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Training and Certification Advisory Committee (TCAC)
Wendy Loat (chair), John Gourlay, Daniel Conrod, Steve McBride, Rob McLean, Julian Howarth, Jenny Davey
Insurance Update
Sail Canada has been vigorously working with Gallagher Insurance to meet the needs of those covered under the policy. As we all know, the Officials fall under the D and O part of the policy, and it is secondary liability insurance only, and does not cover personal liability. It is important to note that when you are operating a boat, it is the boat’s insurance that would cover an incident on the water.
We are working on an education piece to inform clubs of their responsibilities with respect to providing proper coverage for officials while at events.
In the meantime, we did receive confirmation that the Sail Canada coverage is only applicable while you are in Canada. Gallagher is looking into personal liability coverage that maybe available to officials who wish to opt-in and pay a modest premium. More to follow, as Brent from Gallagher and his team have been meeting with Sail Canada staff regularly.
We should all be thankful that the team at Sail Canada is working hard to meet our insurance needs.
Wendy Loat
Chair, Training and Certification Advisory Committee (TCAC)
Judges Sub-Committee
Joe Jospe (Chair), Katie Coleman Nicoll, Mike Turner, Eric Turner, Luke Porter, Tom Sitar, Dale King, Wendy Loat (ex-officio)
Training
A recent Advanced Judging Seminar attracted 15 participants.
There are several upcoming courses.
Club Judge Seminar (online)
Tuesday March 28, 2023, and Thursday March 30, 2023 (7:00pm - 9:30pm ET) - Participants must attend BOTH sessions.
Cost: $28.25 (includes taxes)
Club Judges support sailing clubs’ racing programs by serving on protest committees and acting as advisors on racing rules and procedures. The club judge seminar will provide knowledgeable racing sailors with an enhanced understanding of the requirements and procedures to serve the sailing community in this role. The seminar includes an opportunity to serve on a practice protest hearing under the supervision of a senior judge.
Register now >: https://secure.e-registernow.com/cgi-bin/mkpayment.cgi?state=3621
Club Judge Seminar (In-Person)
At RCYC on March 25, 2023. Register now >
Club Judge Course
At Nepean Sailing Club: Sunday, March 26th from 8:30am to 4pm. Register now >
Racing Rules Seminar
At Royal Vancouver Yacht Club led by Rick Hatch (International Judge/National Umpire) titled: “Racing Rules in Action” on February 22, 2023 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
Recent Certifications & Recertifications
International Judge
-Andrew Alberti, RCYC
National Judge
-Katie Coleman Nicoll, PCYC & Thornbury YC, Recertification
-Greg Dargavel, (2-year extension)
-Bob Duggan, Burlington Sailing & Boating Club, Recertification
-Elizabeth Rouget, Kingston Yacht Club, Certification
-Wendy Loat, Ashbridge's Bay Yacht Club, Recertification
Regional Judge
-Scott Collinson, RCYC, Recertification
Club Judge
-Debbie Kirkby, Glenmore Sailing Club, Recertification
-Tim Griggs, Glenmore Sailing Club, Recertification
-Sam Eisener, Lunenburg Yacht Club
-Anne Marie Palfreeman, PCYC, Recertification
-Gunnar Beauregard, Hudson Yacht Club, Quebec
-Paul Brennan, Ashbridges Bay YC
-Paul Clissold, Port Credit YC
-Elizabeth Pattey, Nepean SC
-John Baker, South Port SC
-Heather Macnaughton, RCYC/Midland BSC
-David Dunphy, Midland Bay SC
-Bill Frenke, Oakville YS
-Lisa Shishis, Britannia YC
-Paul Evenden, Chilliwack, BC (CJ extension)
-Cameron Pierce, Vancouver
-Rob Woodbury, Rocky Point Sailing Association, Coquitlam, BC, Recertification
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