Canadian SeaSpray Association

From Lake Osoyoos Sailing Club: At last night's exec meeting of the Lake Osoyoos Sailing Club it was decided to cancel the 2020 Canadian National Seaspray Championship Regatta because of COVID - 19.  Although this is disappointing it was felt to be the prudent thing to do. We've been having minimal club activities to protect members and guests.  Stay safe, all. Stan Storwick LOSC It really shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone that this decision has been made. Although we all enjoy getting together at these events, we shouldn't ignore the potential contact dangers associated with travelling to the regatta site. This virus cannot move on its own, it can only move when people move to or from a place outside of their 'bubble'.

From Don Snell, Newell Sailing Club: Eight SeaSprays participated in an open weekend sailing time on July 11 and 12 at Newell Sailing Club.  Some impromptu, socially distanced racing took place and the results are shown in the attached photo.  The weather for the weekend was pleasant and about 8 other boats participated as well.  It is hoped that by next summer the normal Prairie Wind regatta will happen.   Take a look at the windknife website from Britain again if you are interested in getting a new set of daggerboards.  One of our club members has acquired a set and I also bought another set for a second SeaSpray that I own.  So far I think that they work well and are a real time saver compared to building a set of wood/fiberglass boards.  You still have to fit them into your daggerboard trunks and seal the ends of the aluminum boards.  They do not float so some system of attachment to the boat is necessary.  The next item would be a set of light weight rudder blades.  If any of you ...

Don Snell sent this along regarding the Prairie Wind Regatta in Brooks, AB Hi All, The Newell Sailing Club will host a very non-typical regatta at our regular time frame July 11 and 12th 2020.  It will still be called the "Prairie Wind" Regatta however it will be a "bring your own food and beverages" event. There will be some (possibly 10 or more) on site tent camping spaces available.  Hotels and other camping are available in the area as well as there may be space left in Kinbrook Island Campground as well.  You should contact John by phone (number on the notice of race) to let him know you will be attending so that we can follow government regulations in regards to our current viral situation.  At the moment the club hall and other buildings on the club's grounds will be off limits (this may be subject to change).  The park bathrooms will be available for public use.    The club will follow the current health regulations and expect members, competitors and gu...

June 12, 13 and 14   2020 The information below will help you plan if you intend on coming to this event.   Thanks go to the Eugene Yacht Club for their generous offer to camp on their grounds.  This helps to keep costs down and is helpful to the sailing group for convenience, socializing, help, etc. Thanks to Michael Butler for  being the liaison with the Eugene Yacht Club. I feel this is a very generous offer for the extra day of competition and considering the distance some of us will travel it makes perfect sense.   For those of you who are thinking about coming this is a chance to explore some new areas and sample the scenery and lifestyle of this part of the country. (from EYC contact): "The EYC Board unanimously voted to support the Sea Spray Nationals as part of our LotE Multihull Regatta and the Friday prior. Here is the offer from EYC: - Sailors are welcome from Thursday through Sunday night to camp on the EYC grounds - participate in Thursday night club racing as practi...