Still Looking for a Sailing Instructor Job?
We have some open positions for coaches and instructors. Check out the dates
at http://www.sailmanitoba.com/newsletter/open_positions.doc
DISABLED SAIL MANITOBA
 Have you heard about Disabled Sailing? What's stopping you? DSM
asks that you fill out a questionnaire so that they can design
a program that best meet your needs. More at http://www.sailmanitoba.com/newsletter/dsm_qairre.doc
Don't forget to check out the OPEN HOUSE on June 19 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm
at the Winnipeg Sailing Centre at Fort Whyte Alive.
RACING NEWS
 Wascana Short Course Champs
Three Laser and three Radial sailors attended the first regatta
of the year in Regina . The 3rd annual Wascana Short Course Championships
were sailed on May 17, with sunny weather and wind conditions of
25 knots!!. More at http://www.sailmanitoba.com/newsletter/wascana_short.doc
Regina Sailing ClubIcebreaker Regatta
The Ice Breaker Regatta took place right after the Wascana event
on May 18 and 19 at Last Mountain Lake . Great regatta, nice volunteers,
perfect conditions and Craven is always worth the drive. Results
at http://www.sailmanitoba.com/newsletter/rsc_spring08.xls.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Buffalo Cup at the Winnipeg Sailing Centre
Our annual Buffalo Cup at the WSC at Fort Whyte Alive will take place June 4
at 5:30pm. This regatta is open to anyone. We will have four 420s, 2 Martin
16s and 6 Optis available. Please register with Brigitte at 925-5647
Team Spring Training at the Winnipeg Sailing
Centre
A reminder that we will have six more sessions of our spring training in 420s
at the WSC. The program is pretty booked so please make sure to phone Brigitte
before every practice to secure your spot.
Team Scavenger Hunt
The Scavenger Hunt at the Assiniboine Park , organized by Athlete Rep. Dylan, will
take place on Saturday, June 7
Team Weekend Training at the Gimli YC and the Falcon YC
Our next training session will be on June 7/8 at the Gimli YC. Sunday
night we will pack the trailer and move on to Falcon YC for a practice on June
14 and the Falcon Cup on June 15 and for the Falcon open regatta on June 21/22.
Waves and CYA Sail West
 The Manitoba Sailing Team will be leaving for Waves in Vancouver
on June 25. Don't miss the early registration deadline June 13
for CYA Sail West. For more info on logistics go to http://www.sailmanitoba.com/newsletter/08_log_van_vic.doc. Looking
for drivers!! We are in need of two people who can drive the team
van with the 14 boat trailer out to Vancouver on June 22 and return
from Victoria on July 6. If you are interested or know of somebody
who is, please contact the MSA office.
Regatta Registration Deadlines are coming up
Catch the early bird entry and avoid late registration fees. Billeting
at BOOT, MIST and our Racing Camps is limited, please register
asap. More at http://www.sailmanitoba.com/newsletter/reg_deadlines08.doc
Sailing Team Fees
If you haven't paid your team membership fees yet please do
so ASAP. A new MSA dry bag is included in the team membership
fees and will be handed out at the Falcon Cup on June 14/15.
Yacht Clubs – Don't Forget to have your Regatta Sanctioned
In order to be covered by the Sport Manitoba liability insurance
for your regatta send an email to sailing@sport.mb.ca and
apply for approval. The Sanctioning Policy can be found at www.sailmanitoba.com under
about us/policies.
Laser District 4 Champs
Attention Laser sailors! The District 4 Championships will be
held at RLWYC on July 26/27.
Wanted: Laser Master Sailors
If you have a Laser and are over 35 you need to be on the Master's
Regatta circuit!! More at http://www.sailmanitoba.com/newsletter/master.doc
Prairie Opti Grand Prix Circuit
Attention Optimist Sailors: To view the regattas for this year's
Opti Grand Prix visit http://www.sailmanitoba.com/newsletter/opti_prairie_08.doc
Class Fees
Please don't forget to register in your respective boat classes for 2008. It
can be easily done online.
Lasers http://www.laser.org
29ers http://www.ps2000.ca/boats/29er/29er.htm
Optimists http://www.sail123.com/coda/membership_form.htm
Keelboat Racing
Wednesday night keelboat racing at the Gimli Yacht Club will start on Wednesday,
June 4
PHRF Committee
The PHRF committee will be re-established under VP Racing Chris Aldridge. We
will keep you posted
Queen's Sailing Team in Kingston
The Queen's Sailing Team is now starting its recruitment process
for Sept 2008. More at http://www.sailmanitoba.com/newsletter/queens.doc
LEARN TO SAIL
 Don't miss our Learn to Sail OPEN HOUSE at the Winnipeg Sailing Centre at Fort
Whyte Alive on Thursday, June 19th from 5:00pm - 8:00pm.
