November 2009
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NSYA
AGM & Meetings ~ Saturday, November 28
The 2009 Nova Scotia Yachting Association Annual General Meeting and
divisional meetings will be held on Saturday, November 28 at the Saraguay
House (RNSYS) at 360 Purcells Cove Road in Halifax.
All Clubs, Sailing Schools and Class Associations are encouraged to attend.
The morning will consist of divisional meetings, followed by the AGM at 12
noon. At 12:30pm the NSYA will host our Annual Awards lunch.
At the AGM, the NSYA will propose a few changes to its
bylaws. These changes are required by the Nova Scotia Registry of Joint
Stock Companies and are very minor in nature.
All the information including a schedule,
Nominating Committee Report, 2010
proposed Membership Dues increases, and
proposed by-law changes can be found on our website here.
Annual reports will also be distributed at the AGM and posted on
line no later than November 26.
WOW! Women on Water Seeks
Nominations for Award
It is that time on year again where WOW! WOMEN ON WATER are looking
for nominations for the Pamela Lerch's WOW! Memorial Cup Award. This
WOW! memorial program's cup will be awarded to the successful recipient who
demonstrates outstanding achievement in sailing education,
leadership, mentorship and health promotion. For more information click
here.
Taylor
& Baker Named Sport Nova Scotia Team of the Month
Congratulations to Daniel Taylor and Adam Baker of the Lunenburg
Yacht Club for being named Sport NS Team of the Month for September.
They captured the award based on their first place finish at CORK
Fall Regatta in the 420 class. Read more here.
NSYA Funding Applications
The NSYA is always interested to learn about new and
innovative programs or initiatives by Clubs to help grow the sport
of sailing in Nova Scotia.
If your Club or School has a new program that could use some funding
to help get it started please contact the NSYA and complete the
funding form which can be found here.
General
Managers Meeting on Wednesday November 25
The NSYA will host a meeting for Yacht Club and Sailing School
General Managers on Wednesday, November 25 at the Dartmouth Yacht
Club. The meeting will be an excellent opportunity to learn about
funding sources for your Club and also share issues and challenges
each club is facing with other General Managers.
If you're interested in attending, please notify the
NSYA office by November 20 so catering arrangements can be made.
Derek Hatfield at
Bras d'Or Yacht Club November 27
The Bras d'Or Yacht Club in Baddeck is hosting an evening with Derek
Hatfield on Friday, November 27 beginning at 8pm. He will be talking
about his past experiences in the BOC challenge in 2002, his
recent adventures in the Vendee Globe 2008, and his plans for the
next round the world race in the Vellux Five Oceans aboard
"Spirit of Canada". Derek will be bringing his videos with
him with actual footage from these races, an absolute must see. All
are welcome to attend.
For more information and to reserve a spot contact Mona
Anderson, BDYC Vice-Commodore.
Nova
Scotia Sailing on DVD
This summer the NSYA with the help of Sport Fund hired Luke
Hansen-MacDonald to produce a film capturing the summer sailing
season on film. The result was a great 16 minute video.
Copies of the DVD will be distributed at the AGM to each Club. We
are also in the process of uploading it to YouTube.
Drowning
Stats
The Red Cross has recently released a series of Modules outlining
drowning statistics from across Canada. The modules make for very
interesting reading when it comes to recreational boating.
Did you know that between 1991 - 2000, alcohol was reported in 19%
of all incidents involving sailboat drownings and that 26% of
victims were wearing a flotation device. Extremely cold weather was
present in at least 65% of deaths.
For all the stats checks out www.redcross.ca.ca/drownings
Mobile Sailing School: Hosts Wanted
In June the NSYA launched it's mobile sailing school and delivered
the program in the communities of Arichat, St. Peter's, Mabou and
Dundee. We are now planning the 2010 program. If your Club,
Community, or Group is interested in the mobile school, please
contact the NSYA.
Full details about the program can be found on our website. Click
here.
Alyson
Murray Set to Sail in Clipper Race
South Shore sailor and former CYA Instructor Alyson Murray is
gearing up to take part in the Clipper Ship race on board Cape
Breton. Follow Alyson's campaign on her
website here.
Register
Now For Key West Race Week
The start of Key West
Race Week 2010 in January less than 3 months away – but it’s not
too late to get this winter regatta firmly fixed on your racing
calendar. Ten races over five days for PHRF programs from
across the country make for a truly great start to the winter
sailing season.
We promise to deliver an exceptional week of racing excitement and
unique shore side fun in warm, sunny Key West – we hope you are
planning to race with us! We are continually updating the
logistics and planning pages on the event web site, and information
specific to PHRF racing, as well as the Notice and Conditions of
Race are available via this link premiere-racing.com/keywest10
We encourage all who are intending to compete with us to submit
their entry now. As you all know, a strong entry list sets the stage
for great competition and helps build enthusiasm. PHRF racing
sailors contemplating a Key West campaign want to be sure that their
competition will be strong. Each entry is important and we
hope you’ll add yours soon. Here are the links to online
entry and the current entry list: Online
Entry and Entry
List
If you have thoughts on how we can further promote PHRF racing at
Race Week, please send us a note. We look forward to delivering a
memorable Key West 2010 regatta and to the prospects of having you
join us for the 23rd edition of this winter classic.
Race Dates: January 18 – 22, 2010
Web Site: www.Premiere-Racing.com
Email: KWInfo@Premiere-Racing.com
Phone: +1 781 639 9545
Fax: +1 781 639 9171
For a taste of what’s waiting for you in Key West, visit: Key
West 2009 Photos Key
West Video
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