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| Jericho Sailing Centre Association | May 28, 2014 |
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Serving Vancouver's Ocean Community for 40 Years | February 13, 2014 |
| 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 May 28, 2014 and beyond: |
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THIS WEEKend! Jericho Classic Regatta May 31 & June 1 |
 The pinnacle of sailing dinghy racing each year at the Jericho Sailing Centre is the Jericho Classic Regatta which takes place this coming weekend. A longtime fixture on the sailing dinghy regatta circuit in the Pacific Northwest, the Classic draws racers from throughout BC and Washington State. This year the Jericho Classic includes the North American Tasar Championships.
Registration takes place Saturday morning in the Sailor's Lounge between 1000H-1130H. Skippers Meeting will be held at 1200H with racing commencing at 1300H precisely.
The entry fee is $30 for single-handed boats and $50 for double-handed boats. Additional dinner tickets are available at registration for $15.
For the Notice of Race sail over to:
http://jsca.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2014-Jericho-Classic-NOR.pdf
Our regular Sunday Racing Program will not be conducted on regatta weekends. |
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Backpaddling: JOCC's Jericho Iron Classic
Outrigger Races |
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The "Home Team" rounds the mark 2.5km
SW of the Point Grey bell bouy. |
Thanks to professional photographer Roger Pimenta for donating these photos taken at last weekends JOCC Jericho Outrigger Iron Classic Outrigger Races.
Close to 300 paddlers competed in this event over the weekend with 21 OC6's (6 person outriggers) on the line for one of Saturday's starts.
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Keeping the rescue crew well fueled is important. Clockwise from 1400H: Mike Wang, Janis Vetsch, Peter Lam and Haakon MacCallum. Thanks to all the crew for helping out! |
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The Jericho Rescue Team will provide on water safety support for more than 90 event days this year. Safety Officer Mike Wang on the helm with volunteers Janis Vetsch on the radio and Paul Botkin, eyes aft. |
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Backwind: Helly Hansen High School Regatta |
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Thirty-one students from 5 schools competed in the 1st Annual Helly Hansen High School Regatta last weekend |
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Thanks to the crew of MacSailing for organizing the Helly Hansen High School Regatta last weekend. Despite less than ideal weather conditions, a good time was had by all.
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Wet Paint! |
Weather permitting, the Jericho Sailing Centre will receive a fresh coat of exterior paint over the next 2 weeks. We have moved some racks and lockers away from the building to facilitate painters. Please observe all safety and directional signage and keep a weather eye for wet paint.
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Summer Employment Opportunities @ Jericho Sailing Centre |
Are you a secondary or post secondary student looking for summer employment? The JSCA has received summer employment grants and is looking for two ocean/people oriented summer staff members to fill maintenance/storage positions. Please forward your resume or drop it by the JSCA office. |
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Volunteers Wanted for Frolicking in the Mucky Muck!
Low Tide Beach Clean-ups May 31 & June 14 |
May 31 @ 1300H
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June 14 @ 1230H
Bring suitable footwear; we supply gloves, tools wheelbarrows, drinking water & bandaids.
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Jericho Wavechaser Paddle Series Starts June 5! | |
Join us for the legendary Homolsom Rock Run June 19 |
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Jericho Racing - No Sunday Racing for the next 2 Weekends: Next Sunday Racing June 15 |
 The Jericho Sailing Centre's weekly racing series are in full stride with Sunday Racing @ 1230H on every non-regatta Sunday through to August 31. Tuesday Nite Racing runs every Tuesday @ 1815H into September.
Jericho Classic Regatta
May 31 & June 1
Hobie Classic Regatta 
June 7 & 8
Navy League Regatta
June 21
Swift Solo/Musto Skiff
North American Championships
July 6-12
Red Bull Around the Strait
July 12
Canadian Laser Masters Championships
July 18-20
Racers are reminded that all competitors must be properly dressed for cold water conditions and that early season racing is not necessarily recommended for inexperienced sailors. Anyone interested in learning to race is encouraged to sign up for the Rookie Racing Seminar on June 22 @ 0930H.
For a complete event schedule barge over to:
http://jsca.bc.ca/events2/google-events-calendar/ |
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Dave Thomas Racing Clinic July 8 |
Former Canadian Olympic Sailing Team Coach and MacSailing School Co-owner Dave Thomas will conduct a Sail Racing Clinic on Tuesday, July 8. There will be a pre-race Skipper's Meeting at 1730H. First start will be 1815H. Races will be videotaped and we'll all come back to the Burrard Room for an extensive photogenic debrief and to buy the Coach beers. |
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FREE - English Bay Safety Seminar Next One June 2 |
The English Bay Safety Seminar was developed for users of the Jericho Sailing Centre
to help keep them safe at play on the waters of English Bay. The seminar covers basic water safety fundamentals along with user specific information drawn from the logs of the Jericho Rescue Team who have intervened in thousands of potential "sea disasters" over the past 40 years.
