Nova Scotia Yachting Association

Coaching Sailors With a Disability

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:39:18 GMT

The NSYA together with Sail Able NS is excited to announce we are hosting a one-day Coaching Athletes With A Disability Module, on Sunday, June 2 from 8:30am - 5pm at the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron in Halifax.

Jenny Davey, from Montreal will be delivering the module.

NSYA will supply lunch that day to all participants. While the module will be delivered Sunday there will be an opportunity on Saturday afternoon to assist and learn more about the Martin 16s such as launching and stepping the mast.

Please RSVP to NSYA if you can make it no later than Wednesday, May 29 so catering arrangements can be made.

This course, which emphasizes hands-on practice, is designed to provide you the basics of what you need to know to get started especially in First Contact, Fundamentals, and learn to Sail Fast settings. Sailors with a disability are like any other sailors: they have diverse interests, abilities, personalities and needs. Like any sailor, it is most important to get to know each person individually so you can ensure a safe, productive, and enjoyable sailing experience.

This course is a professional development module created by Sail Canada in its ongoing effort to ensure coaches have access to resources and training required to work with any sailor. The development and refinement of this course have been supported by the Coaching Association of Canada and the Canadian Paralympic Committee. Sail Canada Trained and Certified Coaches, of any level, are eligible to take this course.

The Coaching Sailors with Disabilities resources (Coach Workbook & Reference Materials) complement the content and loosely follow the sequencing of the Coaching Association of Canada’s CAWAD manual, available here: http://www.coach.ca/files/Coaching_Athletes_Disability_update092011.pdf
Throughout this course, you can refer to the CAWAD manual for general skills and knowledge related to coaching athletes with disabilities, while this manual is designed to provide information and resources on sailing-specific details.

Finally, Sail Canada has developed a Long Term Sailor Development framework that includes sailors with a disability at every stage. This is another tool you can use in conjunction with this course and as you go forward in your coaching.

NSYA Announces Canada Games Support Team

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:43:11 GMT

The NSYA is pleased to announce the support team for sailors represented to select the province at the 2013 Canada Games to be held in early August in Sherbrokke, Quebec.

Head coach is 2 time Olympian and current Provincial Coach Lisa Ross with help from Women in Coaching Apprentice Coach Lesley Taylor. Team Manager is 2009 Canada Games gold medalist Jonathan Reid while 2008 Paralympic Champion Paul Tingley has been named Support Person for the team. All four will be present at the Canada Games along with up to two boat drivers who have yet to be named. Supporting all our support team is Kathy Spurr, Team Nova Scotia Mission Staff.

The team will be slected following ARK Regatta in Beford July 6-7.

What a Race Committee Needs to Know about PHRF-NS

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:00:32 GMT

With the keelboat racing season just around the corner, it's a good time for Clubs to review all that is required when running races.

In 2011, the NSYA published a brochure titled What a Race Committee Needs to know about PHRF-NS. It contains lots of valuable information about setting courses, how to access the yacht database with the ratings and much more.

You can find the brochure on our website here PHRF Racing Brochure.

You can also find a number of links to other valuable PHRF-NS information on our website here.

Corinne Peters Qualifies for Youth Worlds

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:54:30 GMT

Corinne Peters from the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron has earned a spot on Team Canada that will be competing at the 2013 Volvo Youth Worlds Sailing Championships this July in Cyprus in the Laser Radial Class.

She won the sailing trials over an Ontario sailor. The trials consisted of best score of two regattas the 2012 Youth Nationals and the 2013 Laser Mid-Winters East which was held on the weekend in Clearwater, FL. Corinne finished 23rd overall in the 105 boat fleet.

Corinne was coached at the event by Agustin Ferrario.

Corinne joins 4 other NS Sailors on the Youth Worlds team. Earlier this month Allie Surrette, Ali ten Hove, Jake Megaffin and Alex Sapp all qualified in the 420 class.

Full results here http://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_regatta_results.php?regatta_id=6072&;show_division=1&show_country=1

Four 420 Sailors Qualify for Youth Worlds

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:26:54 GMT

4 Nova Scotia Athletes qualified to represent Canada at the 2013 Youth Sailing Worlds Championships to be held in Cyprus in July.

