Apparently, Cherry St. Bridge will be closed Fri May 18 from 7am to 8pm for filming of Flashpoint.

Racers will want to leave work early so they can arrive on time (go down to the bottom of Leslie and come across Unwin).

Westwood will be hosting it's first race of the season Friday May 25th. We're looking for some volunteers to help out on our committee and support boat. Duties may include; sound officer (firing the cannon), flag officer (raising flags), timers, recorders, mark setter and general boat hand. The only equipment you'll be required to bring is foul weather gear and a life jacket. All other equipment will be provided. Volunteers should be at the club before 6pm.

Race experience is helpfull though not required. If you have no experience but are interested training can/will be done on the job. Race committee can be a great introduction to racing (learning what the flags and noises mean) and an easy way to give back to the club.

On a related note the albatross has hinted that one of our more experienced committee members may be hanging up his shotgun at the end of this season. This means will need to train as many people as we can this year for racing next year.

Please contact me at race [at] westwoodsailing [dot] ca if you'd like to sign up or have any questions.

Bill

The annual Club Crawl with Mooredale and J-town is on Saturday May 26th. The party starts at Mooredale around 6, moves over to J-town, then ends up at Westwood for dancing. The party costs $15 which gets you appetizers and refreshments at each club. BYOB. The theme is 'Wild In the Jungle' - costumes are encouraged.

Look for the poster at the club. More details in upcoming newsletter.

The Canadian Albacore Association Presents to its Members

INTERMEDIATE RACE TRAINING CLINIC with
top sailor George Carter
Saturday, May 26, 2012

All-day INTENSIVE coaching session (on and off water)

Don't miss out on this great learning opportunity.
Limited spots.

$50. Per boat.
(includes coffee, donuts, après snacks,
bring your own lunch)

Location:
Toronto Multi-Hull Club (Outer Harbour)
Time: 9am - 4 pm (boats ready & rigged)

Qualifications:
Two years of racing experience (helms)

Registration:
Email Darren Monster on FRIDAY, May 4, 2012
You will be contacted when your email has been received and advised of payment instructions.

The Friday Series is days away from the opening gun. We have plenty of brave souls signed up for crew but could use some helms. If you have not signed up but would like to and can not get to the club before Friday feel free to send an email to race [at] westwoodsailing [dot] ca. I will be performing the draw Thursday evening as usual and please note the early 6:45pm start time.

For those racing there are a few rule changes in the 2012 SI's you should be aware of including rule 30.3 (black flag rule) which will always be in effect at the start and the default course which will now be 10 legs (triangle) with the option to shorten during the race.

See the notice of race on the CAA website for the complete SI's and more information. I've also posted the 2012 SI's on the racing board at the club as well host club J-town will be having a brief skippers meeting at 5:45pm to discuss.