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August 8, 2012

Full House for long weekend

                                                                                                                                                                    Photo - BCaron    
With a visiting cruise from Oakville Yacht Squadron plus many other cruisers who came
on their own, every visitor dock and most Members' docks were filled last weekend.   
In This Issue
Upcoming ABYC Events
Nigel Cochrane, Olympic Sailor & Coach
Youth Training clinic
Boat Naming Tips
YODE
ABYC Speakers' Bureau
Radio Course
Racing Outside ABYC

Upcoming ABYC Events

Friday - Fine Dining 

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20  Monday - ABYC Speakers' Bureau (7pm) 

17 to 19 - Ontario Summer Games (ABYC hosting Sailing component) 

 

CRUISING:

  11  Saturday - LOCCA Rendez-vous at EYC 

  25  Saturday - Cruise to & from Bluffer's Park Yacht Club   

 

RACING:

  Tuesday Evening:  Series C (July 10 - September 4)

  Wednesday Evening:  Dinghy Series 2 (July 18 - September 5) 

  Thursday Evening:  Series D (July 12 - September 6)

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  13  Monday - Protest Night #3  

Friday - Fine Dining 

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24  Monday - GENERAL MEETING 

 

CRUISING:

  01  Saturday - Cruise to & from Macassa Bay Yacht Club    

  01  Saturday - Cruise to Toronto Islands   

  15  Saturday - Cruise to & from Whitby Yacht Club

  22  Saturday - Cruise to Royal Canadian Yacht Club    

 

RACING:

  Tuesday Evening:  Series C (July 10 - September 4)

  Wednesday Evening:  Dinghy Series 2 (July 18 - September 5) 

  Thursday Evening:  Series D (July 12 - September 6)

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  10  Monday - Protest Night #4

  15  Saturday - Vertigon/Whiplash Challenge Race

  22  Saturday - Donald Summerville Memorial (ABYC Host) 

  29  Saturday - Archie Walker Race 

Nigel Cochrane, Olympic Sailor & Coach
(and former ABYC Junior Sailor) 
- from Barbara Jones
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In 1988, Nigel Cochrane made his first trip to the Olympics representing Canada in the 470 class with crew Gord McIlquham.  The team placed 8th in the competitive fleet.  After the Seoul games, Nigel partnered with Jeff Eckard, qualified and competed in the Barcelona games and finished 14th.  During this time, representing Canada he also won a World Championship, both a Gold and Bronze in the Goodwill Games, and a Pan Am Games Gold.

 

During each of these great competitions, Nigel was not only representing Canada... but ABYC.

 

Nigel, the son of ABYC Past Commodore Cam Cochrane, grew up sailing at our club.  He was part of our junior program, both as a student and instructor, and was a fierce competitor on his father's C&C34 (and later C&C38) Rikki Tikki Tavi.  Today he and his family [he met his wife Fiona Petersen in ABYC's sailing school] make their home in Vancouver.  Nigel is a professional sailing coach, match racer and Olympic campaign manager.

 

Today [and I mean TODAY] Nigel is in Weymouth, England participating as a coach in these current Olympics coaching Canada's 470 team, Mike Leigh and Luke Ramsay.   Their blog can be found at:  http://www.mikeandluke.com/    Follow their progress at:  http://www.london2012.com/sailing/   or watch the racing on http://www.ctvolympics.ca/ 

 

After the racing earlier this week, Nigel took the time to scribble some thoughts about his sailing career and experiences ... from his days at ABYC through to the 2012 Olympic games.  Over the next several weeks, S2S will share Nigel's experiences.  He began sailing with his family on camping trips, and took some early lessons at Ontario Place.

 

My next memories were at the ABYC junior club.  We started sailing before the club moved to its current location.  The water was really smelly.. it is amazing we are all still alive but I guess it was not bad for you - it just smelled bad!

 

We sailed Albacores and I remember not liking crewing at all and I quickly took my rightful place at the helm and began winning races early on.  It was great back then because ABYC would just get hammered at all the junior club race events and it just drove me crazy and I was determined to win some for the club.  I was a very proud member and I loved my club.  My Dad always said that ABYC was special because it was a working man's club and everyone had to pull their own weight and the membership made it what it was.  The club gave me a great start and all the members and instructors really pulled together to give me the support I needed to make it to a top level in international Olympic sailing.

 

Looking back I got the "bug" because I just loved to race and I loved to win.  Every time I was racing I was happy and the time just flew by.  I just could not wait to race and I really did not want to do anything else at junior club but I did hate to lose.  I really enjoyed the chance to teach sailing at ABYC.  I think that made me a better sailor and it also gave me confidence.

 

My biggest mentors were my Dad and my brother.  We had some other great sailors at the club and I used to admire their accomplishments and wanted to try and race against them someday.  I've forgotten their names but I remember them winning the T-bird world championships and those guys seemed like sailing Gods to me.  Paul Elvstrom was my real childhood hero and it was such a thrill to be invited to dinner with him and some other sailors at a regatta in Holland in 1985 with my crew Gord McIlquham.

Youth Training Clinic
- from Kim Antonius
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Hudson Fruit Bowl Youth Training Clinic 

Our Junior Racing Team traveled to Quebec for the Hudson Fruit Bowl Youth Training Clinic and Regatta from July 26th to 29th. This Regatta is set in the idyllic town of Hudson, Quebec.  What could be better than mixing a little vacation with all the work of traveling out to a regatta?  This regatta happened to be a real learning experience for our sailors.  They were challenged with light shifty winds and results showed this with our team placing in the bottom half of the fleet. 

