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Tsunami News: July 22, 2010

2010-07-22T15:23:07Z

UBC SAILING CLUB - TSUNAMI NEWS
July 22, 2010

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BEACH PARTY: BAND, DJ, BBQ, DRINKS, AND FIREWORKS!!
    - UBC Sailing Club celebrates July 24 @ 8 PM

The social team has worked hard to bring you the last Beach
Party of the summer. On July 24th - THIS SATURDAY - come
down to the Jericho Sailing Centre to party with sailors,
paddlers, windsurfers, and landlubbers. Come down early and
have dinner with us - the BBQs ignite at 8 PM. Get the
sangria before it's gone! Or arrive by 9:30 PM to watch the
Celebration of Light fireworks.

Get Your Tickets Now!

A) HARD COPY TICKETS are available now at the Jericho Office
or during ticket booth hours, Saturday July 24th from
4 PM - 8 PM in front of the Jericho Office.

B) ONLINE TICKETS sales end at 7 PM on July 24th.
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/118174

C) $15 AT-THE-DOOR TICKETS are available for Members and
their invited guests at 8 PM until capacity.

Disclaimer: This may be the best night of your life. We are
not responsible if you cannot find joy in future, mediocre
events.

Music from Redeye Empire & DJ Brad Winter!

Redeye Empire is stoked to be bringing their energy to the
best venue in Vancouver by rocking the stage for the UBC
Sailing Club. They have toured extensively in Canada and
south of the boarder, resulting in tremendous success (and a
performance in Whistler for the 2010 Olympic Games!)

See more at http://www.myspace.com/redeye29records

DJ Brad Winter knows how to throw down the beats. He'll keep
your body moving between sets and into the early morning.

Please note: The Jericho Sailing Centre is a SMOKE-FREE
environment. Party is 19+ and 2 pieces of ID required.
Sponsored by CiTR 101.9 FM and R&B Brewing.

***

PARTY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - GET WORK HOURS NOW!

Members, get your work hours by volunteering at the party.
Email partyhard@ubcsailing.org with a time slot you can work
and the requested task. Clean-up is worth double hours!

***

FACILITIES WORK PARTY: MONDAY, JULY 26 @ 6:30 PM

There will be a work party this coming Monday at 6:30 PM.
We'll tidy up after Saturday's epic UBC Sailing party and
do some mid-season maintenance around the club.

If you'd like to take care of a couple volunteer work hours,
you will definitely get them on Monday! Email Heather at
facilities@ubcsailing.org to help out!

***

UBC SAILING CLASSIC AUGUST 14 - GET READY!

To celebrate the club's 51st birthday, UBC Sailing will host
a full day of exciting competitions and fun for members of
all skill levels. If you were there last year, you know this
event is wall-to-wall entertainment - including a BBQ and
social with musical entertainment all evening long! Come
prepared to celebrate 51 years with past and present members.

More information to follow shortly; stay tuned!

***

BEGINNER SAILING LESSONS: AUGUST

Are you interested in Beginner Sailing in August? We would
like to start a lesson Friday evenings from 4 - 9 PM (six
weeks) or Saturday/Sunday 4 - 9 PM (three weeks). We need to
confirm six people to start up the lesson.

Please email Sarah I at sailing-lessons@ubcsailing.org with
your availability.

***

KAYAK LESSON SCHEDULE AVAILABLE

The kayak lesson schedule for the remainder of July 2010,
August, and September is now available on the UBC Sailing
Club website:

http://www.ubcsailing.org/kayaking-lessons.html

***

WINDSURFING WEDNESDAYS NEEDS YOU!
    - Help make Windsurfing Wednesdays epic!

Windsurfing Wednesdays is looking for volunteers to help
with BBQ set-up and other tasks. All hours volunteered go
toward paying off your work deposit.

Contact Dan Giroday at windsurfing-meetup@ubcsailing.org or
604-685-3666 (cell). In addition you might find him on the
water with a yellow PFD that says "Dan" on the back ...

***

SAILOR OF THE WEEK: JAYANT SHRAVAH

This Sailor of the Week photo is not for the squeamish. It
depicts Jayant Shravah after having freshly sliced his
finger on his first time out on a wind-powered vessel. We
caught up with Jay a few days after his injury for an
update.

See the gnarly photo and read his version of the story at:
http://www.robarazzi.biz/sotw012.html

And remember, don't put your fingers where you wouldn't put
your whistle.

***

INTERESTED IN WEEKLY KAYAKING / PADDLING?

UBC Sailing Club members interested in organizing a weekly
kayaking night or some form of regular paddling group should
contact Núria Chapinal at nchapinal@yahoo.com to plan.

***

RACE SEASON BEGINS!

Tuesday nights are race nights at Jericho! All summer the
Jericho staff runs a great casual racing series, and we'd
love to see more UBC members on the start line. Racing's fun
for all skill levels and is a great way to improve your
sailing. Come at 5 PM for the 6:15 PM water start.

MULTIHULL RACING

If you are a multihull sailor and are interested in coming
down and getting on a boat, you can now book yourself as
crew using our new online booking system at:

http://ubccatbooking.appspot.com/

If you are an experienced multihull sailor (20 logged days
on Hobies/Nacras and passed Advanced II) and are interested
in racing and gaining access to our Nacra F18 with spinnaker
or Infusions, send multihullracing@ubcsailing.org an email
and Kaspar will pair you with a skipper to qualify.

MONOHULL RACING

Monohull racing is intended to be low-key and fun. Meet
beside the Vanguards at 5:30 PM on Tuesdays to rig up. You
will be paired with a sailing partner (or you can bring your
own). The first start is at 6:15 PM and races continue until
the wind quits.

The club has suspended classes on Tuesdays, meaning all
seven Vanguard 15's and five Lasers are available for
racing. Please email Kevin at monohull-racing@ubcsailing.org
if you have any further questions.

***

PRIVATE LESSONS AVAILABLE NOW

So your lessons are done and you feel like you could still
use some improvement - did you know you can book a private
lesson with any instructor?

One-on-one attention on the water will improve your skills
quickly. Only $25/hour! Or sail with a friend and split the
cost. Get in touch with instructors through Sarah I at
sailing-lessons@ubcsailing.org.

***

VOLUNTEERING ... BETTER THAN DOUBLEMINT GUM!

Get work hours by helping the Disabled Sailing Association
of BC (DSA-BC) at Jericho. For every hour volunteered with
DSA-BC you will get one hour towards your work deposit up to
a max of 4 hours. Please provide proof of completed hours to
partyhard@ubcsailing.org

Contact Eric at DSA-BC. Volunteer applications can be found
on the DSA-BC website at:

http://www.disabledsailingbc.org/about.shtml

***

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Tsunami News: July 15, 2010

2010-07-15T13:22:14Z

UBC SAILING CLUB - TSUNAMI NEWS
July 15, 2010

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UBC KEATS 2010: SIGN UP NOW!
    - Registration only available until JULY 18

UBC Sailing Club members are invited to brave the dogfish and
rough seas to participate in this year's Keats Island August
long weekend trip (July 31st to Aug 2nd, 2010).

This is an intense three-day sailing adventure trip from
Jericho Beach to Keats Island. It will take approximately 6+
hours each way in our beloved UBC sailboats. The cost is
$100 per person, and food is included. The maximum trip
capacity this year is 36 people. For safety reasons
applicants are selected based on sailing proficiency and
experience.

Sign-up closes Sunday, July 18th at midnight PST. This gives
us time to organize a viable fleet and book appropriate
transportation. Don't miss out! Sign up today!

Read the sign-up form carefully, and don't press the
"SUBMIT" button until everything has been filled out. Please
do not submit multiple applications; you will be notified
that we've received your application within 24 hours of
submission.

Form can be found at:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHRBMG5paG1feTBCOW41Mmk3amlQNHc6MA

Questions? E-mail keats@ubcsailing.org.

***

BEACH PARTY: BAND, DJ, BBQ, DRINKS, AND FIREWORKS!!
    - UBC Sailing Club celebrates on July 24 @ 8 PM

The social team has worked hard to bring you the last Beach
Party of the summer. On July 24th, come down to the Jericho
Sailing Centre to party with sailors, paddlers, windsurfers,
and landlubbers. Arrive by 9:30 PM to watch the Celebration
of Light fireworks.

Disclaimer: This may be the best night of your life. We are
not responsible if you cannot find joy in future, mediocre
events.

BBQ Special: FREE beverage with advanced purchase

Party tickets purchased in advance (either hardcopy or online
will-call) receive a complimentary beverage before 9:30 PM.
Come down early and have dinner with us - the BBQs ignite at
8 PM. Get the sangria before it's gone!

Music from Redeye Empire & DJ Brad Winter!

Redeye Empire is stoked to be bringing their energy to the
best venue in Vancouver by rocking the stage for the UBC
Sailing Club. They have toured extensively in Canada and
south of the boarder, resulting in tremendous success (and a
performance in Whistler for the 2010 Olympic Games!)

See more at http://www.myspace.com/redeye29records

DJ Brad Winter knows how to throw down the beats. He'll keep
your body moving between sets and into the early morning.

Ticket Purchase Options:

A) HARD COPY TICKETS are available now at the Jericho Office
or during ticket booth hours, Saturday July 24th from
4 PM - 8 PM in front of the Jericho Office.

B) ONLINE TICKETS sales end at 7 PM on July 24th.
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/118174

C) AT-THE-DOOR TICKETS are available for Members and their
invited guests at 8 PM until capacity but will not receive
the BBQ special.

Please note: The Jericho Sailing Centre is a SMOKE-FREE
environment. Party is 19+ and 2 pieces of ID required.
Sponsored by CiTR 101.9 FM and R&B Brewing.

***

PARTY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - GET WORK HOURS NOW!

Members, get your work hours by volunteering at the party.
Email partyhard@ubcsailing.org with a time slot you can work
and the requested task. Clean-up is worth double hours!

***

DOLLIES - ONLY USE UBC SAILING CLUB DOLLIES!

Or an ORANGE JERICHO DOLLY for that one FJ waiting for its
proper dolly.

Case in point: recently a UBC sailor took a Jericho member's
personal Laser dolly (clearly marked with her name) from the
beach to store a UBC FJ. The dolly could have been damaged
by the heavy FJ, but worse, while the Laser sailor
frantically searched for her dolly, her $6000 boat drifted
away, and very nearly lost a $600 daggerboard. You will be
held liable for damage to other JSCA members' personal
equipment.

