...with the PCYC Annual Regatta. The final prize for Sailweek is $...
Friday, July 10, 2009
Thursday, July 09, 2009
It's, It's, It's... SAILWEEK is coming!
Here it is, the biggest week of racing most of us will do. Sailweek starts with 3 races on Saturday, the PCYC Annual Regatta. That is followed by 3 weekday evening races on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings. Then, concluded next Saturday with the BYC Annual Regatta, also 3 races. Combined, 9 races in one week. Get the crews together, check the rig, and clean your bottom. The events are open to all SLVYRA boats. Our thanks to the Crew's Union for transforming Montreal Sailing. Primal Prime is our leader.
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Luka Scores without TRYing
Now, doesn't this team look like they are having a blast. Perhaps someone can provide some names to the duo so we can give credit?
Try Wrap Up
It was a great event. Blew like crazy (especially Saturday) but the RC's
got all the races off. Thanks for your posting to the website. Results can be seen at PCYC-TRY Regatta All Fleets - 2009
for all fleets and for the Opti combined Championship fleet.
PCYC-TRY Regatta Optimist Championship-2009
107 boats (129 participants) including 18 Club 420, 20 Laser Radial, 24 Championship Opti and perhaps most impressive, 28 Optimist greens who were all out for their first regatta.
The overall 'Excellence Award' was given to Arielle Morgan and Heather Myatt who won the Club 420 fleet with great consistency.
Photos will go online at http://kalu.ca/Events.php when Luka gets them posted.
got all the races off. Thanks for your posting to the website. Results can be seen at PCYC-TRY Regatta All Fleets - 2009for all fleets and for the Opti combined Championship fleet.
PCYC-TRY Regatta Optimist Championship-2009
107 boats (129 participants) including 18 Club 420, 20 Laser Radial, 24 Championship Opti and perhaps most impressive, 28 Optimist greens who were all out for their first regatta.
The overall 'Excellence Award' was given to Arielle Morgan and Heather Myatt who won the Club 420 fleet with great consistency.
Photos will go online at http://kalu.ca/Events.php when Luka gets them posted.
Sunday, July 05, 2009
Sunday School
I grew up an Anglican, a good Protestant boy. So today, I'm going back and sharing communion. The Mainsail team are attending Sunday School this afternoon. It h
as been good fun for the team this season, but mixed with a little hell as we have remained solidly way, way down in the standings. The bottom, the lowest depths, DFL. Yes, our confessions will need to be complete as we have completed myriad sins on the racecourse, recently they have been related to spinnaker handling. The last race saw our chute wrapped around the hull, between the keel and rudder. Dear God, we did it at the leeward mark, right in front of the race committee. That's okay, because such occasions of humiliation are when you see the Light. There have been issues with launches and douses, running rigging, but also bad tactics, the occasional bad start, even an OCS. Hey, we are having fun though, really! I do mean that. But now, it is time to go back to the gospel, boat-handling 101, and pay heed.
Despite being Sunday, perhaps I should really call it boot camp. We're going to drill, drill, and drill on our spinnaker handling basics today. I had the pleasure of recently driving to a regatta in Ottawa, with a sailor who impressed me a great deal, and he made one point that stayed with me. Essentially, know your basics and procedures inside and out. Every move should be automatic, quick, and easy. If the big goofs are eliminated, and the ease and speed of execution is there, then you can go to the next level.
I'm still figuring out the helm and feel of the Shark. Our mid-crew is newish to that post, having done foredeck previously, and our two alternates in the third position are new to the sport. Obviously naive, but were we also foolish asking Hades for the instant wealth, immediate gratification? So, what kind of silly spunk did we have trying to keep up with the big boys and girls? The right kind! That is because, now I know what all good Protestants know. The clear air to salvation is found in hard work and giving to others. Suffering is good, part of the process to enlightenment. Time to kick in that protestant work ethic. For us, it is back to basics. I'm not a good teacher, but here comes Sunday School. Faith will bring lofty winds that will come down upon us, lift us to our mark, and send us through the gates long before all those other atheists. It will take time too, but with confessions behind me, some faith in the process, this humble, bumbling shephard, whoops, skipper, is back on the right path.
