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| Jericho Sailing Centre Association | September 15, 2011 |
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| Ahoy Ocean Lovers: | |
Here is what's "in the wind", coming events and items of interest at the Jericho Sailing Centre, Vancouver's Ocean Access Community Centre, for September 15- 28, 2011 and beyond: |
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| UBC Sailing Club Invitational Regatta | |
 The UBC Sailing Club will host the last sailing regatta of 2011 at the Jericho Sailing Centre this weekend. For more info check out the Notice of Race at NOR
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| Longboats are Coming! |
 The largest annual event to take place at the Jericho Sailing Centre is the UBC Rec "Day of the Longboat" which actually takes place over 4 days. The clinic weekend where each of the 3,500 participants receives one hour of dryland and on water training is September 24 & 25. The big event takes place October 1 & 2 from 0800H-1700H. For more information or to register for Day of the Longboat paddle over to |
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Safety Notice - Dropping Ocean Temps - Dress Appropriately | |
As we enter the last week of summer Jericho members are reminded that we lose a couple of minutes of daylight (sunset tonight is 1927H) each day so keep an eye on the time of sunset and remember that the wind often shuts off abruptly within an hour of dusk. Don't sail any further from the centre than you would like to paddle and remember your paddle. Also, as we approach Fall, water temperatures are noticeably cooler-make sure you and your crew are appropriately dressed for cold water immersion. |
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Jericho Wharf/Beach Update | |
Wharf? What wharf? For the past few years we've been keeping readers updated on the process leading up to, and including, the demolition of the Jericho wharf. As of today, all that remains are a few, soon to be removed, pilings and the crumbling concrete seawall that formed the barrier between the wharf and the land. From hereon in we will update readers on the progress of the reclaimed section of Jericho Beach. The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation will be inviting everyone to a Public Consultation meeting sometime this fall to present their latest concept plan for the adjoining upland area and welcome feedback. We'll keep readers updated on the progress of Jericho Beach through future newsletters. |
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Penguin Cup Racing Series | |
 The Fall Penguin Cup Racing Series Takes place Sundays, October 9, 16 and 23 at 1230H. If you are an avid sail race fan but not into chilly temperatures we always have room on the Albatross Race Committee boat for extra helpers.
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Volunteer Appreciation & Racing Awards Dinner | |
All members are invited to attend the annual JSCA Racing Awards and Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Sunday, October 23 at 1700H. Tickets are $10 and available in the JSCA office up until Saturday, October 22. There will be a slideshow presentation and awards bestowed upon our notable volunteers and racers. As our way of showing appreciation for our volunteers, they receive complementary tickets. |
| JSCA AGM Notice | |
Jericho Sailing Centre Association
Notice of Annual General Meeting
Tuesday October 25 at 1900H
The Jericho Sailing Centre Association's 38th Annual General Meeting will be held Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 1900H in the English Bay Room of the Jericho Sailing Centre, 1300 Discovery Street, Vancouver, B.C. The 2010/2011 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 11. 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. |
| Jericho Beach Airstation Presentation | |
The Jericho Beach Airstation was an important part of British Columbia's aviation history. Established in 1920 the Jericho Beach Airstation facilitated flying boats used to chart and map the BC Coast, survey tree stands for the fledgling forestry industry, deliver people, supplies and mail to remote coastal communities and during prohibition, worked with Canada Customs to help stem the tide of swashbuckling rumrunners.
Come to the last surviving building of the Jericho Beach Airstation, the Jericho Sailing Centre, and learn more about this colourful piece of Vancouver history. Chris Weicht, author of "Jericho Beach and the West Coast Flying Boat Stations" will present his slideshow of historic photographs and discuss the little known aviation history of this area on Tuesday, October 18 at 1900H. Tickets are available at the JSCA office $10 for the public or $5 for JSCA Members. Seating is limited so make sure you get your ticket asap.
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Send Us Your Photos | |
We're looking for photos of Jericho activity to spice up our newsletters and website.
Thanks to Dave Fearn for sending us the cat sailing images in this edition as well as this one of his friends swimming with porpoises off of Bowen Island.
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| SUP & PFD's | |
The Canadian Coast Guard and Vancouver Police Department have asked us to remind Stand Up Paddling users of Jericho Beach that PFD's are required by law on SUP's and every craft launched out of the Jericho Sailing Centre.
PFD $50
No PFD Fine $200
Your safety on the water: $Priceless |
| Find us on FACEBOOK | | Are you a landlocked "Jericho Junkie" in need of your latest sea level fix? Find us on Facebook. |
| Jericho H2O Wear - Now Available in the JSCA Office | |
 Jericho Sailing Centre staff Tristan and Lorena model the latest in Jericho Beach fashion, sporting the Jericho Sailing Centre's new H2O logo.
Focus on fashion, arrive at the beach in style sporting your Jericho Sailing Centre colours. Shirts (available in cotton & wickwear, short and longsleeve), hats & lanyards. |
| Jericho Folk Club Tuesdays in the Surf & Turf |
Tuesday evenings from from now through September 27 are Jericho Folk Club Nights in the Surf & Turf room of the Jericho Sailing Centre. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy Celtic, singer songwriter, sea shanties, and traditional music.
7:30pm Jam Session 8:00pm Open Stage 9:20pm Feature Performer
$8.00 Admission
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| Jericho Sailing Centre Etiquette |
Common sense and consideration of fellow members help make the Jericho Sailing Centre a true community centre with a friendly salt water community atmosphere. Here are a few etiquette reminders to keep things sailing along smoothly:
- Do not leave your craft unattended on the shoreline for extended periods - share the shore.
- the areas adjacent to launching ramps are for craft launch/retrieval only. Do not rig, repair or otherwise loiter in this area
- The Jericho Sailing Centre is a SMOKE FREE facility. There is No Smoking permitted in any Vancouver Park or beach area..
- Give pathway users the right of way and bear in mind they may be distracted and not aware that you are crossing the pathway with your craft or launch rope.
- 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 Jericho 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.
- Please coil hoses immediately after use and conserve water.
- Do not block aisle ways.
- Rinse racks are for rinsing not drying.
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| Your Safety is Your Responsibility | 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.
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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