Read the label, use the right dolly.

***

KAYAK LESSON SCHEDULE AVAILABLE

The kayak lesson schedule for the remainder of July 2010,
August, and September is now available on the UBC Sailing
Club website:

http://www.ubcsailing.org/kayaking-lessons.html

***

WINDSURFING WEDNESDAYS NEEDS YOU!
    - Help make Windsurfing Wednesdays epic!

Windsurfing Wednesdays is looking for volunteers to help
with BBQ set-up and other tasks. All hours volunteered go
toward paying off your work deposit.

Contact Dan Giroday at windsurfing-meetup@ubcsailing.org or
604-685-3666 (cell). In addition you might find him on the
water with a yellow PFD that says "Dan" on the back ...

***

UBC SAILING CLUB OFFICE HOURS

UBC Sailing will be holding office hours on Thurs., July 15
from 5 PM - 6:30 PM in the Member's Lounge. Sarah I. will
be available to answer questions and assist.

***

SAILOR OF THE WEEK: IVAN WAISSBLUTH

This week, we managed to spot Past Commodore Ivan
Waissbluth inspecting the fleet on a visit to Vancouver.

See Ivan's photo here: http://www.robarazzi.biz/sotw011.html

Next week, look forward to meeting Arash Jam, an
international student from Iran who has taken to the water
like a fish!

***

INTERESTED IN WEEKLY KAYAKING / PADDLING?

UBC Sailing Club members interested in organizing a weekly
kayaking night or some form of regular paddling group should
contact Núria Chapinal at nchapinal@yahoo.com to plan.

***

RACE SEASON BEGINS!

Tuesday nights are race nights at Jericho! All summer the
Jericho staff runs a great casual racing series, and we'd
love to see more UBC members on the start line. Racing's fun
for all skill levels and is a great way to improve your
sailing. Come at 5 PM for the 6:15 PM water start.

MULTIHULL RACING

If you are a multihull sailor and are interested in coming
down and getting on a boat, you can now book yourself as
crew using our new online booking system at:

http://ubccatbooking.appspot.com/

If you are an experienced multihull sailor (20 logged days
on Hobies/Nacras and passed Advanced II) and are interested
in racing and gaining access to our Nacra F18 with spinnaker
or Infusions, send multihullracing@ubcsailing.org an email
and Kaspar will pair you with a skipper to qualify.

MONOHULL RACING

Monohull racing is intended to be low-key and fun. Meet
beside the Vanguards at 5:30 PM on Tuesdays to rig up. You
will be paired with a sailing partner (or you can bring your
own). The first start is at 6:15 PM and races continue until
the wind quits.

The club has suspended classes on Tuesdays, meaning all
seven Vanguard 15's and five Lasers are available for
racing. Please email Kevin at monohull-racing@ubcsailing.org
if you have any further questions.

***

PRIVATE LESSONS AVAILABLE NOW

So your lessons are done and you feel like you could still
use some improvement - did you know you can book a private
lesson with any instructor?

One-on-one attention on the water will improve your skills
quickly. Only $25/hour! Or sail with a friend and split the
cost. Get in touch with instructors through Sarah I at
sailing-lessons@ubcsailing.org.

***

VOLUNTEERING ... BETTER THAN DOUBLEMINT GUM!

Get work hours by helping the Disabled Sailing Association
of BC (DSA-BC) at Jericho. For every hour volunteered with
DSA-BC you will get one hour towards your work deposit up to
a max of 4 hours. Please provide proof of completed hours to
partyhard@ubcsailing.org

Contact Eric at DSA-BC. Volunteer applications can be found
on the DSA-BC website at:

http://www.disabledsailingbc.org/about.shtml

***

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Tsunami News: July 8, 2010

2010-07-08T20:42:23Z

UBC SAILING CLUB - TSUNAMI NEWS
July 8, 2010

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BEACH PARTY: BAND, DJ, BBQ, DRINKS, AND FIREWORKS!!
    - UBC Sailing Club celebrates on July 24 @ 8 PM

The social team has worked hard to bring you the last Beach
Party of the summer. On July 24th, come down to the Jericho
Sailing Centre to party with sailors, paddlers, windsurfers,
and landlubbers. Arrive by 9:30 PM to watch the Celebration
of Light fireworks.

Disclaimer: This may be the best night of your life. We are
not responsible if you cannot find joy in future, mediocre
events.

BBQ Special: FREE beverage with advanced purchase

Party tickets purchased in advance (either hardcopy or online
will-call) receive a complimentary beverage before 9:30 PM.
Come down early and have dinner with us - the BBQs ignite at
8 PM. Get the sangria before it's gone!

Music from Redeye Empire & DJ Brad Winter!

Redeye Empire is stoked to be bringing their energy to the
best venue in Vancouver by rocking the stage for the UBC
Sailing Club. They have toured extensively in Canada and
south of the boarder, resulting in tremendous success (and a
performance in Whistler for the 2010 Olympic Games!)

See more at http://www.myspace.com/redeye29records

DJ Brad Winter knows how to throw down the beats. He'll keep
your body moving between sets and into the early morning.

Ticket Purchase Options:

A) HARD COPY TICKETS are available now at the Jericho Office
or during ticket booth hours, Saturday July 24th from
4 PM - 8 PM in front of the Jericho Office.

B) ONLINE TICKETS sales end at 7 PM on July 24th.
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/118174

C) AT-THE-DOOR TICKETS are available for Members and their
invited guests at 8 PM until capacity but will not receive
the BBQ special.

Please note: The Jericho Sailing Centre is a SMOKE-FREE
environment. Party is 19+ and 2 pieces of ID required.
Sponsored by CiTR 101.9 FM and R&B Brewing.

***

PARTY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - GET WORK HOURS!

Members, get your work hours by volunteering at the party.
Email partyhard@ubcsailing.org with a time slot you can work
and the requested task. Clean-up is worth double hours!

***

WINDSURFING WEDNESDAYS NEEDS YOU!
    - Volunteer to make Windsurfing Wednesdays epic

Windsurfing Wednesdays is looking for volunteers to help
with BBQ set-up and other tasks. All hours volunteered go
toward paying off your work deposit!

Contact Dan Giroday at windsurfing-meetup@ubcsailing.org or
604-685-3666 (cell). In addition you might find him on the
water with a yellow PFD that says "Dan" on the back ...

***

RS-500 MEETUP + FREE CLINIC
   - Saturday, July 10 @ 3:30 PM

Anyone who has passed Advanced lessons is invited to the
next RS-500 Meetup on Saturday, July 10. Instructor Phil
will give a dry-land clinic, then we'll hit the water to try
his tips, and debrief over beer.

***

UBC SAILING CLUB OFFICE HOURS

UBC Sailing will hold office hours at the following
dates/times/locale:

Sat., July 10: 11 AM - 12 PM (Andrew, Member's Lounge)
Thurs., July 15: 5 PM - 6:30 PM (Sarah I, Member's Lounge)

***

INTERESTED IN WEEKLY KAYAKING / PADDLING?

UBC Sailing Club members interested in organizing a weekly
kayaking night or some form of regular paddling group should
contact Núria Chapinal at nchapinal@yahoo.com to plan.

***

RACE SEASON CONTINUES!

Tuesday nights are race nights at Jericho! All summer the
Jericho staff runs a great casual racing series, and we'd
love to see more UBC members on the start line. Racing's fun
for all skill levels and is a great way to improve your
sailing. Come at 5 PM for the 6:15 PM water start.

MULTIHULL RACING

If you are a multihull sailor and are interested in coming
down and getting on a boat, you can now book yourself as
crew using our new online booking system at:

http://ubccatbooking.appspot.com/

If you are an experienced multihull sailor (20 logged days
on Hobies/Nacras and passed Advanced II) and are interested
in racing and gaining access to our Nacra F18 with spinnaker
or Infusions, send multihullracing@ubcsailing.org an email
and Kaspar will pair you with a skipper to qualify.

MONOHULL RACING

Monohull racing is intended to be low-key and fun. Meet
beside the Vanguards at 5:30 PM on Tuesdays to rig up. You
will be paired with a sailing partner (or you can bring your
own). The first start is at 6:15 PM and races continue until
the wind quits.

The club has suspended classes on Tuesdays, meaning all
seven Vanguard 15's and five Lasers are available for
racing. Please email Kevin at monohull-racing@ubcsailing.org
if you have any further questions.

***

PRIVATE LESSONS AVAILABLE NOW

So your lessons are done and you feel like you could still
use some improvement - did you know you can book a private
lesson with any instructor?

One-on-one attention on the water will improve your skills
quickly. Only $25/hour! Or sail with a friend and split the
cost. Get in touch with instructors through Sarah I at
sailing-lessons@ubcsailing.org.

***

VOLUNTEERING ... BETTER THAN DOUBLEMINT GUM!

Get work hours by helping the Disabled Sailing Association
of BC (DSA-BC) at Jericho. For every hour volunteered with
DSA-BC you will get one hour towards your work deposit up to
a max of 4 hours. Please provide proof of completed hours to
partyhard@ubcsailing.org

Contact Eric at DSA-BC. Volunteer applications can be found
on the DSA-BC website at:

http://www.disabledsailingbc.org/about.shtml

***

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Tsunami News: July 2, 2010

2010-07-03T00:14:24Z

UBC SAILING CLUB - TSUNAMI NEWS
July 2, 2010

***

BEACH PARTY: BAND, DJ, BBQ, DRINKS, AND FIREWORKS!!
    - UBC Sailing Club celebrates on July 24 @ 8 PM

The social team has worked hard to bring you the last Beach
Party of the summer. On July 24th, come down to the Jericho
Sailing Centre to party with sailors, paddlers, windsurfers,
and landlubbers. Arrive by 9:30 PM to watch the Celebration
of Light fireworks.

Disclaimer: This may be the best night of your life. We are
not responsible if you cannot find joy in future, mediocre
events.

BBQ Special: FREE beverage with advanced purchase

Party tickets purchased in advance (either hardcopy or online
will-call) receive a complimentary beverage before 9:30 PM.
Come down early and have dinner with us - the BBQs ignite at
8 PM. Get the sangria before it's gone!