as been good fun for the team this season, but mixed with a little hell as we have remained solidly way, way down in the standings. The bottom, the lowest depths, DFL. Yes, our confessions will need to be complete as we have completed myriad sins on the racecourse, recently they have been related to spinnaker handling. The last race saw our chute wrapped around the hull, between the keel and rudder. Dear God, we did it at the leeward mark, right in front of the race committee. That's okay, because such occasions of humiliation are when you see the Light. There have been issues with launches and douses, running rigging, but also bad tactics, the occasional bad start, even an OCS. Hey, we are having fun though, really! I do mean that. But now, it is time to go back to the gospel, boat-handling 101, and pay heed.Despite being Sunday, perhaps I should really call it boot camp. We're going to drill, drill, and drill on our spinnaker handling basics today. I had the pleasure of recently driving to a regatta in Ottawa, with a sailor who impressed me a great deal, and he made one point that stayed with me. Essentially, know your basics and procedures inside and out. Every move should be automatic, quick, and easy. If the big goofs are eliminated, and the ease and speed of execution is there, then you can go to the next level.
I'm still figuring out the helm and feel of the Shark. Our mid-crew is newish to that post, having done foredeck previously, and our two alternates in the third position are new to the sport. Obviously naive, but were we also foolish asking Hades for the instant wealth, immediate gratification? So, what kind of silly spunk did we have trying to keep up with the big boys and girls? The right kind! That is because, now I know what all good Protestants know. The clear air to salvation is found in hard work and giving to others. Suffering is good, part of the process to enlightenment. Time to kick in that protestant work ethic. For us, it is back to basics. I'm not a good teacher, but here comes Sunday School. Faith will bring lofty winds that will come down upon us, lift us to our mark, and send us through the gates long before all those other atheists. It will take time too, but with confessions behind me, some faith in the process, this humble, bumbling shephard, whoops, skipper, is back on the right path.
Saturday, July 04, 2009
Congratulations Ian Bruce, and thank you!
Hi Ralph, I thought you would like this. Cheers, Stephen
Yes, thank you, excellent! Montreal Sailing applauds Ian Bruce on his well-deserved honour. - Ralph
From the 29er North American website.
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaelle Jean, Governor General of Canada, announced on Canada Day the newest appointees to the Order of Canada, Canada's highest Honour. Amongst the appointees is the Father of the Laser, Ian Bruce, an Industrial Designer by profession and a boat builder by occupation.
With a concept in mind and a set of lines drawings from friend and fellow Canadian Bruce Kirby, he created in 1970 a boat, rig and manufacturing process that has essentially remained unchanged to this day and still represents the epitome of one-design sailing. By 1974, he had opened 9 majority-owned plants worldwide building the Laser and the rest is history.
He is also a passionate sailor having twice won the prestigious Prince of Wales Trophy in International Fourteens and twice represented his country in the Olympics in the Finn (Naples) and the Star (Keel).
The award is in recognition of his service to sailing, both in Canada and Internationally, and in particular for his involvement in the design and development of high-performance boats for young sailors. During 40 years in the business he has either designed or assisted in the design, developed and built all the following International or Recognized Classes: Finn, Fourteen, Contender, Laser, Optimist, Fireball, 470, Laser II, Tasar, Laser Radial, Byte and 29er. In the last instance he was part of a team assisting Julian Bethwaite in the development of the 29er, providing the design team with both his product design knowledge and his sailing experience. His own design, the Byte, is the male and female singlehander to be used in the 2010 Youth Olympic Games in Singapore.
At 76 he is still sailing his Star and his company PS2000 in Montreal, in which he is fully active, builds the Optimist, the Club 420, the Megabyte, the Byte and the 29er.
7/2/09
Yes, thank you, excellent! Montreal Sailing applauds Ian Bruce on his well-deserved honour. - Ralph
From the 29er North American website.
