ClubLocarno Calendar

Sailing Refresher Course - Group R2 (13 May 2012)

Sun, 13 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Sailing Refresher Course Group 2 (R2)
Sundays, May 13th and May 20th, 12:00-4:30

Instructor Steve Haynes

This is for sailors with the equivalent of White Sail level III (CAN SAIL 2). Nine hours of instruction will restore your confidence and keep you safe.

Successful candidates will be certified at CAN SAIL 2 level (if you dont already have it.)

Beginner Sailing Lessons - Group 3 (B3) (14 May 2012)

Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Beginner Sailing Lessons Group 3 (B3)

CYA CAN SAIL Levels 1 and 2

Three consecutive weeks: 30 hours total
Monday and Wednesday evenings: 6 pm - 9 pm (3 hrs)
Saturdays: 9am - 1pm (4 hrs)

Instructor Joel Taylor

Intermediate Sailing Lessons - Group 1 (I1) (15 May 2012)

Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Intermediate Sailing Lessons Group 1 (I1)

CYA CAN SAIL Level 3

Three consecutive weeks: 30 hours total
Tuesday and Thursday evenings: 6 pm - 9 pm (3 hrs)
Saturdays: 2pm - 6pm (4 hrs)

Instructor Joel Taylor

Rowing checkout and refresher clinic (19 May 2012)

Sat, 19 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

This is a free clinic that is intended for

new members who are experienced rowers who want to have their skills checked out so that they can get on the water (mandatory prerequisite to using the fleet)
returning rowers who are feeling a bit rusty

We will cover the entire curriculum of the introductory rowing lessons EXCEPT actually rowing the boat

overview of the fleet
rigging and derigging
launching and landing
use of logbooks
policies and practices
distance rowing (where to go, tides, wind/waves, currents, hazards)
capsize recovery (i.e. get back into the boat from deep water)

Note that new members should bring a wetsuit and towel, as they must demonstrate a successful capsize recovery to complete their checkout. Returning members are of course welcome to do so as well.

Rowing Advanced Clinic - The Catch (19 May 2012)

Sat, 19 May 2012 13:00:00 GMT

The advanced clinics are for those who are comfortable with the basics and want to improve their technique. Each clinic will be of 2 hours duration and cover a particular aspect of the stroke.

The Catch:

A part of the stroke that rowers spend a lifetime trying to master. Will introduce specific drills including: Russian catch drill and reverse ratio drill.

One class:
Saturday May 19th 0900 to 1100

Fee: $15

Kayak Checkout/Refresher/Get Wet Clinic (19 May 2012)

Sat, 19 May 2012 13:00:00 GMT

This is a general kayak session that combines checkouts
and refreshers and is a prerequisite to introductory lessons. Details can be found here.

Please bring immersion gear that is appropriate for the water conditions (full wetsuit or drysuit).

Rowing Introductory Lessons - Group R3 (20 May 2012)

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Rowing Introductory Lessons. These lessons are for people who are new to the sport. Eight hours of instruction will get you to the point where you can safely launch, land and row on your own.

Three classes:
Sunday May 20 0800 to 1100
Saturday May 26 0800 to 1030
Sunday May 27 0800 to 1030

Kayak Checkout/Refresher/Get Wet Clinic (20 May 2012)

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT

This is a general kayak session that combines checkouts
and refreshers and is a prerequisite to introductory lessons. Mark Nodwell will be your session leader. Details can be found here.

Please bring immersion gear that is appropriate for the water conditions (full wetsuit or drysuit).

Club Locarno MEMBERS 10% DISCOUNT NIGHT MAY 22nd AT MEC (22 May 2012)

Tue, 22 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Club Locarno MEMBERS 10% DISCOUNT NIGHT MAY 22nd AT MEC

Have your gear when summer arrives! Get a head start on your summer gear shopping at our members-only shopping event at Mountain Equipment Co-op!

Doors open at 7 pm; shop from 7 pm to 9 pm. Space is limited and this event is for Club Locarno and UBC sailing club members only.

Members must register for the event to be eligible for in-store 10% discount including boats(5% on bike gear) and must also be a Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) member to make purchases.

Register and reserve your spot today. If you plan on getting boots or any other gear that needs to be fit to you, please get your fittings before this night, so you can go in and get your gear without long waits.

Sailing Orientation and Rigging Clinic: Part 1 & 2 (24 May 2012)

Thu, 24 May 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Clubroom orientation and Rigging are held consecutively on Thursday evenings before the Capsize Check out on Saturdays.