Music from Redeye Empire & DJ Brad Winter!

Redeye Empire is stoked to be bringing their energy to the
best venue in Vancouver by rocking the stage for the UBC
Sailing Club. They have toured extensively in Canada and
south of the boarder, resulting in tremendous success (and a
performance in Whistler for the 2010 Olympic Games!)

See more at http://www.myspace.com/redeye29records

DJ Brad Winter knows how to throw down the beats. He'll keep
your body moving between sets and into the early morning.

Ticket Purchase Options:

A) HARD COPY TICKETS are available now at the Jericho Office
or during ticket booth hours, Saturday July 24th from
4 PM - 8 PM in front of the Jericho Office.

B) ONLINE TICKETS sales end at 7 PM on July 24th.
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/118174

C) AT-THE-DOOR TICKETS are available for Members and their
invited guests at 8 PM until capacity but will not receive
the BBQ special.

Please note: The Jericho Sailing Centre is a SMOKE-FREE
environment. Party is 19+ and 2 pieces of ID required.
Sponsored by CiTR 101.9 FM and R&B Brewing.

***

PARTY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - GET WORK HOURS NOW!

Members, get your work hours by volunteering at the party.
Email partyhard@ubcsailing.org with a time slot you can work
and the requested task. Clean-up is worth double hours!

***

LOST BLACK PROMOTION WETSUIT

A black ProMotion wetsuit with pink prints was lost on
Sunday, June 13 between 8:30 PM and Monday morning at 7 AM.
It's possible it was accidentally swapped with a North
wetsuit that had been left previously in the compound.

Please check your closets, ask around, and if you have any
information, contact Maryam Moghaddas at marmogh@gmail.com,
or by phone at 778-997-4726.

***

RS-500 MEETUP + FREE CLINIC
   - Saturday, July 10 @ 3:30 PM

Anyone who has passed Advanced lessons is invited to the
next RS-500 Meetup on Saturday, July 10. Instructor Phil
will give a dry-land clinic, then we'll hit the water to try
his tips, and debrief over beer.

***

INTERESTED IN WEEKLY KAYAKING / PADDLING?

UBC Sailing Club members interested in organizing a weekly
kayaking night or some form of regular paddling group should
contact Núria Chapinal at nchapinal@yahoo.com to plan.

***

RACE SEASON BEGINS!

Tuesday nights are race nights at Jericho! All summer the
Jericho staff runs a great casual racing series, and we'd
love to see more UBC members on the start line. Racing's fun
for all skill levels and is a great way to improve your
sailing. Come at 5 PM for the 6:15 PM water start.

RS-500 TUESDAY RACING

All 4 RS-500s are available for Tuesday Racing on July 6. A
great way to hone your skills in an easy-going race
environment. Email rsfivehundred@googlegroups.com to find a
partner. Arrive at 5:15 PM, first start at 6:15 PM.

MULTIHULL RACING

If you are a multihull sailor and are interested in coming
down and getting on a boat, you can now book yourself as
crew using our new online booking system at:

http://ubccatbooking.appspot.com/

If you are an experienced multihull sailor (20 logged days
on Hobies/Nacras and passed Advanced II) and are interested
in racing and gaining access to our Nacra F18 with spinnaker
or Infusions, send multihullracing@ubcsailing.org an email
and Kaspar will pair you with a skipper to qualify.

MONOHULL RACING

Monohull racing is intended to be low-key and fun. Meet
beside the Vanguards at 5:30 PM on Tuesdays to rig up. You
will be paired with a sailing partner (or you can bring your
own). The first start is at 6:15 PM and races continue until
the wind quits.

The club has suspended classes on Tuesdays, meaning all
seven Vanguard 15's and five Lasers are available for
racing. Please email Kevin at monohull-racing@ubcsailing.org
if you have any further questions.

***

ADDITIONAL SAILING/WINDSURF LESSONS - MAKE YOUR OWN!

If six (6) or more members arrange to have the same
availability for a weekday sailing or windsurf lesson
session, dinghy lessons coordinator Sarah Inouye will
attempt to schedule an additional session to accommodate
them (dependent on instructor availability).

To help coordinate we have set up a thread on our forum.
Just create an Ocean Addicts account on our website and log
in to the Ocean Addicts forum at:

http://ubcsailing.org/component/option,com_ccboard/forum,2/lang,en/view,topiclist/

***

PRIVATE LESSONS AVAILABLE NOW

So your lessons are done and you feel like you could still
use some improvement - did you know you can book a private
lesson with any instructor?

One-on-one attention on the water will improve your skills
quickly. Only $25/hour! Or sail with a friend and split the
cost. Get in touch with instructors through Sarah I at
sailing-lessons@ubcsailing.org.

***

VOLUNTEERING ... BETTER THAN DOUBLEMINT GUM!

Get work hours by helping the Disabled Sailing Association
of BC (DSA-BC) at Jericho. For every hour volunteered with
DSA-BC you will get one hour towards your work deposit up to
a max of 4 hours. Please provide proof of completed hours to
partyhard@ubcsailing.org

Contact Eric at DSA-BC. Volunteer applications can be found
on the DSA-BC website at:

http://www.disabledsailingbc.org/about.shtml

***

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Tsunami News: June 24, 2010

2010-06-24T10:12:31Z

UBC SAILING CLUB - TSUNAMI NEWS
June 24, 2010

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ADDITIONAL LESSONS - MAKE YOUR OWN!

If six (6) or more members arrange to have the same
availability for a weekday sailing or windsurf lesson
session, dinghy lessons coordinator Sarah Inouye will
attempt to schedule an additional session to accommodate
them (dependent on instructor availability).

To help coordinate we have set up a thread on our forum.
Just create an Ocean Addicts account on our website and log
in to the Ocean Addicts forum at:

http://ubcsailing.org/component/option,com_ccboard/forum,2/lang,en/view,topiclist/

***

PRIVATE LESSONS AVAILABLE NOW

So your lessons are done and you feel like you could still
use some improvement - did you know you can book a private
lesson with any instructor?

One-on-one attention on the water will improve your skills
quickly. Only $25/hour! Or sail with a friend and split the
cost. Get in touch with instructors through Sarah I at
sailing-lessons@ubcsailing.org.

***

WORK PARTY: WINDSURFING RE-RIGGING
    - Tuesday, June 29 @ 5:30 PM

The windsurfing fleet is looking for ~5 volunteers to help
re-rig the L1 & L2 sails. The work party will take place on
Tuesday, June 29 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

This is a great opportunity for those who want to learn more
about rigging and tuning windsurfing sails.

Email windsurfing@ubcsailing.org if interested.

***

LOST BLACK PROMOTION WETSUIT

A black ProMotion wetsuit with pink prints was lost on
Sunday, June 13 between 8:30 PM and Monday morning at 7 AM.
It's possible it was accidentally swapped with a North
wetsuit that had been left previously in the compound.

Please check your closets, ask around, and if you have any
information, contact Maryam Moghaddas at marmogh@gmail.com,
or by phone at 778-997-4726.

***

RS-500 MEETUP + FREE CLINIC
    - Saturday, June 26 @ 3 PM

Want to improve your RS-500 skills? Need more time on the
water? Qualified sailors are invited to the inaugural RS-500
Meetup this Saturday. Instructor Phil will give a dry-land
clinic, then we'll hit the water to try his tips. Anyone who
has passed Advanced I or II lessons is welcome.

Again, the free clinic will take place THIS Saturday, June
26 at 3 PM. Subsequent meetups will be held on Saturday,
July 10 and Saturday, July 17 at 4 PM.

***

UBC SAILING OFFICE HOURS

Need assistance with UBC Sailing club business? Additional
office hours have now been scheduled for Sunday, June 27
from 4:30 PM - 6 PM. Look for Marty in the Members' Lounge
upstairs, and see the Office Hours calendar for other
available times:

http://register.ubcsailing.org/lessons/sailing/office-hours

Please note: No office hours will be held on the long
weekend.

***

INTERESTED IN WEEKLY KAYAKING / PADDLING?

UBC Sailing Club members interested in organizing a weekly
kayaking night or some form of regular paddling group should
contact Núria Chapinal at nchapinal@yahoo.com to plan.

***

RACE SEASON BEGINS!

Tuesday nights are race nights at Jericho! All summer the
Jericho staff runs a great casual racing series, and we'd
love to see more UBC members on the start line. Racing's fun
for all skill levels and is a great way to improve your
sailing. Come at 5 PM for the 6:15 PM water start.

RS-500 RACING

No lessons this Sunday, so the RS-500s can participate in
Jericho racing! A great way to hone your skills in an
easy-going race environment. Email
rsfivehundred@googlegroups.com to find a partner.

Time: Sunday, June 27. Meet at 11:30 AM; first start at
12:30 PM.

MULTIHULL RACING

If you are a multihull sailor and are interested in coming
down and getting on a boat, you can now book yourself as
crew using our new online booking system at:

http://ubccatbooking.appspot.com/

If you are an experienced multihull sailor (20 logged days
on Hobies/Nacras and passed Advanced II) and are interested
in racing and gaining access to our Nacra F18 with spinnaker
or Infusions, send multihullracing@ubcsailing.org an email
and Kaspar will pair you with a skipper to qualify.

MONOHULL RACING

Monohull racing is intended to be low-key and fun. Meet
beside the Vanguards at 5:30 PM on Tuesdays to rig up. You
will be paired with a sailing partner (or you can bring your
own). The first start is at 6:15 PM and races continue until
the wind quits.

The club has suspended classes on Tuesdays, meaning all
seven Vanguard 15's and five Lasers are available for
racing. Please email Kevin at monohull-racing@ubcsailing.org
if you have any further questions.

***

SUMMER WORK FOR INTERESTED SAILORS

Do you have a passion for being out on the water? Know your
way around a boat and know how to fix things? Can you rattle
off the proper names for boating widgets and
whatchamacallits? Then we should talk!

West Marine is currently looking for summer crew for their
Richmond location. We've got part-time positions for you if
you've got enthusiasm, boating knowledge and a sense of fun.
We're all about helping our customers enjoy their time on
the water ... and having fun along the way!

Email us at westmarine.richmond@gmail.com This e-mail
address is being protected from spambots. You need
JavaScript enabled to view it with your contact info and
resume, or call us at the store (604.233.2327 x3) and ask to
speak with Giselle.

