JUNE NEWSLETTER 2026
UPCOMING EVENTS
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. You can register online on the Newell Sailing Club’s website.
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. You can now register online on the Newell Sailing Club’s website.
Alberta Sailing Provincial Regatta Sept 4, 5 and 6th. Scheduled for NSC at Lake Newell. Potential Seaspray ev
Look for events in your area to participate in. Stay in contact with your fellow Seaspray sailors and consider travelling to other sailing areas where there are sailboat events. Participate in your local sailing club’s activities and continue to promote our Seaspray class.
SAILING APPAREL
For dinghy sailing, you should dress for the water temperature, not the air. Always wear a well-fitting buoyancy aid, a wetsuit or drysuit, specialized non-slip footwear, and/or a windproof spray top & pants. The key is layering to stay warm, protected from spray, and highly mobile. Other factors is how much spray will be hitting you while on the water. You can get cold even if the air temperature is in the 30’s Celsius if you don’t wear spray clothing. Other factors are knee protection when moving on the boat. Some garments have built up knee wear protection as this area can prone to a lot of contact and abrasion. Remember about the sun as well. You get a double dose from the sun itself and reflection from the water. Cover up or use lots of sunblock.
Plan a trip to another lake this season
Look for a lake with camping and a destination to sail to. Getting ready for travelling is easy for a lightweight boat. A launching dolly will be a big help as it can provide other lake access launch sites that may not be available to trailer launched boats. It will be more fun if you can involve other Seaspray sailors in your lake destination/camping activities too.
NOTICE OF RACE
Beach Cat Regatta 2026
CANADIAN SEA SPRAY NATIONALS & North Americans 2026
Catamaran Regatta
Sept 11, 12, & 13th 2026 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 Sea Spray Championships are 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 $15 Saturday Breakfast $10 Saturday Supper $15 Sunday Breakfast $10 $50Total
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.
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.
EQUIPMENT CORNER
Here are a few suggestions to make your sailing experience even better.
A lightweight tube can help with rolling up your sails.
Make sure to vent the box.
A double support dolly in pieces for the storage box. We have found that long term storage on a dolly can be risky as the bow tube/deck attachment can be damaged by snow or other hazards. Support the hulls near the bow by some other means to avoid this potential damage.
