{"id":160,"date":"2015-03-05T06:35:37","date_gmt":"2015-03-05T06:35:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverysailing.org\/temporary\/?page_id=160"},"modified":"2026-04-24T10:49:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T18:49:19","slug":"events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/discoverysailing.org\/temporary\/events\/","title":{"rendered":"Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\nSummer Keelboat Social Cruising on Someday
Signup Sheet<\/a><\/span>\n\n\n\n

Summer Activity Preliminary Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

March 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Montague Harbour<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Cruising the Gulf Islands, Howe Sound and Desolation Sound<\/strong>
Also, a Short Special Meeting <\/span><\/strong> to officially elect the board of directors.
March 21 at 7:00 – 9:00 PM<\/s>
Date changed to March 30, 7:00 – 9:00 PM<\/strong> 
Content: Slide show and stories of past cruises. Opportunity for all to share their stories.
Location: Burrard Civic Marina
Presenter: John Gilmour
Refreshments available or bring something to share.
This slideshow shares some of our cruising experiences in the Gulf Islands, Howe Sound, and Desolation Sound aboard our Catalina 30, Someday<\/em>, and other boats. Through photos and stories, I\u2019ll highlight favourite anchorages, memorable sailing moments, and some of the practical aspects of cruising these spectacular coastal waters. It\u2019s a look at the beauty, variety, and enjoyment of exploring the BC coast by sailboat.
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April 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Rigging day and then go for lunch as a group<\/strong>
April 4, 10 am<\/strong>
This marks the start of the sailing season in the dinghies (small sailboats without a heavy keel). We spend about two hours turning boats over after being stored upside down, putting masts on, making small repairs. Having lots of fun.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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One boat turned and one still upside down<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Sunday Brunch, March 29 10-12<\/s><\/strong>
Changed to April 12, 10 – Noon<\/strong>
Location:Olympic Village Tap & Barrel
Organizer: Carlotta
Join us as we welcome the start of a new sailing season with our Opening Season Brunch. It\u2019s the perfect opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces, meet new members, and enjoy a relaxed morning by the water. We look forward to celebrating the season ahead together\u2014both on and off the water!
Date: April 12, 2026
Location: Tap&Barrel<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>
Time: 10am<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Someday Diesel Clinic, Learning and Social Sat<\/strong>
April 18, 10-12 & 1-3pm<\/strong>
Location: Burrard Civic Marina (on Someday). Social afterwards
Trainer: William McNeel-Caird
Refreshments available or bring something to share

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Someday Motor<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Scrubbing Someday<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Someday Top Side Maintenance<\/strong>
April 25 9:00-12:00. <\/strong>
Work includes clean Bimini, Dodger and sail cover, change oil, cut Reefing lines, fix hinges, sand and lacquer bright work, check propane heater, shake fire extinguisher, clean the deck, check rigging. Location: Burrard Civic Marina.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Summer Social Cruising,
Anytime Someday <\/strong>
is available to a qualified skipper to book the boat and take non-skipper
members out for a day or multi-day trip<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Raising the Main<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