***

VOLUNTEERING ... BETTER THAN DOUBLEMINT GUM!

Get work hours by helping the Disabled Sailing Association
of BC (DSA-BC) at Jericho. For every hour volunteered with
DSA-BC you will get one hour towards your work deposit up to
a max of 4 hours. Please provide proof of completed hours to
partyhard@ubcsailing.org

Contact Eric at DSA-BC. Volunteer applications can be found
on the DSA-BC website at:

http://www.disabledsailingbc.org/about.shtml

***

NEED WETSUITS? GET THE UBC SAILING CLUB DEAL!

UBC Sailing Club has secured a great deal on wetsuits -
likely the best wetsuit prices in Vancouver! Sizing and
availability varies. Please see the UBC Sailing Club website
for up-to-the-minute information:

http://ubcsailing.org/announcements.html

***

SAILING WORK PARTIES - SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED!

Help maintain our sailing fleets and earn work hours to
get your $80 deposit back. Monohull work parties will be
held at 6:30 PM on the second Thursday of each month.

Multihull workparties are held at 6:30 PM on the last
Thursday of each month.

Contact monohull@ubcsailing.org regarding upcoming monohull
work parties, and contact multihull@ubcsailing.org for
upcoming multihull work parties.

You can also register for the monohull repair mailing list at
http://register.ubcsailing.org/cgi-bin/mail.cgi/list/monohullrepair/
for smaller, more frequent monohull workparties.

***

VOLUNTEER E-MAIL LISTS - SIGN UP NOW!
    - New system for ad-hoc/regular volunteer hours

A lot of the work that we do on the club fleets can't be
planned in advance. If you are interested in helping out and
would like to be contacted about impromptu work, sign up for
either the monohull or windsurfing volunteer email lists.

Another option for working off your volunteer hours is
helping out with club facilities. This includes regularly
scheduled work to keep the club ship-shape, which can be
easily accomplished in an hour or less before or after a
trip out on the water. If interested, please contact Heather
at facilities@ubcsailing.org.

How to sign up:

Monohull
http://register.ubcsailing.org/cgi-bin/mail.cgi/list/monohullrepair/

Windsurfing
http://register.ubcsailing.org/cgi-bin/mail.cgi/list/windsurf_repair/

Facilities: Contact facilities@ubcsailing.org.

***

ENGLISH BAY SAFETY SEMINAR - SIGN UP NOW!

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 "sea disasters" over the past 36
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 on June 28 at 7 PM.

RSVP JSCA office.

***

GOT UBC SAILING CLUB MEMORIES? SHARE THEM!

AHOY! UBC Sailing Club and UBC Windsurfing Club -- former
members and master mariners! UBC Sailing Club is casting our
net for seafaring tales, memories, memorabilia, and former
club members who want to reconnect and share.

Please fill out our web survey at:
http://tinyurl.com/sailhistory2010

***

L1 AND L2 WINDSURFING MEETUP

UBC Sailing is starting a new regular meetup for beginner
and intermediate windsurfers every Wednesday night at 5:15
PM. These meetups aim to give new windsurfers an opportunity
to practice their skills in a recreational setting, network
with fellow board riders, and get pointers from more
seasoned windsurfers. Apres windsurfing will include
refreshments in the Members Lounge.

Please contact windsurfing-meetup@ubcsailing.org for more
info.

***

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Tsunami News: June 16, 2010

2010-06-16T23:03:04Z

UBC SAILING CLUB - TSUNAMI NEWS
June 16, 2010

***

MEC PADDLEFEST VANCOUVER: JUNE 20 @ JERICHO
    - Come on down this Sunday!

Hosted by MEC, Paddlefest is an urban celebration of
kayaking, canoeing and BC's ocean environment. The day will
feature learning opportunities on water and on land.
Paddlers of all skill levels are welcome.

Paddlefest will take place June 20 at Jericho. In addition
to other activities, participants will have the opportunity
to test boats and equipment from various watersports
manufacturers.

There is a $5 registration fee for water clinics; however,
dryland clinics and boat demos are free. Call 604.876.6221
or 1.888.847.0770 to register.

***

ADDITIONAL SAILING/WINDSURF LESSONS - MAKE YOUR OWN!

If six (6) or more members arrange to have the same
availability for a weekday sailing or windsurf lesson
session, dinghy lessons coordinator Sarah Inouye will
attempt to schedule an additional session to accommodate
them (dependent on instructor availability).

To help coordinate we have set up a thread on our forum.
Just create an Ocean Addicts account on our website and log
in to the Ocean Addicts forum at:

http://ubcsailing.org/component/option,com_ccboard/forum,2/lang,en/view,topiclist/

***

RACE SEASON BEGINS!

Tuesday nights are race nights at Jericho! All summer long
the Jericho staff runs a great casual racing series, and
this year we want more UBC members on the start line.
Racing is fun for all skill levels and is a great way to
jump to the next level in your sailing. We suggest that you
show up at 5 PM to make the 6:15 PM water start.

RS-500s

On Tuesdays/Sundays when RS500s aren't in lessons, let's
get all four boats racing! Just show up and find a partner
if you don't have one already. Upcoming dates are:

Tuesday, June 27: Meet at 5:15 PM; first start at 6:15 PM
Sunday, June 29: Meet at 11:30 AM; first start at 12:30 PM

MULTIHULL

If you are a multihull sailor and are interested in coming
down and getting on a boat, you can now book yourself as
crew using our new online booking system at:

http://ubccatbooking.appspot.com/

If you are an experienced multihull sailor (20 logged days
on Hobies/Nacras and passed Advanced II) and are interested
in racing and gaining access to our Nacra F18 with spinnaker
or Infusions, send multihullracing@ubcsailing.org an email
and Kaspar will pair you with a skipper to qualify.

MONOHULL

Monohull racing is intended to be low-key and fun. No
pre-booking or RSVPs are required, and hardly anyone pays
attention to the results unless they win! Just meet beside
the Vanguards at 5:30 PM this coming Tuesday (June 15th) to
rig up. You will be paired with a sailing partner (or you
can bring your own). There will be a quick talk/clinic to go
over some basic rules and tactics of racing before we launch
the boats. The first start is at 6:15 PM and races continue
until the wind quits.

The club has suspended classes on Tuesdays, meaning all
seven Vanguard 15's and five Lasers are available for
racing. Please email Kevin at monohull-racing@ubcsailing.org
if you have any further questions.

***

UBC SAILING CLUB - STORAGE CHANGES!

UBC Sailing has re-built the FJ sail storage area in the
club room. A most casual bystander may not realize that the
intent of the new system is to pass the loop through either
the clew or tack rings of the main sail itself and clip it
to the brass clip, then cinch the drawcord on the sail bag
around the attachment point before hauling the sails up.

This lets the sail hang straight, which is better for the
sailcloth and allows water to drain out from the wrapped
sail. If sails are hung by the drawcord on the sail bag,
they end up kinked and half lying on the floor, which is
less ideal.

Also, Anton reiterates his frequent pleas to spend the
extra few seconds when derigging to find the sailbag with
the same number as the sails being put away. It will save
the tireless dinghy exec and volunteers hours of searching
when a problem is reported about a specific sail number.

In addition, some Vanguard sailors cleverly stuff the sail
bag inside the foil bag when rigging, so both can be found
in one go. So please check the insides of your foil bags for
a sail bag when derigging, as sail bags can otherwise go
temporarily "missing" and that *really* throws the numbering
system for a loop...

***

SUMMER WORK FOR INTERESTED SAILORS

Do you have a passion for being out on the water? Know your
way around a boat and know how to fix things? Can you rattle
off the proper names for boating widgets and
whatchamacallits? Then we should talk!

West Marine is currently looking for summer crew for their
Richmond location. We've got part-time positions for you if
you've got enthusiasm, boating knowledge and a sense of fun.
We're all about helping our customers enjoy their time on
the water ... and having fun along the way!

Email us at westmarine.richmond@gmail.com This e-mail
address is being protected from spambots. You need
JavaScript enabled to view it with your contact info and
resume, or call us at the store (604.233.2327 x3) and ask to
speak with Giselle.

***

VOLUNTEERING ... BETTER THAN DOUBLEMINT GUM!

Get work hours by helping the Disabled Sailing Association
of BC (DSA-BC) at Jericho. For every hour volunteered with
DSA-BC you will get one hour towards your work deposit up to
a max of 4 hours. Please provide proof of completed hours to
partyhard@ubcsailing.org

Contact Eric at DSA-BC. Volunteer applications can be found
on the DSA-BC website at:

http://www.disabledsailingbc.org/about.shtml

***

UBC SAILING OFFICE HOURS

Need assistance with UBC Sailing club business? UBC students
can register as new members and all members can sign up /
pay for lessons / ask questions during Office Hours for the
rest of the season. Look for Marty in the Members' Lounge
upstairs. See the Office Hours calendar for available
times:

http://register.ubcsailing.org/lessons/sailing/office-hours

***

IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDER: LIGHTNING

Going out for a sail when there's lightning or risk of
lightning is ... just ... plain ... stupid. Don't get hurt:
check the weather before you sail!

***

NEW KAYAK LESSON ADDED

A new beginner kayaking lesson has been added for the
following date in June:

Weds., June 23, 5 PM - 8 PM

Other beginner and intermediate lesson spots still
available. Sign up today!

***

NEED WETSUITS? GET THE UBC SAILING CLUB DEAL!

UBC Sailing Club has secured a great deal on wetsuits -
likely the best wetsuit prices in Vancouver! Sizing and
availability varies. Please see the UBC Sailing Club website
for up-to-the-minute information:

http://ubcsailing.org/announcements.html

***

SAILING WORK PARTIES - SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED!

Help maintain our sailing fleets and earn work hours to
get your $80 deposit back. Monohull work parties will be
held at 6:30 PM on the second Thursday of each month.

Multihull workparties are held at 6:30 PM on the last
Thursday of each month.

Contact monohull@ubcsailing.org regarding upcoming monohull
work parties, and contact multihull@ubcsailing.org for
upcoming multihull work parties.

You can also register for the monohull repair mailing list at
http://register.ubcsailing.org/cgi-bin/mail.cgi/list/monohullrepair/
for smaller, more frequent monohull workparties.