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaelle Jean, Governor General of Canada, announced on Canada Day the newest appointees to the Order of Canada, Canada's highest Honour. Amongst the appointees is the Father of the Laser, Ian Bruce, an Industrial Designer by profession and a boat builder by occupation.
With a concept in mind and a set of lines drawings from friend and fellow Canadian Bruce Kirby, he created in 1970 a boat, rig and manufacturing process that has essentially remained unchanged to this day and still represents the epitome of one-design sailing. By 1974, he had opened 9 majority-owned plants worldwide building the Laser and the rest is history.
He is also a passionate sailor having twice won the prestigious Prince of Wales Trophy in International Fourteens and twice represented his country in the Olympics in the Finn (Naples) and the Star (Keel).
The award is in recognition of his service to sailing, both in Canada and Internationally, and in particular for his involvement in the design and development of high-performance boats for young sailors. During 40 years in the business he has either designed or assisted in the design, developed and built all the following International or Recognized Classes: Finn, Fourteen, Contender, Laser, Optimist, Fireball, 470, Laser II, Tasar, Laser Radial, Byte and 29er. In the last instance he was part of a team assisting Julian Bethwaite in the development of the 29er, providing the design team with both his product design knowledge and his sailing experience. His own design, the Byte, is the male and female singlehander to be used in the 2010 Youth Olympic Games in Singapore.
At 76 he is still sailing his Star and his company PS2000 in Montreal, in which he is fully active, builds the Optimist, the Club 420, the Megabyte, the Byte and the 29er.
7/2/09
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Surfin' the blog by phone!
Heeyyyy! You really can surf online with a phone.
I just spent some time on the blog with an iphone. Yeah, you have to scroll a lot and resize text to get optimal viewing. I scrolled horizontally to focus just on the articles and pictures. Still, right off the start it was workable and pretty cool. I like the idea of pulling the phone out of my pocket and checking for a read or whatever. It isn't nearly as good as a laptop or desktop widescreen, but so convenient when you really want to check something important, like catching the latest news on Montreal Sailing. Sometime, I will have to try posting from the phone. Maybe, I'll work that out in time for the Shark World's. Only if the our racin' gets better first though!
Modern times, I'm in!
2009 Laser & Radial North American Championships
Here is a report from
the CYA website.
Monday, June 29, 2009
The North American Championships were hosted by Buffalo Canoe Club in Crystal Beach, Ontario over this past weekend. The turnout for the event was exceptional with 97 Lasers, 122 Laser Radials and 10 Laser 4.7’s competing over the course of the four day event from June 25-28th.
On the Laser course the competition was fierce with two sailors tied on points after 10 races for the overall title and a further two sailors tied for third only 2 points in arrears of the leaders. Ultimately it was Chris Dold of RCYC who emerged on top with a string of four bullets over the last four races vaulting him up the leader-board. Tied on points with Chris was Lee Parkhill also of RCYC who fashioned a consistent event including 3 bullets and only his drop race outside the top 10. Nipping at their respective heels was David Wright of RCYC who also strung together an impressive set of results and narrowly missing a three way tie for the lead.
Other top performers included Luke Ramsay of RVYC in 5th place and veteran Bernard Luttmer of RCYC in 6th overall. This event served as a solid tune-up for the upcoming World Championships in St Margaret’s Bay Nova Scotia later this summer. With 15 Canadians qualified for the championships expectations are high for top level performances at the Worlds.
The Laser Radial fleet (open) was 122 competitors strong and was dominated by Canadian Sailing Team members Lisa Ross and Jennifer Spalding. Ross of RNSYS ultimately secured the title with a 4 point edge over Spalding of RVYC. Canadian World Youth team member Alexander Heinzemann of RVYC showed he is well prepared for the upcoming ISAF Youth Worlds posting a 3rd overall score.