Why make your own mistakes when you can learn from the mistakes of others? Don't challenge Darwin's theory, make sure your water safety knowledge is the fittest it can be. Your survival may well depend upon it. Find the missing links and fill in the gaps in your water safety knowledge by attending a FREE English Bay Safety Seminar June 2 & 23, July 21 or August 18. All times at 1900H RSVP JSCA office.
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Help Develop Education on the Salish Sea - Marine Mammal Opinions Sought |
Have you ever wondered what makes BC's ocean water so green, about the social lives of seals, sea lions and whales, or how kelp forests contribute to the health of the ocean? Deborah Simpson is conducting research on the kinds of community based education of BC's uniquely diverse marine ecosystem that would be of interest to adults living in Vancouver. Including the thoughts and opinions of local citizens is essential to this research, especially those who are engaged in ocean related recreation. To this end, Deborah is looking for participants for a focus group that would explore this topic. The focus group will be held on Tuesday, June 3, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Pre-registration is required. Refreshments will be served. For more information or to register , please contact Deborah, dsimpson@shaw.ca, or 604-732-4248. " |
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Vancouver Festival of Ocean Films |
On June 3rd, 4th and 5th, join the Vancouver Festival of OceanFilms as they celebrate the oceans and the fifth year of bringing thebest of ocean documentaries from around the world to Vancouver audiences.
As Canada's ocean film festival, the VFOF is dedicated to the issues,personalities and the sports of our oceans. AT VFOF their goal is topresent a broad based experience that will leave audiences excited and educated about their relationship with the ocean.
As a member of the 1% for the Planet community of businesses, they are very proud to be joining with the Georgia Strait Alliance. All the profit, after expenses, will be donated to the GSA to assist in their
mission to protect and restore the marine environment and promote the sustainability of Georgia Strait, its adjoining waters and
communities.
Please connect with them through their website [6] or on Twitter (@VFOF) |
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Rooftop Yoga @ Jericho Starting June 5 |
Come enjoy the serenity of the early morning with Yoga on the Rooftop of the Jericho Sailing Centre. Hatha-based yoga, focusing on breath, attunement, and the joy of movement. Suitable for all levels and open to the public.
Bring your own yoga mat and dress in layers.
Thursday mornings (commencing June 5), 7:30-8:45am
rooftop deck of the Jericho Sailing Centre
1300 Discovery St.
In case of rain, class will be moved to the Surf 'n Turf room in the Centre.
Cost: $10 drop-in
Instructor: Jen Labelle (200hr YTT certified)
For more info. please contact instructor at:
jenlabelleyoga@gmail.com
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BIG Oar Deal @ Jericho |
 Big Oar Deal!
Learn to row $175
8 hours of instruction
all equipment provided
no membership required
For more info, look over your shoulder and scull over to: http://www.clublocarno.com/
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Jericho Folk Club Every Tuesday Evening Through September |
Sea shantys and folk music fill the air around the Jericho Sailing Centre every Tuesday evening from 1930H. Everyone welcome.
For your listening pleasure tune in to: www.jerichofolkclub.ca |
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World Oceans Day Event June 11 |
 What does the ocean mean to you? What are marine protected areas? What can we do to help protect the ocean we love?This interactive, dialogue-based event will explore the diverse parts of the B.C. coast that need protecting, the role of marine protected areas and how your actions can help protect the coast. Ocean experts from the David Suzuki Foundation, Living Oceans Society and World Wildlife Fund will share maps, stories and expertise, as well as hear from you and answer your questions.
Bios:
Jodi Stark is a public engagement specialist at the David Suzuki Foundation. She has worked on conservation of Canada's west coast for over a decade and believes in the shared First Nations and scientific notion that everything is connected and interdependent. Her work with the David Suzuki Foundation is focused on providing opportunities for meaningful actions that people can take to protect the oceans we love.
Linda Nowlan is the regional conservation director for WWF-Canada, and is excited about the upcoming "Protect the Great Bear Sea" campaign, which will raise awareness and ultimately increase protection for BC's spectacular ocean.
Karin Bodtker is Director of Mapping and Analysis at Living Oceans Society where she has been using mapping (GIS) technology to analyze and illustrate marine conservation issues since 2007. Karin has a science background but enjoys the challenge of using maps to tell stories about our interactions with and dependence upon the oceans.
