The Manitoba Master Championships (age 35+) includes two 1-day regattas for all dinghy classes. Short Course racing from noon until 4:00pm. A BBQ follows right after racing. The events take place on July 6 at Falcon YC and September 7 at Gimli YC. To register click on the RACING link.

This year’s clinic for CANSail 1+2 and CANSail 3+4 instructors took place on June 24-28, 2013 at the Winnipeg Sailing Centre. All prerequisites neccessary to be an instrcutor were obtained during the week.  A total of 25 instructors were certified.

Starting on Tuesday, May 28 Sail Manitoba is offering a SHORT COURSE RACE SERIES at the WSC at Fort Whyte Alive every Tuesday and Thursday until June 27. Racing will start at 6:00pm and we will do as many short course races as possible until 8:00pm.  Teams will rotate through four 420s and four FJs.  8 race days out of 10 days will count for the results .  To register go to winnipegsailingcenter.checklick.com 

We are in the midst of organizing a one day Alumni Regatta on Saturday, July 6 at Falcon Lake.  All classes are welcome. Racing will start at noon and will be followed by a BBQ.

Last chance to tag on to our order of Optimists and used Lasers.  For Optis check out the different categories at www.optisupply.com and let us know which one you wish to order. For information about the used Lasers send an email to sailing@sportmanitoba.ca  

Check out all open instructor and coaches positions under the racing/instructors and coaches link.

There is still space available in the Basic Cruising Weekend Course starting April 6 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Sport for Life Centre. The instructor is Jim Robinson. Please visit our website for online registration.

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