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Race Management Seminars Offered
To date the NSYA has scheduled two CYA Race Management Seminars for this spring. Both the Assistant Race Officer and Club Race Officer levels will be offered. The ARO level is offered in the morning while the CRO level is offered the same afternoon.
Registration for each course is handled by the NSYA and will be posted shortly on our website.
Race Management Course #1
Saturday, April 25 at St. Margaret Sailing Club

Race Management Course #2
Saturday, May 23 at Bras d'Or Yacht Club in Baddeck.

To learn more about the CYA Race Management Program and what each level entails, click here.

Sport Fund deadline
Twice a year NSYA members have the opportunity to apply for funding from the Sport Nova Scotia Sport Fund. This fund supports coaches, officials, and sailing programs and is an excellent way to help finance a project or new initiative. 
Full details including application forms can be found on the Sport Nova Scotia website.
Applications must be received by NSYA no later than Monday, February 23 so they can be reviewed and endorsed.
If you do plan to apply, please discuss your project with Frank Denis at the NSYA office to see if it meets Sport Fund criteria.

Commodores Meeting at Boat Show
The NSYA invites all its member clubs, sailing schools, and class associations to send a representative to attend a Commodores Meeting held in conjunction with the Halifax Boat Show.
The meeting will be held at Exhibition Park from 1pm - 3pm on Sunday, February 22. All those who attend the meeting will receive a free pass to the Boat Show. 
The meeting will be an excellent opportunity to hear about NSYA's 2009 plans as well as share information about your club's plans this year.
Please RSVP to the NSYA office no later than February 12 so that we can mail you your boat show pass. Passes will not be available for pick-up at the Show.

CYA Seeking Committee Volunteers
The Canadian Yachting Association is in the process of reorganizing itself as it moves from a functional to a strategic governance model. Volunteers are needed for committees reporting to the Board of Directors and for working committees, councils and work groups who work closely with staff and report to the Executive Director. Committees include the Coaches Council, Training & Certification, and Business Development. Full details can be found here.

Chester Sailors Finish 9th at Orange Bowl
Congratulations to Joss Warren & Jacob Chaplin-Saunders from Chester Yacht Club for their outstanding performance in the 420 Class at the Orange Bowl Regatta in Miami over the Christmas holiday. Read more here. 

New Rule Books for sale
The NSYA is now selling the new Racing Rules of Sailing (2009-2012) with CYA prescriptions. Cost is $19.00 and they are available by contacting the NSYA office.

Boat Show Volunteers & Club Materials Wanted
The Halifax Boat Show takes place from February 19-22 at Exhibition Park. NSYA is looking for volunteers to help staff the 10 x 10 booth throughout the show. 
If you or members of your Club are interested in helping out, please have them contact NSYA ASAP.
The NSYA is pleased to display any of our members promotional materials at the Show. Please drop them off to the NSYA in advance or at the Show. Note that 50 copies of an item is more than sufficient.

NSYA Instructor Job Board
With spring just around the corner Clubs and want-to-be Instructors are encouraged to post their notice on the NSYA Instructor Board. Simply send the details to the NSYA office and we’ll post it on our website on the Instructor Job Board.

Nova Scotia Yachting Association
5516 Spring Garden Road, 4th floor
Halifax, NS  B3J 1G6
ph: (902)425-5450 ext 312
nsya@sportnovascotia.ca
www.nsya.ns.ca