bonds of shore (and studies) to play upon the waves of English Bay, for a
little while savoring a slice of life those first people shared.
The University of British Columbia Recreation Department's
"Day of the Longboat" event is now older than most of it's participants.
One of the largest intramural sporting events in Canada, this weekend will be
the 23rd time the Jericho Sailing Centre has played host. Heats of up to 8 ten
person voyageur canoes will race around a 2Km course on Saturday and Sunday
from 0800-1700H.
The Jericho Sailing Centre will be exceptionally busy but
regular users should not be deterred from enjoying an ocean session during Day
of the Longboat. All of the activity is either on the shore or close to it.
With a little patience and timing hundreds of regular users will launch. Keep a
sharp lookout when launching from or approaching shore and heed directions from
Jericho Rescue Team members. The UBC Rec "Day of the Longboat" is the JSCA's flagship public access event so hang loose, go with the flow, and celebrate natural paddle power.
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SAVE JERICHO BEACH
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 Canoes from the ancient native village E'eyoughmough sifted and slipped through
these sands into their ocean realm. Vancouver's Discovery crew noted this sandy
beach curving into the subtle cove on the southern shore of this scenic unnamed
inlet. Before this city ever had an airport, flying boats were launched from
this beach (in its natural state) and played a significant role pioneering the
coast of British Columbia. Thirty-three years ago an environmental movement to
"Save the Whale's" left this shore and by luck or by fluke raised a
worldwide consciousness that has been gaining momentum ever since and now in
2009 focuses right back on to this remarkably historic beach.
 The Vancouver Park Board will be announcing their ongoing
public consultation on the future of Jericho Beach in the next few weeks.
Advocates of the crumbling 1 ½ acre concrete wharf on creosote pilings were
successful in getting the current Board of Parks and Recreation to re-consider the
2008 decision to return all but 5,000 sq. ft. of the beach back to it's natural
state. The 2008 decision was based on a comprehensive public consultation supported
by environmental, economic and flexibility of future use factors. How could a "greener"
Park Board turn this into a less green decision you ask? Stay Tuned.
The JSCA and all of the users of the Jericho Sailing Centre
have a profound appreciation of the environment, economics (low cost) and are
particularly interested that one of the future uses of this beach could reflect
the historic use going back many centuries. For more information on "Save
Jericho Beach" and to find out how you can get involved, shore break your mouse over to www.savejerichobeach.org |
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Volunteers Wanted - SAVE JERICHO BEACH
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 We are looking for JSCA members to volunteer to collect signatures on our
petition to Save Jericho Beach this weekend during "Day of the Longboat" If you
are interested in volunteering some time please reply by return email.
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Penguin Cup Race Series
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After a two week hiatus, sailing dinghy racing returns to the Jericho
Sailing Centre on October 4 for the first of four Penguin Cup Races. Other dates include October 11, 18 and 25.
All starts at 1230H.
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Fall Compound Clean-up Volunteer Workparty
October 10 & 17 Noon-1600H
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The JSCA welcomes all members to attend our Fall Compound Clean-up
volunteer workparties October 10 & 17. We will be going through the boat
storage compound with a fine tooth comb removing any refuse or non-boat junk.
Members who have belongings other than their
boat in their Jericho Sailing Centre compound storage space are advised to move
it prior to October 8 or possibly lose it.
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Notice of AGM
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Jericho Sailing Centre Association
Notice of Annual General
Meeting
Tuesday, October 27 at 1900H
The Jericho Sailing Centre Association's 36th Annual General
Meeting will be held Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 1900H in the English Bay
Banquet Room of the Jericho Sailing Centre, 1300 Discovery Street, Vancouver,
B.C. The 2008/2009 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 once a month 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 13. 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.
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Jericho Sailing Centre
Etiquette
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Common sense and consideration of fellow members help make the
Jericho Sailing Centre a true community centre with a friendly atmosphere. Here
are a few etiquette reminders to keep sailing along smoothly:
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the areas adjacent to launching ramps are for
craft launch/retrieval only. Do not rig, repair or otherwise loiter in
this area.
· launch dollies 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
use the winches unless you are familiar with their safe operation. Winch
instruction is available from staff or 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.
· the Jericho Sailing Centre
is a Smoke Free Facility-thank you for
not smoking anywhere within our compound.
· Please coil hoses immediately after use and conserve
water.
· Do not block aisle ways.
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Sail Safe - Everyone's Responsibility to Avoid a Collision
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Regardless of Right-of-Way rules; sail over power; starboard tack over port; etc., it is everyone's responsibility to avoid a collision. This extends to you as a skipper recognizing and avoiding situations that could increase your odds of a collision. Sailing through a beginner class who are on a port tack shouting "Starboard" would not absolve you of responsibility in the event of a collision. Recognizing developing situations well in advance and taking preventative steps is an important part of keeping you and your crew safe while on the water.
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