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The
Kelowna Yacht Club proudly presents the Commodores Cup Regatta to
be held August 19th and 20th,
2006. This year will mark the 32nd
running of the annual classic where sailors throughout the Okanagan
and beyond compete in several classes of keelboats for division
and overall honours. The Commodores Cup is one of five regattas
sponsored by Appleton Rum that comprise the Appleton Cup series
held during 2006 in communities throughout the north and south Okanagan. |
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Cup Regatta 2006 In conjunction with, The Disabled Sailing Association, Okanagan Branch |
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| Donation
Levels * Individuals may contribute the following: • $5.00 • $25.00 • $50.00 • Other contributions Corporate sponsorship: • Please contact Randy Prost, General Manager, Kelowna Yacht Club at (250) 762-3310, Extension 226 or rprost@kelownayachtclub.com * Appropriate tax receipts provided |
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Sailing is Freedom and Independence |
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The Disabled Sailing Association of BC provides people with disabilities the opportunity to become active participants in an exciting outdoor sport. How the Disabled Sailing Association of BC began; The Disabled Sailing Association began with a gift. In 1988, the legendary 'Man in Motion' Rick Hansen presented DSA founder Sam Sullivan, Vancouver City Mayor and Order of Canada recipient, with a specially outfitted, 16-foot British Sunbird sailboat. This Sunbird became the first vessel in the association's newly established fleet. During its first summer season in 1989 at Vancouver's Jericho Sailing Center, DSA logged 22 sessions. The Disabled Sailing Association now boasts Canadian branches in Victoria, Kelowna, Calgary, Regina, Winnipeg, Toronto, Hamilton, Sarnia, Ottawa, Montreal and Moncton, in addition to American affiliates in Washington, Oregon, Florida, California, Seattle, and New York. Kelowna's Chapter was formed in 1993 and is located at COSA's site at Hobson Road. They have 3 Martin 16s and an Access Dinghy and have between 40 and 50 members. On average these boats combined take to the Okanagan Lake 450 times per year. Many members live on meager incomes and increasingly spending money on sailing becomes very difficult or even impossible. By sponsoring a sail you are providing, at no cost to the sailor, the rental of the boat, the instructor, associated insurances, and maintenance costs. All monies stay local unless you specify otherwise. There is a nationwide program where one can donate money to a specific region or area; (www.ablesailnetwork.ca). The program's mainstay is the Martin 16. Built by world renowned boat designer, Don Martin of Vancouver, with the input of Sam Sullivan and a small group of sailors, the Martin 16 is fast, maneuverable, fun and most importantly, completely unsinkable. It allows even "high quad" sailors' - those with little or no upper body mobility - to sail independently. Stability, adjustable seating and the option of specialized control systems such as the "sip n' puff" mechanism make the Martin 16 accessible to even the most physically challenged sailor. See also www.martin16.com. Racing Once a year the Mobility Cup Regatta is sailed (www.mobilitycup.org). For many sailors this event became their springboard into the international disabled sailing scene. Canada has several disabled sailing teams competing worldwide. Many found their start in the Mobility Cup. Thank you for your support. Darryl Park, President DSA Kelowna, Okanagan Branch |
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