Canadian SeaSpray Association

  SeaSpray sailing on St. Mary's Reservoir near Cardston, Alberta.  Canola field in the background. PRAIRIE WIND REGATTA RESULTS MY THOUGHTS by Hamish Ferguson We have just returned home after the 2022 Prairie Wind regatta at Lake Newell.   At first the wind was very light (non-existent) but around mid-day it filled in from the southwest at about 12 kph with little waves and a clear blue sky – great conditions for Sea Spray sailing – so we raced until 6:00pm.  Sunday had good wind too and we enjoyed more races with some close sailing.   As these were our first races this year and I was glad to see that the sailors are becoming more competitive and the results show it.   There were a few thoughts that occurred to me – we need to do a bit of checking to see that there are no gear failures on the water, we need to know the rules regarding penalties and how to exonerate after an infringement.  We need to understand how best to sail in amongst other fleets....

  Newell Sailing Club Prairie Wind  July 9 -10,  2022 There is no Notice of Race published on the club website yet but keep checking.  There is camping booking information on THIS   website for those of you needing an RV site and there will be n/c tent camping on the club's property Friday and Saturday night.    www.newellsailingclub.com Alberta Beach Catamaran Clinic  Aug 5, 6 and 7th 2022 New event open to all catamaran types.  Here's a chance to collaborate on boat setup, capsize recovery options, sailing activity, socializing, and any topic you may be interested in.  The goal is to get more catamaran sailing activity province wide.  Check the website   https://sites.google.com/view/ albertacatamaransailor/home   for more info.  Make plans to take part even if it is only part of the three days.  This will take place at Newell Sailing Club and tent camping will be offered at n/c on the club's property...

GET YOUR 2022 MEMBERSHIP - FREE FOR 2022 - Click on the link found in the Link List. —> After another mostly covid winter I hope you are looking forward to the upcoming season.  Our lake ice left a couple weeks ago and now is the time to think about the upcoming year.  First off, remember to use the link on the Canadian Seaspray website to register as a member of the Seaspray Association.  It's easy, quick and free, so do it today. PRAIRIE WIND REGATTA  If you are planning on attending the   Newell Sailing Club's Prairie Wind Regatta   July 9, 10 this year and you would like a camping spot at Kinbrook Island Provincial Park here is some information to help with that....  a total of 19 Sites have been placed on hold effective the night of Friday, July 8th, with checkout on the morning of Sunday, July 10th, 2022. The site numbers held are I-137, I139, I-141, I-143, I-145, I-147, I-149, I-151, I-152, I-155, I-156, I-157, I-159, I-165, I-167, G-102, G-1...

  The 2022 membership fee is being waived for everyone who wishes to join the Canadian SeaSpray Association and you can now sign up using our online form - CLICK HERE TO JOIN . We do not share the information you provide without your consent and will only send emails that relate to our Association - usually in the form of a quarterly newsletter. We ask that all members complete the online registration form in order to update our members list.