48th Annual Southern Straits Sailing Race Info Night

Nanaimo Yacht Club

 

Jan 26, 2016

The Sydney North Saanich Yacht Club will be the host of two Sail Canada certified Race Management Training Courses.

Greetings Island Sailors. The Nanaimo Yacht Club is pleased to host a presentation by the West Vancouver Yacht Club titled “So you wanna do Straits?” on Thursday February 4, 2016 at 7:30pm, bar opens at 7:00pm

The 48th Annual Southern Straits sailing race takes place on March 25 to 27, 2016 and this presentation will go over the basics of the race and the preparations required. The intent of the presentation is to address

the potential hurdles that may keep some from participating. This presentation has been well received by Vancouver area sailors and will include a Q&A session. All are welcome.

More info >> http://www.snsyc.ca/Events/upcoming_events.aspx

 

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