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BRAUL BREAKS THROUGH

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BRAUL WINS HIS 1ST CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP The big news is that we have a new champion, Richard Braul has captured the title for 2025!! It is his first Canadian Championship after several years of high placings he managed to end Don Snell's quest for 5 straight championships. Richard commented: " I  had to work for it, and Hamish got really frustrated watching my poor tactics for defending a lead, which is to just go fast.. ." We had nine SeaSprays sailing in this year's event with  great wind conditions that allowed 11 races of the 12 planned to be sailed over the three days.  We also had time to relax, visit and enjoy everyone's company.   The racing was close with a few positions separated by one point.   Standings are in order...  Richard Braul 1st, Don Snell 2nd, Mike Sonnie 3rd, Hamish Ferguson 4th, Kieran Mills 5th, Dave Mills 6th, Charles Hamel 7th (Classic Seaspray Winner), Darren Wagner 8th and Roger Bouchard 9th.  We owe a lot to our...
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SEASPRAY NATIONALS AND OTHER NEWS

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SeaSpray Nationals Update A Reminder to Register (online or in person at the event) for the upcoming  Canadian Seaspray Nationals  Sept 5,6 and 7th.  You can also register Thursday night and Friday morning at Newell Sailing Club.  The NOR is at the bottom of this email.  Hosted by the Newell Sailing Club, Kinbrook Island Provincial Park, Alberta.    A short association meeting Friday or Saturday around 5pm. The Storwicks are moving  A big  change for the Osoyoos Sailing Club and our Seaspray fleet.  Stan and Donna are moving to Calgary to be closer to family.  Our fleet owes a big debt of gratitude to Stan's dedication to our little catamaran.  For a very long time his reserved promotion of our fleet has been a steady influence that has helped to keep us afloat.  Many improvements and rebuilds are directly related to Stan and Donna's(sewing) efforts.  Not only did they work on the boat they also organized lots of...
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MID-SUMMER NEWS

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  Upcoming Seaspray Events 2025 Seaspray Canadian Nationals. Sept 5, 6 and 7th   in conjunction with the BeachCat Regatta at Newell Sailing Club.  NOR at bottom of this email.  Online Registration is available on Newell Sailing Club website.  Please register beforehand to help with planning.  Purchase the meal package if you like. Newell Sailing Club's Catamaran Clinic   There were seven Seasprays, three different Nacra models, and a 20 foot Super Cat at this year's clinic.  A club potluck supper on Saturday night was well attended by clinic attendees and the club's membership. Good sailing winds happened on Saturday and Sunday after damp mornings.  The rainy mornings allowed for sailing club veranda impromptu sailing discussions on a number of topics.  Due to the higher winds no practice course was set.   The general sailing on Saturday and Sunday afternoons was challenging and with the strong winds a lot of exhilarating ...
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