***

VOLUNTEER E-MAIL LISTS - SIGN UP NOW!
    - New system for ad-hoc/regular volunteer hours

A lot of the work that we do on the club fleets can't be
planned in advance: these tasks are weather-dependent or
unexpected, and must be done right away to keep the club
running smoothly. If you are interested in helping out and
would like to be contacted about impromptu work, sign up for
either the monohull or windsurfing volunteer email lists.

Another option for working off your volunteer hours is
helping out with club facilities. This includes regularly
scheduled work to keep the club ship-shape, such as tidying
the boat yard, club rooms or fix-it room, which can be
easily accomplished in an hour or less before or after a
trip out on the water. If interested, please contact Heather
at facilities@ubcsailing.org.

How to sign up:

Monohull
http://register.ubcsailing.org/cgi-bin/mail.cgi/list/monohullrepair/

Windsurfing
http://register.ubcsailing.org/cgi-bin/mail.cgi/list/windsurf_repair/

Facilities: Contact facilities@ubcsailing.org.

***

ENGLISH BAY SAFETY SEMINAR - SIGN UP NOW!

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 "sea disasters" over the past 36
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 on June 28 at 7 PM.

RSVP JSCA office.

***

STAND UP PADDLING (SUP) WITH UBC SAILING!

This year, UBC Sailing will be introducing stand up paddling
(SUP) to our windsurfing fleet. SUPing is an easy way to get
on the water when the winds aren't there.

Sign up for an SUP orientation and get on the water to enjoy
this popular new sport!

http://register.ubcsailing.org/lessons/schedule

***

GOT UBC SAILING CLUB MEMORIES? SHARE THEM!

AHOY! UBC Sailing Club and UBC Windsurfing Club -- former
members and master mariners! UBC Sailing Club is casting our
net for seafaring tales, memories, memorabilia, and former
club members who want to reconnect and share.

Please fill out our web survey at:
http://tinyurl.com/sailhistory2010

***

L1 AND L2 WINDSURFING MEETUP

UBC Sailing is starting a new regular meetup for beginner
and intermediate windsurfers every Wednesday night at 5:15
PM. These meetups aim to give new windsurfers an opportunity
to practice their skills in a recreational setting, network
with fellow board riders, and get pointers from more
seasoned windsurfers. Apres windsurfing will include
refreshments in the Members Lounge.

Please contact windsurfing-meetup@ubcsailing.org for more
info.

***

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Tsunami News: June 10, 2010

2010-06-10T23:23:36Z

UBC SAILING CLUB - TSUNAMI NEWS
June 10, 2010

***

RACE SEASON BEGINS!

Tuesday nights are race nights at Jericho! All summer long
the Jericho staff runs a great casual racing series, and
this year we want more UBC members on the start line.
Racing is fun for all skill levels and is a great way to
jump to the next level in your sailing. We suggest that you
show up at 5 PM to make the 6:15 PM water start.

MULTIHULL

If you are a multihull sailor and are interested in coming
down and getting on a boat, you can now book yourself as
crew using our new online booking system at:

http://ubccatbooking.appspot.com/

If you are an experienced multihull sailor (20 logged days
on Hobies/Nacras and passed Advanced II) and are interested
in racing and gaining access to our Nacra F18 with spinnaker
or Infusions, send multihullracing@ubcsailing.org an email
and Kaspar will pair you with a skipper to qualify.

MONOHULL

Monohull racing is intended to be low-key and fun. No
pre-booking or RSVPs are required, and hardly anyone pays
attention to the results unless they win! Just meet beside
the Vanguards at 5:30 PM this coming Tuesday (June 15th) to
rig up. You will be paired with a sailing partner (or you
can bring your own). There will be a quick talk/clinic to go
over some basic rules and tactics of racing before we launch
the boats. The first start is at 6:15 PM and races continue
until the wind quits.

The club has suspended classes on Tuesdays, meaning all
seven Vanguard 15's and five Lasers are available for
racing. Please email Kevin at monohull-racing@ubcsailing.org
if you have any further questions.

***

ADDITIONAL SAILING/WINDSURF LESSONS - MAKE YOUR OWN!

If six (6) or more members arrange to have the same
availability for a weekday sailing or windsurf lesson session,
dinghy lessons coordinator Sarah Inouye will attempt to
schedule an additional session to accommodate them
(dependent on instructor availability).

To help coordinate we have set up a thread on our forum. Just
create an Ocean Addicts account on our website and log in to
the Ocean Addicts forum at:

http://ubcsailing.org/component/option,com_ccboard/forum,2/lang,en/view,topiclist/

***

UBC SAILING CLUB PARTY: THE MORNING AFTER

The morning after the first Beach Party of the summer, there
were many tired individuals walking around Jericho. TV Heart
Attack and DJ Brad Winter had the crowd dancing all night.
The band members expressed their delight at playing for UBC
Sailing: club members and guests created an amazing vibe.

On behalf of the Social Team and the UBC Sailing Executive,
we appreciate the efforts of all the volunteers that made
the event possible.

Special Acknowledgements:

Nadine Stunzi: Nadine coordinated approximately 80 volunteers,
managed shift changes, and even stayed to clean up!

Jessica Salomon: Stepped up as team lead for door and ticket
sales for the entire evening.

Brian Fernandes: Returned from last season to be team lead
at the bar from start to finish.

Play of the Night!

Vice-Commodore Andrew Porritt took the stage for a heartfelt
speech sure to remembered by all those who were fortunate
enough to witness it.

See you at the next Beach Party on July 24th!

***

LOST CELL PHONES AT BEACH PARTY

An iPhone in a blue case and a maroon/red BlackBerry were
lost at the party last weekend. Get some good karma going
- if you found them or have any information, contact
secretary@ubcsailing.org to let us know.

***

SUMMER WORK FOR INTERESTED SAILORS

Do you have a passion for being out on the water? Know your
way around a boat and know how to fix things? Can you rattle
off the proper names for boating widgets and
whatchamacallits? Then we should talk!

West Marine is currently looking for summer crew for their
Richmond location. We've got part-time positions for you if
you've got enthusiasm, boating knowledge and a sense of fun.
We're all about helping our customers enjoy their time on
the water ... and having fun along the way!

Email us at westmarine.richmond@gmail.com This e-mail
address is being protected from spambots. You need
JavaScript enabled to view it with your contact info and
resume, or call us at the store (604.233.2327 x3) and ask to
speak with Giselle.

***

VOLUNTEERING ... BETTER THAN DOUBLEMINT GUM!

Get work hours by helping the Disabled Sailing Association
of BC (DSA-BC) at Jericho. For every hour volunteered with
DSA-BC you will get one hour towards your work deposit up to
a max of 4 hours. Please provide proof of completed hours to
partyhard@ubcsailing.org

Contact Eric at DSA-BC. Volunteer applications can be found
on the DSA-BC website at:

http://www.disabledsailingbc.org/about.shtml

***

UBC SAILING OFFICE HOURS

Need assistance with UBC Sailing club business? UBC students
can register as new members and all members can sign up /
pay for lessons / ask questions during Office Hours for the
rest of the season. Look for Marty in the Members' Lounge
upstairs. See the Office Hours calendar for available
times:

http://register.ubcsailing.org/lessons/sailing/office-hours

***

KAYAKING FLEET NEWS

New Location for Kayak Gear

Gear for kayaking is now stored in the UBC Sailing Club
multihull (now the Hobie-Kayak) room. This room requires a
Level 2 key. For access, contact Matt @
kayak@ubcsailing.org.

New Beginner Kayaking Lessons Added

New beginner kayaking lessons have been added for the
following date in June:

Weds., June 23, 5 PM - 8 PM

Other beginner and intermediate lesson spots still
available. Sign up today!

***

MEC PADDLEFEST VANCOUVER: JUNE 20 @ JERICHO

Hosted by MEC, Paddlefest is an urban celebration of
kayaking, canoeing and BC's ocean environment. The day will
feature learning opportunities on water and on land.
Paddlers of all skill levels are welcome.

Paddlefest will take place June 20 at Jericho. In addition
to other activities, participants will have the opportunity
to test boats and equipment from various watersports
manufacturers.

Registration begins June 1st. There is a $5 registration fee
for water clinics; however, dryland clinics and boat demos
are free. Call 604.876.6221 or 1.888.847.0770 to register.

For inquiries regarding booth space or to become a presenter
please emailvancouverpaddlefest@mec.ca.

***

NEED WETSUITS? GET THE UBC SAILING CLUB DEAL!

UBC Sailing Club has secured a great deal on wetsuits -
likely the best wetsuit prices in Vancouver! Sizing and
availability varies. Please see the UBC Sailing Club website
for up-to-the-minute information:

http://ubcsailing.org/announcements.html

***

SAILING WORK PARTIES - SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED!

Help maintain our sailing fleets and earn work hours to
get your $80 deposit back. Monohull work parties will be
held at 6:30 PM on the second Thursday of each month.

Multihull workparties are held at 6:30 PM on the last
Thursday of each month.

Contact monohull@ubcsailing.org regarding upcoming monohull
work parties, and contact multihull@ubcsailing.org for
upcoming multihull work parties.

You can also register for the monohull repair mailing list at
http://register.ubcsailing.org/cgi-bin/mail.cgi/list/monohullrepair/
for smaller, more frequent monohull workparties.

***

VOLUNTEER E-MAIL LISTS - SIGN UP NOW!
- New system for ad-hoc/regular volunteer hours

A lot of the work that we do on the club fleets can't be
planned in advance: these tasks are weather-dependent or
unexpected, and must be done right away to keep the club
running smoothly. If you are interested in helping out and
would like to be contacted about impromptu work, sign up for
either the monohull or windsurfing volunteer email lists.

Another option for working off your volunteer hours is
helping out with club facilities. This includes regularly
scheduled work to keep the club ship-shape, such as tidying
the boat yard, club rooms or fix-it room, which can be
easily accomplished in an hour or less before or after a
trip out on the water. If interested, please contact Heather
at facilities@ubcsailing.org.

How to sign up:

Monohull
http://register.ubcsailing.org/cgi-bin/mail.cgi/list/monohullrepair/

Windsurfing
http://register.ubcsailing.org/cgi-bin/mail.cgi/list/windsurf_repair/

Facilities: Contact facilities@ubcsailing.org.