The impressive turn-out of competitors is a positive indication that Laser/Radial sailing is indeed alive and well in North America. The Canadian performances also bode well for the future of the Canadian Sailing Team. The next stops for competitors include the Laser Radial Worlds in Japan, starting July 25th, the Laser Canadians July 3-5 in Vancouver and ultimately the Laser Worlds, August 17-26th in Nova Scotia.
Full results
the CYA website.Monday, June 29, 2009
The North American Championships were hosted by Buffalo Canoe Club in Crystal Beach, Ontario over this past weekend. The turnout for the event was exceptional with 97 Lasers, 122 Laser Radials and 10 Laser 4.7’s competing over the course of the four day event from June 25-28th.
On the Laser course the competition was fierce with two sailors tied on points after 10 races for the overall title and a further two sailors tied for third only 2 points in arrears of the leaders. Ultimately it was Chris Dold of RCYC who emerged on top with a string of four bullets over the last four races vaulting him up the leader-board. Tied on points with Chris was Lee Parkhill also of RCYC who fashioned a consistent event including 3 bullets and only his drop race outside the top 10. Nipping at their respective heels was David Wright of RCYC who also strung together an impressive set of results and narrowly missing a three way tie for the lead.
Other top performers included Luke Ramsay of RVYC in 5th place and veteran Bernard Luttmer of RCYC in 6th overall. This event served as a solid tune-up for the upcoming World Championships in St Margaret’s Bay Nova Scotia later this summer. With 15 Canadians qualified for the championships expectations are high for top level performances at the Worlds.
The Laser Radial fleet (open) was 122 competitors strong and was dominated by Canadian Sailing Team members Lisa Ross and Jennifer Spalding. Ross of RNSYS ultimately secured the title with a 4 point edge over Spalding of RVYC. Canadian World Youth team member Alexander Heinzemann of RVYC showed he is well prepared for the upcoming ISAF Youth Worlds posting a 3rd overall score.
The impressive turn-out of competitors is a positive indication that Laser/Radial sailing is indeed alive and well in North America. The Canadian performances also bode well for the future of the Canadian Sailing Team. The next stops for competitors include the Laser Radial Worlds in Japan, starting July 25th, the Laser Canadians July 3-5 in Vancouver and ultimately the Laser Worlds, August 17-26th in Nova Scotia.
Full results
Monday, June 29, 2009
TRY 2009 Around the Corner
Once again event #1 on the youth 'Circuit de Quebec' is the TRY Regatta being held at Pointe Claire Yacht Club starting this Thursday (Jul
y 2nd). This Training and Racing event draws young sailors from all over the region to learn and compete in a variety of classes. This year the participating classes are Optimist, Sailboard (BIC 293 & RSX), Laser, Radial, 4.7, Byte,Club 420 and 29er.
TRY is the selection event for the Woman Double Handed Team to represent Quebec at the Canada games and is also the qualifier for the Lac. St. Louis Sailing team which would go to the Quebec Games (which are held every other year).
The first 2 days are dedicated to training our young sailors the finer points of their class. At TRY there will be 3 lead coaches to guide the participants through training drills and mock races in preparation for the weekend regatta.
The featured coaches this year are: Kristyn Hope for Optimist, Nicole Bastet for Singlehanded and Tyler Bjorn for double handed. Tyler will also give a presentation on Friday after sailing on Motivation in Sport.
The second 2 days is the weekend regatta. It is open to all ages and we encourage all sailors in area to come and try to beat the youth in Laser, Radial, 29er and Club 420 Classes.
Awards will be presented to under 18 and Overall in each eligible class.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
AQVA Needs Your Help
The Quebec Adapted Sailing Association (AQVA – Association québécoise de voile adaptée), which is based at Pointe Claire Yacht Club recently found out that the federal
government grant which they receive every year to hire sailing instructors has been significantly reduced. For those of you not familiar with AQVA, it is a program which enables children and adults with significant physical disabilities to improve their quality of life and integration into the community by learning to sail independently.
