SEASPRAY CHAMPIONSHIPS HOSTED BY NEWELL SAILING CLUB

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(L to R) Fatha, Mike Sonnie, Erin Sonnie, Michael Butler, Jay Gardner, Richard Braul, Dave Mills, Don Snell, Kieren Mills, Hamish Ferguson, Darren Wagner. Missing Charles Hamel.  Twelve boats entered.

These are the participants in the 2026 BeachCat, Seaspray Canadian Nationals and Seaspray North Americans. It was hosted by the Newell Sailing Club at Kinbrook Island Provincial Park on Lake Newell, Alberta.
Three competitors from the United States attended to make this a truly International event.  Conditions were from challenging to drifting with eight out of twelve scheduled races completed.  
Congratulations to Don Snell 1st, Richard Braul 2nd and Jay Gardner 3rd in the overall standings and Darren Wagner 1st in the classic or factory recreational category.  

Newell Sailing Club put on an efficiently run event, with volunteers on and off the water providing a high level of service.  Thanks again to all of you.
I also thank the efforts of our American friends and participants who made a great effort to get to our venue.  I think everyone had a great time.  Sorry the showers were not working yet.

2027 Event Dates Tentative at this time

Seaspray North Americans. Big Lagoon, California September long weekend 

Seaspray Canadian Nationals. TBA

FULL RESULTS


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