***

ENGLISH BAY SAFETY SEMINAR - SIGN UP NOW!

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 "sea disasters" over the past 36
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 on June 28 at 7 PM.

RSVP JSCA office.

***

STAND UP PADDLING (SUP) WITH UBC SAILING!

This year, UBC Sailing will be introducing stand up paddling
(SUP) to our windsurfing fleet. SUPing is an easy way to get
on the water when the winds aren't there.

Sign up for an SUP orientation and get on the water to enjoy
this popular new sport!

http://register.ubcsailing.org/lessons/schedule

***

GOT UBC SAILING CLUB MEMORIES? SHARE THEM!

AHOY! UBC Sailing Club and UBC Windsurfing Club -- former
members and master mariners! UBC Sailing Club is casting our
net for seafaring tales, memories, memorabilia, and former
club members who want to reconnect and share.

Please fill out our web survey at:
http://tinyurl.com/sailhistory2010

***

L1 AND L2 WINDSURFING MEETUP

UBC Sailing is starting a new regular meetup for beginner
and intermediate windsurfers every Wednesday night at 5:15
PM. These meetups aim to give new windsurfers an opportunity
to practice their skills in a recreational setting, network
with fellow board riders, and get pointers from more
seasoned windsurfers. Apres windsurfing will include
refreshments in the Members Lounge.

Please contact windsurfing-meetup@ubcsailing.org for more
info.

***

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Tsunami News: June 4, 2010

2010-06-04T09:39:14Z

UBC SAILING CLUB - TSUNAMI NEWS
June 4, 2010

***

BEACH PARTY & BBQ: START THE SUMMER RIGHT!
    - THIS SAT., June 5 @ 8 PM at Jericho

Tickets are selling fast - buy now before they're gone, or
you'll miss the first great party of the season!

Join UBC Sailing members and friends for a great Saturday
night at an unbeatable location. Beer, sangria, cider, and
BBQ sizzlers start at only $3. TV Heart Attack is set to get
your pulse racing and DJ Brad Winter will keep you dancing
all night. Get your tickets and some for your friends before
they're sold out.

BBQ SPECIAL: FREE beverage or food item!

Party tickets purchased in advance (either hard copy or online
will-call) receive a complimentary beverage or BBQ item
before 9:30 PM.

Hard copy tickets are available now at the Jericho Office or
during ticket booth hours on Sat., June 5th from 4 PM - 8 PM
in front of the Jericho Office. Online ticket sales end at
7 PM day of or until sold out. Buy now!

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/111910

IMPORTANT: Members and invited guests can pay at the door
starting at 8 PM until capacity but will not receive the BBQ
special.

What: Epicness
When: Saturday, June 5th @ 8 PM
Where: Jericho Sailing Centre

Band: TV Heart Attack
http://www.myspace.com/tvheartattack

Party sponsored by CiTR 101.9FM and R&B Brewing.

Volunteer at the Beach Party for Work Hours!

The success of the party is the result of hardworking
volunteers. Help out with the club fundraiser and earn your
work deposit hours. NOTE: Clean-up shift is worth double
work hours! Contact partyhard@ubcsailing.org.

***

UBC SAILING OFFICE HOURS

Need assistance with UBC Sailing club business? UBC students
can register as new members and all members can sign up /
pay for lessons / ask questions during Office Hours for the
rest of the season. Look for Marty in the Members' Lounge
upstairs. See the Office Hours calendar for available
times:

http://register.ubcsailing.org/lessons/sailing/office-hours

***

DINGHY FLEET NEWS

Proficiency Exams

The proficiency exam schedule is now online at
http://register.ubcsailing.org/lessons/schedule. If you will
be taking a proficiency exam this summer, please contact
Anton or Sarah (sailing-lessons@ubcsailing.org) to register
in one of the available sessions.

Rigging Reminder: Foil bags have internal pockets!

A quick note to all Laser/ Vanguard sailors: We lost a
couple of rudders recently because the spring clips
supposedly preventing them from falling off were bent out of
shape and failed to do their job. The clips will be replaced
in the next order of boat parts, but as an additional safety
measure hitch pins have been put through the pintles on these
boats. Please try not to lose these pins.

For the Lasers, the hitch pins will stay on the pintles,
which are on the rudder heads (on the Vanguard, the pintle
is on the hull.) This means it is even more IMPORTANT! than
ever to use the internal pockets in the foil bags to separate
the rudders from the daggerboards (there's one for the
tiller, too). Otherwise the pointy ends of the hitch pins
may scratch and damage the daggerboards.

Thank you all for your cooperation.

***

KAYAKING FLEET NEWS

New Location for Kayak Gear

Gear for kayaking is now stored in the UBC Sailing Club
multihull (now the Hobie-Kayak) room. This room requires a
Level 2 key. For access, contact Matt @
kayak@ubcsailing.org.

New Beginner Kayaking Lessons Added

New beginner kayaking lessons have been added for the
following dates in June:

Sat., June 5: 9 AM - 12 PM
Sat., June 5: 1 PM - 4 PM
Weds., June 9, 5 PM - 8 PM
Weds., June 23, 5 PM - 8 PM

Other beginner and intermediate lesson spots still
available. Sign up today!

***

MULTIHULL RACING: RACE SEASON BEGINS!

Tuesday nights are race nights at Jericho! All summer long
the Jericho staff runs a great casual racing series, and
this year we want more UBC members on the start line.

Racing is fun for all skill levels and is a great way to
jump to the next level in your sailing. If you are a
multihull sailor and are interested in coming down and
getting on a boat, you can now book yourself as crew using
our new online booking system at:

http://ubccatbooking.appspot.com/

If you are an experienced multihull sailor (20 logged days
on Hobies/Nacras and passed Advanced II) and are interested
in racing and gaining access to our Nacra F18 with spinnaker
or Infusions, send multihullracing@ubcsailing.org an email
and Kaspar will pair you with a skipper to qualify.

***

MEC PADDLEFEST VANCOUVER: JUNE 20 @ JERICHO

Hosted by MEC, Paddlefest is an urban celebration of
kayaking, canoeing and BC's ocean environment. The day will
feature learning opportunities on water and on land.
Paddlers of all skill levels are welcome.

Paddlefest will take place June 20 at Jericho. In addition
to other activities, participants will have the opportunity
to test boats and equipment from various watersports
manufacturers.

Registration begins June 1st. There is a $5 registration fee
for water clinics; however, dryland clinics and boat demos
are free. Call 604.876.6221 or 1.888.847.0770 to register.

For inquiries regarding booth space or to become a presenter
please emailvancouverpaddlefest@mec.ca.

***

NEED WETSUITS? GET THE UBC SAILING CLUB DEAL!

UBC Sailing Club has secured a great deal on wetsuits -
likely the best wetsuit prices in Vancouver! We will be
carrying both women and men's Cyclone series wetsuits from
Hyperflex:

- 4/3 mm full (Cyclone series) wetsuit - $130 (includes PST/GST)
- 1 mm long sleeve 50/50 polyolefin shirt (to add 1 mm of
warmth to a wetsuit) - $47 (including PST/GST)

Wetsuits can be purchased during UBC Sailing Club office
hours. Wetsuits can be tried on, but Hyperflex offers a
sizing chart to help estimate size:

http://www.hyperflexusa.com/index.php?page=size_chart

Sizing and availability varies. Contact wetsuitdeal@ubcsailing.org.

***

SAILING WORK PARTIES - SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED!

Help maintain our sailing fleets and earn work hours to
get your $80 deposit back. Monohull work parties will be
held at 6:30 PM on the second Thursday of each month.

Multihull workparties are held at 6:30 PM on the last
Thursday of each month.

Contact monohull@ubcsailing.org regarding upcoming monohull
work parties, and contact multihull@ubcsailing.org for
upcoming multihull work parties.

You can also register for the monohull repair mailing list at
http://register.ubcsailing.org/cgi-bin/mail.cgi/list/monohullrepair/
for smaller, more frequent monohull workparties.

***

VOLUNTEER E-MAIL LISTS - SIGN UP NOW!
    - New system for ad-hoc/regular volunteer hours

A lot of the work that we do on the club fleets can't be
planned in advance: these tasks are weather-dependent or
unexpected, and must be done right away to keep the club
running smoothly. If you are interested in helping out and
would like to be contacted about impromptu work, sign up for
either the monohull or windsurfing volunteer email lists.

Another option for working off your volunteer hours is
helping out with club facilities. This includes regularly
scheduled work to keep the club ship-shape, such as tidying
the boat yard, club rooms or fix-it room, which can be
easily accomplished in an hour or less before or after a
trip out on the water. If interested, please contact Heather
at facilities@ubcsailing.org.

How to sign up:

Monohull
http://register.ubcsailing.org/cgi-bin/mail.cgi/list/monohullrepair/

Windsurfing
http://register.ubcsailing.org/cgi-bin/mail.cgi/list/windsurf_repair/

Facilities: Contact facilities@ubcsailing.org.

***

ENGLISH BAY SAFETY SEMINAR - SIGN UP NOW!

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 "sea disasters" over the past 36
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 on June 7 & 28.
All times at 7 PM.

RSVP JSCA office.

***

STAND UP PADDLING (SUP) WITH UBC SAILING!

This year, UBC Sailing will be introducing stand up paddling
(SUP) to our windsurfing fleet. SUPing is an easy way to get
on the water when the winds aren't there.

Sign up for an SUP orientation and get on the water to enjoy
this popular new sport!

http://register.ubcsailing.org/lessons/schedule

***

GOT UBC SAILING CLUB MEMORIES? SHARE THEM!

AHOY! UBC Sailing Club and UBC Windsurfing Club -- former
members and master mariners! UBC Sailing Club is casting our
net for seafaring tales, memories, memorabilia, and former
club members who want to reconnect and share.

Please fill out our web survey at:
http://tinyurl.com/sailhistory2010

***

L1 AND L2 WINDSURFING MEETUP

UBC Sailing is starting a new regular meetup for beginner
and intermediate windsurfers every Wednesday night at 5:15
PM. These meetups aim to give new windsurfers an opportunity
to practice their skills in a recreational setting, network
with fellow board riders, and get pointers from more
seasoned windsurfers. Apres windsurfing will include
refreshments in the Members Lounge.

