Ontario Sailing
Ontario Sailing ENewsletter December, 2010
 
 
  

Ontario Sailing Holiday Closure

The Ontario Sailing office will be closed from December 23, 2010 until January 3, 2011.  We will re-open on Tuesday, January 4, 2011.  We wish you a safe and happy holiday season. 

Instructor Clinics Schedule To Be Posted in January

All of our Prerequisite and Instructor Clinics will be open for registration by the second week of January.  Please visit our Schedule of Instructor Clinics page frequently to see if they have been posted.  Our Basic Cruising Instructor Clinics have already been posted.  If you have any questions, please contact Kathy by email or phone at 1-888-672-7245 ext. 227.

Ontario Sailing Annual General Meeting

Sunday, January 16, 2011 - 10:30 am
 
Direct Energy Centre, Salon 101 - Toronto
 
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will cover business of the Association including:
  • The President and Executive Director's Report
  • The Treasurer's Report
  • The Nomination Committee's Report and Nomination Slate
  • Voting of New Members of the Board of Directors
Ontario Sailing Awards and Provincial Dinghy Championship Awards will also be presented during the AGM.
 
The Nomination Slate for the Board of Directors will be available on or after December 17, 2010.
 
If you plan on attending the AGM, please RSVP to Krystal Smith at 1-888-672-7245 ext. 221 or via email.  Please indicate if you will also be the voting representative for your organization.
 
If a representative from your organization cannot attend to vote on your behalf, you may assign your vote to someone else via proxy.  Download the proxy below and return to the Ontario Sailing office by Thursday, January 13, 2011.
 

Volunteers Needed for Ontario Sailing Booth at Toronto International Boat Show

It's that time of year again!  The Toronto International Boat Show is just around the corner and we need some volunteers to help at the Ontario Sailing booth.  If you are interested in volunteering to help, please contact Krystal by email or by calling 1-888-672-7245 ext. 221.   

Celebration of Sailing Island Gala - April 2, 2011

 
Our 9th Annual Celebration of Sailing Fundraising Gala will take place on April 2, 2011 at The Boulevard Club in Toronto.  We are thrilled to have HKMB | HUB International returning as Presenting Sponsor.  The theme of the evening will be everything Island!  So prepare yourself for a memorable evening and purchase your tickets now. 
 

Racing Around The World Alone To Premiere on CBC

Wind Athletes Canada is pleased to announce Racing Around the World Alone, the compelling story of the 2008-2009 Vendée Globe sailing race, is available for iTunes download.  Racing Around the World Alone will premiere on the CBC documentary channel on January 31st, 2011 at 21:00 EST and 22:00 PT.  www.racingaroundtheworldalone.com
 
Racing Around the World is the story of the 2008-2009 Vendée Globe race.  30 skippers embark on a quest to be the fastest to sail 27,000 miles around the world, non-stop, without assistance and alone on 60 foot sailboats.  This is one of the most extreme challenges a human being can face.  The sailors are alone at sea for months and physical and emotional strength are essential.  Growlers (icebergs), sea mammals, and massive waves are a constant danger.  On any day the forces of nature can bring an end to the best sailor’s well made plans.  They harness the wind, hope for safe passage over the sea and push hard to win.  Wind Athletes Canada, in collaboration with Miz Monday Productions and Resolve Films, is pleased to share their story.

Broad Reach Sailing Foundation Ski Day Fundraiser

Join Broad Reach at Caledon Private Ski Club on March 4, 2011 and help support their unique youth leadership programs in Scarborough, Toronto and Oakville.  To purchase tickets, please contact Sarah by email or 416-867-9350 ext. 304.

Youngest Person to Sail Around World to Appear at Toronto International Boat Show

The 53rd Annual Toronto International Boat Show is pleased to present the first Canadian appearance of Zac Sunderland, the youngest person to sail around the world solo at the age of 16.  For two days only, January 14 & 15, 2011, meet this intrepid adventurer at the 2011 Toronto Boat Show’s Presentation Theatre seminar stage where he’ll share tales of his record-breaking solo navigation.  For more information, please contact David Holmes (416) 628-5605 or Tran Nguyen (416) 628-5607.

 

Note regarding shipping from Ontario Sailing

As of September 1st, our Purolator rates have jumped 5-times our previous rates.  As such, we are currently using Canada Post Courier and Canpar.  As per their guidelines, we can no longer guarantee next day delivery, so please consider this before placing your order.   

HUB: Did You Know...?

Buying Your Boat Insurance Goes Beyond Pricing
 
A lower price can be appealing for any product.  Insurance is no different.  However, a lower price can sometimes translate into lower coverage or poor service.  The unfortunate result is that people are surprised when their policy doesn’t cover everything they thought it did.  Unlike auto insurance, there is no standardization of coverage from one company to another for marine insurance. 
 
The best way to ensure proper coverage is to consult your broker and see if they have a marine specialist on hand.  Most brokerages don’t employ one and direct writers (companies that don’t use brokers) only have access to one product so you might even have to shop around. 
 
Another detail to consider is that coverage and exclusions vary from company to company.  It is important to inform your broker of what you will be using your vessel for and where you will be travelling with it.  You do not want to find out at the time of a claim that you do not have proper coverage.
 
At HUB, we house the largest variety of insurance companies.  We are an international organization with the personal touch of local offices, dedicated in-house service and claims specialists, and the resource of marine experts on our team.
 
Contact HUB and we can provide you with a quote for boats, yachts, and seadoos.
 
As a member of Ontario Sailing, you may be eligible for the Latitude program.  This exclusive program boasts many enhancements to meet the needs of the boating community at no extra charge.  Call 1.888.717.S A I L  (7245)
 

 Ontario Sailing ENewsletter & Other Submissions

 
If you are from a member organization and have something you'd like to see posted in the Ontario Sailing ENewsletter or on the Ontario Sailing home page please send your submission to Kathy Chamoun at programs@ontariosailing.ca.  Your submission will be reviewed and you will be notified as to whether or not it will be posted.
 
As well, if you have any job postings for instructors or regattas to post on the Ontario Sailing website please also contact Kathy Chamoun.
 

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