Sailing Lessons in the City
If you would like to take sailing lessons in the city, sign up for a course
at the Winnipeg Sailing Centre at Fort Whyte Alive. For dates, visit our website www.sailmanitoba.com and
click on the sailing lessons link.
Games Qualifiers
 The following qualifiers for the Games will take place in June:
Eastman, June
21, Pinawa
SC
Winnipeg, June 22, Winnipeg
SC
Central, June
22, Winnipeg
SC
Parkland, June 28, Roblin
CC
Interlake, June
29, Gimli
YC
Please register ASAP at www.manitobagames.ca .
For more information about the games visit our website www.sailmanitoba.com and
click on the games link on the right side.
Mobile Sailing School
Check out the schedule for our mobile sailing school on our website www.sailmanitoba.com under
the sailing lesson link. The school is booked from June 20-August 22 at various
locations around the province.
Bronze IV Course at Victoria Beach YC
The Sailing School at VBYC is going to run an all day Bronze Camp from August
4-8. If you are interested contact Pat Dorval at 478-2594 in the city
till June 30 or Evelyn Russell at the Beach at 756-6525 after July 1st.
INSTRUCTOR AND COACHES
Coaches and Instructor Clinic at Zig Zag YC
Our annual clinic from June 23-27 is filling up quickly. If you haven't registered
yet please do so by sending an email to sailing@sport.mb.ca . If
you have registered already please send your payment to the MSA office. For
more information about the clinic visit www.sailmanitoba.com .
Coaches and Instructor – Are You Insured?
Have you paid your annual instructor fee of $150 directly at the CYA to be certified
and insured for the upcoming season? You can log in online at https://members.sailing.ca/index.php?action=_login.show_member_login .
A friendly reminder that you also need to take the Respect in Sport online Certification
at www.sportmanitoba.ca otherwise
you will not be certified to coach or to teach sailing.
CRUISING
Summer Cruising Courses
 The dates for the new summer cruising courses are set. They also
include Boating Safety Courses to obtain your PCOC (Pleasure Craft
Operator Card). More at http://www.sailmanitoba.com/newsletter/summer_cruise_course.doc
MSA OFFICE
Attention Yacht Clubs
If you would like us to announce any dates for regattas or other events
for your club in this newsletter please send an email to sailing@sport.mb.ca.
MSA Membership ($10)
The MSA office will send the new Training Participation Membership Card to every
Learn to Sail student. Yacht Clubs, please submit the names, addresses and e-mail
addresses of your students to the MSA office. The students will then receive
the monthly E-Newsletter and the semi-annual Porthole Magazine.
CYA and MSA Membership ($20)
Attention Club Commodores:
The membership fees for the 2008 season have to be submitted before the season
starts. Please send a cheque to the MSA office and we will send out the
CYA certificate and the CYA membership cards. If you have a question please call
the MSA office at 925-5647.
Monthly CYA E-Newsletter
To view the monthly e-newsletter of the Canadian Yachting Association go to http://www.sailing.ca/newsletter/April08newsletter.html
New Porthole Magazine
If you haven't received the spring issue of the Porthole Magazine yet please
call us at the MSA office at 925-5650. We will make sure that it will be send
out right away.
Office Summer Staff
Our summer student Kayla Klassen will be starting at the MSA office on June
16. Kayla did a great job last year and we are happy to have her back.
New Bingo Dates
Friday, July 18 6:00pm
- 9:45pm
Friday, August 8 6:00pm
- 9:45pm
Monday, August 25 9:00pm – 11:45pm
Tuesday,
September 9 9:00pm – 11:45pm
Thursday,
September 25 4
:30pm – 6:45pm
All Bingos will take place at McPhillips Street Station. Please book
your spot at 925-5650 ASAP.
We also still need 5 volunteers for the following bingos at Club
Regent:
Monday, June 16 6:00pm – 9:45pm
Friday, June 27 4:30pm – 6:45pm
Next Board Meeting
The next board meeting is scheduled forSeptember 8 at 5:30pm at Sport MB . The
minutes from the board meetings can be found at www.sailmanitoba.com/about/minutes.htm
MSA Office Information
Manitoba Sailing Association
406-200 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 4M2
Executive Director Brigitte
Smutny phone (204)
925-5647
Administrative Assistant Jordan
Crowley phone (204)
925-5648
Summer Student Kayla
Klassen phone
(204) 925-5650
Fax (204) 925-5624
Email sailing@sport.mb.ca
The office hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm
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