Time: June 11th, 7:00-8:30
Location: David Eby, MLA Vancouver-Point Grey, Constituency office, 2909 West Broadway, Vancouver
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2014 Jericho Sailing Centre Event Schedule | |
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Jericho Sailing Centre - School Sign-ups in May | |
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Jericho Sailing Centre - Sign Up With Our Affiliated Clubs |
 One of the best ways to enjoy recreational ocean access on Vancouver's largest playground is to join one of the community based clubs stationed at the Jericho Sailing Centre. These low cost, not for profit, volunteer driven organizations provide a wide variety of boat access and training programs for dinghy sailing, paddling, windsurfing, SUP and rowing programs as well as social opportunities.
For more info. on all JSCA Affiliated Clubs surf over to http://jsca.bc.ca/clubs-2/ |
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SUP Boot Camp @ Jericho |
 STAND UP PADDLE BOARD BOOTCAMP
SUP Bootcamp is a fitness class... on a paddle board.
You will learn to paddle as well as squat, push up and plank your way through a great workout on the water!
No paddle board experience necessary. Courses are instructed by certified personal trainers and SUP instructors. Boards, paddles, PFD's and wetsuits are provided.
It's the most fun you will have this summer!
For class times and Videos, please visit http://supbootcampvancouver.com/
Register for only $60 if you register for all 4 Wednesday 6PM sessions in June or $60 for any class time in June if you register with 3 more of your friends. (4 person minimum to run the class)
To Register: Contact Windsure
Phone: 604-224-0615
Email: info@windsure.com |
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May Service Hours @ Jericho |
The Jericho Galley Patio and Grill will be open 0900H-Sunset on weekends; and Noon-Sunset on weekdays, weather permitting.
The JSCA Office will be open everyday 0930-2030H starting May 5 through the end of May. |
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40th Anniversary Celebration July 5 |
Music, balloons, clowns and cake: the Jericho Sailing Centre is celebrating 40 years as Vancouver's ocean community centre on Saturday, July 5, 2014; we hope you can attend. Details are still being worked out but the event will include the annual MEC Paddlefest, dedication of the new Jericho Rescue Boat, on the water activities including a demonstration by the Disabled Sailing Association of BC. More details to come...
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JSCA President David Hendry and MLA Emery Barnes at the official launch of the Jericho Sailing Centre. |
We'll be looking for volunteers and welcoming everyone to participate on that day. If you are interested in helping to plan and organize our event you are invited to join our next Committee meeting on June 9 at 1730H. For more info please contact Mike in the JSCA office. |
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Sirius Wilderness First Aid Courses @ Jericho |
Sirius Wilderness Medicine will be offering 2 courses at Jericho Sailing Center in June.
For more than 20 years, Sirius Wilderness Medicine has been a leader in wilderness first aid training, risk management and medical support services.
Wilderness First aid 20h May 31 - June 1
This is a practical course designed for individuals working on remote sites or participating in outdoor activities within hours of medical assistance. This course provides participants with an introduction to wilderness first aid, with an emphasis on practical skills, decision making and dealing with environmental conditions.
Topics Covered
Patient assessment, shock, wound management, burns, fractures and sprains, environmental injuries, common medical problems, first aid kits.
Advanced Wilderness First Aid. 40h June 4-7
This course has become a minimum standard for outdoor professionals who work in a wilderness setting. Course content extends far beyond urban-based first aid programs to include elements inherent in working on remote sites beyond the reach of Emergency Medical Services.
Topics Covered
WFA theory and practice, with a special emphasis on accident scene management, group leadership, rescuer responsibility and liability, prevention of injuries, advanced first aid kits, wound management and managing the trauma victim.
For more information and registration please go to www.siriusmed.com
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Pay Parking Now in Effect @ Jericho |
Pay Parking is now in effect in Jericho Beach Park through October 31. Hourly rates increase a quarter to $3.25; daily rates increase a loonie to $11. Season parking passes are available through EasyPark for $83.
To apply for a parking pass
Go to www.easypark.ca
Select monthly/season parking
Select Apply online
Lot Number = #69 Jericho
Select start month (April) and date (1)
Category of parking = season pass
Fill out the form and send
Easy Park staff will contact you for payment.
Your other option is to go to the Easy Park office at 209 - 700 West Pender Street. They will issue your parking pass while you wait. |
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Cold Water Recreation |
There are many people, particularly Stand Up Paddlers, launching from Jericho Beach these days who are new to cold water ocean recreation. Here are some things they must know about:
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. When you consider that hypothermia is the most significant danger experienced ocean recreationalists face and a neoprene cowling cost $15 at MEC, you don't need a calculator to do the math. A wool toque or hat will also work quite well.
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.
Here is a link provided by our member Stefan from UBC of his favourite cold water education site:
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Dinghy Sailing, Windsurfing/SUP and Ocean Kayaking Schools at the Jericho Sailing Centre are busy filling their lesson schedules throughout May For full Season Pass, Rental or Lesson information and registration click the link below:
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.