 

What amazes me about the spirit and will of these young sailors is that they can sail all day in extreme heat and continue with the on shore duties that follow.  When the race is over the job is not done. There is derigging and sorting through gear and debriefing before they are allowed a much deserved jump in the pool.  Regardless of how you place in the race it's this dedication and ability to find the extra energy to finish the job at hand and know that you persevered - that is the real reward. 

 


Photo - Alison Wardman
Boat Naming Tips
- Source:  Dailyboater.com

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1. Less is More
The shorter the better, especially in an emergency, as every second counts when you are calling for help.  In addition, many in the sailing community feel you should try to limit a boat name to one word.
 
2. Tempting
You don't want to tempt the gods of the sea one way or the other.  Names like "On the Rocks" or "Bottoms Up" may turn out to be more appropriate than you ever intended.  By the same token, if you name your boat "Titanic", or anything else that implies un-sinkability, you are just asking for it.    

 

3. Women and Children
Guys: Yes, your boat is a "she".  But before you name her after your wife, think about this: What if, even after that grand gesture, she still doesn't appreciate the boat?  Or, if she shares your love of boating, what if she is simply uncomfortable with the idea of sharing her name?
 
4. NSFW
NSFW is a term born on the Internet to describe content that is inappropriate, as in "Not suitable/safe for work".  Is your boat name appropriate for kids to see?  Will your boss or clients be on the boat, or will they be put off if they get wind of the name?  Will friends and family be embarrassed or offended by the name you choose?
 
5. Honor Thy Neighbor
You don't have to be totally original, but avoid names already used in your harbor, or at least in your marina.  There are no rules currently in the US about re-using boat names, but having the same name as the boat next to you is just silly.
 
6. The VHF Test
Imagine repeating your boat name several times over the VHF radio in a call to the Coast Guard or dockmaster, and all other boats within listening range.  How do you sound?  Now, add static and other background noise.  Repeat.
 
7. Turn a Sail into a Sale
That's so clever, we'll say it again.  A boat name related to your business can help you turn a sail into a sale ™.  If you own a business or work for one that you're proud of, name your boat something related to the company name and you'll have a billboard on the water, or at least a conversation starter about what you do for a living.
 
8. Dot Calm
Is the dot-com domain name available to match your boat name? This could be of interest if you are a cruiser, live-aboard, race your boat, share it with other fractional owners, or if you simply want a blog about your boating adventures.
 
9. The Aqua-Holics
Your boat name will be YOUR name.  People you meet may not remember your name, they will remember you by your boat name.  This is exaggerated for cruisers and live-aboards.  The owners of the Mary-Jane become known as "the Mary-Janes", the owners of the Jenny become "the Jenny's".  You get the picture.  Do you really want to be known as the Aqua-Holics?
 
10. Re-Naming a Boat
It is not bad luck to re-name a boat... as long as you christen the boat properly.  In fact, whether you buy a new boat or a used boat, always christen her with the new boat name.  There are various boat naming ceremonies available on the Internet, but all you really have to do is pop open a bottle of champagne, splash some on the hull, and toast the new boat's name with at least one witness.  Oh, and make sure you say something nice and respectful about Poseidon and/or Neptune.

 

 
YODE 
Photos - Alison Wardman
- from Kim Antonius
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One day after returning from Hudson our young sailors unpacked their boats from trailers and took them across to RCYC for the start of the YODE (Youth Olympic Sailing and Development Experience Regatta and Clinic).  

 

The first two days of this event were training with very experienced and highly recognized coaches.  When a serious thunderstorm hit while the kids were on the water, we saw some of the fastest times ever for getting the boats out of the water!  During this storm and at other times the kids soaked up some fantastic theory!  They also worked for hours on the water honing their abilities with starting, tacking, rounding the mark and much more! 

 

On Thursday we had the first day of racing with some strong results. Shawn Gershman and Quinten Beelik led the fleet finishing the day 3rd and 4rth.  Ian Doell and Martin Staadecker started slow but gained momentum as the day progressed.  In the green fleet Erik Wright and Paul Staadecker had great results, constantly finishing at the top of their fleets.  Overall Erik was 1st and Paul 2nd.  Bridget Latka was also sailing well amongst the greens, constantly coming in the in the top half.  Unfortunately her day was cut short with a hit in the head by the boom. 

 

Friday, the wind died down and unfortunately there were no races.  The team had some fun in the pool before heading back home to ABYC.  

 

The team is now working hard getting ready for Opti CORK in Kingston this week.    

  


 

ABYC Speakers' Bureau

 

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Attend our next Speakers' Bureau presentation to learn and discuss...

 

Monday August 20, 7:00pm @ ABYC Clubhouse

                        

Introduced by Craig Sangster of CS Investment Counsel Corporation

 

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Sailboat 01Racing Outside ABYC
(LORC, LOSHRS, ETC.) 
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August 13 - 16 - CORK Intl. (Dinghies) 

August 18 - LOSHRS 100 Mile Race

August 18 - Royals Weekend

August 18 - 22 - CORK ORC (29er) 

August 25 - EYC Level & Open Regatta

August 28 - Sept. 1 - Youth Nationals (Lasers & 29ers) 

September 08 - QCYC Open Regatta

September 8 - Cornish Hen - RHYC (Lasers & 29ers) 

September 15 - LOSHRS PCYC to Dalhousie

September 16 - LOSHRS Dalhousie to PCYC

September 22 - Fall CORK (Lasers & 29ers) 

September 22 - Donald Summerville Memorial Race - ABYC

September 30 - Boswell Trophy Race

  


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