The female team of Allie Surrette and Ali ten Hove from the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron finished 9th overall at the Club 420 Mid-Winter championships in Jensen Beach, FL. In August they captured the National Youth Championships in Gimli, MB and will be nominated by Sail Canada to represent the country in Cyprus.

On the men's side Jake Megaffin and Alex Sapp, also from RNSYS finished in 11th position in the 76 boat fleet. Their excellent result along with their finish at Youth Nationals also qualifies them to be nominated by Sail Canada.

Both teams were coached by Agustin Ferrario.

Full results here

http://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_regatta_results.php?regatta_id=5923&;show_crew=1&preview=1

Later this week Nova Scotia's best Laser sailors will compete at their mid-winter regatta in Florida with spots on the Youth Worlds team also on the line.

NSYA Develops LTSD Implementation Plan

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:11:37 GMT

In January after 20 months of work the, NSYA Board of Directors approved the NSYA Long Term Sailor Development Plan. The Plan outlines priorities and actions for alignment with the Sail Canada Long Term Sailor Development model. It is inteded to grow the sport and improve the delivery of our programs and competitions.
You can find the Plan here LTSD Plan.

4 Nova Scotians Win National Sailing Awards

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:57:33 GMT

3 athletes and a coach will be recognized at the Rolex Sail Canada National Awards to be held Saturday, January 19 at a ceremony in Toronto.

Allison Surrette and Ali ten Hove both from the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron are the recipients of the Female Youth Sailors of the year for their outstanding 2012 season in the 420 class. The duo set three Canadian records at three large US Regattas and also captured the Youth Nationals sailing championship.

Their coach Agustin Ferrario, also representing the RNSYS, will be recognized as Sail Canada Coach of the Year.

And from Chester, 470 Class sailor Jacob Chaplin-Saunders will be awarded the Nathan Cowan Memorial Award for Developing sailors. This award goes to the sailor with an outstanding achievement in national and international events, brought recognition to Canadian competitive sailing and has demonstrated an effort through sponsorship and fundraising.

For a complete list of winners, click here.

NSYA Looking for Mobile Sailing Instructors

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:12:52 GMT

The NSYA is now accepting applications from instructors for summer positions with the Mobile Sailing Program which will travel throughout Nova Scotia in summer 2013.
Full details about the program can be found here. The job ad for instructors can be found here Mobile 2013 Instructor Ad
Any questions, please contact Frank Denis, NSYA Executive Director at nsya@sportnovascotia.ca"

Mobility Cup Returns to NS in 2013

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 19:00:33 GMT

The Mobility Cup, Canada's largest regatta for those with a disability is returning to Nova Scotia in 2013. Racing will take place at the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron in Halifax in late August.

See more information HERE.

Brian Todd Wins NS Sailor of the Year

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 14:31:13 GMT

The Nova Scotia Yachting Association held its annual awards ceremony on Saturday, November 17 to recognize the best in the sport in 2012.

Sailor of the Year was Brian Todd, a coach with both the national and provincial sailing teams for many years who has made a significant contribution to the sport. Brian retires at the end of this year.

Offshore Sailor of the year went to Todd Barnard for winning his class in the Newport to Bermuda Race.

Female Sailor of the Year was Danielle Dube who continues to be one of the best Laser Radial Sailors in the country. She represented Canada at the 2012 Olympic Games last summer.

Male Sailor of the Year went to Paul Tingley who represented Canada at his fourth consecutive Paralympic Games last summer finishing 5^th overall in the 2.4mR class.

Youth Sailors of the Year were Allie Surrette and Ali ten Hove who captured the National Youth Championships in the 420 class and set a number of Canadian records while capturing large US Regattas.

Leagcy Fund Award winners were brothers Graeme and Jacob Chaplin-Saunders who continue to train and compete in the 470 class to earn a spot on the Canadian Sailing Team.

The Nova Trophy Community Coach Award went to Lesley Taylor from the Hubbards Sailing Club.

The WOW! Women On Water Award went to Kate Muir from the Mira Boat Club.

Merit awards were handed out to 13 youth sailors from across the province; Julian Qu, Cameron Shaw, Jake Megaffin, Alex Sapp, Alex Burke, Luke Ruitenberg, Devan Dube, Greg Simms, Andrew Burns, Max Flinn, Corinne Peters.