Welcome to the St. Margaret Sailing Club
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2010 Boatkeeper Workshops and CYA Courses |
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Written by Ed Bottrell
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Saturday, 23 January 2010 00:31 |
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We have just announced the Spring Boatkeeper Workshops and Canadian Yachting Association Courses that will be held at the SMSC Clubhouse. These workshops and courses are open to the boating public, and suitable for boaters of all skill levels. More details can be found on in our training section on this website.
Certified (CYA) Courses:
Instructor: Ed Bottrell, CYA Sr. Cruising & Power Boat Instructor-Evaluator:
Boatkeeper’s Workshops:
- Essential Knots of Boating: February 18, 2010 ($10 per person)
- Make Your Own Docklines – Double Braid Eye-splices: March 25, 2010 ($5 per person)
- Batteries & 12V Systems for Boats: Optional for April 8, 2010 if I can find some help ($5 per person)
- Spring Commissioning Your Sail or Power Boat: May 6, 2010 ($5 per person)
- Introduction to GPS and Navigation: May 20, 2010 ($5 per person)
Details on all Boatkeeper Workshops is here.
Please note that registrations are limited. Deadlines for registration are 3-days before each Boatkeeper Workshop, and 10-days before each CYA Course. |
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Last Updated on Saturday, 23 January 2010 00:45 |
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Jane Filbee on Clipper "Cape Breton Island" - Follow Her Blog |
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Written by Dave Lane
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Wednesday, 20 January 2010 02:40 |
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SMSC Member, Jane Filbee, is currently on the other side of the world sailing on the Cape Breton Island, which is one of the boats in the Clipper 09-10 Round the World Clipper Yacht Race.

Follow her blog here. |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 20 January 2010 02:52 |
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Documents from 2009 Annual General Meeting |
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Written by Dave Lane
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Sunday, 29 November 2009 15:45 |
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Documents from the 2009 Annual General Meeting, including the 2010 Sail Plan, held on November 25 that will be of interest to members that were not able attend are here.
Please note that the following important positions have not been filled for 2010. Consider volunteering to help run our club. Contact Wayne Trowse, Commodore for more details.
- Vice Commodore (Training)
- Senior Fleet Captain
- Director of Junior Sail
- Grounds and Waterfront Committee Chair
- Printed Calendar
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Last Updated on Sunday, 29 November 2009 17:37 |
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SMSC wins CYA Regatta of the Year Award |
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Sunday, 22 November 2009 21:24 |
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News Release For Immediate Release
Nova Scotia club wins CYA Regatta of the Year Award for 2009 Nautel Laser World Championships
Toronto, ON – The 2009 Nautel Laser World Championship held on St. Margaret’s Bay, Nova Scotia, was named top regatta of the year for Canada.
The prestigious CYA Regatta of the Year award was presented at the Annual Rolex Sailing Awards in Toronto on the weekend. Laser World Organizing Committee co-chairs Barbara Pike and Rod Millar were in Toronto to accept the award on behalf of the St. Margaret Sailing Club.
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Last Updated on Sunday, 22 November 2009 21:30 |
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Commodore Hands out 2009 Awards |
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Our Commodore, Wayne Trowse, awarded the following awards at the recent Commodore's Dinner and Dance. These awards, in a small way, acknowledge volunteerism in the club. Congratulations to the winners!
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