Sailing Capsize Clinic: Part 3 (26 May 2012)

Sat, 26 May 2012 13:00:00 GMT

The on water capsize and competency demonstration.

Prerequisite:
Clubroom Orientation & Rigging Clinic (Part 1 & 2)

Introductory Kayak Lessons Session IV (26 May 2012)

Sat, 26 May 2012 13:00:00 GMT

This introductory lesson is intended for those with limited kayak experience, and will be delivered by instructors from Ecomarine. Attendance at a Get Wet session is a prerequisite to this session. More details of this lesson can be found here.

Please bring:

a lunch,
a wet suit or dry suit
a synthetic layer for under the wet suit,
rain jacket or wind shell that you don’t mind getting wet, shoes or booties that you can wear in the water,
a complete change of warm clothes for afterwards,
a completed medical form

Lessons will start on the hour - please arrive a bit early.

Beginner Sailing Lessons - Group 5 (B5) (27 May 2012)

Sun, 27 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Beginner Sailing Lessons Group 5 (B5)

CYA CAN SAIL Levels 1 and 2

Six Consecutive Sundays, May 27 - July 1

30 hours total
Sundays: Noon- 5pm (5 hrs)

Instructor Steve Haynes

Club Locarno New Member Orientation (27 May 2012)

Sun, 27 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT

ClubLocarno is almost full!! Out last orientation for new members and those still thinking of joining will be taking place May 27th from 10am-noon. Attending a New Member Orientation is required for all new members.

For those interested joining Club Locarno but want to check what we have to offer first? Come down and learn about Club Locarno and the sailing, windsurfing, rowing and kayaking fleets and see for yourself!

The session will be 2 hours and we will introduce you to the club, fleets, policies, how to join and answer any questions you might have. We will also do a tour of the compound and of all the boats and gear the club has available.

Sailing Orientation and Rigging Clinic: Part 1 & 2 (07 Jun 2012)

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Clubroom orientation and Rigging are held consecutively on Thursday evenings before the Capsize Check out on Saturdays.

Sailing Capsize Clinic: Part 3 (09 Jun 2012)

Sat, 09 Jun 2012 13:00:00 GMT

The on water capsize and competency demonstration.

Prerequisite:
Clubroom Orientation & Rigging Clinic (Part 1 & 2)

Beginner Sailing Lessons - Group 4 (B4) (11 Jun 2012)

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Beginner Sailing Lessons Group 4 (B4)

CYA CAN SAIL Levels 1 and 2

Three consecutive weeks: 30 hours total
Monday and Wednesday evenings: 6 pm - 9 pm (3 hrs)
Saturdays: 9am - 1pm (4 hrs)

Instructor Joel Taylor

Intermediate Sailing Lessons - Group 2 (I2) (12 Jun 2012)

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Intermediate Sailing Lessons Group 2 (I2)

CYA CAN SAIL Level 3

Three consecutive weeks: 30 hours total
Tuesday and Thursday evenings: 6 pm - 9 pm (3 hrs)
Saturdays: 2pm - 6pm (4 hrs)

Instructor Joel Taylor

Introductory Kayak Lessons Session V (16 Jun 2012)

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 13:00:00 GMT

a lunch,
a wet suit or dry suit
a synthetic layer for under the wet suit,
rain jacket or wind shell that you don’t mind getting wet, shoes or booties that you can wear in the water,
a complete change of warm clothes for afterwards,
a completed medical form

Lessons will start on the hour - please arrive a bit early.

Catamaran Course (C1) (06 Jul 2012)

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Catamaran Course (C1)

Prerequisite: Bronze 4, CAN Sail 3, or equivalent (100 hrs mono-hull sailing experience and/or 20 hrs catamaran crewing experience)

15 hours total
Friday July 6th, 6 pm - 9 pm (3 hrs)
3 Saturdays, July 7, 14, and 21. 9am-1pm (4 hrs)

Instructor Steve Haynes

Kayak Rental (30 Sep 2012)

Sun, 30 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Kayaks must be rented in order to use them overnight or for trips that don't originate at the JSCA. A boat can be rented for up to ten days, and rentals are limited to one per member and four boats at any one time. More details on rentals can be found here.

Rentals are on a first-come, first served basis according to registration date. Lessons and other club events have priority over rentals, so please check the calendar for scheduled lessons when planning your trip.

Please send a note to kayaking@clublocarno.com to clear the rental dates as the first step - you will be given a rental code to complete your booking.