Westwood will be hosting 21 members of the Toronto Sport & Social Club for an Introduction to Sailing on Tuesday, May 29. The event has sold out - apparently, this has become one of TS&SC's most popular events (they are now starting to build their list for the June 26 session).

This event runs like a blend between an Old Salts' Night and a Thursday Social Sail & Dinner, and its success depends on member participation. We need at least 11 Skippers (Albacore and/or catamaran) to be our on-water hosts who will take two TS&SC members per boat. We also need at least one crash boat operator.

Specific activities may depend on the weather, so we'll decide that night. We could set up a small course like we do at the start of lessons, we could run a short cruise around the Outer Harbour, or we could just go 'free format' and let everyone go in their own direction. Whatever the case, someone will be cooking dinner for guests and volunteers. Last word was pork and chicken kebobs. Which mean we need cooks, too.

This is our chance to show a whole new group of people how much fun it can be to sail - and to share the secret of how accessible sailing can be in Toronto. Previous events have been as much fun for our volunteers as for our guests, so please let Gregg or Terry know that you'll be there to help.

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.

There are no advanced tickets so just show up at the start of the night and you'll get a stamp which gets you into the other clubs.

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.