Please contact windsurfing-meetup@ubcsailing.org for more
info.

***

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UBC SAILING BEACH PARTY & BBQ!

2010-05-31T23:32:26Z

BEACH PARTY & BBQ: START THE SUMMER RIGHT!
- Sat., June 5 @ 8 PM at Jericho

Tickets are selling fast - buy now before they're gone, or
you'll miss the first great party of the season!

Join UBC Sailing members and friends for a great Saturday
night at an unbeatable location. Beer, sangria, cider, and
BBQ sizzlers start at only $3. TV Heart Attack is set to get
your pulse racing and DJ Brad Winter will keep you dancing
all night. Get your tickets and some for your friends before
they're sold out.

Tickets on sale NOW at the Jericho Sailing Centre Office,
during UBC Sailing office hours, and a limited number
online! Check out the UBC Sailing website, the UBC Sailing
facebook group, and the Tsunami News for more updates.
Party sponsored by CiTR 101.9FM and R&B Brewing.

Online Sales: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/111910

What: Epicness
When: Saturday, June 5th @ 8 PM
Where: Jericho Sailing Centre

Band: TV Heart Attack
http://www.myspace.com/tvheartattack

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Tsunami News: May 27, 2010

2010-05-27T20:06:31Z

UBC SAILING CLUB - TSUNAMI NEWS
May 27, 2010

***

UBC WINDSURFING SMACK DOWN
    - Come out this Sunday @ 11 AM to compete!

Come down to Jericho for the Smashing UBC Windsurfing Smack
Down event this Sunday, May 30, at 11 AM. Wear crazy
costumes, get silly, be wierd, and show your wildest moves
on the windsurf board while special guest DJ Sarah rocks
your world!

***

BEACH PARTY & BBQ: START THE SUMMER RIGHT!
    - Sat., June 5 @ 8 PM at Jericho

Tickets are selling fast - buy now before they're gone, or
you'll miss the first great party of the season!

Join UBC Sailing members and friends for a great Saturday
night at an unbeatable location. Beer, sangria, cider, and
BBQ sizzlers start at only $3. TV Heart Attack is set to get
your pulse racing and DJ Brad Winter will keep you dancing
all night. Get your tickets and some for your friends before
they're sold out.

Tickets on sale NOW at the Jericho Sailing Centre Office,
during UBC Sailing office hours, and a limited number
online! Check out the UBC Sailing website, the UBC Sailing
facebook group, and the Tsunami News for more updates.
Party sponsored by CiTR 101.9FM and R&B Brewing.

Online Sales: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/111910

What: Epicness
When: Saturday, June 5th @ 8 PM
Where: Jericho Sailing Centre

Band: TV Heart Attack
http://www.myspace.com/tvheartattack

RSVP via Facebook at:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=116660905036612

Volunteer at the Beach Party for Work Hours!

The success of the party is the result of hardworking
volunteers. Help out with the club fundraiser and earn your
work deposit hours. NOTE: Clean-up shift is worth double
work hours! Contact partyhard@ubcsailing.org.

***

UBC SAILING OFFICE HOURS

Need assistance with UBC Sailing club business? UBC students
can register as new members and all members can sign up /
pay for lessons / ask questions during Office Hours for the
rest of the season. Look for Marty in the Members' Lounge
upstairs on Sunday, May 30 from 4:15-5:45 PM.

***

DINGHY FLEET NEWS

Beginner Sailing Lessons: New Session Added!

Are you interested in taking a Beginner Lesson in June?
A new session has been opened, running Friday evenings
starting May 28th. You can register for the class during
office hours at Jericho.

Proficiency Exams

The proficiency exam schedule is now online at
http://register.ubcsailing.org/lessons/schedule. If you will
be taking a proficiency exam this summer, please contact
Anton or Sarah (sailing-lessons@ubcsailing.org) to register
in one of the available sessions.

Rigging Reminder: Foil bags have internal pockets!

A quick note to all Laser/ Vanguard sailors: We lost a
couple of rudders recently because the spring clips
supposedly preventing them from falling off were bent out of
shape and failed to do their job. The clips will be replaced
in the next order of boat parts, but as an additional safety
measure hitch pins have been put through the pintles on these
boats. Please try not to lose these pins.

For the Lasers, the hitch pins will stay on the pintles,
which are on the rudder heads (on the Vanguard, the pintle
is on the hull.) This means it is even more IMPORTANT! than
ever to use the internal pockets in the foil bags to separate
the rudders from the daggerboards (there's one for the
tiller, too). Otherwise the pointy ends of the hitch pins
may scratch and damage the daggerboards.

Thank you all for your cooperation!

***

KAYAKING FLEET NEWS

New Location for Kayak Gear

Gear for kayaking is now stored in the UBC Sailing Club
multihull (now the Hobie-Kayak) room. This room requires a
Level 2 key. For access, contact Matt @
kayak@ubcsailing.org.

New Beginner Kayaking Lessons Added

New beginner kayaking lessons have been added for the
following dates in June:

Sat., June 5: 9 AM - 12 PM
Sat., June 5: 1 PM - 4 PM
Weds., June 9, 5 PM - 8 PM
Weds., June 23, 5 PM - 8 PM

Other beginner and intermediate lesson spots still
available. Sign up today!

***

MULTIHULL RACING: RACE SEASON BEGINS!

Tuesday nights are race nights at Jericho! All summer long
the Jericho staff runs a great casual racing series, and
this year we want more UBC members on the start line.

Racing is fun for all skill levels and is a great way to
jump to the next level in your sailing. If you are a
multihull sailor and are interested in coming down and
getting on a boat, you can now book yourself as crew using
our new online booking system at:

http://ubccatbooking.appspot.com/

If you are an experienced multihull sailor (20 logged days
on Hobies/Nacras and passed Advanced II) and are interested
in racing and gaining access to our Nacra F18 with spinnaker
or Infusions, send multihullracing@ubcsailing.org an email
and Kaspar will pair you with a skipper to qualify.

***

MEC PADDLEFEST VANCOUVER: JUNE 20 @ JERICHO

Hosted by MEC, Paddlefest is an urban celebration of
kayaking, canoeing and BC's ocean environment. The day will
feature learning opportunities on water and on land.
Paddlers of all skill levels are welcome.

Paddlefest will take place June 20 at Jericho. In addition
to other activities, participants will have the opportunity
to test boats and equipment from various watersports
manufacturers.

Registration begins June 1st. There is a $5 registration fee
for water clinics; however, dryland clinics and boat demos
are free. Call 604.876.6221 or 1.888.847.0770 to register.

For inquiries regarding booth space or to become a presenter
please emailvancouverpaddlefest@mec.ca.

***

NEED WETSUITS? GET THE UBC SAILING CLUB DEAL!

UBC Sailing Club has secured a great deal on wetsuits -
likely the best wetsuit prices in Vancouver! We will be
carrying both women and men's Cyclone series wetsuits from
Hyperflex:

- 4/3 mm full (Cyclone series) wetsuit - $130 (includes PST/GST)
- 1 mm long sleeve 50/50 polyolefin shirt (to add 1 mm of
warmth to a wetsuit) - $47 (including PST/GST)

Contact: wetsuitdeal@ubcsailing.org. For more info about
the manufacturer, warranty and size chart, visit
www.hyperflexusa.com.

Remember: wetsuits are MANDATORY from Oct. 1st to June 1st!

***

SAILING WORK PARTIES - SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED!

Help maintain our sailing fleets and earn work hours to
get your $80 deposit back. Monohull work parties will be
held at 6:30 PM on the second Thursday of each month.

Multihull workparties are held at 6:30 PM on the last
Thursday of each month.

Contact monohull@ubcsailing.org regarding upcoming monohull
work parties, and contact multihull@ubcsailing.org for
upcoming multihull work parties.

You can also register for the monohull repair mailing list at
http://register.ubcsailing.org/cgi-bin/mail.cgi/list/monohullrepair/
for smaller, more frequent monohull workparties.

***

VOLUNTEER E-MAIL LISTS - SIGN UP NOW!
    - New system for ad-hoc/regular volunteer hours

A lot of the work that we do on the club fleets can't be
planned in advance: these tasks are weather-dependent or
unexpected, and must be done right away to keep the club
running smoothly. If you are interested in helping out and
would like to be contacted about impromptu work, sign up for
either the monohull or windsurfing volunteer email lists.

Another option for working off your volunteer hours is
helping out with club facilities. This includes regularly
scheduled work to keep the club ship-shape, such as tidying
the boat yard, club rooms or fix-it room, which can be
easily accomplished in an hour or less before or after a
trip out on the water. If interested, please contact Heather
at facilities@ubcsailing.org.

How to sign up:

Monohull
http://register.ubcsailing.org/cgi-bin/mail.cgi/list/monohullrepair/

Windsurfing
http://register.ubcsailing.org/cgi-bin/mail.cgi/list/windsurf_repair/

Facilities: Contact facilities@ubcsailing.org.

***

ENGLISH BAY SAFETY SEMINAR - SIGN UP NOW!

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 "sea disasters" over the past 36
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 on June 7 & 28.
All times at 7 PM.

RSVP JSCA office.

***

STAND UP PADDLING (SUP) WITH UBC SAILING!

This year, UBC Sailing will be introducing stand up paddling
(SUP) to our windsurfing fleet. SUPing is an easy way to get
on the water when the winds aren't there.

Sign up for an SUP orientation and get on the water to enjoy
this popular new sport!

http://register.ubcsailing.org/lessons/schedule

***

GOT UBC SAILING CLUB MEMORIES? SHARE THEM!

AHOY! UBC Sailing Club and UBC Windsurfing Club -- former
members and master mariners! UBC Sailing Club is casting our
net for seafaring tales, memories, memorabilia, and former
club members who want to reconnect and share.

Please fill out our web survey at:
http://tinyurl.com/sailhistory2010

***

L1 AND L2 WINDSURFING MEETUP

UBC Sailing is starting a new regular meetup for beginner
and intermediate windsurfers every Wednesday night at 5:15
PM. These meetups aim to give new windsurfers an opportunity
to practice their skills in a recreational setting, network
with fellow board riders, and get pointers from more
seasoned windsurfers. Apres windsurfing will include
refreshments in the Members Lounge.

Please contact windsurfing-meetup@ubcsailing.org for more
info.