May 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Trip Planning and Preparedness – Getting Started Sailing Overnight Seminar
May 6, 7:30 – 9pm<\/strong>
Andrew Osinski is an RYA certified Day Skipper with four years of coastal cruising experience in the Salish Sea. The seminar will include navigation, trip planning and contingency planning daily, influenced by his career as an airline pilot. Andrew says \u201cI was in your shoes a few years ago, nervous about my first overnight trip!\u201d Arrive early so we can start on time. Also bring refreshments or beverages to share if you like.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Seminar: Understanding Marine Weather<\/strong>
May 11, 7pm <\/strong><\/strong>
Hosted by<\/strong> Burrard Civic Marina Community Association
Presented by<\/strong> Morgen Shull, Meteorologist, Environment, Canada
Location:<\/strong> Burrard Civic Marina meeting room<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Seminar “The Fun of Dinghy Racing”<\/strong>
May 27, 7:00 – 9:00 pm<\/strong>
Content: <\/mark><\/strong>Racing dinghies (Laser, taser, Albacore, Hobie 14, Hobie 18, etc.)
Overview and a few strategies such as start line basics & tactics, boat handling in traffic, simple handicap scoring.
Location:<\/strong> Jericho Sailing Centre
Trainer: Jason Winks<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Race Day with Salmon Photobomb<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Club Fun Race Day for Dinghy\u2019s (5-6 boats potentially)<\/strong>
Sun May (date & time TBA)
Objective: To have fun racing all our dinghies at the same time.
Leaders: Andre Guyot, Jason Winks, William McNeel Caird
Social: BBQ or Pizza and refreshments on the beach<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Photo Finish 2024 Taser Race<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Jericho Sailing Centre Open House<\/strong>
Sat May 23, Noon -4pm
Task: Set up a table and BBQ so visitors can see what Discovery Sailing Club is about.
Possibly set up a 2nd table outside the complex fence by the parking lot so walkers get exposed
as well.
Objective: Sign up new members. (offer to take people on a dinghy tryout sail after signing a
waiver). Offer novice membership rate and 20% discount at Mac Sailing
Leader: John Gilmour, Shawn McKenzie, Andre Guyot<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday Night – Dinghy Racing begins<\/strong>
Tue June 9 onward, 6:30-8:00pm
Content: weekly social racing; Compete against other sailors include one short skill drill each
evening.
Pre-race lesson: starting line setup, time -on distance-, conservative vs aggressive starts.
Windward and leeward mark roundings, inside\/outside positions, basic upwind\/downwind
strategy.
Leaders: Andre Guyot, Jason Winks, William McNeil Caird
Social: Galley or the beach<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Evening Seminar: \u201cUpwind Racing Trim & Tactics \u2013 Someday\u201d<\/strong>
Wed July ??, 7-9pm (Date to be announced)
Content: rig tune overview, jib and main trim for height vs speed, simple upwind strategy for
short courses.
Trainer: Jason Winks
Refreshments available or bring something to share<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evening Seminar: \u201cDownwind & Mark Roundings – for Cruisers \u2013
Someday\u201d<\/strong>
Wed July ??, 7-9pm (Date to be announced)
Content: controlled gybes, poled out headsail or spinnaker basics (if applicable), clean leeward-mark rounding.
Trainer: Jason Winks
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All Tuesdays (weather permitting) \u2013 Tuesday Night Dinghy Racing continues<\/strong>
Content: short evening races with one focused lesson on handling or tactics each night.
Leader: Andre Guyot
Social: Galley or beach<\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Summer Social Cruising Continuing<\/strong>
Anytime Someday is available a qualified skipper to book the boat and take non-skipper
members out for a day or multi day trip<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Oh for the life on the rolling sea<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Tue evenings \u2013 Tuesday Night<\/strong> Dinghy Racing continues as usual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tue evenings \u2013 Tuesday Nights<\/strong> Dinghy Racing continues as usual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Summer Social Cruising Continuing<\/strong><\/strong>
Anytime Someday is available a qualified skipper to book the boat and take non-skipper
members out for a day or multi- day trip<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Enjoying the deck<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

September 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Season -End Dinghy Race & Social<\/strong>
Early\/mid September- Tuesday (TBD)
Content: final fun race night, informal prizes, season debrief.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Summer Social Cruising<\/strong> Continues
Anytime Someday is available a qualified skipper to book the boat and take non-skipper
members out for a day or multi day trip<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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It is WONDERFUL to relax at the end of the day<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Evening seminar: \u201cIntro to Winter Racing for Someday Cruisers\u201d
Monday, October 5 <\/strong>
Content: Basic racing rules, local course strategy, crew roles and communication, safety-course
strategy, crew roles and communication, safety and gear checks for winter racing, starting
sequence, simple tactics; short on water-water demo.
Location: Burrard Civic Marina, on Someday
Smooth tacks\/gybes, close quarters maneuvers, simple mark roundings-quarters maneuvers,
simple mark roundings.
Trainer: Jason Winks
Refreshments available or bring something to share<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Summer Social Cruising<\/strong>
Continues anytime Someday is available a qualified skipper to book the boat and take non-skipper
members out for a day or multi day trip<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Seminar: \u201cRacing Rules & Situations \u2013 Someday
<\/strong>Evening 1 (October ??)
Polar Bear Winter Series
Content: key right of way rules, common protest situations, avoiding collisions. supports both
winter Catalina and summer dinghy racing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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End of sailing Season Social
Leader: Carlotta<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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