MID-SUMMER NEWS

 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

 

https://globalnews.ca/news/11304631/alberta-zebra-mussels-watercraft-annual-pass-fee/ 

 

The link to the survey is embedded in the news article.

I think it's good that a workable solution to the mussel prevention problem is being sought.

Stay and Bridle Repair Info 

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.   

SPRING 2025 NEWSLETTER

 The ice is off on our lake for a few weeks now so our season here will be starting soon. It’s time to get your boat prepared for the season. 

2025 REGATTA SCHEDULE

Kelowna-COSA Spring Time Regatta  May 17 18 Check COSA website for the NOR for this event.  Register early for possible discounts

Seaspray NA - June 6, 7, 8th. near Eugene, Oregon.  Eugene is a very nice venue, well run races, and they run the SailGP course for the Live on the Edge multihull regatta, June 7-8, 2025.

The following link is the NOR for the Eugene event.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iA5R6wly_uXtg4V8VdS_Pet78FRtKkgUYRqfnDrSj5M/edit?usp=sharing  

 You can register on line on their website Eugene Yacht Club.  There are a number of us planning on attending this event so if you can please join us.  If you are close to this location come out for a visit even if you aren't going to compete.

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.        

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.  Hopefully the NOR will be up on Newell Sailing Club's website soon or I will send it out soon.

SEASPRAY ASSN. AGM 

As an association we need a few extra directors to keep the focus for our fleet.  We haven’t had a meeting for awhile so look forward to one at the Canadian Nationals in September.   At the moment we would welcome a couple more directors to help with the continual development of our fleet.  We have an active Secretary/Treasurer and newsletter editor but a President and Vice President would be a welcome addition.  Preferably active Seaspray sailors but anyone who attends our functions and has an interest in promoting our fleet would be most welcome.  As your newsletter editor I look forward to someone taking my role but it won’t happen if we continue to avoid having a regular changing executive and a meeting at least once a year. 

AGM PROXY

AGENDA for the Canadian SeaSpray Assn. Annual General Meeting to be held during the Nationals Regatta 

Appoint or elect a new President and a couple of directors to add to the Secretary/Treasurer and Newsletter Editor.  Hear and approve the financial report.  Other old and new business.

If you are unable to attend and you may complete the proxy voting form in order to have your vote counted - be sure to pass it along to the person you designate.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE PROXY FORM

TRAMPOLINE MAINTENANCE

  

Many of us have modified or replaced our one piece tramp with a two piece one.  The two piece trampoline is much easier to keep tight, install and remove.   I have sometimes found the remains of rotten pieces of doweling in sections of where the bolt rope should be.   If you are having trouble with your trampoline pulling away from the side aluminum extrusion, some modifications, repairs or simply tying in the leading and trailing edge of the trampoline along the sides will fix this problem.  Since this is still pre-season for most of you, take a look at your boat and make a few necessary repairs or modifications now rather than mid-season when you should be sailing as often as possible.  Many times the aluminum extrusion needs to be gap adjusted or replaced.  You can use what is called an “awning extrusion” from a canvas shop as a replacement.  The bolt rope should be an appropriate size for a snug fit.  If you are getting your trampoline restitched or modified into a two piece one, it might be time to check the side and forward bolt rope sizes.  Maybe you can increase the bolt rope size for a better fit into the extrusion.  Check it out.

 BOAT RESTORATION PROJECT AT NSC

We will be restoring a Seaspray at Newell Sailing Club this season.  If you can help out with this project please get involved.  You can email back to this address and I will contact you about times, etc.  Thanks to Mike Ball for donating a Seaspray boom!

Boom end sheeting parts.  Boom bale for two inch tube (to hang the fixed becket block), Carbo Air Harken Single Fixed becket block #348, Carbo Air Harken traveller #353, Carbo Air Harken Pivoting lead block/471Carbo cam, and a 5/16" mainsheet line 20'.  You of course will have installed chain plates on each transom for the traveller line.  Traveller line parts - chain plate mounted on each transom, suitable length traveller line with a Harken micro block #224 on one end, a schackle on each chain plate that allows a free running traveller rope (a micro block would be better), and a clam cleat mounted on the rear beam end of the center tube (allows adjustment of the traveller line length). 

OTHER STUFF

Check out the Lake Newell Sailing Challenge on the Newell Sailing Club's website, Alberta BeachCat Website, Windsurfing and Sailing Lake Newell website for a different aspect of your sailing activities.  Perhaps you can incorporate destination sailing at your sailing venue.  This can add a lot of interest and give your sailing activities a purpose.