Club Matters
Fleet
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Fleet
The club's fleet consists of:
- Fourteen dinghies (small open sailboats) of the "Albacore" class. Learn more about Albacores here. They are fast but forgiving, very suitable for teaching, and carry two or three sailors.
- Two dinghies of the "505" class.
- Three larger sailboats - three 21' Sirius.
- A safety boat, a 15' Aluminum Runabout (aka Elymer).
During the winter time, our Fleet Captain(s) head up work parties to go over the fleet. All maintenance work is performed by Club Members in order to keep costs down and ready our fleet for the next season.
Sailing Lessons
Sailing is relaxing on a warm summer evening on the water, first in the boat with one or two mates, then after sailing enjoying a drink and a bite to eat with fellow members. Sailing is exciting for the more adventurous who enjoy the exhilaration of challenging stronger winds.
Beginning sailors receive instruction on an informal basis by the club's more experienced sailors, at evenings starting at 6:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. There is an instructor (Skipper) in every boat with no more than two students (Crew).
A three level system of crew, first mate and skipper gives everyone an opportunity to sail at his own level. First Mates can practice their skills without direct skipper supervision. There is always a skipper nearby to assist if necessary.
Skippers have unlimited use of Albacores days, evenings and weekends, subject to races, social events and lesson schedules. The 21' Sirius is available for day trips and limited overnight trips by skippers who have qualified to use it on a reserved basis. All included in the membership.
Executive
The 2007-2008 Executive consists of:
- Commodore: Kevin Soldaat
- Past Commodore: Frances Jewell
- Vice Commodore: Terry Wagg
- Secretary: Liz Aldrey
- Treasurer: Sandy Stevens
- Fleet Captains: Bryan Ritskes
- Racing Co-ordinator: Jim Jenks
- Social Convenors: Joanne Stewart & Caitlin Osborne