Is there a more vital sailing program in Montreal? Of course not. For aspiring sailors challenged by mobility issues, the AQVA is THE organization here to help realize dreams. Sailing is an activity we all know can teach us how to overcome personal challenges, improve our skills, relieve stress, and deal with victories and defeats. Sailing can be a get-a-way, and it can be the great challenge. Sailing is personal development and social involvement. Now, imagine all of these challenges and graces exponentially magnified. That, Montreal sailors is the job of the AQVA. Still, despite giving sailing such a purpose, the AQVA finds itself short of funding. We can at least make it a little easier. And it’s pretty easy for us, just send a little cash!
Every year AQVA must raise $50,000 to cover operating expenses. This is done through fundraising activities as well as
soliciting donations from foundations, corporations and individuals. This year they will have to raise an additional $14,000 to cover the staff salaries in order to run a full 10-week program. If you would like to help you can make a donation by mailing a cheque to 35 – 2025 Quesnel, Montréal (Québec) H3J 2K9 or by making a donation on-line at aqvaqc.com. Tax receipts will be issued for all donations of $20 or more.
If you would like to find out more about the program visit the website www.aqvaqc.com or call 514-694-8021.
government grant which they receive every year to hire sailing instructors has been significantly reduced. For those of you not familiar with AQVA, it is a program which enables children and adults with significant physical disabilities to improve their quality of life and integration into the community by learning to sail independently.Is there a more vital sailing program in Montreal? Of course not. For aspiring sailors challenged by mobility issues, the AQVA is THE organization here to help realize dreams. Sailing is an activity we all know can teach us how to overcome personal challenges, improve our skills, relieve stress, and deal with victories and defeats. Sailing can be a get-a-way, and it can be the great challenge. Sailing is personal development and social involvement. Now, imagine all of these challenges and graces exponentially magnified. That, Montreal sailors is the job of the AQVA. Still, despite giving sailing such a purpose, the AQVA finds itself short of funding. We can at least make it a little easier. And it’s pretty easy for us, just send a little cash!
Every year AQVA must raise $50,000 to cover operating expenses. This is done through fundraising activities as well as
soliciting donations from foundations, corporations and individuals. This year they will have to raise an additional $14,000 to cover the staff salaries in order to run a full 10-week program. If you would like to help you can make a donation by mailing a cheque to 35 – 2025 Quesnel, Montréal (Québec) H3J 2K9 or by making a donation on-line at aqvaqc.com. Tax receipts will be issued for all donations of $20 or more.If you would like to find out more about the program visit the website www.aqvaqc.com or call 514-694-8021.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Canadian Disabled Sailing
More on Montreal's program by the Association Québécoise de Voile Adaptée (AQVA) (which has had some funding cut) coming soon.
Ralph, Montreal Sailing
Nikola Girke at 2009 Kieler Woche
The ISAF World Cup is just finishing up its 6th stop of the series, Kieler Woche. Unusual for the venue, the regatta has had mostly light winds. Nikola Girke from Vancouver has had a super event, with her worst score of 9th being her drop race. She took 6th overall.
Résultats Venture Open, Quebec Laser Circuit #1
- P. Jasmin
- M. Robitaille (1 Junior)
- P. Beauregard
- L. Pelling (1 Femme)
- T. Marshall
- D. Deschambault
- B. Strath
- L. Beauregard
- J. Quintin
- A. Schwab
- C. Poirier (1 Radial)
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
NOD Concludes after Windless 2nd Day
This pic is part of the collection shot by Luka Bartuovic which you can view here. I found a picture of myself doing foredeck on a T22 which I am going to buy. There are plenty of pics of all the classes and I found shots of all the Montreal sailors. Apparently there are many more beyond the online examples too. Luka must be a Montreal sailor too because he can deliver the shots to the club before Tuesday and Thursday race nights! The picture to right is of Nuisance, including Montreal Sailing contributor Stephen Waldie doing the foredeck dance with those grippy bare soles. Pierre Carpentier is on the stick and the headless one is big guy Toby Bryant.Results remain as they were reported after Saturday's racing due to the wind being uncooperative on Sunday. Here are the final results.
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