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 sailing took place. No mishaps occurred so these clinics seem to be helping the skill level of our clinic attendees. Friday allowed for a number of new to catamaran participants to get a ride on some of the bigger cats. We also had a drone pilot get on the water video that I haven't been able to secure yet.
Sea Spray 15 (Sea Moth) Fleet Overall
7 Races (1 Discarded) Net 6
Low Point System Minimum 1 races (Short Series)
| Rank | Class | Boat | Club | Team | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 | R6 | R7 | Total | Net |
|---|
| 1st | Sea Spray 15 (Sea Moth) | 311 | Newell Sailing Club | Richard Braul |
1st
1.0
|
4th
4.0
|
1st
1.0
|
1st
1.0
|
1st
1.0
|
1st
1.0
|
1st
1.0
| 10.0 | 6.0 |
| 2nd | Sea Spray 15 (Sea Moth) | CAN1876 | Newell Sailing Club | Hamish Ferguson |
4th
4.0
|
1st
1.0
|
2nd
2.0
|
4th
4.0
|
2nd
2.0
|
2nd
2.0
|
3rd
3.0
| 18.0 | 14.0 |
| 3rd | Sea Spray 15 (Sea Moth) | 41 | Newell Sailing Club | Mike Sonnie |
3rd
3.0
|
2nd
2.0
|
3rd
3.0
|
2nd
2.0
|
3rd
3.0
|
3rd
3.0
|
4th
4.0
| 20.0 | 16.0 |
| 4th | Sea Spray 15 (Sea Moth) | 2010 | Newell Sailing Club | Kieran Mills |
6th
6.0
DNS
|
3rd
3.0
|
4th
4.0
|
5th
5.0
|
4th
4.0
|
4th
4.0
|
2nd
2.0
| 28.0 | 22.0 |
| 5th | Sea Spray 15 (Sea Moth) | 4 | Newell Sailing Club | David Mills |
2nd
2.0
|
5th
5.0
|
5th
5.0
|
3rd
3.0
|
5th
5.0
|
5th
5.0
|
5th
5.0
| 30.0 | 25.0 |
Results from the Prairie Wind Regatta July 12 and 13th 2025.
Congratulations
Richard Braul 1st (Also awarded the Seaspray Alberta Provincial Trophy) Hamish Ferguson 2nd and Mike Sonnie 3rd. Kieren Mills 4th and Dave Mills 5th.
There was a good showing of Seasprays at this event. The Alberta Seaspray Provincial trophy resurfaced when Gord VanGunst from Glenmore Sailboats offered it to the Seaspray Association as that business downsized and moved into Auto Marine Specialties Ltd. in Calgary.
Zebra Mussels Survey for Alberta Residents
You may have already seen the article in the attached link but our oldest daughter asked that we forward it to our Alberta sailing friends. If you think it is worthwhile perhaps it could be forwarded to the Alberta members of the Seaspray fleet.
Thanks.
Donna and Stan
If you are wondering what these items are you probably haven't had a side or forestay break.
These are tools and parts along with 1 x 19 stainless steel wire you will need to make a new stay.
Nicopress ferrrules and stainless steel thimbles are your only choice for parts to make a proper stay or bridle. Watch YouTube to learn how to do this properly. As our boats age, you will find that you will be the best person to attend to repairs, as local sailboat businesses are changing and aging fleets mean that parts/repair people are going to get increasingly scarce.
Things like stays, trampolines, fibreglass repair, rudder/dagger systems and other items will likely need work if you sail regularly. Some of our boats are getting close to sixty years old but can still be in excellent shape, provided their owners have maintained them. Most of the SeaSprays you see now are at least 40 years old. Continue to make your repairs and improvements with longevity, quality, precision and ease of use in mind.
There are some excellent sources of information on this boat on our website and other sites. Continue to exchange your knowledge on repairs if you have knowhow and experience. Cover your tramp and rudder blades when the boat is not in the water at your sailing site. Consider joining an active club and promote your Seaspray as a class choice.
A good example of a split tramp. An existing one piece tramp can be made into a split tramp.
Notice of Race
You are invited to the Newell Sailing Club’s
(Kinbrook Island Provincial Park, Alberta)
Beach Cat Regatta 2025
CANADIAN SEA SPRAY NATIONALS 2025
Catamaran Regatta
Sept 5, 6th & 7th 2024 Fri/Sat/Sun
Rules
The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing, Prescriptions of the National Authority and Applicable Class Rules. Sailing Instructions will be available on-site. A one boat turn exoneration of a rule breaking will be the accepted penalty.
Entries
Open to all catamaran classes.
The Canadian Sea Spray Championship is open to all Sea Sprays meeting the class rules. Canadian Sea Spray Association membership is required for Sea Spray sailors (Available on site and free). Other catamaran classes may not be restricted by their class rules governing this event.
Scoring
The low point scoring system in Rule A4 will be used. When 4 or more races have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores excluding her worst score. If 8 or more races have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores excluding her worst 2 scores. One race shall be completed to constitute a regatta.
Canadian Seaspray Entry Fee $60. BeachCat Single $60 Double $80
Meals and Socials
Please if you can, bring your own plates, utensils and cups.
Friday Supper $8 Saturday Breakfast $8 Saturday Supper $8 Sunday Breakfast $8 $32 Total
Please register at newellsailingclub.com or on site before the event starts.
Payment: Personal cheque (made out to Newell Sailing Club or cash.
Advance Payment by E-transfer: newsletter@newellsailingclub.com
Registration Newell Sailing Club
All catamaran types; Thursday evening or Friday morning
Schedule: Friday 10:00 AM Skipper's meeting First Race 11.00 AM. 4 Races planned
Saturday First Race 10.30 AM 5 Races planned
Sunday First Race 10 AM. Last race starting no later than 12pm. 3 Races Planned
Courses: Windward Leeward courses and others will be described in the race instructions
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Camping and or Accommodation:
Remember to book your campsite three months in advance if staying at Kinbrook Island Provincial Park. Check the accommodations list on the Newell Sailing Club website for other accommodations nearby.