***

SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: KNOW YOUR LIMITS, PLAY WITHIN!

UBC Sailing would like to remind all members to put your
safety first when going out on the water. Here are ten
things to consider before going out:

1. Equipment is more likely to break in high winds. How
would you get back to shore if something on your boat broke?

2. Forces on your boat increase with the SQUARE of the wind
speed. This means that 20 knot winds are already already 1.75
times stronger than 15 knot winds while 30 knot winds are a
massive four times stronger than 15 knot winds. Can you and
your boat handle these forces?

3 The waves can be very big (4-6 feet) in westerly winds
while easterly winds are gusty and variable. Can you
anticipate the wind shifts and wave action well enough to
keep the boat upright in the wind gusts?

4. You are responsible for paying for damage and lost parts
that occur due to your own negligence. Sailing in conditions
that exceed your abilities is considered negligent. Moreover,
when a boat is out of commission due to repairs, this greatly
affects your fellow club members and creates a large amount
of work for the many volunteers that keep this club running.

5. Less people are on the water when the wind is strong.
Will anyone know you are in trouble if something happens?

6. Do you have the physical endurance to hike out and keep
the boat upright or to right it repeatedly to get back to
Jericho?

7. The normal procedure for righting a capsized boat won't
work in high winds. Do you know how to do a scoop recovery?
Have you practiced it in lighter winds?

8. Sailing speeds are higher when the wind is strong, making
injuries more likely. (This is particularly true for RS500s,
Hobie 16s, Nacra's and 29ers.) What would you do if you or
your crew were physically injured on the water?

9. Are you prepared to spend extended periods of time
immersed in the water? You and your crew should be wearing a
wetsuit regardless of how warm a day it is.

10. Dinghies generally aren't built to handle winds over 25
knots. Most expert sailors will stay on the beach or go
windsurfing when the wind is that strong. Why not follow
their example?

Further to these questions, it is every member's
responsibility to know and observe the rules on or near the
water. Here are some reminders courtesy of Mike Cotter of JSCA:

1. Always wear your P.F.D. and whistle on the water. Not
only is it the law, but it could save your life!

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's illegal and extremely dangerous to pass between a
tug and its 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.

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.

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Tsunami News: May 22, 2010

2010-05-22T16:51:29Z

UBC SAILING CLUB - TSUNAMI NEWS
May 22, 2010

***

BEACH PARTY & BBQ: START THE SUMMER RIGHT!
    - Sat., June 5 @ 8 PM at Jericho

Get pumped for the first party of the season! Join UBC
Sailing members and friends for a great Saturday night at an
unbeatable location. Beer, sangria, cider, and BBQ sizzlers
start at only $3. TV Heart Attack is set to get your pulse
racing and DJ Brad Winter will keep you dancing all night.
Get your tickets and some for your friends before they're
sold out.

Tickets on sale NOW at the Jericho Sailing Centre Office,
during UBC Sailing office hours, and a limited number
online! Check out the UBC Sailing website, the UBC Sailing
facebook group, and the Tsunami News for more updates.
Party sponsored by CiTR 101.9FM and R&B Brewing.

Online Sales: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/111910

What: Epicness
When: Saturday, June 5th @ 8 PM
Where: Jericho Sailing Centre

Band: TV Heart Attack
http://www.myspace.com/tvheartattack

RSVP via Facebook at:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=116660905036612

Volunteer at the Beach Party for Work Hours!

The success of the party is the result of hardworking
volunteers. Help out with the club fundraiser and earn your
work deposit hours. Contact partyhard@ubcsailing.org.

***

UBC SAILING OFFICE HOURS

Need assistance with UBC Sailing club business? UBC students
can register as new members and all members can sign up /
pay for lessons / ask questions during Office Hours for the
rest of the season. Look for Marty in the Members' Lounge
upstairs on Sunday, May 30 from 4:15-5:45 PM.

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DINGHY FLEET NEWS

Beginner Sailing Lessons: New Session Added!

Are you interested in taking a Beginner Lesson in June?
A new session has been opened, running Friday evenings
starting May 28th. You can register for the class during
office hours at Jericho.

Proficiency Exams

The proficiency exam schedule is now online at
http://register.ubcsailing.org/lessons/schedule. If you will
be taking a proficiency exam this summer, please contact
Anton or Sarah (sailing-lessons@ubcsailing.org) to register
in one of the available sessions.

Safety Notice

Whistles are mandatory while on the water. Not only is it
the law ... it could save your life!

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KAYAKING FLEET NEWS

New Location for Kayak Gear

Gear for kayaking is now stored in the UBC Sailing Club
multihull (now the Hobie-Kayak) room. This room requires a
Level 2 key. For access, contact Matt @
kayak@ubcsailing.org.

New Beginner Kayaking Lessons Added

New beginner kayaking lessons have been added for the
following dates:

May Lessons

Weds., May 26: 5 PM - 8 PM

June Lessons

Sat., June 5: 9 AM - 12 PM
Sat., June 5: 1 PM - 4 PM
Weds., June 9, 5 PM - 8 PM
Weds., June 23, 5 PM - 8 PM

Other beginner and intermediate lesson spots still
available. Sign up today!

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MEC PADDLEFEST VANCOUVER: JUNE 20 @ JERICHO

Hosted by MEC, Paddlefest is an urban celebration of
kayaking, canoeing and BC's ocean environment. The day will
feature learning opportunities on water and on land.
Paddlers of all skill levels are welcome.

Paddlefest will take place June 20 at Jericho. In addition
to other activities, participants will have the opportunity
to test boats and equipment from various watersports
manufacturers.

Registration begins June 1st. There is a $5 registration fee
for water clinics; however, dryland clinics and boat demos
are free. Call 604.876.6221 or 1.888.847.0770 to register.

For inquiries regarding booth space or to become a presenter
please emailvancouverpaddlefest@mec.ca.

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UBC SAILING CLUB - SAILOR OF THE WEEK

This week's Sailor of the Week is Rob Clark, a computer
engineer from Ontario presently taking Advanced I lessons
on the RS500s.

"I'm actually responsible for the fact that you can talk on
your cell phone while riding the train here in Vancouver,"
he said.

Read the full story and see what he looks like at
www.robarazzi.biz/sotw010.html or on the club website:
http://www.ubcsailing.org.

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NEED WETSUITS? GET THE UBC SAILING CLUB DEAL!

UBC Sailing Club has secured a great deal on wetsuits -
likely the best wetsuit prices in Vancouver! We will be
carrying both women and men's Cyclone series wetsuits from
Hyperflex:

- 4/3 mm full (Cyclone series) wetsuit - $130 (includes PST/GST)
- 1 mm long sleeve 50/50 polyolefin shirt (to add 1 mm of
warmth to a wetsuit) - $47 (including PST/GST)

Contact: wetsuitdeal@ubcsailing.org. For more info about
the manufacturer, warranty and size chart, visit
www.hyperflexusa.com.

Remember: wetsuits are MANDATORY from Oct. 1st to June 1st!

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SAILING WORK PARTIES - SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED!

Help maintain our sailing fleets and earn work hours to
get your $80 deposit back. Monohull work parties will be
held at 6:30 PM on the second Thursday of each month.

Multihull workparties are held at 6:30 PM on the last
Thursday of each month.

Contact monohull@ubcsailing.org regarding upcoming monohull
work parties, and contact multihull@ubcsailing.org for
upcoming multihull work parties.

You can also register for the monohull repair mailing list at
http://register.ubcsailing.org/cgi-bin/mail.cgi/list/monohullrepair/
for smaller, more frequent monohull workparties.

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VOLUNTEER E-MAIL LISTS - SIGN UP NOW!
    - New system for ad-hoc/regular volunteer hours

A lot of the work that we do on the club fleets can't be
planned in advance: these tasks are weather-dependent or
unexpected, and must be done right away to keep the club
running smoothly. If you are interested in helping out and
would like to be contacted about impromptu work, sign up for
either the monohull or windsurfing volunteer email lists.

Another option for working off your volunteer hours is
helping out with club facilities. This includes regularly
scheduled work to keep the club ship-shape, such as tidying
the boat yard, club rooms or fix-it room, which can be
easily accomplished in an hour or less before or after a
trip out on the water. If interested, please contact Heather
at facilities@ubcsailing.org.

How to sign up:

Monohull
http://register.ubcsailing.org/cgi-bin/mail.cgi/list/monohullrepair/

Windsurfing
http://register.ubcsailing.org/cgi-bin/mail.cgi/list/windsurf_repair/

Facilities: Contact facilities@ubcsailing.org.

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ENGLISH BAY SAFETY SEMINAR - SIGN UP NOW!

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 "sea disasters" over the past 36
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 on June 7 & 28.
All times at 7 PM.

RSVP JSCA office.

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GET ARTSY, GET WORK HOURS

Need work hours? Earn them in a unique way. Looking for a
couple of experienced volunteers to create some outstanding
& eye-catching posters for this summer's two hangar parties.
This is a great way to showcase your talent as posters will
be placed around town. Please submit a brief synopsis of
qualification and a few examples of work to
partyhard@ubcsailing.org.

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STAND UP PADDLING (SUP) WITH UBC SAILING!

This year, UBC Sailing will be introducing stand up paddling
(SUP) to our windsurfing fleet. SUPing is an easy way to get
on the water when the winds aren't there.

Sign up for an SUP orientation and get on the water to enjoy
this popular new sport!

http://register.ubcsailing.org/lessons/schedule

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GOT UBC SAILING CLUB MEMORIES? SHARE THEM!

AHOY! UBC Sailing Club and UBC Windsurfing Club -- former
members and master mariners! UBC Sailing Club is casting our
net for seafaring tales, memories, memorabilia, and former
club members who want to reconnect and share.

Please fill out our web survey at:
http://tinyurl.com/sailhistory2010

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L1 AND L2 WINDSURFING MEETUP

UBC Sailing is starting a new regular meetup for beginner
and intermediate windsurfers every Wednesday night at 5:15
PM. These meetups aim to give new windsurfers an opportunity
to practice their skills in a recreational setting, network
with fellow board riders, and get pointers from more
seasoned windsurfers. Apres windsurfing will include
refreshments in the Members Lounge.

Please contact windsurfing-meetup@ubcsailing.org for more
info.

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