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2026 Seaspray Catamaran Events Confirmed.

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  2026 Seaspray Catamaran Events Confirmed. Here is the list of confirmed events for this season: NSC Catamaran Sailing Days  - July (3rd 4th & 5th)  Lake Newell, Alberta at Newell Sailing Club.  Info on Seaspray repairs and upgrades, Seaspray dolly upgrade, destination sailing challenges, race yourself concepts, skills practice, socializing and/or other.    This event is open to all catamaran classes.      Prairie Wind Regatta -  July 11, 12th. Lake Newell. Newell Sailing Club Check the NSC website for the NOR probably May or June.  Generally attended by at least five or more Seasprays in the past.  Alberta Sailing Provincial Regatta  Sept 4, 5 and 6th.  Scheduled for NSC at Lake Newell.  No other info at this time.   Seasprays can enter this event as well .    BeachCat Regatta- Sept 11, 12, 13th Lake Newell.    Seaspray  Can adian   Nationals and North ...

Spring 2026 Canadian Seaspray Association News

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SeaSprays racing on Lake Newell, Alberta                                     NSC Catamaran Sailing Days  - July (3rd 4th & 5th)  Lake Newell, Alberta at Newell Sailing Club.  Info on Seaspray repairs and upgrades, Seaspray dolly upgrade, destination sailing challenges, race yourself concepts, skills practice, socializing and/or other.     This event is open to all catamaran classes.      Prairie Wind Regatta -  July 11, 12th. Lake Newell. Newell Sailing Club Check the NSC website for the NOR probably May or June.    Generally attended by at least five or more Seasprays in the past.  Alberta Sailing Provincial Regatta   Sept 4, 5 and 6th.    Scheduled for NSC at Lake Newell.    No other info at this time.    Potential   Seaspray   event.    BeachCat Regatta- Sept 11, 12, 13th Lake N...

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...

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...