Canadian SeaSpray Association

SEASPRAY NORTH AMERICANS

Travelling to the US and to a different venue than before allowed us to seek a route less travelled. For us in Alberta the route through EastPort/Kingsgate and South to Coeur d’Alene is the best route. From there the choice is to drive the interstate all the way to Eugene, Oregon or hit the back roads. We chose the back roads to see some different scenery.

The EYC is a model for an ideal sailing club catering to it’s member’s needs as well as attending guests needs. We were impressed with the host club and the welcoming hospitality. It was nice to visit with friends and the evenings were casual and relaxed around the Seaspray camping area. The setup area for our boats was large and launching/retrieval was fairly easy.

Our trip down and back was incident free, with border crossings easy and fast. Fern Ridge Lake is a challenging lake to sail. Our course on Friday was a typical Windward/Leeward and the course for the weekend two day “Live on the Edge” event changed to the Sail GP course that was fairly easy to navigate and congestion free as there were four starts for the different catamaran classes. Our Seasprays performed very well when compared to the other class of catamarans.

We took part in the Thursday night club race as well where about 30 boats all started together. I think I placed 5th and Michael Butler placed sixth. Not sure if that was corrected time or not.

For our NA event there were 11 races in total with the results below.

Congratulations to Jay Gardner who took first place, We took part in the Thursday night club race as well where about 30 boats all started together. I think I placed 5th and Michael Butler placed sixth. Not sure if that was corrected time or not.

For our NA event there were 11 races in total with the results below.

Congratulations to Jay Gardner who took first place, Don Snell second, and Michael Butler third.

OTHER EVENTS THIS YEAR

Some of our sailors have been attending events and travelling. Well done Hamish, Bill, Don, and Mike for making the effort to participate. American sailors Pam, Jay and Michael are also active in the US. Seasprays have sailed at three different venues so far, this year. Mike and Don travelled to the US to sail in the North Americans at the Eugene Yacht Club, Hamish travelled to Kelowna to sail in the Spring Time Regatta at COSA and Hamish and Bill participated in the CYC Icebreaker Regatta.

We urge you to attend upcoming events later this year:

2025 Catamaran sailing schedule or events

NSC Catamaran Clinic - July ( 4th 5th & 6th) Lake Newell at Newell Sailing Club. Highlights include Seaspray fiber glass demonstration work and upgrades, destination sailing challenges, race yourself concepts, GPS unit use, skills practice, socializing and others. Please register on the Newell Sailing Club website under events for this clinic.

Prairie Wind Regatta- July 12, 13th. Lake Newell. Newell Sailing Club

Check the NSC website for the NOR

Seaspray Nationals-Newell Sailing Club

September 5, 6, 7th

In conjunction with "The BeachCat Regatta" open to all multihulls.

The NOR and Registration should be available on the Newell Sailing Club’s website after the Prairie Wind Regatta.

A FEW PHOTOS FROM PAST REGATTAS...