This year’s boat show will take place from February 28 – March 3, 2013 at the Convention Centre in Winnipeg. The show displays three floors of everything you need for summer fun – the newest boats and motors, camping, fishing and water sports equipment, from the top manufacturers and suppliers in the industry.….more at www.midcanadaboatshow.com

Bowline Yachts and Sail Manitoba are excited to present the North U Racing Trim Seminar with Steve Crowe on Saturday, March 2, 2013 from 9:00am – 4:30pm at the Winnipeg Convention Centre.  The seminar also includes a session about the new rule changes and about questions you might have about it. The course book and a one day pass to the Mid-Canada Boat Show is included in the $115+tax, each additional crew is $95+tax.  Registration is limited.  To register contact 204-452-1227. NOTE: The North U Seminar held in Winnipeg in 2011 was ‘Racing Tactics’.  This is a seminar on Trim.

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On November 3, 2012, Kelly Hand was inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame at the 33rd induction ceremony dinner. It was a proud moment for all sailors. In an outstanding motivational speech, Kelly reflects that as a prairie sailor she was always underestimated. She credits the special sport culture and the large pool of support in Manitoba for her success.

On Sunday, April 15, 2012 Manitoba coaches were honoured for their contribution to sport, leadership, personal development and coaching effectiveness. This year’s award winner of the Vince Leah Memorial Award is Brigitte Smutny, Sailing, Winnipeg.

On Monday, April 30, 2012 Sail Manitoba’s Head Coach Brigitte Smutny was announced as female Coach of the Year at the Sport Manitoba’s Night of Champions at the Winnipeg Convention Centre.

U 19 Planning Committee Meeting
Our next planning committee meeting will be on Wednesday, April 11 at 6:00pm at the Sport for Life Centre .

Coastal Navigation Course
Wednesdays, April 11 – May 30 (6:30pm–9:30pm)

CRO (Club Race Officer) Seminar
A CRO Seminar will be held from April 14-15. This seminar covers the duties of the recorder, mark layer, timekeeper, flag officer, signals officer and line judge. The fee is $30 and includes course material and free lunch for both days. Please register at 204-925-5648 or send an email tosailing@sportmanitoba.ca

Basic Cruising
Saturdays, April 14, 21, 28 and May 5 (9:00am – 5:00pm)

Annual Coaching Manitoba Excellence Awards
Sail Manitoba’s Head Coach Brigitte Smutny has been selected as a finalist for the Vince Leah Memorial Award for her work in coaching at the Grassroots level (Manitoba Games). The presentation will take place on Sunday, April 15 at 8:30am at the McPhillips Station Casino. Tickets are available through the office at 925-5648.

PCOC Course
Sunday , April 15 (9:30am – 5:00pm), Earl Grey CC

Coaching Super Seminar
On Friday, April 20th, 2012 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Coaching Manitoba is hosting a Coaching Super Seminar at McPhillips Station Casino. The Conference Themes are t he Power of Coaching, leadership through Sport and Overcoming Obstacles. For more information or to register please contact www.coachingmanitoba.ca

CAN Sail 1+2 instructor clinic (former White Sail Coach) and CAN Sail 3+4 instructor clinic (former Bronze Sail Coach) July 2-6 at the Winnipeg Sailing Centre. All instructors, who took the White Sail Clinic last year, need to book a date for a final evaluation to get fully certified. Contact 925-5648

The Laser ‘No Coast Championships” (25 Grand Prix points) will be hosted by the RLWYC in conjunction with the Richardson Regatta on July 28/29, 2012.

Basic Cruising Evenings (6:30pm–9:30pm) Thursdays, Mar 8 – Apr 26
Basic Cruising weekend (9am-5pm) Saturdays, Apr 14, 21, 28 & May 5
Coastal Navigation evenings (6:30pm–9:30pm) Wed, Apr 11 – May 30
Celestial Navigation tba
VHF Seminar (6:30pm–9:30pm) Wednesdays, March 7 and 14

All courses will be held at the Sport for Life Centre on 145 Pacific Ave. For more information or to register call the office at 925-5650 or send an email to sailing@sportmanitoba.ca

Additional VHF Courses at the Gimli YC Saturdays, June 9 and 16 Saturdays August 11 and 25.

The U19 will be hosted from August 28 – September 1, 2012 by the Gimli Yacht Club. The planning committee is well on their way to organizing this big event, but we are still looking for sponsors and volunteers. If you are interested in working with us for this event, please contact Br igitte at 925-5647 or send an email to sailing@sportmanitoba.ca

This year’s boat show will take place from March 1-4, 2012 at the Convention Centre in Winnipeg . The show displays three floors of everything you need for summer fun – the newest boats and motors, camping, fishing and water sports equipment, from the top manufacturers and suppliers in the industry. More at www.midcanadaboatshow.com