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Tsunami News is UBC Sailing's weekly e-newsletter. It's how we communicate events, work parties, and important info to our members. Click here to add or remove yourself from the Tsunami News mailing list.

UBC SAILING'S NEW SEASON STARTS SOON!

With the warm summer days approaching, UBC Sailing is gearing up for another great season. We are happy to announce our recent fleet expansions and improvements:

  • 3 Nacra F18 Infustions / Nacra F18 (bringing the total to 5)
  • 1 Flying Junior (bringing the total to 7)
  • 2 single kayaks 
  • 1 double kayak 
  • 2 Intermediate Boards
  • 3 Stand Up Paddling Boards
  • Additional motorboat to free up a Laser during lessons

Get excited! It's going to be another great year, both on and off the water! This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 UBC SAILING CLUB REGISTRATION

Returning Members Night & Season Kick-Off Party: Friday, March 19th

Registration: 6 PM - 8 PM (Members Lounge)
Social: 6 PM onwards (Surf-and-Turf Room)

General Registration Dates:

•    Sat. April 10th 10 AM - 12 PM (Front Entrance to Jericho)
•    Sunday April 11th 10 AM - 12 PM (Members Lounge)
•    Sat. April 17th 10 AM - 12 PM (Members Lounge)
•    Sat. April 24th 10 AM - 12 PM (Members Lounge)

* Mandatory Orientation & Safety Session on each weekend sign up date at 12 PM, after which time you will obtain your keys. Safety Orientation on Returning Members Night is at 7:45 PM.

SUNRUN SUNRUN SUNFUN RUNFUN WALKFUN FUNFUN!

    - Join the best UBC Sailing Sun Run (or Walk) yet!

The Sun Run will take place on May 9, 2010 at 9 AM. UBC Sailing is recruiting all those interested in participating for our club team.

This is a great way to get to know your fellow sailors and get in shape for fun summer activities. As an added bonus, everyone who runs for UBC Sailing will get two (2) work hours credited to their account!

Remember, you don’t need to be a runner. All you need to do is show up and walk!

Event Registration Details:
  • Price: Standard charge of $45
  • Early Bird Discount: $5.  EXPIRES Feb. 19, 2010
  • Last day for internet registration: March 25, 2010
To register, open the site:  http://www.vancouversun.com/2010sunrun/index.html

Select SUNRUN Registration; Select Teams and Members: Corporate
  1. Select Corporate Team Registration
  2. Select Join Team - team members only
  3. Enter your personal information
  4. Enter team information:
  5. Join Team: UBC Sailing Club (#4735)
  6. Secret word: ubcsailingrocks
  7. Select Corporate Payment Option: Pay in full at checkout

Contact info: For more information email Maryam at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 778-997-4726

UPCOMING MONOHULL WORK PARTIES!

    - Feb. 15-16; further dates TBA

In order to get the monohull fleet ready for the season, we'll be running some work parties over the next few weeks. There are two main jobs.

First, most of the foils need to be patched up. This can be done in the comfort of the Sunset Room, but with all the masts stored in there and the hangar full of Albatross, party sizes will be limited to 4-6 people. We'll start next Monday and Tuesday (Feb. 15-16) at 1830, with further dates TBA. Sanding epoxy gets less fun after a couple of hours, so lots of short sessions will work better than a single long one. Plus the epoxy needs time to cure between sessions. Wear work clothes; you *will* spill epoxy on them, and epoxy does not come out. Ever.

Second, many of the hulls have minor gelcoat chips, and since they're dismasted and upside down, now would be as good a time as any to fill those in. This will have to happen on a nice warm sunny day when the boats are dry and the gelcoat will cure, so they'll be announced very much at the last minute. Ditto work clothes.

If interested in either or both, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and I'll keep you posted.

DINGHY LESSONS ROUND-UP

    - Dates for Advanced I & II announced!

Looking to take an Advanced lesson this summer? Advanced I and II lessons start May 8 and May 11. Prospective Advanced I students must complete 150 tacks and 150 gybes on a Laser this season before the first day of lessons. Advanced II students need 20 hours skippering the RS500 this season before the first day of lessons. The Lasers and RS500s will be available the week of April 6 so you can get out on the water.

WIND TALKER IS BACK!

Remember the recorded voice that told you the current and recent wind speeds over the phone? Well thanks to UBC Sailing Club member Ian Upright, the Wind Talker is back in action! Call the number on your JSCA card to hear the sweet voice of the wind meter.

2010 WINTER OLYMPICS AT JERICHO

The Galley will be open from 07h00 to 23h00 every day during the Games, to members and general public alike. Grab a bite, grab a beer and watch hot Olympic action on the 2 brand-new huge high-definition televisions* in the Members Lounge and the NE room. *(Paid for by the Olympic RV park operating in Jericho's parking lot).

SAFE BOATING DURING THE OLYMPICS

There will be plenty of anti-terrorism police boats patrolling the waters during the Games, so all kayakers and boaters are warned to stay out of the "water exclusion zones" (basically, don't go under any bridges - stay west)

PHOTO & VIDEO CONTEST!

Calling all members of the UBC Sailing Club!

Post your photos and video online on our website for a chance to prizes (free membership, lesson and T-shirts!). We're on the lookout for photos and video that showcase what makes the UBC Sailing Club such a great club: Fun with friends on Vancouver's ocean playground!


To post, sign up as an "Ocean Addict"

WETSUIT DEAL

UBC Sailing Club has secured a great deal on wetsuits - likely the best wetsuit prices in Vancouver. We will be carrying a full range of sizes in both women and men Access and Cyclone series wetsuits.

       3/2 mm full (Access series) wetsuit - $135 (includes PST/GST) 
       4/3 mm full (Cyclone series) wetsuit - $170 (includes PST/GST)

For more info about the manufacturer, warranty and size chart visit www.hyperflexusa.com.

Email Ivan at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you would like to try one on.

All funds generated from wetsuit sales will go to creating a UBC Sailing social outreach program.

Please remember wetsuits are MANDATORY October 1st to June 1st!


  
 

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