I am
sure that we have all noticed that our general tool supply, kept
in "Klingers Cottage" has become depleted. With budgetary
constraints in mind, I hope to gradually upgrade and augment our
basic tools; pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches, files, saws, and so
on.
I look
forward to your assistance plus any comments or suggestions that
you might have to make your Club a more enjoyable experience.
Nigel
Rigby
House Chair 2004
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Message
from the Fleet Chair
Hello
All,
First
to all the boat captains: I would like to thank all of you for
continuing to volunteer some of your time to oversee one of the club
boats. It can be a time consuming and frustrating task at times but
without you the club probably couldn't function so again thank you.
We
touched bases at the back end of last year regarding repairs and
an
equipment inventory to the boats. If you are aware of anything that
has to be purchased (New sheets, poles...) to bring the boat up to
par, or any other issues will you please let me know well before
the sailing season as this is something that I would prefer to deal
with now. If we spoke last year then please send the details again,
I want to make sure nothing is missed.
Secondly
- 505's: It is very likely we will be running the successful
bronze-5 clinics again this year which also means the boats are going
to get used. I am asking if any of you might be interested in taking
on a 505 as boat captain with the usual privileges. If you are then
please call me. If you are a bronze 4 sailor unfamiliar with spinnaker
and trapeze but thinking of taking the challenging bronze 5 course,
then perhaps this may interest you.
Sails
and boats: The fourteen new sets of Albacore sails that were
ordered back in December should hopefully be ready for delivery and
measurement in April which means we will have them for the start
of the season. We also have a few thousand dollars from fleet replacement
dedicated to the 505's for much needed repair and upgrade.
Power
boats - Both new power boats are currently having warranty issues
dealt with, and thank you Mark Spur (Our power boat captain) for
organizing this.
Last thing -- I am looking for volunteers to help reorganize
the sail
locker on one or two of the work parties in April. If you have time
and can help I would be grateful. Please call or email, coffee and
edible stuff I believe is on the house.
Thanks and all the best
Paul Chandler,
Fleet Chair 2004
Tel: 416-467-5004
Email: fridaystreet@bellnet.ca
Message
from the Race Chair
We
are very fortunate that Toronto offers Albacore sailors the opportunity
to participate in many well-run regattas and compete against many
high caliber Albacore racers. Racing is a great way to hone your
sailing skills and improve your general knowledge of sailing, but
most of all it’s a great way to have fun.
A
terrific way to get involved are our weekly race training nights
(usually Mondays). These advanced sail training sessions afford the
opportunity to polish your starts and brush up on the rules as well
as other aspects of racing. Please see the calendar for this year’s
schedule and be sure to come out.
I’d
also like to challenge each and every Jtown member to spend at least
one of your Friday nights or weekend this summer, helping to organize
or run a race event.
Your participation in a race event will give
you a new appreciation for what goes on behind the scenes. You’ll
also learn how to set and maintain start/finish lines and marks,
hone your compass skills and wind reading ability, learn some theory
and the racing rules. Every race committee needs Recorders, Timers,
Flag Officers, Sound Signalers, and Line Judges, so please volunteer
by signing up on the Race Board in the clubhouse for a race event
this summer.
For
members who are keen to get involved in racing, consider taking the
Race Management Seminar offered by the Ontario Sailing Association
on March 20 and 21 at the National Yacht Club. For registration information
please see the OSA web site at http://www.sailon.org
Now I know that it’s only February and you’re probably
skiing most weekends but really it’s not too soon to start thinking
about racing. For those lucky ones who can make it, the Midwinter
Regatta is scheduled for March 19 to 21 in Sarasota, Florida.
Check the CAA website for details, crewing positions are available,
so book a flight!
Closer
to home, the CAA is offering a 2 day race training clinic
on May 29 & 30 taught by Richard Clarke. This is an advanced
race training program that will have criteria established for who
can participate. More details of this event will follow.
This
year I’d like to see more people involved with racing at Jtown
and I’m going to do my best to encourage everyone, including
those budding Laser racers (I think you know who you are).
Keep in mind that there are only 8 more weeks until the sailing season
begins.
Rebecca Eagen
Race Chair 2004
Email:
rebecca_eagen@hotmail.com
Tel: 416-857-1414
Message
from Communication Chair
In
2004, Jtown is shifting publication of the Whisper Pole from print
to the web. Of the 190 members of the club there are about 10 who
do not have a personal email address. Of the 10 who don't have email
addresses, most have regular access to an email account and the internet.
Under these circumstances, it was a matter of 'when', 'not if' the
change would occur, so how about now!
A benefit
of web publishing will be that Jtown can send more frequent issues
of the Whisper Pole. Once sailing season is underway we plan one
issue a week to be sent out Sunday evenings. All issues of the Whisper
Pole will be posted to the website so that if you miss an email message
you can read it there.
The
Communications Committee is looking for volunteers to:
- update
the website
- prepare and email Whisper Poles
- maintain the bulletin boards at the sailing club
- become photo editor for the club
If
a one or all of these positions interests you please email news@sailtoronto.com.
Next
issue of the Whisper Pole will have membership information (the new
fees and application form), a 2004 recruitment poster, update on
the 2004 education program and other news.
If
you wish to contribute articles, pictures, jokes, stories .. or whatever
to the Whisper Pole please feel free to forward them to news@sailtoronto.com.
Here's
looking forward to spring!
Ann
White
Communications Chair
news@sailtoronto.com
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